Running Toward Me

Well, I am finally feeling well enough to work out.  I can breathe again, I am rested, everything.  Then, out of the blue, Leah has a horrible attack of what the Dr.'s called Croupe.  It appeared a lot more like an asthma attack than croupe to me.  She could barely breathe and was coughing just to get any air.  In any state, we spent yesterday at the Dr.  then to the pharmacy, then home to rest.  She took a long nap early, then went to bed at 7:30 last night.  Such a long and drawn out ordeal!  However, she seems fine now, so hopefully (fingers crossed) we won't have any more problems with it. How does this affect everything else...I didn't get the errands I had planned for that day done, so they were pushed aside.  I also didn't get to work out because there was no one to watch her.  Once Mark got home, I was too exhausted to do anything else!  This also makes my Wednesday long, I have to go to the tag office (yeck...

Ok, today has to be the last day of my exile from exercise.  I am feeling it now!  I am tired and ready to get back out there!!!  I am bored of the same orange (yes I said orange, that is a totally different story) walls day in and day out!  I am back to socializing and working, but my husband has threatened me to not exercise until I am well.  I need to feel my muscles burn and be out of breath.  I need to be drenched in sweat and enjoy my endorphins.  If I didn't have to grocery shop (we are running out of food), I would probably try to sneak some work out in today.  Alas, I am stuck dreaming of tomorrow....

I am so tired of being sick!  I can feel my lungs getting weaker by the day, and not from the mucus that has decided to move in there and turn into bronchitis.  I can feel my muscles waning and withering.  Aghh!  I hate this!  I want to be out in this beautiful weather and enjoying the sunshine.  Instead I am banished to the dark interior of my portable listening to Shakespeare.  Don't get me wrong, as a teacher I love Shakespeare, but I despise Julius Caesar.  It is boring and anti-climactic.  I wish 10th graders got to read A Midsummer Night's Dream or Hamlet.  Something way more interesting would be great! Ohh! (that is me wincing in pain with a deep breath)  All this 'resting' had better be worth it!  I had better come back stronger and better!

I have to say, I feel like this every time I run...who is with me? I have seen many of my blogger friends question their readers as they go.  I thought I would try this...So, what is your biggest motivation?  What is your biggest distraction? And, most of all, what is your best plan for getting back on the horse once you have fallen off (whether because of illness, distraction, or other situation)?

Ok, on Monday I thought I was catching a cold.  I was sniffling, coughing, blowing my nose, all the icky stuff.  However, I was also losing energy, which caused me to give up running this week.  This has made me very sad because I can tell a difference in my tolerance and patience.  I am usually a very patient and tolerant person; but since I haven't run in almost a week, my fuse is growing shorter and shorter. I finally broke down yesterday and went to the Dr.  I found out I have a sinus infection (duh!!) and (shock!) bronchitis.  I was coughing a bit, but nothing bad.  No gross lugies that make you shudder. Nothing.  Apparently it was pretty bad b/c the Dr. wanted me to stay home and rest today.  I just can't get over how sick I have been this year! I am hoping as I run more and become healthier, I will get sick less. I do have some positive news from the Dr. though.  Since my last visit to him, my BMI has dropped two points. ...

Ok, Friday I didn’t run.  My hubby called and invited me to Tampa for the afternoon.  Who can pass up time with the hubby? However, I did run Saturday morning.  I got up early and ran.  It felt so good.  I did about the same as Thursday (Day 10).  Days 13 and 14 I was lazy.  Actually 13 I was lazy, but 14 I really didn’t have an opportunity to run.  I had my daughter all day and no reprieve to exercise.  Though I now have  a cold, I am back at it today!

Woohoo!  Thursday was fantastic!  I got off a little early, so I went home to run.  I measured a 1/2 mile stretch to use.  I ran the entire 1/2 mile without stopping!! Yay me.  Then I walked .1 of a mile, then ran the last .4.  I was so excited!  I did a second mile, but didn't push so hard.  I was just so thrilled that I had come so close to my goal!!!!  It makes me want to work that much harder to reach it!  I feel like I am making some progress!  Disney in February, here I come!!!

Ok, I slacked on Wedneday.  I had planned on running, but my faculty meeting ran longer than expected.  Then I had to go to the store, and then I had to pick up my daughter.  Needless to say, I had more stuff than time in the day!!  Boo to me! First short term goal: run one consecutive mile!

The purpose of this blog is to chronicle my journey from lazy and fat to fit and trim.  I was thinking about this today and thought I would write about it so I can look back at it later.  I knew running would change me.  It would take up my time and, hopefully, make me more healthy and trim.  However, I did not realize its reach went so far.  I have not chosen to diet while beginning my training because I didn't want to overload myself when starting a new routine; my body has had other ideas. Since commencing running I eat more meals a day, but they are smaller.  I crave fruits, veggies, and salads along with lean meats. Last night I ate a HUGE salad for dinner instead of the yummy steak and tomatoes meal I had fixed.  I had never realized how far reaching this experience would be.  I am excited to see how different I will be in a years time.  This is totally amazing!  If I didn't hate so much how I look in pictures, I woul...

Ok, I did fantastic yesterday!  I cut my run time short due to my V Day errands, but I did run.  I did 1.6 miles in 20 minutes.  I know, I know, That really isn't a good time.  In fact it down right stinks.  However, I did run over .4 of a mile without stopping, twice!!!  I am getting there.  I am trying to, for the time being, overlook time and focus on endurance.  Until at least August that is what I have to do.  If I have no endurance, my time won't matter anyways.  13 miles is a long way, so I have to work up to it.  I am going out on a limb to guess that I will meet my first short term goal by the end of next week (Friday!).  I truly am excited!  It is like accomplishing a major task!  What was really weird to me was that when I finished running yesterday and had completed most of my errands, I had one left.  I needed to run by the store to pick up some green beans (surprisingly we ran out!!).  Anyway...

I have every reason in the world to not work out today: 1. I don't want to. 2. I'm tired. 3. Its Valentine's Day 4. I need to pick up Leah's Valentine's Gift. 5. I have other errands to run. 6. I still have to cook dinner and do laundry 7. I don't want to 8. I just want to play with my little girl! However, here are my reasons to work out... 1. I will feel better. 2. It is healthy for me 3. I want to live a long time for my little girl 4. The half-marathon 5. Loose weight by the wedding in April! Which reasons will weigh most heavily?  Hmmmmm....

Ok,  I am getting back on track!  I ran a mile today.  Well, not consecutively.  I ran about 2/3 of it, which I have to say, is much better than when I started.  I think the cold weather hampered me a bit b/c I had to use my inhaler when I was finished.  I'll get better.  I just need to keep at it and not make it haphazard.  It has to be purposeful.  I know soon I will reach my first short term goal!  Also, on a side note, I weighed yesterday and I have already lost two pounds!!!  Go me! 1st Short Term Goal: Run one consecutive mile!

Ok, so I rarely blog on the weekends.  My 2 year old is very busy and rarely allows me to get anything done other than play with her and take care of our home.  Which leads to my disappointing news... I didn't do anything Friday thru Sunday...other than chase my daughter that is.  Today is still up in the air.  I have a parent conference after school and have to hit the store for some Valentines goodies for my daughter's party tomorrow.  You'll have to wait tomorrow to see whether I get to the track or not... Short Term Goal #1-run 1 consecutive mile

Ok, so on Day 3 I didn't follow through like I should have.  I was very sore and when I went to my car to get my gym bag...it had mysteriously disappeared.  After much searching I discovered that I had left it at home.  Now, most would just head home, get it, and head back.  I, however, do not have this luxury.  I only have a small window of time in which to work out b/c between 4:30 and 5pm I turn back into Mommy and have other responsibilities.  I, instead, chose to go and visit with my mom, who, has pneumonia right now.  I think it was the right choice because I was very sore and wouldn't have been able to do much anyways.  This morning I feel rested and mostly pain free.  What soreness I still have is in my upper body from P90X, so running this afternoon should be much more lucrative for me.  I think I am going to change my routine and workout three days and then break one day.  This should allow my muscles to heal p...

Ok...I took the easy way out on Day 2.  I did work out, but I didn't run or walk.  A year or so ago my husband ordered P90x.  I did some Yoga (for my sore body!), some Kenpo, and Ab Ripper X (or what I was capable of!).  I am a little sore in my midsection and back, but other than that I feel good.  I think it was the right choice for me.  I worked out, but I didn't overdo it with my legs!  Today, the plan is to run/jog/walk for an hour, however far I can get in that time is great.  My knee hurts right now, but I think the funky Florida weather has caused that.  I am totally excited about this afternoon!  I remembered my earbuds and will, hopefully, be adding some music to my iphone to listen to while I run.  I am on my way! First Goal: Run one consecutive mile!!

I am so out of shape!  There was once a time, not too terribly long ago that I was running two miles a day, several days a week.  Now, I am embarrassed to say I can't run one consecutive  mile; even a year ago I could do that.  Today I walk/jogged 3.2 miles in 45 minutes.  So, so sad!  I am not giving up, though!  My great friend Heather, who has already done a 15k, has challenged me to a half marathon next February (2013) and I accepted.  I figure if I work hard and stick to it I can complete my challenge.  It was a struggle to make myself do the last .8 of a mile.  I really need to remember my headphones for my iphone so that I can listen to my music.  It makes the time pass by more quickly and helps me focus.  If I focus I do so much better time wise.  I am not too sore; no shin splints yet, no jello muscles, just exhausted and feeling good.  Current short term goal-run 1 consecutive mile!!!

I have decided to get back to my love of running.  I ran track in high school and was pretty good (7 minute mile).  I loved the solitude and thinking time it gives me.  After prompting from a good friend, who is also a work out fanatic, I have decided to train and run in the Disney Princess Half Marathon in February 2013.  I now have a goal and, in order to have accountability, I will document my efforts in this blog so others can feel they are not alone in their workout trials and tribulations; or so they can just get a laugh-whatever works.