A Closer

So I just realized that I never finished the blog. I'm sure a lot of my readers were wondering if I ever even ran the race. I did indeed and i finished. My goal was to run it in under an hour and 15 minutes bc Matthew said he would take me to Cracker Barrell if I did this. LOL. I ran the race in 1 hour 13 minutes and 8 seconds. This is rather slow. Actually an old walker lady beat me. But I did not walk to the entire time. My main goal was to finish, and to not walk. At some points in the race I think I could have walked faster than I was running. But I refused to walk. It was so much fun though! What a great event! The whole community comes out and watches and there are people sitting at every corner and lining the streets! It was such an amazing experience. I do plan on doing it again! I want to run it again next year and this time I want to run it in under an hour. I think I can do it as long as I dont get sick again during training! But this is me officially signing out. Thanks everyone for reading and I'm sorry it took me so long to actually finish the blog!! JUST KEEP RUNNING!!!!!

Day 30: Getting Stronger

So last night was an interesting and pleasant surprise. First of all I cannot believe I made it to the gym. My sister got a little sick and since she is preggo I decided I would go and take care of her while the husband was out...just in case. So she decided she wanted cheese sticks and cheese ravioli for dinner. Well first off cheese is my weakness. I ate so much cheese last night it was ridiculous. I'm sitting on the couch at 8:30 and I was so full and had no motivation to go to the gym. My clothes were in my car and all I had to do was change. Finally my sister said are you not going to the gym? So I popped up, got my clothes and went. I got there at around 8:45 and headed for the track. I had in my mind I would run 3 miles. I start running, and at a pretty slow pace, but who cares. I made it to three miles and you know what, I just kept on running. Why not run 3.5 more laps and make it 3.5 miles. So that's what I did. I ran 3.5 miles total. It felt great. I am shooting for 4.5 this weekend now that I made 3.5 last night. Hopefully on Thursday I can do 4. Since I have ran so many days in a row I am going to take the night off and just walk a couple of miles with my sister tonight. My dogs need some exercise too. Its a gorgeous day outside so get up, get out, and be active!! Its all mental!! Have a great day everybody.

Until Tomorrow....Just Keep Running

Day 29: Can't touch this....

Had a little Vanilla Ice in my head this morning for some reason, so I decided to honor him in my title today! Lame i know but who cares. So whats up with this weather being all hot again. I don't particularly like it. I love the sunshine, but I wish it was a few degrees cooler! Anyways, at least its not snowing...ugh I hate winter.

I'm starting to feel a little more like myself! Over the weekend I did well. I ran 3 miles on Saturday, and 3 on Sunday! It felt great! Yesterday was a strength and stretch day so I did awesome abs at the gym I workout at and ran a mile after that. I know I wasn't suppose to run, but I did it anyways! I also did some arm workouts as well. Today is going to be another 3 mile day. I'm a little worried its going to be a challenge just because I'm not going to be running until late in the day. I have a night class tonight that doesn't get out until 8:15 so that is going to put me running at around 9. But its fine, I guess you gotta do what you gotta do! I would really like to run the actual 10K course one day this weekend! Sunday would probably be the best day. I'm not going to kill myself and I may have to walk once I get to 4 miles but I would love to run it just to see what its like! I'll let you know how it goes.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day. And apparently today is National Think Positive Day, so everyone kick Negative Nancy out of the office and bring in Positive Patty for the day! Have a good one.

Until Tomorrow...Just Keep Running

Day 25: Ahhhh, much better

Good Day everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful day thus far! The sun is shining, somewhat, and the weather is a little warmer! I'm hoping for some good weather tomorrow....its TAILGATING time! Haha its sad that we (WKU) refer to the football season home opener as the "First Tailgate" and not the first football game. Oh well, what do you expect us to say since we haven't been the greatest the last couple of years? BUT, after last weeks game, I feel like this year could be a little different.

Oh yea...random shout out to COBB last night....wow! BIG BLUE NATION!

Anyways, enough of the random chat, lets get to business. Yesterday was a much better day than the day before. I made it to 2.5 yesterday, with much more ease than the day before. I could have went 3 but I'm taking it slow and I lifted legs. I know it only took my about 24 minutes to run, according to the clock, bc for some reason my Speedometer app was saying I was running negative MPH yesterday lol. I ran on the track in the gym because the whole stationary running in place on a treadmill thing is terrible, and with this cold weather, I don't want to run outside quite yet still having chest congestion. I thought that for being sick that I ran at a decent pace. Granted I totally got lapped by some kid who was wearing a black shirt with navy shorts that had USA Hilfiger on the butt, but other than that it was good. I had to mention that because I hate it when guys do this. I hate black with navy...get with it, and white and gray...just can't stand it. But since it is the beginning of the school year you see a lot of characters at the gym attempting to workout. I mean I applaud their effort but a lot of these people need help. Half the girls are just sitting on the machines texting (annoying), there are people wearing swimming trunks, sandals...just all freaks me out. HAHA hopefully these people will flood out with weeks to come.

After my run (which I did with a cough drop in my mouth the whole time) I lifted legs. I did squats, leg press, leg curls, leg extension, hip adduction, and hip abduction. So lets just say I felt very productive yesterday. Proud of myself! I still plan on running today, tomorrow before tailgating hopefully, and on Sunday. I am going to shoot for 3 today. I think I can do it!

Well I hope everyone has a pleasant day and I hope your college football team wins this weekend whoever it may be. GO TOPS!!

Until tomorrow...Just keep running!

Day 24: Long time no Blog!

Hey All! I hope you are having a wonderful day! Well I'm FINALLY back at it. After being sick for two weeks and having to go back to the doctor this past Monday, they have given me enough steroids to get me going again! Thanks Goodness!

Well yesterday was my first day back in the gym. I was very scared and worried about what my performance would be. Before I got sick I could run 3 miles with ease and push myself hard I could probably have gotten 4. I went in yesterday planning to run 3 and at 2 my body couldn't handle it anymore. I was coughing up a lung. Since all of my sickness moved to my chest, this has made it a lot harder to get over. So after the run I went to to the weight room and hit some weights and abs to get a little extra workout in. I plan on continuing to run DAILY until I get back to where I need to. I have actually considered doing two-a-days (running in the morning as well as the afternoon) but I'm not sure yet. I'm bummed that I ran so bad yesterday, but I have only been on this new medicine for 3 days so hopefully, fingers crossed, I'll be completely back to normal by Sunday and I can get a fresh start and get back at it hard. According to my training program by midwestfit.com I should be running 4 miles by Sunday of this week. I really think I can do it, if not, I'm going to try not to get frustrated and keep pushing. I mean its not like I planned on getting sick.

Weird side note: A couple of weekends ago I went out with some friends and actually had a lot of people tell me that they had been reading my blog. So if you read, then THANK YOU, its really encouraging. I hope everyone has a great day and pray that I get my endurance back soon!

Until Tomorrow...Just Keep Running!

Day 16: Death Bed

Hi All. Sorry I have been totally MIA I have literally been on my death bed. I have been very sick and haven't gotten to train AT ALL. I have been out for 6 days and its literally driving me crazy. On Monday I got some fresh air and walked 2 miles with my sister, but other than that I haven't done a thing. I still don't feel well, but contemplating on getting back in the gym today. All the drainage is starting to go to my chest so I am kind of scared to run and give myself bronchitis, so I may just focus on some lifting today. We will see. Anyways, I do apologize for not blogging and not having anything exciting to say today but I promise that in a couple of days I will be right back at it! Just gotta get well first! I hope everyone has a great day! Pray that I will get better and keep my endurance up! Thanks guys!

Until Tomorrow....Just Keep Running

Day 11: TGIR, Thank God for Rest

Well I feel like crap. I have a sore throat, the aches, and my legs are swollen. Yeah I said it, SWOLLEN. I noticed at the gym yesterday that my shorts were fitting really weird but I just didn't think anything of it. Then I was getting out of the shower yesterday and I was like whoa! What is wrong with my legs? So I called my sister, who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and asked her if it was possible for muscles to swell. Yes its very possible! So I 'google' this and find a good article on www.livestrong.com that talks about muscles and swelling. Apparently your muscles begin to swell about two hours after exercise. The swelling peaks on the fourth day. Well what do you know yesterday was my 4th day! Then after this it is suppose to gradually subside and return to normal after 7-11 days after the workout. So yeah...I have swollen muscles and a swollen throat. I feel quite terrible. Thank GOODNESS this is a rest day.

For my workout yesterday I was suppose to run 2 miles. Well I decided to go to the gym because it was so dang hot outside. Well I hopped on the treadmill and began running. After only a 1/2 mile I felt like I was going to pass out. I could tell I was getting sick. So I hopped off and moved to the elliptical. I ran 2.5 miles on the elliptical on a high resistance and incline to try to make up for it. I know I shouldn't do this but I had to work out. Then after that I was going to do an arm workout and I did 3 sets of curls and I couldn't go on anymore. I felt terrible. REST. So yes today I am resting. And honestly I may rest tomorrow as well depending on how I feel. I think my running days are the most important and I want to feel great to run on Sunday so therefore I will rest for sure today and possibly tomorrow. Here is the full article if you would like to read it. It has some pretty interesting stuff in it. http://www.livestrong.com/article/75670-swell-after-workout/.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. BE SAFE.
Until tomorrow....Just Keep Running