Running Thoughts

Stay tuned for details about today's ten mile run! Well, subtract eight from that ten and you have the correct number of miles of my run.  I guess 2 is the new 10.   I got all ready to go, then had to do "one more thing first" as I thought, "I'd better hurry up before the rain sets in."  Then I thought of another something I had to do..."better hurry," I thought.  Then, of course there was something else... When I finally got out there, I trucked along for about a mile before it began to rain.  Now, I don't mind rain, but for 10 miles?  Hmmm.  I figured I'd keep going as long as I could still enjoy myself and that at least I might get in 5 miles and then go finish on the treadmill.   But then it began to hail.  I drew the line.  I'm on my own time-line after all.  I can certainly choose a better day for 10 miles.  I decided to keep my pace below a certain number all the way back home and considered myself done for today.  It continued t...

My whole body is pleasantly sore.  :)  I ran a couple of miles the day before yesterday, then hill sprints, then yoga.  And yesterday, I went rafting.  Crazy fun.  Today was an "off day."  But yesterday should have been a lifting day.  Again, didn't do it, but rowing was a pretty great workout.  On the running front, this weekend should be a 6 miler, but next weekend is our community 10k, so I decided to switch this weekend and next which means....tomorrow I hope to run 10 miles if the weather permits and then run the 10k next weekend around the lake.  10 miles sounds like a long way....

Why is it so hard for me to fit lifting into my day lately?  I ran Tuesday...2 miles up the road along the river, then turned to run the 2 miles back when the weather suddenly changed.  The temp dropped probably 10 degrees or more and it got windy and I thought it would hail.  Not unusual for an afternoon in the mountains, but unnerving anyway.  I knew that the nearest place to take cover was at least 1 mile away, so I ran fast.  My golden was with me and he seemed to feel the urgency too.  After running for that mile, I thought that we could make it all the way home even if it began to rain and/or hail.  It was only 1 more mile.  So, we kept going and by the time we got home, the storm had cleared up as suddenly as it had appeared.  Crazy.  Anyway, note to self:  take a jacket even if the sun is bright in the sky and not a cloud is in sight.  Today, is another running day, and I plan to get my lifting space organized and beautiful.  :) I run this a week from Saturday.  It's a 10 ...

I woke up to a rainy day yesterday.  After oatmeal and a boiled egg, I sipped on coffee and looked out at my 8-mile day.  My food all settled, I stuffed sunscreen, chapstick, twizzlers, these , and a waterproof shell into my camelbak pack which was filled with water. I ran my 8 miles over hill and over dell...mostly over hill.  I ran from my house up and up past the Hard Tack mine, to the tiptop of the Ute Oulay mine and back again.  It rained on me only a little, which is good, because I brought the wrong shell...it was my 10 year-old's and the sleeves came just below my elbows.  I wore it anyway for the top part of my run.  Toward the end, I was wishing I had packed some TP.  Roughed it out in the bushes before heading all the way back in to what felt like the finish.   I was dreaming of protein shakes simply because that would be fast and easy, but when I opened the door, the house smelled so much better than my dreams.  My 14 year-old had made lunch!  So I sucked down yummy coc...

Cloudy run...a few cool sprinkles on my face...3.5 miles. aaaah

I did it!  I lifted today, finally!!!!!!!!  found my ipod cord too but still haven't logged my runs.  Tomorrow.... Contemplations about running: Something really great that I love about running is that it feels like "overcoming."  There are so many things in life to overcome, that running feels like a paradigm.  Sort of like if I can run this hill, I can do (this).  Ya know?

I completely meant to lift today...I should post a picture of my workout bench and weights and all the junk and laundry surrounding them so you can see how uninspiring it is.  MUST. CHANGE. THAT. I did go out to the lake and run some hills, though.  4 grueling but great miles.  It was a 50 minute run.  4 miles.  50 minutes.  Hills are tough, but good.  My ipod died near the end and I can't find my cord to recharge it.  Hopefully, I will find it before I run again.  I don't have to have music, but I like my nike+ and I like the option.  Besides, my little nike-me (on the right) is looking bummed out thinking I haven't run.

I had thought I'd run hill sprints up and around my driveway, but decided to do it on my bike with my son.  We had fun.  I put my bike in 7th gear and we rode round and round, up and down.  It was a great cardio.  I keep saying I'll use my bike for some cross training, Hiit style.  Today, I actually did it!!  but...oops...didn't lift.  

I'm a fan of Runner's World Magazine, and the June issue just reached my mailbox.  I'm so excited to see a big section on trail running!  I had a long week of travel, a sweet sick Grandma, truck issues, and no running.  So, I was glad to read this quote before my run today....Jennifer Beals (actress/runner) says, "For me running is about freedom.  I find that the freer I feel, the faster I am."  I only had 30 minutes of freedom today, but it was sweeeeet. Granny was freed from this earthly life this afternoon.  We got to see her smile one more time.  :) 

I lifted (upper body) before I left... We are going to go to be with family as Odell's granny prepares to leave this world.  She hasn't been doing well lately and it seems that the time has come for her to rest with her beloved Savior.  She is 93, tired, and loved. I won't be able to manage any workouts, I'm sure, so I'll be back in a few days!

I stole Ruth's number six!  Beautiful day, beautiful six mile run! My back muscles are sore from yoga yesterday, and I did my lifting yesterday too.  And my ipod works. All good news!

I was scheduled to run for 50 minutes today.  I ran 56.  Then my ipod just died.  I'm not very technically savvy, so maybe I just need to charge it.  I'm hoping... Tomorrow is a yoga and lifting day, so I will be doing some lower body/full body stuff.  I'm really sore from yesterday's workout.  Oh yeah, add triceps and back to that workout too.  Braeden and I went for our bike ride to the park and then stopped off at the gym for some pulldowns and pushdowns.   Just for fun, here's a recipe for taco soup that can easily be veggie (ruth) if you just leave out the meat brown hamburger meat the the bottom of a big soup pot.  add your favorite seasonings.  I like salt, garlic, and cumin.  dump in cans of veggies that you have setting on your pantry shelf.  ranch style beans, tomatoes, and hominy are our favorites.  add tomato juice, water, and taco seasoning mix.  Squeeze in a little ranch.  Add some diced pickled jalapenos if you like it hot.   mold a low carb flour tor...

I got my lifting workout in first thing this morning.  I still need to do "triceps" and "back," but I finished chest, biceps, and shoulders all with burnouts.  Like the good old days...working to build muscle and burn fat.   I may fit in some sprints on the treadmill later too.  Depends on how I feel.  I'm still a little energy depleted, but better for sure!   Here is my challenge info as per Ruth's Challenge: Goal:  NOT to gain any more weight while my thyroid levels return to normal and to stay focused and motivated even through this tough time Methods:   Continue to train for Half in July (I'm loving Chirunning) Focus on weight training with burnouts like in BFL...build muscle, lose fat Add sprints at least once per week Keep strengthening my core with Yoga Eat clean, small, frequent meals as per BFL Blog I won't be posting pictures even though I may take them because I'm not going for change here under my circumstances and pictures won't ...

I'm disappointed to say that I'm still not feeling well and just haven't had what it takes for my long run or lifting.  My family has all been fighting a nasty headcold and I've finally had to admit that my body needs rest and recovery.  Not a great start for Ruth's 4 week challenge. As for the challenge, my goal is sort of an odd one.  I'm just hoping not to GAIN during the four weeks.  My thyroid levels are so off that all of my hormones are way off and that means weight gain even when I eat clean and workout.  So, my concentration will be on simply not gaining weight as my body readjusts to a new thyroid replacement dosage.  I've gained over 10 pounds just suddenly and for no reason.  I could easily gain all the weight back that I worked so hard to lose in a matter of weeks even with working out and mostly staying on track with food.  So, I will have to concentrate of eating really clean and changing up my workouts so that my muscles stay confused.  Any g...

I did do those clean-n-presses after Ruth's comment on my last post begging for someone to kick me into gear!  And I ran my 40 minutes the next day around the lake.  Very hilly run.  My time was super slow.  :) Today should have been weights, but I decided to lift tomorrow which is scheduled as a day off.  We've all been battling a cold over here and I've just not felt good.  I'm hoping to feel better tomorrow!  The pic is of the lake where I ran...er...crawled.