Beware of dirty dishes!!

Sunday, August 21, 2011

So after working all day at the coffee shop I am beyond beat. There is no latte in the world large enough to propel me through dinner and dishes ahead!  Keep in mind as a secret challenge I decided not to do the dishes last night and see if the Hubby would be so kind on his day off to catch what few pots and pans there were from last night. I wasn't so lucky. 

So after I got home the Hubby went out for a jealousy run (A term i like to use when I think he feels he needs to "catch up" to my daily running "score") He said 30 minutes (which was more like 50) and there i stood. Staring at those darn dirty dishes knowing the ones yet to be soiled from tonight where already haunting me!  So I sucked it up, like all moms do at some time or other and started dishes. BUT NOT  until i got my running clothes on!

Oh yeah! I washed the old dirty dishes in my running clothes, started dinner and set a timer. Then it was my time!!!!!

Hubby was back. I secretly watched the clock for the appropriate amount of time where I wasn't running out the door as he shut it behind him but I had sufficient amount of time to get a run in for the night that would let me forget the troubles a sink full of dirty dishes can give. 

Three.... Two... One...

Out I was. I hit my super favorite route and decided it would be best if I did speed work to get out my frustrations on the hubby off onto the pavement.

Blah.. blah... blah...

As ke$ha cheered me on I met my route with perfect time and was very happy by time my turn around spot came.  I had forgotten all about those pesky dishes and what my hubby did or did not do while I was working today. (apparently he cant read my mental list I didnt leave for him. Who knew) Then about half way back it hit me.....

Why did I run so fast?
 Sure it felt GREAT! And was the perfect way to lift my spirits, but  then again it only got me back to those dirty dishes faster. Epic Fail.
Oh well, there is always more dirty dishes and laundry waiting for me in a day or two that will require a short run. Or if I am lucky I will fall weak at work and trip and fall over a blueberry scone and be forced to eat it (always a favorite motivator for running)

Until next time, BEWARE OF DIRTY DISHES they just might make you healthy!

Shifting up for a Marathon

Florida life is turning out to be great. Today I started two major journeys.  I moved up in the coffee world to a Shift Supervisor and more importantly, after a few weeks of really thinking and digging deep I started my marathon training.

I have really been thinking about my Marathon dreams since  my last quest for 26.2 landed with me moving 1000 miles and unable to actually get to the starting line.  Then there is life and the fact the longer I enjoy running the more I seem to be enjoying it alone. Don't get me wrong there are a TON of running groups around here but with my schedule and the hubby having opposite schedule I am nervous on which groups are okay to push strollers and which arent. I will get it figured out eventually but I worry that I will be training and running the Marathon alone.

No matter. I went on my first run tonight with it being one of many many miles leading up to a small 26.2 event. I am  planning on running my first Actual Marathon in Disney in January. I mean come on, it should be magical, right?

More on all this later.

ONWARD

Palm Trees ahead!

So, We have moved to Florida. The trip was fine. Great actually considering we had two small children in tow. Life here in Florida is great. There are small roadblocks here and there and there is always something in this apartment that needs tending to but no matter what....

I run!

I really had not been able to run at all the previous  month or so between working, packing, and an irritating pain in my spine. (Feels like someone stuck a marble in my spine). So sadly i put running on hold until we were "settled". Four days ago though I laced back up. Not sure how it would go.

New place, new paths, new heat, new time, new me.

I was nervous but I have decided to take it slow and steady coming back into running.

First day in the Florida morning heat>15 minutes (plus warm up and down with stretching)
Second day in Florida morning heat > 20 minutes with all the above
Third day again > 20 minutes But i ventured out onto the main road that is by me "Tampa Road".
Fourth day> 25 minutes with small warm up and a long walk down (taking the trash to the dumpster and laundry to dry in the common wash area since our dryer is still not hooked up) 45 min total of good heart rate.

I am learning new things like. Why they have been giving me  hats for free at Half marathons (i use them now for the sun). The fact I need more than one pair of running shorts. I need more socks. I need more water ready to grab when I get back home.

But how can I not love running in Florida? I do miss my old running store but I found a new one and even found a group that meets Wed. nights to run around our town. Friends with the love for running as well?? I am so excited at the possibilities! And lets face it, it is easier to run alongside palm trees!

Back to the adventures of running. I am already researching the next races! In Indiana I am missing the Prime race season, but here in Florida becuase of the heat Race season doesnt really kick off til mid september mostly october, so I have time to get these legs back into the pace!

I have also restarted Weight Watchers, for all the reasons a person would, wedding I am in next month, want to fit old clothes, baby wieght, you name it! But mostly I like to feel like me again. And the beach in a bikini is a pretty good modivator!!!!

Any tips you use for running in the heat?

The best 2 miles of my life!

Well to make a long story short. Life Happens.

My marathon dreams are on hold for now. So close to the big day but it is needed. We have decided to move our family from Indiana to Flordia and what was suppose to be a well deserved vacation/ first marathon is needed to fly and find an apartment. There are more Marathons to be had though  so no worries.

I was lucky enough to be able to fly with my hubby to California middle of March and help our Cousin race in her first Half Marathon! We were there for support and to aid in pacing her so that she was a guarranteed finisher! She did great and I couldnt be more proud of her. (There is more to that story at a later time)

I however walked away from the Half Marathon In CA with Severe blisters UNDER my toenails (the big piggies, the ones that go to the market). I did what i knew to do for a little over a week then had to turn my feet over to the docs for thier aid since they werent healing correct. After a good dose of meds and time I was finally able to remove (painfree) what part of the toenail that was no longer attached and dared to get caught on something sometime. Finally after almost a month after CA I got out to ngiht for a QUICK test run. Perfect spring day in Indiana. Perfect Weather. Sunset.

Best 2 miles of my life!! I almost forgot why I am a runner :)

Scale it back would ya?

Why is it that I feel the need to weigh myself everytime I am at the gym? And why is the scale in the corner? Not that I WANT it in the middle like some biggest loser nightmare but I already feel awekward at the number I see.  Back to 169ish.

OH YEAH I SAID IT!  Lets review, graduated highschool @163
got married @180
Started pregnancy #1 @ 180
ended at 202:) 
WORKED MY BUTT OFF IN THE GYM....
stated pregnacy #2 out @ 155
(no idea where i ended soemwhere under 200 is all i know)
start back at the gym @180 over a year to lose 15 pounds.. (3 half marathons and 4 sprint tri's and nothing)
 start working as a barista gain back 8lbs in 2 months!

Back to hardcore gym I go...

Then again I have always had a better body image no matter what the scale said as long as i was working on it. I just feel skinnier even if i am not.
Never the less.. i find myself frequenting the weight watchers website more and more, hearing about who is on it every time i turn the corner.. I think I need a small tug boat to get the scones out of my hand...

With all that said. I was a good little barista and got my legs in into STEP class for 50 minutes to "warm" up before my speed work today
4- 800s (.5 mi)
and a 10 min cool down with major stretching..

we will see who can walk tomorrow :)

My new ride

A year ago I was training for my first big thing. Indianapolis 500 Mini Marathon. I was nervous, concerned, and trying to figure out what the hell a "pace" was ( i still wonder about farklets). This year I found it sad for the weather and time and life to push me back on the treadmill. I ran a super small 5k. I talked and walked for the first half mile to warm up. Stopped the treamill. Restart the counter and off I was. after a mile I was PAINFULLY aware that my shoes needed replaced.

"They" say every 300-500 miles to replace shoes. That is a ton of miles?! Right?

Well I think I put 2 half marathons and 5 sprint triathlons in events along. (maybe at 100 miles there) I SOOOO over wore my shoes.. so..

I BOUGHT NEW SHOES!!!!! Much like a new car I want to show my new shoes off to everyone (although no one cares hehe)

So watch out treadmill.. you are mine for the next 2 months! AHHHHH!!!

WHEN PIGS FLY

Well It is OFFICIAL!! Jason and I are officially signed up for the Flying Pig Marathon May 1st 2011!

Be careful when you say, " Yeah, when pigs fly..." Becuase you never know!!

I am so excited!!!!

"SQUEAL"