Possible worst

I got out to run.  That's about the only positive part of today's attempt.  I can't figure out what's going on, but I feel like every time I go out for a run, I am getting worse and worse.  I'm hurting which means I need to change something, but what? I can't seem to find my breath or feet.  I've been feeling clumsy and heavy.  I know this isn't the first time I've said that, and I do apologize for being repetitive.  I'm extremely frustrated with myself.  I have motivation right now (three pretty big things for myself), and the weather is kind of getting nicer, so it's not like I have to bundle up to run.  I've been eating more protein, and drinking more water.  I'm cutting back on my caffeine (ok, last week not so much, but I NEEDED that boost. What a loooong week).  


So today's run? I ran/walked the smallest of my runs.  It's a 2 mile loop around my 'hood.  Flat.  Nothing challenging about this route at all.  I still struggled.  There were times that I was getting such bad side-aches that I had to walk, and my ankles are hurting, so I really don't want to push too hard when my body is flipping the bird.  WHAT IS GOING ON?!?!?!  


Shouldn't I been getting better?  Shouldn't this be getting easier?  I could really use some positive thinking right now.


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Shorty

Went for a nice 4.2 mile run today after working 8.5 hrs at work... Not too shabby!  I feel great and after resting for a few days, this run was really good for me.  

these are my AMAZING new racing shorts :)  (don't mind the awkward pose)

beautimus cherry blossom trees on my run 

That's all for now.


I'm still alive.


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long time

So I know it's been a while since I've been on here.  I haven't even been reading my regular blogs :/  So how have you all been?  These last few weeks have been kind of crazy.  Matt's grandma passed away right before Easter, and the next day he found out that he passed his board exams (HUGE relief).  I was working extra hours at work, and most of my shifts were starting at 3:30, or 4 am so by the time I got home, I was exhausted.  Not to mention that I basically worked 18 days straight. Last week we had to drive down the PDX (about 2.5 hrs) to meed out caterer for the wedding, and drive back in one afternoon, the same afternoon that Matt's car decided to not work properly.  THEN... (pause for dramatic effect)  WE BOTH HAD A WHOLE WEEKEND OFF!!!!!!!!!!  It was AMAZING!!!!!  AND the weather was beautiful!  We got to go to Seattle and spoil my beautiful niece, and then Matt spoiled me by taking me on a picnic and getting a pedicure :)  Such a well deserved weekend.  Then we ran.


I've kind of stepped back on my running, which means I stepped off of my writing, like a negative draws down a negative.  But, I'm back!  I think I needed to take a break and relax when I had the chance, otherwise I was going to run myself into the ground, and then keep going.  

See, blue skies!

Matt and I have also decided that no-matter-what, we are going to do something active each night/morning.  Whether it is biking, walking, RUNNING, or even going to the gym, which we ARE going to join.  Matt's started doing the P90X, which I refuse to do, but I do know that I need to work on my core, and do more (read: any) cross training.  Any ideas?


Whelp, I'm going to sign-off, I just wanted to re-cap.

my prettied-up summer toes :)

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Woot!

My baby sister FINALLY agreed to run the You Go Girl half with me!!!!!!  I'm SO excited for this race!!!!  Two reasons: First and foremost, I get to run it with TWO of my sisters!!!  This will be their first half marathons, and I'm so very excited for them to have that feeling of finishing such a HUGE accomplishment!  Not that they don't already have huge accomplishments and succeed at so much in their lives, but running 13.1 miles... that's something different.  


Second: This will be my second half.


I'm going to make sure that we have matching running outfits (well, Andi and I will... Heather is a Husky, so that won't work).  I convinced Matt to help me get WSU Cougar running shorts and tanks for the run for Andi and I.  We'll have to find some Husky crap for Heather to wear.  I love her dearly, but wrong team...

Silly Heather <3

See!  Hard core Cougars!!!!!!

Anyway...  So I've taken a few days off of running because when I pushed myself last time, it felt really good, but left me exhausted for two days.  I was super grumpy yesterday and I've just felt really off lately.  Last night I got some very much needed sleep and woke up feeling rested for the first time in a few weeks.  I'm still going to skip my run today, but tomorrow after work I think I'll be back.  I'm tired of feeling disappointed with how I ran.  I had a nice talk with a friend who made me realize that I'm not eating enough protein, and not listening to my body telling me I'm too tired to push the way I've been pushing.  So I listened, and am working on my nutritional intake, and drinking more water, and not pushing my body when it telling me to slow the Ef down.

So that's all for now.  I think I'm going to get new running shoes soon.  That makes me excited as well :)

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Tirppin, and Stumblin...

So I went for a short "run" the day after my 10K, and only made it about 1.5 miles.  I walked the rest of the 3 mile loop because I was just plain pooped (I didn't poop, I WAS pooped).  I didn't run yesterday because I worked all day, and frankly, I'm exhausted.  I've worked 8 days in a row (I worked both of my days off because a co-worker has the flu).  Today, somehow, I had a burst of energy at work, and still had it when I got home, so I rushed into my running gear and went for a run.  


Welll, I couldn't find my concentration.  I felt super clumsy and heavy-footed.  I figured I'd just had too much coffee today and would eventually warm up.  Nope.  The entire run I was struggling.  At one point I decided to make it a nice slow run, stretch out, relax... Nope.  My body kept pushing (I'm sure it had nothing to do with the fact that I have an AMAZING running playlist and new running socks that are oh-so cushy).  So I decided to push it, heavy feet and all.  I added a small, but steep hill and put my distance at 4 miles today.  I had to stop once to catch my breath because I got a side-ache.  


Why do we have runs like this?  Where you WANT to go out and run, and you are totally in that zone, but as soon as you hit the pavement, you feel off?  

Happy feet in their new socks :)

Oh well, at least I got out there today, and I feel pretty damn good even tho I struggled with my run.


Favorite song of my run?  "Drunk Girl" by Something Corporate.  


G'night Yall




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10k

Well hello there :)


So today was my 10K for the Jelly Bean Race.  Matt and I ran this one together and I was nervous.  I haven't done 6 miles in quite a while (I've done 5, but for some reason the term 10K freaks me out).  Well, it was a lot easier than I anticipated, and the sun was out and WARM!  It was AMAZING!!!  I am loving this spring weather!  


I'm happy also that I can comfortably run 6 miles.  I can now step-up my game and push myself harder.  


Here are some photos from today's run (ok, well actually after the run... I don't like using my phone and stopping during my run).

First time in the sunshine (that bright, warm ball in the sky) for a while.  :)

My running partner and fiance (he didn't want me to take his picture)

Me running away

Enjoy!  Happy Spring Everyone :D

I must have had my Frosted Flakes, 'cause I feel GRRRRREAT!!!

So today I went for a short, hill-filled run with T.  I like running with her because I'm competitive and I feel that if I'm running "against" her, I will push myself harder.  Well today as we ran (and yes, we walked some, that hill is HUGE)  She commented that she sees me as mentally stronger than she is.  Anyone that knows me knows that I find this to be one of the BEST compliments ever!  I don't think she even knows.  I've always been a part of leadership positions, and I've always wanted to know that I have an affect on people, in a positive way.  Well, knowing that someone sees me as mentally strong, especially concerning something I am so passionate about.  So yeah, I am feeling pretty awesome right now.


After my run, I went for a nice walk with my best friend who is visiting me right now.  I was able to stop to get coffee and this made my already feel-good morning even better!  I didn't know that it was possible.  


Anyway, I DID run today, and tomorrow I think Matt and I are going to do the 10K for the Jelly Bean run.  


I LOVE RUNNING!!!!!!!!


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PS:  Oh yeah, AND I was voted Partner of the month at work!  

This is the board they made for me :)