....and another weekend has escaped me! I'm just not sure how the weekends just keep getting away from me. I continue to be a bit lazy, however I spent the whole day today cleaning the house....from TOP TO BOTTOM! Plus not to mention I made a huge pot of Potato Leek soup with Cabbage, as well as chicken tacos with homemade guacamole. All healthy options for me to eat for the week...but still no run.
I signed up to meet with a trainer at the gym this past week. There was a sign up sheet for "yoga for runners" so I was all about it! I set up the sessions for this past Tuesday and Thursday. I'm happy to say that the methods that the trainer has been using, have caused my hip pain to completely go away! He's been doing Thai Yoga, which is a hands on approach, one on one, with stretching and deep tissue massage, followed by strengthening exercises. I'm finding it is working! I am going to continue with the training sessions once a week. I'm hoping that he can give me some good stretches to follow for the rest of the week.
I've also decided to stop with the Antigravity for a while. Like I said in my last post, I think it's adding to my hip pain.
On another note, I'm very excited that I'll be in WDW in 2 weeks! I'm just so excited to have this trip planned! It is a very necessary break from the routine. I know that once I am fully back in FL, we will continue to go as much, if not MORE, than the amount that we go now.
On to the next crazy week!
Race day in 123 days...2 hours....44 minutes...30 seconds and counting............
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
134 days, 00 hours, 51 minutes, 40 seconds......and counting...........
Just saw a commercial for Disney Parks....how fitting while I'm collecting my thoughts getting ready to blog about my path toward running in a race in a Disney park. They say "Let the memories begin, at the place where dreams come true." They could not be more right! It is the place that I KNOW I can go and feel like there is nothing else in the world...and nothing could go wrong there. It doesn't matter what the weather, the day, or the crowd...I ALWAYS AM HAPPY THERE. My dreams do come true there, I make so many memories there! With that being said, there is no other place I would rather be, and no other reason I would train for over 200 days to run there.
I have been having quite a hard time getting into a routine (besides my Wednesday nights at the gym). I went tonight, however, only ran, did not do my class. I wanted to test out and see if it was the class making my hip hurt or if it was my running. As I lay in my bed, typing away, I am finding myself in the same pain I usually am in after the gym. Could it be?? My hip pain is from my running? Might be time for me to get back into my yoga for runners.
Time for me to get back into a lot of things. Seems to be the story of my life. I just need to find my groove. It will happen, I am confident.
On to my run, I had a miserable day at work, so I wanted to focus that frustration on my running. And boy did I! I set the treadmill for 40 minutes, with a 5 minute cool down. I covered the workout summary with my towel as to not see how far or long I was running. My music was good and loud, so my pace was set nicely. I ran for a total of 45 minutes, at a distance of 3.45 miles. Slower than I thought I was running...but at least I went some more distance than I have been. Gotta crank it up gradually with the way my hip feels.
I suppose I should probably get myself to bed here soon. But before I go...I have one little announcement....drum roll please........................I passed my AFAA Group Fitness Certification! I was very nervous that I didn't pass the exam, but I did! It is very exciting news because it has now opened a new opportunity for my future. Not sure what it will provide, but I'm sure it will be a bright new change in my life!!
Hopefully the next time I write, I will be THAT much closer to my next trip to Walt Disney World. As of today, Mike and I's next trip to WDW is in exactly 21 days away!! And the race is exactly..........134 days, 00 hours, 51 minutes, 40 seconds......and counting...........
Thursday, October 6, 2011
141 days, 1 hour, 36 minutes and counting......
So I'm feeling like doing my count down is forcing me to see how I'm progressing in my training...considering my last post was nearly 20 days ago, I'd say my training is lacking. I did have a busy last 2 weeks to defend myself!
So many things have happened!!! My long time friend Mary Anne got hitched!! It was a beautiful day and I'm so happy I was able to be there! I think I sufficiently got my workout in throughout the day, having been so consumed with make up of (I think it was) 10 beautiful girls, getting myself ready, setting up the milkshake bar that I designed (which I feel was a hit), and still trying to relax - which I have a hard time doing! . I enjoyed doing all of those things so much, however, my Mikey was finally exposed to "wedding Jilly". Now let me explain, "wedding Jilly" is myself in complete wedding mode, from start to finish! It's not something I can control, I believe I just have a knack at everything wedding! I just hope I am able to control myself when it comes for my own wedding ;-) or at least have someone to reign me in and help me by making sure everything is done exactly how I like it. I have an idea of who I can ask, but that comes with time and the ring on my finger.
After the wedding was over, I SLEPT! Didn't sleep much the night before the wedding...(can't imagine what I'm going to be like the night before mine)...so I crashed by like 9:30pm. We woke up the next morning, headed to breakfast with the fam (a special visit from cousins Barbara and Fanny), and as we were heading to breakfast we came across the battlefield of Gettysburg, PA. It was a very cool experience touring the town. I can't believe how much history I have yet to experience in the USA! That will have to be another blog and another challenge - to travel the US!
Well enough of my weekend (and excuses)....on to my running!
Not much to be said. I forgot my metro card on Tuesday and didn't have my wallet, so I ran back to work (from 79th to 67th). They say 10 blocks is a mile. So with that being said, I ran a little more than a mile. It was pretty quick too. Then tonight is my usual night at the gym. I look forward to this night, cause I get to swing from the rafters at Antigravity. I also force myself to get on the treadmill. I ran 2 miles tonight in 22 minutes. I'm happy with the time, not happy with how my legs were feeling during. A bit of tightness in my calves...nothing a little bit of stretching won't cure.
New sneaks are really proving their worth. I really do love them!
I know I keep saying I'm going to get on a schedule and a routine...I haven't yet, I'm a lazy butt! It will come in time...Just really need to stop enjoying my sleep so much. Better get to bed soon, need to train my body to go to bed earlier, so I actually do get out of bed at a reasonable hour to get my run on! Let me do this, set a goal to make it out of bed to do my 30 minutes of running on Tuesday and Thursday of next week, followed by a run on the weekend.
On another note, tonight a pioneer in all things passed away...Steve Jobs, thank you for your innovation and knowledge! Thank you for giving us the joy of Pixar, without you and your confidence, we wouldn't have such classics as Cars, Ratatouille, and Monsters, Inc. I can only wish to be as innovative as you were (in my own little way).
Off to the challenges of a new week.....
So many things have happened!!! My long time friend Mary Anne got hitched!! It was a beautiful day and I'm so happy I was able to be there! I think I sufficiently got my workout in throughout the day, having been so consumed with make up of (I think it was) 10 beautiful girls, getting myself ready, setting up the milkshake bar that I designed (which I feel was a hit), and still trying to relax - which I have a hard time doing! . I enjoyed doing all of those things so much, however, my Mikey was finally exposed to "wedding Jilly". Now let me explain, "wedding Jilly" is myself in complete wedding mode, from start to finish! It's not something I can control, I believe I just have a knack at everything wedding! I just hope I am able to control myself when it comes for my own wedding ;-) or at least have someone to reign me in and help me by making sure everything is done exactly how I like it. I have an idea of who I can ask, but that comes with time and the ring on my finger.
After the wedding was over, I SLEPT! Didn't sleep much the night before the wedding...(can't imagine what I'm going to be like the night before mine)...so I crashed by like 9:30pm. We woke up the next morning, headed to breakfast with the fam (a special visit from cousins Barbara and Fanny), and as we were heading to breakfast we came across the battlefield of Gettysburg, PA. It was a very cool experience touring the town. I can't believe how much history I have yet to experience in the USA! That will have to be another blog and another challenge - to travel the US!
Well enough of my weekend (and excuses)....on to my running!
Not much to be said. I forgot my metro card on Tuesday and didn't have my wallet, so I ran back to work (from 79th to 67th). They say 10 blocks is a mile. So with that being said, I ran a little more than a mile. It was pretty quick too. Then tonight is my usual night at the gym. I look forward to this night, cause I get to swing from the rafters at Antigravity. I also force myself to get on the treadmill. I ran 2 miles tonight in 22 minutes. I'm happy with the time, not happy with how my legs were feeling during. A bit of tightness in my calves...nothing a little bit of stretching won't cure.
New sneaks are really proving their worth. I really do love them!
I know I keep saying I'm going to get on a schedule and a routine...I haven't yet, I'm a lazy butt! It will come in time...Just really need to stop enjoying my sleep so much. Better get to bed soon, need to train my body to go to bed earlier, so I actually do get out of bed at a reasonable hour to get my run on! Let me do this, set a goal to make it out of bed to do my 30 minutes of running on Tuesday and Thursday of next week, followed by a run on the weekend.
On another note, tonight a pioneer in all things passed away...Steve Jobs, thank you for your innovation and knowledge! Thank you for giving us the joy of Pixar, without you and your confidence, we wouldn't have such classics as Cars, Ratatouille, and Monsters, Inc. I can only wish to be as innovative as you were (in my own little way).
Off to the challenges of a new week.....
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