Pissed!

Monday, August 2, 2010... Week 16/Day107... Run 4miles

I slept and Todd ran 4 miles in 40minutes... he said he had King of Pain running through his head the whole time!  Catchy isn't it.

Sunday, August 1, 2010... Week 15/Day 106... Rest

First let me start by saying, it is HOT here!!!

And today was my day to run 10 miles.

Yes, I completed the daunting task, running the whole way.

However, my journey was not with out drama.

I got up at 3am - no, not a typo.

(The only way to survive the heat is to run without the sun!)

I got dressed.

I got in the care, where the temp read 88 degrees.

I drove to my 1/2 way point, which happened to be the Panama City Marina.

There, I left my frozen G2 and a gel pack in a bag with "Please Leave for Runner" written on it.

I drove home, stretched and was running by 4am.

At this point, all is well, I only had one little issue during my first 5 miles, but I will tell you about that later.

So, I ran all the way down Harrison Ave, past the Downtown Panama City sign,

... where a bum was passed out cold!

As I continued to get closer to the marina, I was salivating at the thought of a nice cold G2 and picked up the pace, only to arrive at my destination to find my G2 gone with the gel pack consumed and left in the bag there for me - MOCKING ME!!!!!

I was PISSED OFF...

OUTRAGED...

ANGRY...

SWEATY...

THIRSTY...

AND A LITTLE SCARED!!!!!!!

Yes, I know it was probably a homeless individual, who needed it more than I did.  I have also thought long and hard about what point I would like to make about the situation.  The tirade of opinions I want to share has felt like a debate team waging a war in my head.

So, in order not to say something I may regret, I will say nothing at all...

Except maybe the penance, the late Father Kirwin might have given me after confession.

10 "Our Fathers" (The Lord's Prayer)

"forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.."

Luckily, a really nice person at the McDonalds on Harrison gave me a cup of water before they were even open for business.

Lets hear it for the Golden Arches!

And, I made it home without anymore drama!

Oh! Back to my issue during the first 1/2 of my run.

Let's just say there are not any of these along the route...

and when nature calls....

I told you I was pissed!

Saturday, July 31, 2010... Week 15/Day105... Run 10 miles

Todd ran at the Lynn Haven Rec Center.

When he got home, he dropped his shorts on the tile floor and there was literally a SPLASH of sweat as they hit the floor!

YUCK!!!

As I said, it is HOT!!!!!

Friday, July 30... Week 15/Day 104... Rest

Todd slept and I ran 3 miles!

Thursday, July 29, 2010... Week 15/Day 103.. Run 3 miles

Todd ran 3 miles in 28 minutes and I ran 5 miles, not in 28 minutes!!!!

PAIN!!!!

First, for those of you who can hear the music player, I have added one song!

King of Pain by the Police

It has always been a favorite of mine...
 no real reason...
but I find it oddly appropriate for this blog and post!!!!

Wednesday, July 28, 2010.... Week 15/Day 102... Run 5miles

Todd ran this morning... I have to tell you, he is doing an amazing job... and I never expected anything other than that!  He is my inspiration and I will never be able to thank him, ever, for doing this with me!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010... Week 15/Day 101... Rest

Today was my 3 mile day!  HA!

I am fairly certain I did not even run 1/2 a mile.

My feet were in agony, my calves felt as if they were going to snap, and my quads burned with a raging fire.  I was in so much pain, I could hardly breathe.

Needless to say, I am in a funk!

I am afraid though, that it may be even more of mental than physical fatigue.

I will be honest, I am tired...

and frustrated...

and disappointed. 

I want to do this so badly.

I will tell you though, that today (7/28) my legs feel much better and I am working very hard to psych myself up for a 5miler tomorrow (7/29)

Monday, July 26, 2010... Week 15/Day 100... Run 3 miles

Todd is amazing... he broke the 8 minute mile!

Sunday, July 25, 2010... Week 14/Day 99... Rest

I ran 8 miles today!!!!

Yes, 8 miles... I can hardly believe it!

Ran from home, over the bridge into Southport.

Saturday July 24, 2010 Week 14/Day 98... Run 8 miles!

My handsome husband ran 8 today... He was drenched in sweat when he returned to the house... I even asked him if he had dumped water on himself... NO!

So proud of him!!!!

Friday, July 23, 2010... Week 14/Day 97... Rest

I ran three miles.

Thursday, July 22, 2010... Week 14/Day 96... Run 3 miles

Todd ran three and I ran 5.

Todd, bless him, ran in our neighborhood and I ran down 77 to 23rd to Jenks then back up Harrison to Baldwin to 77 and back home....  I am constantly needing to change my route!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010... Week 14/Day 95... Run 5 miles

Todd ran 5 miles while I slept... sorry honey!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010... Week 14/Day 94... Rest

I ran 3 miles, while Todd slept!

Monday, July 19, 2010... Week 14/Day 93... Run 3 miles.

Todd ran 3 miles!

Sunday, July 18... Week 13/Day 92... Rest

I ran 7 miles today.

Ran to the Southport Sign.  It was hot, but it was a beautiful morning.  I think the nice thing about running early on a Sunday is how quiet the roads are, not just for safety, but ... just cuz.

Then I worked from 9am until 6:30pm.... on my feet!!!!!!!

Saturday, July 17, 2010 Week 13/Day 91... Run 7 miles

Todd went to the Lynn Haven Recreation Center to run his 7 miles.

The boys and I decided to surprise him by showing up and cheering him on... I think it might have helped a little... I sure am proud of him... can't stop saying it!!!!

Friday, July 16, 2010... Week 13/Day 90... Rest

I ran 3 miles.

Thursday, July 15, 2010... Week 13/Day 89... Run miles

Todd ran 3 and I ran 4!

It is HOT!!!!!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010...  Week 13/Day 88... Run 4miles

Todd ran 4 miles this morning in just under 39 minutes... So proud that he has broken 10 minute mile!!!!

Today was my rest day... tomorrow I run 4!!!!

Tuesday, July 13, 2010... Week 13/Day 87... Rest

Today was Todd's rest day, but he has the unfortunate position of sleeping next to the alarm clock, and since today was my day to run 3 miles, guess who was in charge of waking me up... yes, my sweet husband. And I did run three miles.  I actually did it in 37:02... Finally, I have officially broken the 13 minute mile!!!!

I ran down highway 77 to Baldwin Road made a right on Harrison, back to 77 and on home!  This was also my first official "Rain Run"  I got soaked and more by the @$$#**!$ driving than by the rain... oh, well... it felt good!  The only unfortunate thing was that I put my Brooks outside to dry in the sweltering heat and forgot they were out there til after the afternoon rainstorm....

Monday, July 12, 2010... Week 13/Day 86... Run 3miles

Todd ran his 3 and today was my rest day which was good because I had a 6miler on Sunday.... Ouch!!

Sunday, July 11, 2010... Week 12/Day 85... Rest

Todd did... as a matter of fact, all the boys were still asleep after my run.

I ran 6 miles today!!!!

I ran from our house to Kensaul Park.

Actually before my run I drove out there and left some

This stuff is good... and so much better tasting than Powerade Zero.

I even put a note on it, in hopes that no one would throw it away, thinking it was garbage.

I did my run in 1hr 22 minutes.  I only stopped 2x... once when I stopped to drink a the park and once in front of Publix.  I had hoped to do the run in 1:20, so I would say that 1:22 is respectable!

Thanks again to my sweetie for waking me up.

The run was good, but I regretted not immediately taking my cold soak... my legs really burned later in the day!

Saturday, July 10... Week 12/Day 84... Run 6 miles

Todd ran 6 today at the Lynn Haven Recreation Center!  However, my Goofy husband did not take any fluids with him on his run!  He learned his lesson!!!!!

Today was my rest day... worked from 12-9:15

Friday, July 9, 2010... Week 12/Day 83...Rest

I ran 3miles!

Also, I wanted to share a few photos from the I Love Father's Day 5k in Palm Harbor on June 20, 2010.

Here we are before the run.

There goes the Dat Dat!

Mommy, giving the boys high fives!

And here we are at the end.

A great time was had by all!

Failure

Thursday, July 9, 2010... Week 12/Day 82... Rest

So I was supposed to run 3 miles today.

And yes, I completed 3miles... but not running.

I don't know what it was... I just could not make my legs move.

I ran the first mile and then I just threw in the towel.

So, now, I am extremely disappointed in myself but trying to scrape my pride up off the pavement and prepare for the 6 miles I WILL run on Sunday!!!!!

Um... can we say SLACKER!

Not the running, but the posting...

Again, Sorry!

So, let's see...

Today, July 8, 2010... Week 12/Day 81... Run 3 Miles

Todd ran at a local park with a 1/2 mile track and completed his run there.

I ran 4 miles today... we have adjusted our schedule some to allow Todd to get to work on time and for us to do our long runs on different days.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010... Week 12/Day 80... Run 4 miles

Todd ran 4 miles and is apparently loving his Father's Day Gift... a Nike Sport Kit for his ipod Nano!

I did not run today per the schedule adjustment... but I did do some drills.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010... Week 12/Day 79...Rest

Did this which was a good thing... dinner the night before at Capt. Anderson's was fun... but very rich!

Monday, July 5, 2010... Week 12/Day 78... Run 3 miles

Todd and I were able to run together... Me Me and Foe Foe were here.

We ran at the Lynn Haven Rec Center... which is nice, but a little frustrating because the mile path around the facility is not quite a mile... so you have to adjust and I had to adjust based on what my normal mileage time is... just a little frustrating.

Sunday, July 4, 2010... Week 11/Day 77...Rest

Happy Independence Day!

Rested and tried not to eat too much!

Saturday, July 3, 2010... Week 11/Day 76... Run 5 miles

Todd and I ran together at Lynn Haven Rec Center.

Todd did awesome!!!!

I did okay... ran the whole way!!!

Friday, July 2, 2010... Week 11/Day 75...Rest

Thursday, July 1, 2010... Week 11/Day 74... Run 3 miles

No problem.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010... Week 11/Day 73... Run 4 miles
Todd is a Champ... He is really kicking my butt!!!!
I ran into Hawk's Landing... and I swear it was like the death of the Chinese Zodiac out there.
I saw a dead rat.

I side stepped a dead snake.

I saw a dead bird (or rather it's wings).

I swear though if I see either of these next two dead on the street, I am gonna stop running.

Anyway, I guess it made the run interesting!

Tuesday, June 29, 2010... Week 11/Day 72...Rest

Did just that!

Monday, June 28, 2010... Week 11/Day 71... Run 3 Miles

Finally, we have arrived at mileage... no longer timed!

Actually, Todd and I agree there is some pressure lifted off of us... that clock was beginning to feel as if it were constantly looming over us... all I could focus on was how much longer... it was really doing a number on my head.  NOW... JUST RUN!!!!!!

Sunday June 27, 2010... Week 10/Day 70... Rest

Ok so the idea of rest was a little lost on me.

I went to work at 5:15am til 6:15pm... came home, cooked dinner and Todd and I took care of a puking Grady Joe.... YUCK

Saturday, June 26, 2010... Week 10/Day 69... Run 30 minutes

Good to be home from a great week in Tampa.

Felt Good to run here.

Then I went to work from 12 noon til 11:30 pm... ouch!

Friday, June 25... Week 10/Day 68... Rest

Todd drove us 7 hours home from Tampa!

I slept... does that count?! Sorry Honey!

Thursday, June 24, 2010 Week 10/Day 67... Run 25 minutes

Agony... I had eaten too much sugar, it was hot and I did not get up early enough.

I actually had to walk a good portion of the way!

Todd is a champ and of course he had no issue!

Wednesday, June 23, 2010... Week 10/Day 66... Run 20 minutes

Nice to run in Grammie and Dada's Neighborhood.

Always nice to have a change of scenery...

Also, NO CANCER!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010... Week 10/Day 65... Rest

Played at the Pool!

Such Fun!

Monday, June 21, 2010... Week 10/Day 64... Run 25 minutes

No Running Today... did a 5k the previous day and I had my PET Scan at Moffitt Cancer Center at 7:30am.

Sunday, June 20, 2010... Week 9/Day 63

Happy Father's Day!

Today Todd and I ran the I Love Father's Day 5K at John Chestnut Park in Palm Harbor, FL.

It was really great!

Completely Shaded Course!!!

Grammie and Dada even brought the boys to cheer us on and I know Todd and I both really appreciated their encouragement during the race!

Todd ran it in 29:50.

I ran it in exactly 39 minutes!

Best surprise of the day... Todd officially signed us up for the Walt Disney World Marathon on January 9, 2011!!!!!!!

Saturday, June 19, 2010 Week 9/Day 62... Run 40 minutes

I slept on the way to Tampa:)

Friday, June 18, 2010... Week 9/ Day 61... Rest

Ran while it spit rain at us.

I felt great... Todd said he could not do it anymore and would not be running the Marathon.  Little did I know that he had already signed up... thank goodness, because I am not sure he would have done it if he had waited to register!

Thursday, June 17, 2010... Week 9/ Day 60... Run 25 minutes

Yes!

Wednesday, June 16, 2010... Week 9/Day 59... Run 30 minutes

Yes!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010... Week 9/ Day 58.. Rest

Holy Cow! We Have Reached Week 9!!!!!!

Yes, I know, I have not been keeping up very well... I will try to do a better job!

Monday 6/14... Week 9/Day 57... Run 25 minutes

Rest... We ran yesterday... we are changing up our routine this week because we are headed to Tampa at the end of the week and it will be hard to try to run on Saturday and we have a 5k on Sunday 6/20!

Sunday 6/13... Week 8/Day 56 ... Rest

Ran 25 minutes... ran the last three with Todd...

he always gets mad because I have the watch and I run the other direction in circles around the DQ or out on the sidewalk that runs along the main road... then he challenged me at the end... I beat him...

or at least he let me:)

Saturday 6/12... Week 8/Day 55... Run 25 minutes

UGH!!!!! It was HOT!!!!!

Todd Jr ran with us today and bailed halfway through... under the guise of needing a restroom break... interesting that he decided not to rejoin us!

Honestly... I never knew I could sweat this much!!!

We made new running purchases today.

Todd got these...

And I got these...  

They are Nike Avant and they are very comfortable... the only problem is they did not have the right sizes in the store so we had to order them... just hope they will arrive before Saturday.  We got them from Finishline... so far this store has been very helpful and most knowledgeable... Foot Locker... SUCKS!!!!

Todd and I are both having a "small" foot issue. 

My right heel is beginning to split and Todd is having the same issue.

Gotta start being diligent about applying lotion and keeping socks and shoes on... not so many sandals/flip flops!!!!

Friday  6/11... Week 8/Day 54... Rest

Absolutely!!!!

Okay, well, I did not run.

However, Todd Jr., Grady and I did Pilates... Todd Jr is a mad man... he can out do anyone!

Thursday 6/10... Week 8/Day 53 Run 25 Minutes

Ran over the Hathaway Bridge and back... but added some distance on the middle...

Probably close to three miles...

Todd did 26:39

I did 35:33

I struggled up the first half.

However, Todd did let me "borrow" his ipod.

Thank you sweetie... I ran to the 80's Movie Hits... if only I had done this back then...

Wednesday 6/9... Week 8/Day 52... Run 25 minutes

Ran in the neighborhood!

Then went to the beach... really sad we don't know how much longer we will be able to do that!

Tuesday 6/8... week 8/Day 51... Rest

Todd Jr's last day of school!

Went to the beach!

Monday 6/7... Week 8/Day 50... Run 25 minutes

Todd Jr ran with us... did a great job....

Sunday 6/6... Week 7/Day 49... Rest

Went to Church.

Went to Zoo World.

Went to work from 6-11pm moving clothes, shelves and ladders!

Is that really resting?

Um, NO!!!!

Saturday 6/5... Week 7/Day 48... Run 20 minutes

okee do kee

Friday 6/4 ... Week 7/Day 47... Rest

Thursday 6/3... Week 7/Day 46... Run 20 minutes

Ran the Hathaway Bridge.

Todd ran in 22 minutes!

I ran 26:39... took 3.5 minutes off my last time over the bridge!!!!! 

I was booking it down the last down hill.....

felt light headed, but so glad I had done it!!!!

Happy!

Wednesday 6/2... Week 7/Day 43... Run 20 minutes

So glad I took yesterday off... my shins did not really bother me at all!

Ran a solid 20 minutes and really worked on my stride... desperately trying to lengthen it... even had a good little sprint at the end...

I asked Todd, while we were walking after the run, if doing this made him happy. 

He laughed and said, "Not while I am doing it!"

And then never really answered my question!

Let me tell you though... I think he is enjoying it... and I am soooooo proud of him and I so very much appreciate him doing this with me... even though he forbid me from stealing his ipod:)