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:)

RUNNING!!!!

So, we have reached the point in our training that we are no longer running/walking... it is all running baby!!!!!

Tuesday 6/1... Week 7/Day 42... Rest

Todd is a champ and walked for 35 minutes.

I wore the WRONG shoes for my shift at work on Sunday and my shins are still paying for it, so I bowed out today.... not happy with myself... also, my head still hurts... waiting for a call from the Doctor for a CT scan.

Monday 5/31... Week 7/Day 41... Run 20 minutes

YeeHaw!!!!!  I ran the 20 minutes... which I knew was no problem... I have been able to for about 2 weeks, but the only challenge is running in our neighborhood... gets a little boring... thinking about "stealing" Todd's ipod the next run:-)  I even decided to run through the DQ parking lot... one of the other ladies we see walking/running in the mornings, told us last week that they offered her a free biscuit and gravy as she ran past the drive thru... that is truly disturbing... what are they thinking???? Also, my shins were hurting... but, I DID IT!!!!!!

And of course Todd did it, and beautifully!

Sunday 5/30  Week 6/Day 40... Rest

You can say that again!

Saturday 5/29 Week 6/Day 39... Walk/Run 35 minutes

I ran a little over a mile and Todd ran almost 2 miles!

Friday 5/28... Week 6/Day 38... Rest

We walked for 35 minutes

Thursday 5/27... Week 6/Day 37... Run/Walk 35 minutes

Todd and I ran the Hathaway Bridge!  It  felt amazing... RAN the whole way... Todd did it in 22 minutes... it took me 30 minutes and 4 seconds....

Todd Rocks!!!!

Wednesday 5/26... Week 6/Day 37... Walk/Run 35 minutes

Todd ran for 22 of the 35 minutes...

He is AWESOME!!!!!!!

I was a bum and only ran about .4 miles... I am afraid my head just wasn't in it... All in all we were out for about 45minutes.

We are all looking forward to tomorrow, going to run the bridge again while the boys play in the water!

Spoiled...

I have the sweetest husband ever....

I came home from work Sunday to find new running shorts and a shirt to match... an offer to get some UF gear, and look what I snagged Monday...

These a Switch 2 Running Shoes by Brooks.

Brooks is the name we keep hearing for distance running.  So, we will see.

Monday 5/24... Week 6/Day 36... Run/Walk 35minutes
I RAN 3 MILES!!!
I ran from our neighborhood to Bay Haven Charter Academy.
The run felt great, but I have a headache that I just cannot shake.
I don't know if it is sinus, I don't really have any congestion, or migraine... trying to get into the Dr.
Todd did his 35 minutes also, his shins were bugging him, so he decided not to push too hard... Sound Decision if you ask me.
Didn't get to try out the new shoes... it rained... couldn't bear to run through puddles in new shoes on the first day!

Tuesday 5/25.. Week 6 Day 37.... Rest
Todd and I walked for 45 minutes.
Wore my new Brooks... felt good... probably best to break them in on a walk instead of a run.
Took Robin with us and she completely freaked out when we walked by a dump truck emptying the neighborhood garbage bin.
Yikes!
My brain is still attempting to explode out of my eyes and ears!

Our first 5K....

Yesterday... Sunday 5/23... Week 5/Day 35...Rest

Ran our first 5K in this training.

It was really FANTASTIC!

This is us before we left... Todd Jr took the photo... that is why it is a little crooked.

Todd and I both ran all 3.3 miles.

Todd's time was outstanding 31:50.

Mine was okay 40:42, but I finished and never WALKED a step.

The 3.3 miles included running, both directions, over this bridge...

The Hathaway Bridge connects Panama City to Panama City Beach.

Todd and I actually tackled the structure a couple of times the week prior and are planning on making it a part of our weekly training.

Todd and I are both in agreement that the star of the whole event was a young lady of 11 who came in 4th... yes, I said FOURTH only 2 minutes behind the winner... she had a time of just over 19 minutes...

Needless to say... I still have some major work to do!

Saturday... 5/22 Week 5/Day 34 Run/Walk 35min

Rest instead... not wanting to over do it before 5k on Sunday.

Friday 5/21... Week 5/Day 33 Rest

Walked 25 minutes

Thursday 5/20... Week 5/Day 32... Run/Walk 35 minutes

Ran the Hathaway Bridge... Todd and I take turns and let the kids play in the water... The Triple Trouble and I probably collected 30+ Hermit Crabs

Wednesday 5/19... Week 5/Day 31 Run/Walk 35 minutes

Ran/Walked in our neighborhood

Tuesday 5/18... Week 5/Day 30 Rest

Walked about 30 minutes in our neighborhood.

Took Robin with us... she almost had an encounter with the Bandit in the red car!

Monday 5/17... Week 5/Day 29... Walk/Run 35minutes

Ran the Hathaway Bridge

Took Turns while the boys played in the water...

Watch out!

Week 4/Day 25.... Rest

Walked 40 minutes

No animal adventures today.

Oh wait, that isn't true... we contemplated the future of a Yellow Lab walking with it's owner this morning... the red car that flattened the snake sped by again... we were relieved to discover his sights must only be set on reptiles and not cute mammals... at least today... we weren't sure if he was working on a points system or just purely out for vengeance.

Lucky dog.

I love boys!

Week 4/Day 24... Run/Walk 30minutes

Okay... today was a challenge.

My legs were so sore and tired and I just felt like I was in a funk.

Todd was great... he ran a mile in 10:14

I barely ran one length.

Came back in made breakfast for the Triple Trouble and packed lunches for the Todd's.

Began to feel much better.

Told Todd Sr. I wish I still had time to try again.

He said, "You do!"

So I did.

Ran 1 mile before they left for work/school.

12:30

and got back tot he house with all four boys outside cheering me on.

Thanks boys!

The First Mile

Week 4/Day 23... Run/Walk 30 minutes

Ran 1 mile

Todd 11 minutes

Me... a sad 14 minutes

I am determined to IMPROVE!

Ran another length and walked the rest of the way!

Another Animal Adventure...

Todd found a "pool" full of tadpoles.

I wanted to go home and get a container of bleach!

Get one of those things chasing me and I might never stop running!

Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom

Week 4/Day 22... Rest

Walked 40 minutes

Battled a Snake

I used a rock to scare it away... darn thing didn't even budge.

Todd used a pinecone... it had convulsions.

Speeding red car... let's just say the snake is still in the middle of the road... with a skinnier profile.

Thighs are sore today!

Need to do a better job of keeping this blog.

Ok... let's see if I can work backwards...

Today, Monday, Week 4/Day 21... Run/Walk 30 minutes

Did it!

Actually, did really well... ran 10 minutes solid.

Yeah, I know, still a really long way to go.

Today, Todd and I also signed up for a 5K here in PC and one in Tampa on Father's Day, the day before my next PET Scan at Moffitt (YUCK!)

Yesterday, Sunday 5/9 Week 3/Day 20... Rest

Happy Mother's Day

Walked 40 minutes and played on the beach

Saturday 5/8... Week 3/Day 19... Walk/Run 25 minutes

Did this ran 4 times down the street and walked the rest.

Also attended Todd's Soccer Game and worked from Noon to 9:15pm.

Friday... Week 3/Day 18... Rest

Walked 40 minutes

Todd and I have found a little bird that likes to sing to us every morning as we walk.

Thursday 5/6 Week 3/Day 17... Walk/Run 25 minutes

Yep

Wednesday 5/5  Week 3/Day 16... Walk/Run 25 minutes

Did this.

Gotta admit it hurt today and I am getting really tired of running up and down our street.

Tuesday 5/4 Week 3/Day 15... Rest

Good thing it was a rest day because Noah built a new Ark and sailed it through our backyard this morning.

Tried walking with the boys after it cleared in the afternoon.

Got in about 20 minutes... Cranky Grady.

Monday 5/3... Week 3/Day 14... Walk/Run 25 minutes

Sure did!

All while breathing in the lovely scent of the paper mill!

Sunday 5/2... Week 2/Day 13... Rest

Walked very early then went to work from 7:30am until 6:15pm... very long day!

Saturday 5/1... Week 2/Day 12... Walk/Run 20 minutes

Did that around 5:30am

Arrived at Soccer at 7:45am

Went grocery shopping.

Worked from noon til 11:15pm

So TIRED!

Friday 4/30... Week 2/Day 11... Rest

Walked

Tired... in a good way!

Monday - Week 2/Day 7 ... Run/Walk 20 minutes

Did it... still living

In bed, fast asleep by 9pm!

Tuesday - Week 2/Day 8... Rest

Walked 30 minutes

Wednesday - Week 2 Day 9... Run/Walk 20 minutes

Yep, felt "good"

Passed out in bed by 10pm... barely made it through Top Chef Masters!

Realized while running/walking that Todd had a screw in his tire as we walked by... had to get that fixed... and life goes on.

Thursday (Today) - Week 2/ Day 10... Run/Walk 20 minutes

Did it!  Easier in some ways than the day before.

I really have to focus on my breathing and relaxing during the run... sounds like labor to me... and as I remember labor, it was extremely painful.... no, excruciating.... Lord help us!

It is funny, I keep having bursts of energy... for example right after Todd and I came in from our workout this morning, I was ready to at least walk again... then I have moments where my unmade bed is beckoning!

Another Goal...

I think I may have a marathon buddy!

Yep, my Todd!

Saturday, Week 1/Day 5... Walk 20 min.

Walked 30 instead.

Sunday... Week 2/ Day 6... Rest.

Did 2 Gut Busters... OUCH!

Walked 30 minutes.

Tomorrow, we start running/walking.

Todd and I have decided to do a 5K on May 23... it will be interesting to really see where we are at that time, but we are excited to do it.

Puppy Love!

Week 1/Day 3... Walk 20 minutes

No Problem

Leg is a little stiff.

Had some company...

Yes, Robin is about that worthless.

She walked with me about 10 minutes and when we passed by the front door at one point I thought she was going to pull me through it before I could open it.  Some support she is!

Today... Week 1/Day 4... Rest

Walked 25 minutes instead...

accompanied by my amazing, supportive, if not a little skeptical husband!

Thank you Todd!

Day 2... ouch!

Yes, I am just as shocked as you are...

The Walt Disney World Marathon

Sunday, January 9, 2011

5:40am

So, I found a 26 week marathon training program for beginners.

Yesterday... Week 1/Day1... Walk 20 minutes

No Problem

Today... Week 1/Day 2... Walk 20 minutes

Problem

Injured myself jumping rope.

Walked Limped 20 minutes anyway

Now, you may be asking ('cuz I know I am)... why at almost 38 years of age have I, never having been athletic in any form or fashion, decided to do the seemingly impossible?

Pick one:

I am tired.

I am tired of being tired.

(By the way, is it time for a nap yet:)

I hate being overweight. 

(Now let me qualify this by saying... I do not have a numerical weight loss goal... my goal is to finish the training, the marathon and set myself on a healthier path... I am just in hopes that dropping more than a few pounds will coincide with this goal.)

I am desperate to set a good example for our three boys.

I believe I am no longer the person I was 10 years ago.  I would like to be proud of an accomplishment, something that did not come easy, something I had to stick my neck out for.  To have my husband, who I love more that he will ever know, be proud of me and think I am incredible.

(How narcissistic is that!)

In a world full of labels, I would love to have one of my own choosing - Completed a Marathon

Instead of having one thrust upon me - Parents of a Child Who Died, Cancer Survivor

And why the Disney Marathon?

Well, Duh!

And also, when I went to the website for the 2011 race, I had a "moment."

It seems the Beneficiary of the 2011 Marathon is the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Hodgkin's Lymphoma Survivor (pesky label) - Well, enough said.

Supposed to walk 20 minutes again tomorrow... planning on walking, not limping and staying away from the jump rope for a couple of days.

It is entirely possible, that I have lost my mind....

Yes, I am certain of it.

26 weeks to 26.2 miles.

26.2 miles in one of my favorite places on Earth.

Can you guess what I am going to do?