Life has been getting in the way of my running. I know that some people say running is life, but I can't make it be mine. I have four kids, a husband, several animals, and a job to worry about. Speaking of my job, that is what has been keeping me pretty busy. Earlier this month, it took me for my first time to Las Vegas. My husband hopped another flight and we met there. Travel was a pain, but that is another story. My husband and I had not been on a real vacation together since our honeymoon...almost 12 years ago. I don't know if you can count this one either because it was for work, but it was pretty nice.
Of course I took clothes to go running in, and of course I didn't use them. We walked every day from Treasure Island Casino down to Caesars Palace where my conference was held. I was amazed at all the people who run down the strip every morning. I thought it would be fun. There is so much to see. Way different then running through the neighborhood or heaven forbid on a treadmill where you see the same things again...and again...and again. I think you get my point.
Don't get me started on the temperatures down there either. I think I asked Brandon on more than one occasion..."Why do we live in Idaho again?" Needless to say, I did not run down the strip, but I walked a whole lot. We didn't end up getting a rental car so we had to if we wanted to see anything. Besides, we never would have had the chance to see what we did zooming by in a car.
As soon as I got back from Vegas, I was on my way to Boise for yet another conference. Once again I packed my running clothes in nice and tight. Once again they stayed in my suitcase. In this case it was trading running for sleep. I need my sleep!
Now I have been home for a few days. The weather is starting to improve here. Spring fever is in high gear with me. There is a race in April that I think I may just run. Hopefully life will get out of the way for awhile so I can get ready to run it.
Chubby Girl....Out!
Monday, February 18, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
2013 New Year...New Me?
Ok, I know it has been awhile, but I thought I would share my New Year's resolutions with you. 2013, I plan on continuing my weight loss and hopefully running a 10k or two, and maybe even a half-marathon. I even have some resolutions that have nothing to do with running. All of them however, deal with my physical, mental, or spiritual strength. Pretty cool, right? I think so.
Sooooo...what is the problem? Motivation. I have lost it! Ever since my surgery in August and returning to work after, I have had no motivation. I blame it on low energy. I blame it on being busy. I blame it on the cold. It doesn't matter really what I blame it on, or why I lost it. The truth is...it just isn't there.
I have even tried to find. I have gone on a few short runs to find it. I pin all those pictures on Pinterest. Those of the fit women. I even pin those inspirational quotes, cool workout ideas, and yummy nutritional things to eat. All in hopes of finding it. I can't find my motivation anywhere. So, I am wondering...have you seen it? Can you maybe help me find it? I was thinking about making some Wanted posters, but I am not sure what it looks like. If you do find it, please let me know.
Chubby girl...out!
Sooooo...what is the problem? Motivation. I have lost it! Ever since my surgery in August and returning to work after, I have had no motivation. I blame it on low energy. I blame it on being busy. I blame it on the cold. It doesn't matter really what I blame it on, or why I lost it. The truth is...it just isn't there.
I have even tried to find. I have gone on a few short runs to find it. I pin all those pictures on Pinterest. Those of the fit women. I even pin those inspirational quotes, cool workout ideas, and yummy nutritional things to eat. All in hopes of finding it. I can't find my motivation anywhere. So, I am wondering...have you seen it? Can you maybe help me find it? I was thinking about making some Wanted posters, but I am not sure what it looks like. If you do find it, please let me know.
Chubby girl...out!
Saturday, October 13, 2012
It's been a long road...
Thanks to a little nudging from someone who actually read my blog, I thought I would blog about the long road I have been on. Unfortunately, it has not been a road that I have been running on. Shortly after my race in April I started feeling a lot of pain. I think I have actually always had some pain. (It is weird how once you start feeling something....whether it be pain, or even depression, you can't remember ever feeling different.) I was still running here and there. It was great because it was summer and I actually had time to run and the perfect weather, but I just kept feeling worse and worse. I did not want to go to the doctor, but I didn't feel up to racing either.
I put off going to the doctor until it was almost time to go back to work. There was no way I was going back to work feeling this way. Thirty plus students per class + pain = a recipe (or in this case an equation) for disaster. So, I trudged to the doctor, who after discussing my options said that I probably needed surgery. Long story short...or maybe I made a short story long...I had surgery. For the first two weeks, I couldn't lift over 8 pounds. For the next four weeks, no sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, exercise..and on and on.
On Monday, I go in for my six week checkup. Hopefully the doctor will give me the green light to go running. It has been hard!! While I have been recovering, I have been helping coach middle/high school Cross Country. Running vicariously is not the same. Also, my adult ADHD...which any of you who know me know that I have...has gone full force with no outlet for that extra energy. It has been a long road I have been on, but I can't wait to get on the road again.
Next blog....Running after Recovery....Chubby Girl...Out!
I put off going to the doctor until it was almost time to go back to work. There was no way I was going back to work feeling this way. Thirty plus students per class + pain = a recipe (or in this case an equation) for disaster. So, I trudged to the doctor, who after discussing my options said that I probably needed surgery. Long story short...or maybe I made a short story long...I had surgery. For the first two weeks, I couldn't lift over 8 pounds. For the next four weeks, no sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, exercise..and on and on.
On Monday, I go in for my six week checkup. Hopefully the doctor will give me the green light to go running. It has been hard!! While I have been recovering, I have been helping coach middle/high school Cross Country. Running vicariously is not the same. Also, my adult ADHD...which any of you who know me know that I have...has gone full force with no outlet for that extra energy. It has been a long road I have been on, but I can't wait to get on the road again.
Next blog....Running after Recovery....Chubby Girl...Out!
Monday, April 30, 2012
The Good Pace Race
April 28, 2012
Rigby Heart & Sole 5K
Oh man...I did NOT want to run this race. I did not feel well. I haven't for awhile now. It seems I am always tired and weak. Never a good combination when you plan on running three miles. Thank goodness I finally went to the doctor and had some tests done. Maybe they can figure it out. I should know in the next few days. So, I didn't want to run it, but of course I did. I don't know why runners torture themselves so.
The race was in Rigby. That is about fifteen miles from where I live. The morning was really pretty cold, windy and a little cloudy. I actually thought about turning around and going home a few times. When I finally made it there, I had to park a ways from the line. They actually had a sweet setup because the roads were closed. It is nice to not be worried about being run over, or having to wait for traffic.
I waited around for a bit, then decided to go and find my friend Tonya who was planning on running as well. I found her right away and we talked all the way to the starting line. There we ran into an old student of mine and his parents. Did I mention that I have a hard time with races that start with a gun? I am sooo afraid of the sound that it makes me nervous knowing that it is coming. Ok...I am a wimp, but popping balloons get to me as well.
So we are off...I stay with Tonya for a little bit and then break off. I had a really good pace going. I didn't get winded or anything.
About 3/4 of a mile in and I remember seeing the sign. Really? Only 3/4 mile? You have got to be kidding me. We ran down Ribgy Lake Drive. I was hoping that we would run the trail around the lake, but we didn't get to. The 10kers did though and I kinda wish I would have done the 10k. It was starting to get warmer, but I was comfortable in my underarmour with my race shirt over it. I can't believe I chose the right thing to wear. I think I am getting better at this running stuff :). About 1/4 mile left to go and I turned on the rocket boosters and passed about five other people as I crossed the line.
The race was a great one! Even though it was the first time the race was put on, the organizers did a wonderful job. This was the first race I ever received a medal for participation. It is cute! Picture will be attached soon. My time according to the timing company was 31 minutes, but by my iPod clock it was right around 28 minutes. I am inclined to believe my watch since they didn't use chip timing. Use chip timing people...we like exact times.
Next race is May 19th and is actually a freeeeee race. What a concept. Chubby girl...out!
Rigby Heart & Sole 5K
Oh man...I did NOT want to run this race. I did not feel well. I haven't for awhile now. It seems I am always tired and weak. Never a good combination when you plan on running three miles. Thank goodness I finally went to the doctor and had some tests done. Maybe they can figure it out. I should know in the next few days. So, I didn't want to run it, but of course I did. I don't know why runners torture themselves so.
The race was in Rigby. That is about fifteen miles from where I live. The morning was really pretty cold, windy and a little cloudy. I actually thought about turning around and going home a few times. When I finally made it there, I had to park a ways from the line. They actually had a sweet setup because the roads were closed. It is nice to not be worried about being run over, or having to wait for traffic.
I waited around for a bit, then decided to go and find my friend Tonya who was planning on running as well. I found her right away and we talked all the way to the starting line. There we ran into an old student of mine and his parents. Did I mention that I have a hard time with races that start with a gun? I am sooo afraid of the sound that it makes me nervous knowing that it is coming. Ok...I am a wimp, but popping balloons get to me as well.
So we are off...I stay with Tonya for a little bit and then break off. I had a really good pace going. I didn't get winded or anything.
About 3/4 of a mile in and I remember seeing the sign. Really? Only 3/4 mile? You have got to be kidding me. We ran down Ribgy Lake Drive. I was hoping that we would run the trail around the lake, but we didn't get to. The 10kers did though and I kinda wish I would have done the 10k. It was starting to get warmer, but I was comfortable in my underarmour with my race shirt over it. I can't believe I chose the right thing to wear. I think I am getting better at this running stuff :). About 1/4 mile left to go and I turned on the rocket boosters and passed about five other people as I crossed the line.
The race was a great one! Even though it was the first time the race was put on, the organizers did a wonderful job. This was the first race I ever received a medal for participation. It is cute! Picture will be attached soon. My time according to the timing company was 31 minutes, but by my iPod clock it was right around 28 minutes. I am inclined to believe my watch since they didn't use chip timing. Use chip timing people...we like exact times.
Next race is May 19th and is actually a freeeeee race. What a concept. Chubby girl...out!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Back in the saddle...
Community Health and Fitness 5k
March 24, 2012
First race of the season...oh yeah!!! I didn't feel that way at first. I had just returned home the night before from a two day trip to Boise where myself and other faculty members entertained fifty...yes that is 50, 8th graders. It was fun and sooooo exhausting, but getting up early the next day to run my first 5k since November was not very appealing. I did it though. Sporting my new Underarmour jacket...which I bought at Cabelas in Boise, I left the house.
The race was at Community Park. It is such a cute little park with rolling hills. In the summer there are always bright colored flowers planted around the sign. Anyway the morning was very chilly with the promise of a beautiful day eventually. I headed to pick up my number and shirt since I was not able to get it early. I talked to a few people as we waited. I met a cute lady from Minnesota named Lisa who is trying to run a 5k in all 50 states. She was really cool. Wish I would have gotten her information so I could keep in touch.
When the race started we ran down 25th street and into Shamrock Park subdivision. Like a big dummy, I kept my phone in my pocket and it went flying out on the road so I had to run back for it. The run was pleasant enough. From Shamrock Park we ran onto Sunnyside Road and then onto Holmes and back to the park. I really wanted to walk several times. I had to convince myself to keep running. I had a mantra going by then...something about how strong I was. I had no idea what my time was like because I had lost my phone again and it was in pieces in my pocket.
Once I was back on the park trail and could clearly see the finish arch I still had to tell myself not to walk. By then I was side by side with Lisa again. There was about 100 yards left and I turned on the speed like I always do. I used to be a sprinter so these last few yards always bring it back out of me. Just as I turned on the speed my phone fell out again. I was soo frustrated. I went back and grabbed it and sprinted across the line. Final time 29:38....about 3 minutes faster than my last 5k time.
I am officially back in the racing saddle. I haven't signed up for another race just yet, but I am sure I will soon enough. My legs today are super sore, but as John Mellencamp would say..."it hurts so good."
Lesson from this race...leave your phone in the car and wear a watch to check your time...lame, but that is all I've got.
Chubby girl...out!
March 24, 2012
First race of the season...oh yeah!!! I didn't feel that way at first. I had just returned home the night before from a two day trip to Boise where myself and other faculty members entertained fifty...yes that is 50, 8th graders. It was fun and sooooo exhausting, but getting up early the next day to run my first 5k since November was not very appealing. I did it though. Sporting my new Underarmour jacket...which I bought at Cabelas in Boise, I left the house.
The race was at Community Park. It is such a cute little park with rolling hills. In the summer there are always bright colored flowers planted around the sign. Anyway the morning was very chilly with the promise of a beautiful day eventually. I headed to pick up my number and shirt since I was not able to get it early. I talked to a few people as we waited. I met a cute lady from Minnesota named Lisa who is trying to run a 5k in all 50 states. She was really cool. Wish I would have gotten her information so I could keep in touch.
When the race started we ran down 25th street and into Shamrock Park subdivision. Like a big dummy, I kept my phone in my pocket and it went flying out on the road so I had to run back for it. The run was pleasant enough. From Shamrock Park we ran onto Sunnyside Road and then onto Holmes and back to the park. I really wanted to walk several times. I had to convince myself to keep running. I had a mantra going by then...something about how strong I was. I had no idea what my time was like because I had lost my phone again and it was in pieces in my pocket.
Once I was back on the park trail and could clearly see the finish arch I still had to tell myself not to walk. By then I was side by side with Lisa again. There was about 100 yards left and I turned on the speed like I always do. I used to be a sprinter so these last few yards always bring it back out of me. Just as I turned on the speed my phone fell out again. I was soo frustrated. I went back and grabbed it and sprinted across the line. Final time 29:38....about 3 minutes faster than my last 5k time.
I am officially back in the racing saddle. I haven't signed up for another race just yet, but I am sure I will soon enough. My legs today are super sore, but as John Mellencamp would say..."it hurts so good."
Lesson from this race...leave your phone in the car and wear a watch to check your time...lame, but that is all I've got.
Chubby girl...out!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
No cold...and catching a cold
This has been a really strange winter. The temperatures we are used to this time of year in chilly Idaho have been very mild. For some reason, it has felt very ominous to me (ominous is a cool word). Anyway, I have been able to do a lot of running outside and have been keeping to my half-marathon training schedule fairly well....that was until Friday...dum dum dum.
I got a cold. I haven't had one in forever. Ever since I committed myself to running and working out I felt like my immune system has been stronger then ever. A cold? Whatever. Well, I got one and it has been a real doozy (another cool word). So, I missed my long run on Saturday. I vowed that this cold would only last the weekend so I pulled out the big guns...chicken soup...and had a long nap the other day. I have a lot going on this week and I can NOT let a silly cold get in the way. I will be missing a few workout days so I plan on working out on the road. I hope my hotel has a gym.
I am already feeling a bit better. I am getting ready to sign up for the first race of the season. It will just be a 5k but I am excited to get back into race mode. I was also told that my blog name didn't really fit anymore because I am not as chubby...but I still kinda like the sound of it so I guess it stays...chubby girl...out!
I got a cold. I haven't had one in forever. Ever since I committed myself to running and working out I felt like my immune system has been stronger then ever. A cold? Whatever. Well, I got one and it has been a real doozy (another cool word). So, I missed my long run on Saturday. I vowed that this cold would only last the weekend so I pulled out the big guns...chicken soup...and had a long nap the other day. I have a lot going on this week and I can NOT let a silly cold get in the way. I will be missing a few workout days so I plan on working out on the road. I hope my hotel has a gym.
I am already feeling a bit better. I am getting ready to sign up for the first race of the season. It will just be a 5k but I am excited to get back into race mode. I was also told that my blog name didn't really fit anymore because I am not as chubby...but I still kinda like the sound of it so I guess it stays...chubby girl...out!
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