Friday, December 20, 2013

CNTL-ALT-DELETE

We’ve all been there, our computers freeze, hang or just don’t go according to spec; the fix?  Hit CNTL ALT DELETE it makes everything better.  The same can be applied to me and the activities or non activities of the last couple of weeks and draft plans for 2014.

I had great plans, Disney Half Marathon in January, another half in March and a bunch of shorter distance races set for the first quarter.  Well, that got flushed down the toilet when I got the news from my doctor about my hip tendonitis and bursitis.  No running through December, no race.  Gone are the plans for Disney, for the first quarter.  I grumbled and felt sorry for myself for a day, then drew up the short term action plan.   Time to hit CNTL-ALT-DELETE.

I’m in the process of ‘rebooting’ my 2014.  I have to admit, not having any races on the calendar right now brings about a certain peace and calm to my life.  I am enjoying going to the gym (something I haven’t done in 2 years) and hitting the weights (also something I haven’t done in 2 years).  I forgot how much I enjoy the ‘day after pain’ of a good leg workout, or the feel of the (imaginary) knife stabbing you when you sneeze after abs.

Over the next 2 weeks, I’ll start mapping out a longer term plan, but for now here’s the here and now:

Wake up the beast.  The beast has been in hibernation for about 7 years now.  The beast was strong.  The beast was lean.   The beast did it on only 2x week of strength training – albeit it was using a trainer, but still + 4 days of quality cardio.   For the next month, the ratio will probably be reversed as I have to work on my leg (hips specifically) strength due to my injury (that’s 3 times a week), figure I’ll add on 1 day of Upper Body with the hope of finally taking a fantastic finish line picture where my arms will actually look good.

My little beast


It’s been several weeks since I’ve done any cardio.  The bursitis has been too painful.  It’s STARTING to feel better.  Hello Bike…see you soon.

When will I run again?  I’m not sure and right now, I’m OKAY with that.  The reason I got into this situation is due to a shaky foundation.  Time to strengthen that up first.  I’m in no rush to get reinjured.  I want to run happy.   Speaking of, I’ll leave you with this…

While I can’t run Disney, I’m making the best of a disappointing situation.  I was previously going up to Orlando without my husband because races aren’t his thing.  Now there’s no race.  Since the hotel is all paid for and my husband and I haven’t been away in a while, he’s going with me.  The man is 47 years old and HAS NEVER BEEN TO DISNEYWORLD.  I am looking forward to seeing it through his eyes (and secretly hoping he loses it when he sees a character coming towards him).

The people at Run Disney allowed me to Defer my race registration to 2015.  Here’s the big announcement.  In 2015, Walt Disney World will be the race I run my first FULL MARATHON! 


Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Well that didn't take long...

Wow world, I dared you and you responded.

I got the news yesterday from my orthapod, "I'm sorry, but I don't recommend you run the Disney half marathon".

Gotta admit I welled up for a second or two, then got it together.  Turns out I have a bit of tendonitis and bursitis in my left hip.  Son of a bitch!  The night before I was speaking to someone in my inner circle about my hip really hurting and they responded, "(sigh) when are you going to accept that you have to give up running?"

I wanted to shoot flames into this person, but thankfully, I had a sleeping puppy on my lap and just paused and replied, "I'm not there yet," (inner voice, shut the fuck up you asshole).

So, the game plan is this...no running for the next 3-4 weeks and the only cardio for now has to be in water.  Maybe later next week I can resume spinning.  Prescription meds and the like.  I have already started doing my rehab exercises.  I know the root cause:  god gave me hips, just not strong ones!  So it will be a lot of work rebuilding the strength in my smaller leg muscles.  I'm cool with it.  Gives me a chance to catch up with my old friends at my gym and build up some muscle mass and possible get lean, as long as no one throw cupcakes in front of me.

Thank The Lord I didn't Double Dog Dare you all!

#leanerstrongerfaster2014

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Go ahead: doubt me.


What's up world!

So here I am. This is me.  I am a runner. I am a wife. I am a mom to 3 pugs.
Thirty (30) days out from Walt Disney World half marathon...it's been 7 full days since I have done any sort of training due to some nagging injuries. I am trying not to listen to the fear that I may be completely unprepared for this race. I ran Philadelphia half mid November, took a week off, then started back and injuries flared again. My inner circle will raise doubt as usual, but I am determined to run this race and finish with a smile.

I officially started running seriously 5 years ago. I've completed 3 half marathons, each time with a slower finish time than before. Quite frustrating. I've also dipped my toes into the triathlon world, having aspirations to do an ironman.

Let me put this out there now. I suck at running. Ok, maybe I'm average. I am a middle of the pack person. But I try and those 60-120 minutes I am out there, is total peace for me.

The people that are closest to me don't get my running thing. Wonder why I would venture out @ 4:30 am to run, or run in the rain or cold. They don't get that I don't really like to drink and look at me weird when I tell them I have to stay in
or go to bed early cause I have a long run in the morning. My husband supports me from afar; he tries.

If you are into running, reading about my training and my pugs, join me will you? I have big aspirations for 2014; ones that people will doubt I can achieve.  

Dare me. Go ahead.