My first pseudo injury. It's not a bad injury, but it's bad enough to sideline me for at least the rest of this week, I think.
During my Sunday run, I was running on snow and hit a couple of ice patches. twisted my back a little. I had a little ache but nothing too serious, or so I thought. We headed out for our run last night and about 1km in, I was done for. I finished the 5k, walking. Slowly. Rest and relax and repair is the name of the game.
I've had back problems for about 20 years or so. WOW! Probably going on 25, now, I guess. No. 22 years. I had to think about it for a minute. So I'm not unfamiliar. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being no pain and 10 being the original injury pain, I'm probably at a 7 or 8.
I did get in the 100km for January.
Rest and relax and repair is the name of the game. I think by next Tuesday, I should be back at it. But it sure is going to suck, not being able to eat all those yummy extra calories though.
Interestingly though.
I weigh myself everyday. I know what causes my weight fluctuations. Food. Sodium. Whatever. I gained 1.5 lbs this morning. It's been a long time since I've had that kind of water gain for some reason that I wasn't expecting. The only thing that makes sense is that my body is retaining the water to repair the pain in my back. That's kinda interesting. I'll be watching it to see how that pans out.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Happy Birthday to you!
It was my son's birthday on Wednesday. We went out to Boston Pizza for supper and then ice cream cake for dessert. Yummy. I of course have no will power and had to have something really really bad for me. The Boston Cheese Steak sandwich. I was good though and had it with a tossed salad instead of fries. I'm really not much of a fry person anyway, so that's not much of a stretch.
So for the day, I was about 1600 calories over my limit. You read that right. Not only did I eat all my calories that I was allowed, I also ate 1600 more. That's a whole days worth. LOL. 5000 mg of sodium. That's about 5 days worth for me. Man, I downed 2 litres of water like it was air.
I have to say, I felt like crap yesterday. You don't realize how bad crappy food makes you feel until it's a once in a blue moon meal, instead of an everyday meal. My yoga class was almost a disaster. I just couldn't focus. The run last night was a little better.
The weight damage was minimal. .8 lbs. And as of today, it's on it's way back down.
Speaking of running. I'm at 85 km for the month so far. We did an 8k yesterday. Our pace wasn't as good as I had wanted, but it was close. But overall, I'm actually pretty impressed with my improvement these last couple of months. I'm running up hills. And liking it. LMAO. I have a 16k to do on Sunday and it is going to include a beast of a hill. That I plan to conquer. GRRR!!! (Brake Hard Hill, for those that know what I'm talking about). Snow or sun or slippery sidewalks I will be out.
Apple Pie Breakfast
1 Cup Steel Cut Oats
1 Cup Apple Juice
3 diced peeled apples
3 Cups Water
Cinnamon and Nutmeg to taste
Throw it all in the slow cooker on high for 2 to 4 hours (on low for 4 to 6 hours) and enjoy.
It was quite good. You would definitely have to use steel cut oats for this, because even they were mushier than what I am used to. I don't think you could use Quick Oats at all. That would be just mushy grossness. I also used honey crisp apples. I think I will use a sweeter apple next time. However the honey crisp did stay firm which was a good contrast to the mushy oats. I didn't add any sweetener to mine so they weren't as sweet as my oatmeal and craisins usually is, but Luc did and he gobbled it up. So a little brown sugar makes it yummy. :) Patrick LOVED it. But this is the same kid that makes a snack out of a tortilla, a bakers chocolate square, peanut butter, frozen cherries and some other stuff.
There. I think I'm done this post.
Have a good weekend everybody.
So for the day, I was about 1600 calories over my limit. You read that right. Not only did I eat all my calories that I was allowed, I also ate 1600 more. That's a whole days worth. LOL. 5000 mg of sodium. That's about 5 days worth for me. Man, I downed 2 litres of water like it was air.
I have to say, I felt like crap yesterday. You don't realize how bad crappy food makes you feel until it's a once in a blue moon meal, instead of an everyday meal. My yoga class was almost a disaster. I just couldn't focus. The run last night was a little better.
The weight damage was minimal. .8 lbs. And as of today, it's on it's way back down.
Speaking of running. I'm at 85 km for the month so far. We did an 8k yesterday. Our pace wasn't as good as I had wanted, but it was close. But overall, I'm actually pretty impressed with my improvement these last couple of months. I'm running up hills. And liking it. LMAO. I have a 16k to do on Sunday and it is going to include a beast of a hill. That I plan to conquer. GRRR!!! (Brake Hard Hill, for those that know what I'm talking about). Snow or sun or slippery sidewalks I will be out.
Apple Pie Breakfast
1 Cup Steel Cut Oats
1 Cup Apple Juice
3 diced peeled apples
3 Cups Water
Cinnamon and Nutmeg to taste
Throw it all in the slow cooker on high for 2 to 4 hours (on low for 4 to 6 hours) and enjoy.
It was quite good. You would definitely have to use steel cut oats for this, because even they were mushier than what I am used to. I don't think you could use Quick Oats at all. That would be just mushy grossness. I also used honey crisp apples. I think I will use a sweeter apple next time. However the honey crisp did stay firm which was a good contrast to the mushy oats. I didn't add any sweetener to mine so they weren't as sweet as my oatmeal and craisins usually is, but Luc did and he gobbled it up. So a little brown sugar makes it yummy. :) Patrick LOVED it. But this is the same kid that makes a snack out of a tortilla, a bakers chocolate square, peanut butter, frozen cherries and some other stuff.
There. I think I'm done this post.
Have a good weekend everybody.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Hydrating is important
I've done 13k's before and haven't had to drink anything. Not even 5k into today's run and I had almost 16 oz gone. I only brought 16 oz with me. This was going to be bad.
It is 5k from home to the trail head and the trail is 5k out and back. So for me, my planned run was 15k. My 5k time was actually pretty good. 37:40. Chelle and Jamie passed me on my way.
I met Luc at the trail head. He was going to do the 10k.
About 2.5 k into the trail I texted Courtney and asked her to fill up a couple of water bottles and bring them out to the other side of the trail.
She was 100 ft from the other side of the trail and this happened.
She got pulled over during a road check. Apparently her Mommy didn't renew the registration on the car. OOPS. My Bad.
Anyway, we drank water. I ate a chocolate gu gel. They are awesome. What a great chocolate taste. Yum. And we waited patiently for the police officer to write her the ticket and then we headed back the way we came.
I know there was other stuff I wanted to write in this post, but now it's 9:30 pm and I'm tired and I forget.
If I remember, I'll edit.
4 x 7km's this week coming up.
It is 5k from home to the trail head and the trail is 5k out and back. So for me, my planned run was 15k. My 5k time was actually pretty good. 37:40. Chelle and Jamie passed me on my way.
I met Luc at the trail head. He was going to do the 10k.
About 2.5 k into the trail I texted Courtney and asked her to fill up a couple of water bottles and bring them out to the other side of the trail.
She was 100 ft from the other side of the trail and this happened.
She got pulled over during a road check. Apparently her Mommy didn't renew the registration on the car. OOPS. My Bad.
Anyway, we drank water. I ate a chocolate gu gel. They are awesome. What a great chocolate taste. Yum. And we waited patiently for the police officer to write her the ticket and then we headed back the way we came.
I know there was other stuff I wanted to write in this post, but now it's 9:30 pm and I'm tired and I forget.
If I remember, I'll edit.
4 x 7km's this week coming up.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
I am officially a runner
I just had the best run that I've ever had. EVER. I think I can say that I'm officially a runner. Why, you ask?
I went out on icy sidewalks because we a dusting of snow today braving slipping and sliding. There's a structure fire in the area and the air is pretty stiff with smoke. (I hope it's not too bad ) I was almost hit by two cars. (I won't mention they were women drivers) Totally not my fault AT ALL. I was attacked by two dogs. OK, one was a collie and the other a golden retriever and just wanted to say hello, but they ran away from their owners and got in my way. I ran right through a puddle and instead of thinking "Oh CRAP" I thought. "Oh my gosh that feels good on my feet."
But most of all, except for stopping at lights, a dog, and an icy patch, I ran the entire 8 kilometres. HOLY CRAP!!! I didn't take one single walk break. Not one. I bet at some points I wasn't running much faster than a walk, but I still went through the motion. I ran up every hill. OK, they were slight inclines, but a month ago I would have walked them. I did walk them.
Don't get me wrong. There is absolutely nothing wrong with walk breaks. I plan on taking lots of them on future runs. But it's just such a fantastic feeling to know that you are taking walk breaks because you want to or they're part of your training, as opposed to needing to because you can't take another step without dropping dead of a heart attack. If you catch my drift.
It makes me feel great to know that I can run an entire 8k without stopping.
Half marathon here I come.
PS: I'm using the term officially facetiously. A runner is anyone that gets off the couch.
I went out on icy sidewalks because we a dusting of snow today braving slipping and sliding. There's a structure fire in the area and the air is pretty stiff with smoke. (I hope it's not too bad ) I was almost hit by two cars. (I won't mention they were women drivers) Totally not my fault AT ALL. I was attacked by two dogs. OK, one was a collie and the other a golden retriever and just wanted to say hello, but they ran away from their owners and got in my way. I ran right through a puddle and instead of thinking "Oh CRAP" I thought. "Oh my gosh that feels good on my feet."
But most of all, except for stopping at lights, a dog, and an icy patch, I ran the entire 8 kilometres. HOLY CRAP!!! I didn't take one single walk break. Not one. I bet at some points I wasn't running much faster than a walk, but I still went through the motion. I ran up every hill. OK, they were slight inclines, but a month ago I would have walked them. I did walk them.
Don't get me wrong. There is absolutely nothing wrong with walk breaks. I plan on taking lots of them on future runs. But it's just such a fantastic feeling to know that you are taking walk breaks because you want to or they're part of your training, as opposed to needing to because you can't take another step without dropping dead of a heart attack. If you catch my drift.
It makes me feel great to know that I can run an entire 8k without stopping.
Half marathon here I come.
PS: I'm using the term officially facetiously. A runner is anyone that gets off the couch.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
2012 - Goals
hmmm. I thought I did this already.
I will continue to run.
I will complete every run per my training plan to complete a half marathon in May.
I will not lose focus during camping season.
I will continue to eat healthy foods
I will continue to strength train.
I will Continue to help my family get healthy
I will lose another 20 lbs. And 2 dress sizes.
Other non-health and fitness related goals unfortunately, I don't have specific goals related to them which I think is going to make it difficult.
I will put some serious effort into guitar practice.
I will put some serious effort into photography. (It's still January 1, so I have a few hours to decide, but I'm considering attempting a project 365 again this year)
I will put some serious effort into knitting and crocheting.
And I will put some serious effort into blogging.
ETA: There was another goal that I had posted to a forum and then promptly forgot about it. I need to be more social, out in public social. Talk to people face to face social, not face to computer social. Fun social. Not business or campground social.
I think it would be kinda neat to be able to sell my wares ie some nice photo postcards and some knitwear at the campground. But I'm sorta like a fish, floppin' around with no direction when it comes to this stuff.
In other news, my first run of the year was a 13km walk, more or less. It was brutally windy. I had to keep pulling my pants up and keep my hat from blowing off my head.. I was tired. My legs were sore. It was a chore run. You know, a run you do because you have to, not because you want to, and you don't enjoy it. I wish the chore runs were the 4k runs, not the 2 hour runs.
However, I started listening to the Virgin River Series by Robin Carr. Very easy to listen too. The Narrator, Therese Plummer is very good at keeping a listener engaged.
I was going to try and finish the Richard Castle series, but ugh, the Narrator was just annoying. To me. Johnny Heller is a very popular narrator, so I understand that it's not him it's me. LMAO.
Anyway, I've sort of gone off on a tangent here, so I'll end my post for today.
If I do decide to do a Project 360, this will be the photo for January 1.
I will continue to run.
I will complete every run per my training plan to complete a half marathon in May.
I will not lose focus during camping season.
I will continue to eat healthy foods
I will continue to strength train.
I will Continue to help my family get healthy
I will lose another 20 lbs. And 2 dress sizes.
Other non-health and fitness related goals unfortunately, I don't have specific goals related to them which I think is going to make it difficult.
I will put some serious effort into guitar practice.
I will put some serious effort into photography. (It's still January 1, so I have a few hours to decide, but I'm considering attempting a project 365 again this year)
I will put some serious effort into knitting and crocheting.
And I will put some serious effort into blogging.
ETA: There was another goal that I had posted to a forum and then promptly forgot about it. I need to be more social, out in public social. Talk to people face to face social, not face to computer social. Fun social. Not business or campground social.
I think it would be kinda neat to be able to sell my wares ie some nice photo postcards and some knitwear at the campground. But I'm sorta like a fish, floppin' around with no direction when it comes to this stuff.
In other news, my first run of the year was a 13km walk, more or less. It was brutally windy. I had to keep pulling my pants up and keep my hat from blowing off my head.. I was tired. My legs were sore. It was a chore run. You know, a run you do because you have to, not because you want to, and you don't enjoy it. I wish the chore runs were the 4k runs, not the 2 hour runs.
However, I started listening to the Virgin River Series by Robin Carr. Very easy to listen too. The Narrator, Therese Plummer is very good at keeping a listener engaged.
I was going to try and finish the Richard Castle series, but ugh, the Narrator was just annoying. To me. Johnny Heller is a very popular narrator, so I understand that it's not him it's me. LMAO.
Anyway, I've sort of gone off on a tangent here, so I'll end my post for today.
If I do decide to do a Project 360, this will be the photo for January 1.
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