Registration Card for Chicago

Oh, how exciting.......my registration confirmation card for Chicago came in the mail today! Well, I have to be seriously committed now! I am enjoying the Jeff Galloway book as well! I AM A MARATHONER!!!!!!!

Updates.....

Well, I have taken a vacation from blogging, but I have been jogging! I enjoyed meeting and running with the group Saturday. I did the 5k loop, and boy was it hot! It was fun though, and I felt really good all day Saturday. I jogged Monday and re-injured my back. I don't know why this won't go away, but I stretched and still hurt! It is my lower back on the left side, and it is painful only when I contract my hamstring! Ouch! If I am just relaxed, I'm fine. So I took yesterday off, and I want to do something this evening, if it is better. Any advice? Well, we reinstated our membership to the Y, and Marcus and the boys enjoyed the pool last night at Flowood. I am going to start Xtraining, and I'm looking forward to it. I went on a small shopping spree at Fleet Feet Monday, and I am now tempted (because I am a gadget FREAK) to but a HRM. Any feedback? Oh, I have talked myself into doing the Goat Milk half! Well, until later...........Cathy

GREAT Weekend

I missed you all on Saturday. I was in Mobile on Saturday, and back and forth to Pensacola. I at up at 7:00 Saturday (which for me was sleeping in big-time!) and went for my run. I did 4 miles, and I felt great! I feels somewhat tired today, but I know that will change after I hit the pavement! Happy Spring all! I love the Spring. I went grocery shopping last night, and I was putting all of my itmes on the belt for checkout, and pulled something in my lower left side of my back. I didn't lift anything heavy, just a freak accident I guess. Well, I have to be more careful. I probably didn't stretch like I should after my run Saturday, and became quite stiff after all of that driving/riding this weekend. Any suggestions on what to do to promote the healing? My husband massaged it with Tiger Balm, and that loosened it as well. I can't wait to see you all on Saturday!

I AM a Marathoner!

Well, today was truly the test! I went for my run this morning when it was MAYBE 40 degrees and drizzling! I that is not deication, then I really don't want to know what dedication means! I ran with a 3:2 ratio, and I tell you........when will I get the "runner's high?" I couldn't wit until it was time to walk/recover! Will it ever get to the point that I just feel that I can go on and on for more than 2-3 miles? I have to remember to take it one day at a time! Well, I will probably be out of pocket after this evening for the weekend, since we wil be traveling. I will run, though. Hold me to it! Everyone have a great week and weekend!

Back on Track...........

Well, my blog went straight into cyberspace! I am back on track, but missed running today! I enjoyed meeting with the group Saturday and wogging on the levee. I had a great run on Sunday with my 8-month old baby and my 9 year old on his bike. My 5 year old chose to be a couch potato--go figure! The weather was beautiful; it was just perfect. I am going out of town this weekend to Pensacola (my hometown) and Mobile (my inlaws), and I an think about doing the 2-mile fun run with Azelea Trail. I have to decide by tomorrow (registration deadline), and I am seriously thinking about doing it. I have to seriously stick to the schedules from this point on---hold me to it!!!

Wogging and lovin' it

Cathy

I'm Back...........

Well, slowly but surely I am getting back into the swing of things! I wogged today at the Park. The weather was beautiful, and I didn't realize how sensitive my ears are to wind! I am so looking forward to tomorrow's meeting and wog (for me). I felt so much better after my workout; my stress level had to have gone down a couple of points.


Until tomorrow................

I've got the bug

I'm sick!!!!!!!!!! I don't know if it is a bad cold or the flu! My entire household has it. It's awful. Taking a couple of days to concentrate on recuperation!

The beginning of my journey

Well, training started yesterday and today was a great day! I am a true beginner, but I know that if I just stay committed, I will finish the Chicago Marathon! I ran and walked for 30 minutes today, and I felt great. I will continue to do that routine all week, and I can't wait to feel stronger and healthier. This is truly a great stress reliever, and about the only thing in my life right now that I can say I'm doing ONLY for me! After Staurday's meeting, I went to Fleet Feet ot get fitted for shoes. They were great and the shoes feel awesome. Gotta run........Cathy