The Mind

I spend a lot of time talking about my body and the improvements I hope to make. The struggles I have. The aches and pains. The curves. But I haven't spent much time talking about the mind. It is a key element to the SOUL. I thouht I would mention it.

A couple of days ago while running, I kept telling myself that running wasn't a physical sport. It was a mental one. I was going to get my miles/time in. (I don't really keep track while running) But my body has to feel like I got it in. I kept repeating to myself that I could do it. That I had time. That it was easy. Reminding myself that the scene around me is beautiful. (distraction for a tough run) And then I remembered a run I did while in High School.

I was running at night with a friend who was in better shape than I was. She was almost irritated that I couldn't keep up. Anyway, I remember praying in my head that I would be able to make it through the run. And singing "I'll go where you want me to go." I know it's not the same, but at that moment I would have done anything and gone anywhere to just get through the run that was killing me.

I got through it.

Every run I go out on I know that at some point in the run I will have to call upon me, God, or the running buddy I have with me that day to get me through the run. It's different every time, but it works. If you need something extra to pull you through. Use it. There is no shame in pulling from an outer power to accomplish a goal. The added strength is nice.

Run with it.

And it came crashing down. . .

I broke through. The wall has fallen. I ran 5.38 miles! Officially the farthest I have ever ran. It feels great.

The Next Race

Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back
It is coming. I was asked to run in the 188 mile relay from Logan to Park City. I am a little nervous and SO excited. I have never run more than 3.1 miles in a race before. I will be running a total of 13.1 miles in a 24 hour period.

I still have a really had time pushing past the 4.5 mile wall I've got going. My longest leg will be 5.1 miles and it's the first leg.

I WILL DO IT.

I CAN DO IT.

Legs and Back

So, it's Sunday and I still can't get up and down from a seat without moaning from my workout on Friday. I did legs and back. Oh man, it's a killer. Kicks my ass-literally. But I love it. I had just forgotten how hard it was. Can't wait for next Friday.

Yoga X

Sweat! sweat! sweat! It's wonderful. Burning legs. Falling over occasionally. Getting back up. Doing it again. Being able to do more every week. Love it.

The Run Yesterday

WOW! Yesterday was soo HOT. 90 degrees! And I left my run until 630 in the evening with the blazing sun on me. (mostly I just wanted a running buddy and waited for the hubby to get home from work) Anyway, my body was feeling great. I knew this run was to be the longer run of my week so I was prepping myself all day long. Making sure I got extra water, sufficiently nurished, and mentally psyched. I ran slower than I usually do, but I got all my miles in. Wonderful. I felt so good afterwards.

Poach-Roast Salmon with Yogurt and Dill Sauce

This dinner was soooo good. I got the recipe out of The Volumetrics Eating Plan. One can eat a ton of food in 1/2 the Calories the dish would usually have. I love it. I was a little skeptical about the whole yogurt mixed with dill thing, but it's officially my favorite way to cook salmon.

AND my whole meal was under 650 calories!





Salad 68 Calories + dressing 60 Calories = 128 Calories
Salmon 225 Calories + Sauce 15 Calories = 240 Calories
Rice (plain)= 240 Calories

TOTAL = 608 Calories

Maybe 608 Calories sounds like a lot, but with all that food I'm glad it wasn't more like 1500.

p90x again.

My day off from running was Wednesday. On my day off I usually do p90x. I love it. I didn't want to feel lazy so I decided I would give it a go. I used lighter weights than usual, which was hard to do, but good. Now I know which exercises it was good to drop weight for and which I can continue using my normal. I did the whole workout. Slower, but I still did the whole thing.

First Run after Accident

It's been a week since the accident and I was really struggling to not workout. I wanted to give my body the time that it needed to recoupe from the jostling it received, but it was SOO HARD. I was so jealous of people who were out running. But today I joined in. I decided that I would take it easy and just run enough to feel good. Not push my body too hard/far.

I didn't wear a watch.
I didn't measure how far (until afterwards).
I walked when I needed to.
I stopped when it was time.

The run felt good. My body felt really heavy. Kind of like I was beginning to run after months/years of not running. I got through it. I felt good after. My body did tell me to be done before I wanted it to, but I stopped anyway. Walking the rest of the way was a great cool down.

Again

I am going to start again, but slow. I am still a little tight, but it feels mostly like the aches after a good workout.

I promise to listen to my body and stop if I need to.

I promise to ice.

I promise to stretch.

I promise to get massages. (tali?)

I promise to fuel my body sufficiently.

Racing Chips

Mrs. B. asked me what the race chip time was and so I thought I would tell just in case she is not the only one wondering. (I sure didn't know when I started racing, which was not very long ago)

These are mine and my hubby's chips from the Salt Lake Marathon 5K.


They were given to us by the race when we picked up our shirts and numbers. The "goodie bag."

The chip is clipped onto your shoe (so it's close to the ground and the little mat that will read it). And when you cross the mat at the start line the chip begins to count your time. So if you are starting in the back of the pack and it takes you three minutes to get to the start line those three minutes don't count against your time. So you know exactly how fast you were running. The chip stops timing when you cross the finish line.

I love this feature about racing because I can see the large clock ticking from gun time when I cross the finish, but I know that I ran faster than it looks because of my chip time. So I get a pleasant surprise when I look at the postings later at the event or online. Wonderful little invention.

Hiccup in the training program

I am so frustrated.

I was in a car accident on Tuesday evening (on the freeway) and am now "taking it easy". I have been walking around the neighborhoods close to my home, but it just doesn't make me feel any better. I see the people running past me or on the other side of the street and I just yearn to be doing the same. AND I had just started my p90x again. Loving it. Now I will have to wait for a couple of weeks to start up again.

Deep breaths. It's okay.

The Plan has Developed

I did it. I planned out my next three months of workouts.

p90x has begun again. I am doing the lean version this time. We will see how it goes. It focuses on the core, butt/legs, and arms; so, I should do we well. We will see.

I am also going to keep up my running. Because although I love p90x, it doesn't seem to give me the lung capacity that I desire to continue to race. (actually I feel like I'm going to die if I don't do cardio along with the program.

I am completely stoked about this workout plan. I am officially on day two and beyond tired. It will get better. I know it.

I fell victim to THE PIE

This weekend I couldn't help it. My husband was having an end of year social for a school group and they ordered from The Pie. It's soo good. If you haven't had the opportunity to eat there you should. Visit HERE.

I know that pizza isn't very healthy and doesn't fit into my dietary needs, but I know that it definitely fit into my emotional piggy bank. MMMMMhmmmmmmm. It was worth it and the run tomorrow will be worth it too.