Long time no post...

Unfurtunately been dealing with some hernia and abdomen issues. It is still unresolved but doing exercise will not make it worst and I miss exercise routine.

Monday-Swim/Run 1/2 hour each

Tuesday-Shoveling as we are getting big snow

Wednesday- Swim/Run 1/2 hour each

Thursday-Yoga

Friday-Spin Class

Saturday-3 mile run

Sunday-Spin Class

Have a happy healthy week!

I posted this to the VSG forum, but I'll put it here too :)

I survived my race yesterday! Today, my right foot hurts and everything else is sore, but I'm okayish. I'm going to see Logan this morning and then I'm going to hope that my brain is functional enough to work on school, since my body is non-functional! I also need to meal plan for next week so I can grocery shop tomorrow.

The race was good. It was SUPER cold so to run I had undies, cold gear leggings, shorts, socks, sports bra, cold gear long sleeve shirt, short sleeve shirt, cold gear quarter zip, normal quarter zip, wind/rain running jacket, winter gloves, winter hat, and a thin neck gaiter. Pre-run, while waiting, I also had sweatpants and a hoodie, but those got donated once I entered the race corrals. (This is common for races, people wear extra layers - lots of bathrobes... and then leave them at the side of the road where race volunteers collect them for donation. I think this is awesome.) My point of failure ended up being my fingers. I ran around 4 miles of the race with them curled back into my sleeves. Next time I had to run this distance in this weather, I'll get a pair of mittens to wear over my gloves.

The race was good though. I had to potty between miles 3 and 4. Around mile 6-7 there was a HUGE hill that I walked up. I ended up having someone talk to me around mile 8 and then I felt guilty for not talking back, so I walked with her for about a mile which was a mistake because this gave my muscles time to cool down so running during the rest of the race was really, really hard. I think I walked the last 2 miles. (13.1 miles total, 21 kilometers.)

I hurt in more places yesterday, the hot shower after the race was the best, and the friends we stayed with had hot tea waiting post-shower. I was aiming for a 4:00:00 finish and I did 3:53:20. My goals for the race were "beat the time limit and don't die" so I'm VERY VERY happy with my time and my achievement! Especially considering I'm coming off an injury and currently in physical therapy.

I'm also already registered for next year's RNR DC half marathon, so I'm hoping that I'll be all recovered from plastics in time to train enough to be successful! Yay!

I R RUNNER HEAR ME ROAR!

move faster today need to get back on track!!

Wishing you all the best on the race. You will do it and just remember if you start to get tired don't start to lean stay straight this way you can get the air in that you need. one other advice you can take or leave. do a 15 minute run on friday if can. not fast just nice and easy

My first half marathon is Saturday. EEEEEK. This week is physical therapy and race prep.

Monday - physical therapy
Tuesday - running, yoga stretching
Wednesday - physical therapy
Thursday - running, yoga stretching
Friday - physical therapy
Saturday - RACE DAY
Sunday - dying