Trying

So my sweet hubby came home from work sick today.  That kind of altered my plans for the afternoon.  I had really wanted to either take a Centergy class at the gym or go for a run.  Honestly, my knee is a little tender, so I really wanted to take the Centergy class.  I'm trying to broaden my horizons a little past running. Plus, my MS and spasticity really need the stretching and balance that comes from this.

Well, Raj slept all afternoon, and I would NEVER wake up someone who feels sick.  This is especially true when this sweet man often lets me sleep for hours after my call shifts.  So, I started searching for workout videos online.  First, I tried Netflix.  I am shocked and very disappointed they no longer stream workout videos.  Then, I thought about my Amazon Prime account.  They stream workout videos!  How awesome is that?!?!?  I tried streaming a free Denise Austin one.  However, something was up with m internet, and my laptop was being very temperamental.  Then, I tried using the computer attached to the television.  THen, Amazon said I couldn't stream it simultaneously.  Oh well.  I broke down and bought a workout video!

No complaints about the video minus every muscle that's screaming at me right now!  I did The Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga and it was HARD.  Oh my it was hard.  Bob didn't allow any excuses for overweight people!  I was sweating big time.  At least I can do that video anytime I can't go to the gym or run.  I'm not giving up.  This is how I try..

Challenged

I was so unmotivated this morning.   The weather is NASTY.  There's a tornado watch for this area.  I really just wanted to stay home and be a bum.  However, I read the blog post on Runs for Cookies, and that's all it took to kick my tail into gear.  I went to the gym and ran 6.0 with 1% incline for two minutes and walked at 4.0 for one minute.  Then, unbeknownst to me, the treadmill was only set for 30 minutes, so it put me into cool down mode way before I was ready.  I ended up running through the cool down and then walking five more minutes.  I feel like the workout of was pretty good.  But more than anything, I DID IT!

This after the treadmill stopped...but I kept going!

I did buy my new pair of running shoes today!  Yay!  Now, I hope I can break them in before the half marathon.  I can't believe that's in 3.5 more weeks.  Yikes!  I'm still a little bummed my weight isn't dropping.  Maybe it is.....  I won't stand on the scale long enough to look at it............

I love my new shoes!!

8.56....Not Too Bad!

I did it!  I might have ran slowly,but I still did it!  Running at home with all the hills is SO MUCH HARDER than running at the beach where everything is flat.  However, this is going to help the half marathon be so much easier for me since it will be a flat, fast course.

This next week I must find or make something that will hold my phone on my arm.  I have the Galaxy Note II, so it's much bigger than the other phones and won't fit into those cases.  Today, no lie, I safety pinned a ziploc bag with my phone inside it onto my cooling vest.  I looked like an alien from outer space!  Ther must be a better way to take my phone without actually having to carry it in my hand.

I don't feel it's safe for me to run without my phone.  My MS causes me to have a foot drop after I've been running for a while.  I have tripped and fallen on several occasions.  I don't ever want to be injured and unable to call Raj for help.  Also, as a female running alone, I just feel safer with my phone.  Now I just want a "girlie" case to use!!

Virtual 5k

I am enjoying getting back into blogging again!  It's so great to just write down my thoughts.  Today I ran a "Virtual 5k" with everyone else who follows the Runs for Cookies blog.  It's Katie's 31st birthday, so in honor of this day, she held a virtual 5k.  There are no winners or losers.  Everyone who participates should feel good about the accomplishment.  I know I do!

I had to run on the treadmill today instead of outside.  For a Georgia girl, it was cold and nasty outside.  Yes this means it was 36 degrees with a little drizzle.  It just wasn't the type of day I wanted to be outside.  Honestly, I wouldn't have minded it, but there was no way I pushing a triplet stroller with three almost 5 year old children in it!  So, I hit the gym and dropped the kids off at child care.  That ended up working great for me.

I have to admit the treadmill was nice because I was able to push myself a little differently than I do when I'm outside.  I would run at 6.0 with a 1% incline for two minutes.  Then, I would slow it down to 4.5 for one minute.  I was able to do this for a little more than 2 miles.  I really started struggling and decreased my fast speed to 5.5.  i can't believe I was able to do as well as I did.  I sure am glad I was able to watch "Everybody Loves Raymond" on my phone while running.  I really needed the distraction.  The only problem is I got tickled at one point and almost tripped because of my foot drop!  Otherwise, it went great!

It is so nice to be getting some much needed encouragement via blogs.  It really reminds me of the really special times and friendships from blogging about my pregnancy and triplets for so long.  What a happy memory <3!

Slow And Steady

I am so flippin' slow, and I hate it!  I know.  I know.  I know I've only been back to exercising for a month, but STILL.  This bites big time.  However, showing up and doing it is all that counts.  One month ago I wasn't even showing up.  Now, I'm not quitting.

A little half marathon update now....

No one is running with me.  I am totally on my own.  That's okay.  I know I can do it, but it's still a little disappointing to be doing all alone.  It's just not as much fun.  I'm praying I find some friends who can afford a quick weekend to Florida.  If not, I'm still going........

Post Call Days

Post call days are tough.  Oddly, last night's call was EASY!  Easy meaning, I slept until 0400.  Then, I fell back asleep at 0615.  However, the problem is I NEVER sleep well on call.  I wake up through the night wondering if I missed pages or calls.  It's really odd to have such a quiet night.  I won't complain though.

After dropping the kids off at school this morning, I came home and took a nap.  I had only planned on sleeping an hour or two,  Instead, I slept until 1:32....two minutes after preschool ended!  Oops!  I wasn't even the last person in carpool line!  Now that is what I call talent!!

Needless to say, I missed my morning gym time.  Because of that, I had to make myself go after dinner. I just seem to lose my motivation by 7:00.  However, I went.  It was hard to talk myself into going, but I did it anyway.  Now I can just file this success away to remind myself to not give up later on.

I'm on call tomorrow night,so I have to nap AND work out while the kids are at school!  I like planning my day the night before.  Now I just have to follow through.

7 Mile Run

I feel pretty successful after this beach trip!  I'm trying really hard to remind myself since mom owns a beach house now, going there doesn't mean I can blow my diet!  That's a really hard one for me.  I'm used to going to the beach, telling myself this is special, and blowing my diet the entire time I'm there.  No more.  Yes, A splurge every once and a while is okay, but not hourly!  

Aren't they cute?  And aren't you jealous?!?!?

I didn't end up doing my seven mile run on Sunday.  I have to keep telling myself the morning is the best time to run.  Well Sunday, I waited...and waited...and waited.  I finally went for a quick 2 mile walk and run in the  dark.  I did it though!  I had planned to just walk two miles, but after a 17.5 minute walk, I decided to run the mile back to the house.  In the end, I didn't do too badly!

My night time walk/run time.

I set my mind to running my seven mile run the next morning, and I did it!  Running on an island is so wonderful!  It was flat, the views were gorgeous and I was able to see the ocean.  Seven miles is almost fun with those circumstances.  Running at home is so much harder because it's so hilly.  I at least feel like I'm keeping up with my goal of being able to complete this half marathon.  I can't wait for my next beach run!  It's can't come soon enough!

Half way through the run!

The completed seven miles!