In Search of My Body vol. 10 - taking it one paper towel at at time

[HockeyKat]

That's the thing...I'm not in a stability shoe! I'm wearing Asics Cumulus, which are some of the most cushioned shoes I could find. Maybe I'm a severe overpronater??? Or maybe my damn thighs are just too fat.

You have had your shoes fitted, right?

I would recommend finding a sports med doctor and seeing what's up. You may need orthotics.

I am living proof that such issues should be dealt with *before* you try distance running, not after!



E, I have no advice when it comes to Kelly. I am sure that you and Jeff will do what's best for her, though.


My friend and I have our spring race lined up (May 15th Marine Corps half in VA) and are trying to come up with a fall race. I have a free airline ticket I have to use before Feb 2 that is burning a hole in my pocket, too, and she has tons of airline miles. The race has to be between Sept 1 and Oct 23rd, as my weekends are completely tied up from Oct 29 through December with weddings, WDW trip, T-giving, holiday party, etc.

We can likely get entry to Disneyland as our running group tends to have two guaranteed entries to any Disney race, but it has been pondered and thrown out. D has never been to Disneyland and I wouldn't be able to go without him, and throwing in for his tix and airfare would break the bank at this point.

Top considerations at this point are Myrtle Beach Mini (driveable, though), and the Austin, TX, See Jane Run half on Oct 9th. That is a women's only "run for champagne and chocolate" half, which doesn't sound bad to me...

Wine and Dine is still up for consideration as well, but my friend would have to buy WDW tickets and it was such a cluster last year.

 

[3DisneyKids]

Try for Wine & Dine, that's my vote! The BLING, baby! Superior Bling, for sure. Jeff and I are likely doing that one. I would rather do the DL Half (on the waitlist) so that I can get the Bling to End All Bling. I am pretty sure that it will be one or the other, though.

Actually, that reminds me...I need to book Grand Cali NOW just in case we do decide to the the DL Half. So few DVC rooms there that you have to book as early possible. And considering that is Labor Day week-end, I am probably already out of luck. Writing it down now on my to-do list for tomorrow...

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Kat, I would love to do the Myrtle Half. The run for chocolate half sounds fun to. But if you can get into DL half with free plane ticket to get coast to coast DO IT!

I am so very NOT near and wagon right now.
I am still running
6.3 all hills miles on Saturday
4 miles after work today.

 

[HockeyKat]

Kat, I would love to do the Myrtle Half. The run for chocolate half sounds fun to. But if you can get into DL half with free plane ticket to get coast to coast DO IT!

I am so very NOT near and wagon right now.
I am still running
6.3 all hills miles on Saturday
4 miles after work today.

I would do DL but just not sure I can really afford to bring D too, and he doesn't want me to go without him (understandable) since he has never been there. I am thinking next year will be coast-to-coast.

My friend is leaning toward Austin so that might be where we wind up.

Yay on the running!! 6.3 hard hills is awesome.

 

[adsrtw]

Aced my midterm! I'm finally eating dinner. I'm having a huge mound of spring mix with balsamic vinegar and grilled chicken. I had a snack on campus and it didn't go far. I had a Freshen's Strawberry Oasis. Refreshing and guilt-free.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

Aced my midterm! I'm finally eating dinner. I'm having a huge mound of spring mix with balsamic vinegar and grilled chicken. I had a snack on campus and it didn't go far. I had a Freshen's Strawberry Oasis. Refreshing and guilt-free.

Way to go on the midterm!

 

[Twoboysnmygirl]

Congrats on the midterm!

Jo, how are you feeling? All better?

 

[adsrtw]

Good morning! Look at me logging in 3 days in a row.

Breakfast is tough for me. I need some grab and go ideas for breakfast. What do you eat that is quick and good for you?

 

[DisneyGalUK]

Hi Everyone!

Im here, alive, just coming up for air!

Aced my midterm!

Awesome!

E - I don't have any advice on Kelly, but it sounds like a great opportunity, especially if she gets to stay at home? Hope you come to an easy decision

Jo - The running is going great! My aunt comes with us once/twice a week depending on how shes feeling - she is running more for fitness than training for a race. She blows my mind, shes fitter than I am!

Nancy - Sounds like you have your hands full

Paula - Hope this week is better for you

Karen - Glad you are feeling better. I agree with E - sleep with one eye open with your warm weather

Lisa - Come out come out wherever you are!

Meg, Kat, Rob, Amy, Liz, Everyone - Hi

So the weather has FINALLY picked up a little here, it actually feels like spring! The daffodils are out, the sun has been shining(ish), perfect weather to run in!

Speaking of running - Next week me and my mum are registering for our first 5k that we will actually be running!
Now its a charity run, raising money for breast cancer so it isn't a competitive run - its women only and many people just walk it instead of running (we have done the race before but walked all way round) but it really is a great day! You wear a sign on your back saying 'I race for life for.....' and put a name or something on it, people wear fairy wings, deely boppers, tutus, fancy dress - you name it and they wear it! Im very excited!

Heres a link to the site:

http://www.raceforlife.org/

Work is still crazy, life in general is crazy but things will calm down eventually.....I hope

Im in for the challenge - simple goals:
Run 3 times a week
Track so I stay at my goal weight
Water Water Water

Hope everyone is having a great day!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Ugh - felt like I just ate my weight in brownies today. Doh...

Hello wagon - I'm Paula. Nice to meet you (again).

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, again checking in for the first time today.

A Kelly sighting! So exciting! CAN'T WAIT to hear about the race! I haven't asked about your pace...what are you running at? (How many minutes does it take you to go one mile?)

Paula! Sorry about the Great Brownie Debacle. I'll pull you back up on the wagon...

I am ONE with the wagon! Seriously, rocking the food thing, rocking tracking. Water still needs work. And I am struggling with exercise since I can't run (or shouldn't run).

Which reminds me...I went to my primary care today and got awesome news! He referred to me to THE guy in Boston. This doc is the head of the Sports Medicine Dept. at Harvard and he literally wrote the book on sports medicine (The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine...the textbook that they use in medical school...yup, he wrote it). He is the knee specialist for the Red Soc and the Boston Ballet.

Now, don't worry...I am completely in reality. I don't think I am this elite athlete who needs the best doctor on the planet. However, my knee truly *is* a complicated medical case. I've had surgery on it 5 times (all of which were 20+ years ago), so there is so much scar tissue in there that x-rays and MRIs don't show much. And when my primary did the exam on my knee today his jaw HIT THE FLOOR. He was like, "I cannot believe you run marathons on this thing..." because it is so grossly unstable. As soon as he felt that he was like, "Yeah, you're going to Boston."

The bad news...the appointment isn't until May 2nd. Yikes! I can't wait that long and just do nothing. So I am keeping my appointment with my orthopedist up here (that appointment is tomorrow) so that I can at least start PT or something.

In Kelly news (thanks to those who are still reading! ), we've pretty much decided not to do anything until at least after States (3 weeks) and then go from there. I have to stop thinking about it for a while.

We did just have a balance beam delivered to our house today, though. Hey, it could be worse. It could have been a whole set of uneven bars!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Wakey wakey!

At the orthopedist now.

 

[3DisneyKids]

OMG, really???

 

[HockeyKat]

Hi!! I'm here.

Eating my salad and working. Been solid on the wagon for a week now.

Yesterday was a good run. 2 miles in 25 min, mostly 2:1s and 1:1s, and a mile warm/up cooldown more in the 15 min range. This Saturday will be 8 hilly ones.

I am down 10 lbs since Feb 1, which is good.

Thanks for the recommendation on protein shakes, E! I am liking the Body Fortress and been doing an after dinner shake daily this week and finding it keeping my face out of the fridge and making the scale move.

Anyone else out there??

 

[lisaviolet]

OMG.

Today is a GOOD day.

I WORKED OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YEAH FOR ME!!!

Not sure if any pain will come because I still get a burning feeling/strain from lifting certain things but boy am I thrilled. Six weeks is a long time and I'm so thankful. So thankful. Mostly for my mental health really. Crazy without the outlet. Hopefully I didn't put on too much in six weeks - can feel it in my clothes but who cares - I CAN WORK OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND

Today we figured out a way to get internet on our computer. He has wireless and can't remember his network key or his password to change it. SO THRILLED TODAY.

Have to catch up.

Will be later.

to all.

 

[HockeyKat]

Yay!!! Lisa came out to play.

 

[lisaviolet]

Yay!!! Lisa came out to play.

And so did my computer. With a 25 foot cord!!!!

And I'm sitting on the floor in a basement but I can talk to you! Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.

Will be back.

 

[cantwaitvaca09]

HI Lisa
Glad your back

 

[HockeyKat]

I'll join E in the posting to keep the thread alive crowd over here...

Dinner is the oven. Cut up 1.25 lbs raw chicken tenderloins, mix with prepared (no butter, just water) chicken-flavored box stuffing, half a can of 98%rf cream of mushroom soup, 2 small diced onions, 4 diced celery stalks, and 4 large diced mushrooms. Combine in glass bowl and bake for 40 min at 350 degrees. 1300 cals in the whole thing and serves 4-6 with a veggie side.

Beautiful day here -- was over 80 and sunny! Now to go back to 60s.

 

[adsrtw]

Getting highlights! Long few days at work. Will post a real update when I get home.