I Take That Back

Ok never mind.  It still hurts.  :(  Boo
I still haven't run.  I will try it again on Friday and see how it goes.  If there is too much pain then I will be off to the doctor.  I am glad it has been rainy and cold here the last two days.  I don't feel too bad about not being able to run.  I miss my stress relief though.  My poor kids and husband have been taking the brunt of it.  I hope, for they're sake, I get back to running soon.

Feeling Better

The shin and ankle have been feeling a bit better the last two days, but I am still going to wait at least one more day before I run.  Tomorrow I will go out and try out a two mile run and see how I feel.  I am hopeful (gotta believe in the power of positive thinking) that all will be good tomorrow!

I will keep you posted!

Feeling Bad.

Last weekend I did an 8 mile long run.  It was the farthest I have ever run before!!!!  I was quite proud of myself.  It did take me forever though, it was very windy and there were lots of hills.  I have to start going the other direction on the trail now so I can avoid all those hills.  It was a nice route though, it goes through pine woods that are nice and shady.  Perfect for the hot days! 

I also had some pain in my right leg and ankle too, so I walked a lot of it.  I didn't want to cause an injury.  I ran a couple of times since then and the pain is still there.  I have a 9 mile long run scheduled tomorrow but I think I need to skip it.  I am sure I need to take a little time off.  I was thinking about using the bike and the eliptical for a few days and then go out for a short run on Tuesday and see how it feels.  Hopefully it is gone buy then.  Next weekend I have a 10 mile long run.  If the pain is gome by then, do I just go ahead and do the 10 miler even though I skipped the 9?  What else can I do to make the ankle feel better?  What would you do?

Loving the Long Runs

So I am a really bad blogger lately.  Things have been busy!  But I am keeping up with the training.  Today was a 6 mile long run.   It was a great run.  Ran the first 3 miles in the wind.  I honestly didn't think I would make the whole run, but the wind pushed me after the turn around point and I made great time.  I was about 1 minute faster per mile this week than last week when I only ran 5 miles. 

62 days until the half marathon and I am getting really excited.  I am finally starting to feel like I will be ready for it.  I think its because the weather is nicer and I don't have to run on the terrible treadmill anymore!!  Next weeks long run is 7 miles and I am looking forward to it!!!

Long Runs Only

It has been tough finding the time to run lately.  The family has been super busy.  I happily got my long run in on Sunday.  It was cold, but sunny.  I am still looking forward to spring though.  I haven't been able to run since then and I don't think I will be able to run again until next Sunday.  I don't see how I am going to be able to up my mileage to 6 miles.  My legs felt like mush on Sunday just running 4 miles.

I need to somehow fit in some time to workout during the week. It has been hard with 3 little ones and work.   I think I am going to find a babysitter that comes just when I need to run.  It makes me nervous for the half marathon in May.  I hope that I will be ready for it.

248 Days Away

I officially signed up for the Chicago Marathon today!!!  Yeah!! I am really excited, but I have to wait 248 days to actually run it.  I am excited though, so hopefully that excitement will stay with me for the next 9 months. 

The kiddies have slowly been getting better so I didn't feel too guilty going out for a run yesterday and today.  Yesterday's run was only a mile on the treadmill and today was two miles outside.  Both went pretty well (really how hard can 1 mile be?).  I am proud of myself for getting out there though.  I always look for excuses to skip a run and I didn't let myself do it.  I adjusted my schedule to allow for a run today because I know I won't get the chance tomorrow and I know I need to do that more often.  I won't be able to keep a consistent schedule, I will need to adjust with my schedule.  Being a Mom of three kids I will need to do that often.

This weekend is a family trip to the Wisconsin Dells so there shouldn't be a problem getting Fridays run in.  Sundays long run might have to be on a treadmill (oh the horror!).  I am pretty sure there is more snow on the ground up there compared to here so I will have to see if I can find a clear running path.

Hapy Running!

Not Running

I have been a terrible runner lately!  Last week I did not run at all and this week wasn't much better.
 I think I have a decent excuse last week.  I was sick for a couple of days and then we had my sons baptism on Sunday.  I really intended on my long run on Sunday, but when I woke up and realized I still hadn't finished the cake, I knew I had to skip the run.  I didn't feel too guilty as I ate all the yumminess!  I need to learn how to post pics on here so you can see all the yummy chocolate that was on it.

By Monday the dog ate all the leftover cake and I was ready for a run.  It has been frigid out here so I went to the gym and only ran 1.25 miles.  It was packed, people were waiting, and I honestly did not feel like being there.  I missed going outside for my run.   I haven't had the chance to go back out for a run, with sick kids, work, and my husband having class at my normal run times, I couldn't make it.  I feel terrible, I really do, but I will do my long run tomorrow.  I don't care how cold it is, I will be outside.  I just can't run 3 miles on a treadmill.  It would be the end of me. 

Since registration for the Chicago Marathon opens on Monday, my brother asked me if I was doing it with him and if I had the guts.  I said yes to both and then asked him if he had the guts to run with a really slow runner.  He won't be setting any PR's with me. 

Well I need to go "run" now and be a Mom.  I hear a snotty nose kid calling my name.  Why did all 3 get sick at the same time?