Well, I think things are starting to settle down now. It's been a busy and fun fall. I'm not complaining. But I'm also looking forward to not going anywhere for some weekends.
Work has ramped up again, which is good. I really struggle with finding the time to take off. It seems I can only take off when my clients take off. I don't have a back up yet, but that would be a good thing to have. I want to make a network of other people I can manage and give work to. That would be a good next step for the business.
And speaking of business next steps, I finally have a web page! It's just a placeholder right now. I had to get something up because I put my web address in the back of the March of Dimes program I did. So at the very least, people can find my contact info. Other than that, it is a terrible site. But I had an hour and half to pull it together :)
And now, running. After the weekend up in South Have for the LeMons race, I was pretty wiped out. I did some running. Then I hurt my back last weekend. I didn't do anything except go on a motorcycle ride and put on deoderant. Putting on deoderant sent my back into spasms. I am not sure what exactly happens, but this is the third or fourth time I've had this problem. Maybe I need to figure out some stretches. And weight training would probably help too.
This morning I cautiously went out for 2.5, with full preparedness to stop if needed. My back is tolerable and I don't think I did any damage. I got a massage yesterday, which may have helped? But mostly, I'm bruised and swollen from it. I need to find and emergency massage person who can work this weird deep tissue issue I have. I have a deep tissue issue. That sounds funny.
So, I think it's time to set some November goals. Looking forward to more consistency, maybe some new shoes, and hopefully the weather staying temperate for another month or so!
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Fall morning.
I got out this morning with the full expectation that I would be running in the rain. It was about 65ยบ, but I took a jacket in anticipation of getting chilly in the cloudy, windy weather. However, I beat the rain somehow, and just enjoyed a beautiful, cool, blustery morning.
The run was sluggish and not strong feeling. I thought by putting a day in between runs, I'd feel better. I'm not sure what's up. I know I'm pretty stressed about the upcoming race and Harley-dog. I think it's wearing on me more than I realize.
I did pick up the pace in the last half mile which felt good. It wasn't my breathing that was holding me back, just over all tiredness and legs just didn't have anything in them. I am most definitely still in the "getting back to it" phase, establishing consistency. So I'm not worried about it. I'm just looking forward to that consistency finally happening.
I thought about winter running and how I'm just going to do it no matter what this year. I love running in the morning so much. It trumps the cold. I also came up with the idea that I'd like to run the pig half, and run it under 2 hours. I've been thinking about what I want to do in the spring for a while now, with nothing ever really jumping out at me. Today for some reason, a sub 2-hour half marathon sounded like a great goal. I need to start working now.
Outside my window I see it's windy, the sky is full of puffy gray clouds and it looks like everything just got desaturated a bit. I love these colors.
The run was sluggish and not strong feeling. I thought by putting a day in between runs, I'd feel better. I'm not sure what's up. I know I'm pretty stressed about the upcoming race and Harley-dog. I think it's wearing on me more than I realize.
I did pick up the pace in the last half mile which felt good. It wasn't my breathing that was holding me back, just over all tiredness and legs just didn't have anything in them. I am most definitely still in the "getting back to it" phase, establishing consistency. So I'm not worried about it. I'm just looking forward to that consistency finally happening.
I thought about winter running and how I'm just going to do it no matter what this year. I love running in the morning so much. It trumps the cold. I also came up with the idea that I'd like to run the pig half, and run it under 2 hours. I've been thinking about what I want to do in the spring for a while now, with nothing ever really jumping out at me. Today for some reason, a sub 2-hour half marathon sounded like a great goal. I need to start working now.
Outside my window I see it's windy, the sky is full of puffy gray clouds and it looks like everything just got desaturated a bit. I love these colors.
Friday, October 10, 2014
Hurting a bit
It has been slow getting back to things this week. I don't know if it was the trip or what but it's just taken me a few days to get up and running. Plus, my back started to hurt in a couple of places on Tuesday. One was my tail bone joint and the other was my spine in the middle of my back. Not sure what is going on with them. The pain has subsided some now. Not sure if it's related, but I've had a headache since about Tuesday also. Everything seems to be getting better though, so yay for that.
I was a sloth Monday and Tuesday. Wait, I may have lifted Monday. I don't remember. It rained all day both days.
Wednesday I went for a 3 mile run. It was pretty good, but I was in a good deal of pain, so it was a struggle. I thought maybe the run would either shake things out or get things worse so I could know what to treat. Neither happened. Wednesday night my headache was so bad I was nauseous and trying not to move on the couch. I got out for dinner, and not laying down anymore actually seemed to help. That is why I'm wondering if the headache is being caused by whatever is going on in my back.
Thursday I hurt again and just didn't end up doing anything. Worked a lot on the March of Dimes program - an all day marathon of it kind of thing.
Today I decided I'd go to the Y and try another cycling class. I think the instructor was Carrie. Steve was listed, but, well, she didn't look like a Steve. It was an ok class. Music, people...why is it so hard? She actually skipped songs on her CD that I thought "all right, here we go!" in favor of some whiny pop singer. I don't know why the music thing is such an issue with me. Maybe because I've had such great classes with great music and I know how awesome it is. There are still other classes to try. And in general, I should just get over it I suppose. Aside from the music, the class was pretty good. She said it was going to be an "easy" day. I'm out of shape, so easy felt pretty comfortably challenging, which is a good sign. I'm still learning the bikes and how to get the gears right. I feel like I spend way too much of the class shifting gears. I'll have to remember to wear my heart rate monitor next time. It will show up in the display (supposedly). That would certainly help with figuring out my effort.
Time to take more Advil.
I was a sloth Monday and Tuesday. Wait, I may have lifted Monday. I don't remember. It rained all day both days.
Wednesday I went for a 3 mile run. It was pretty good, but I was in a good deal of pain, so it was a struggle. I thought maybe the run would either shake things out or get things worse so I could know what to treat. Neither happened. Wednesday night my headache was so bad I was nauseous and trying not to move on the couch. I got out for dinner, and not laying down anymore actually seemed to help. That is why I'm wondering if the headache is being caused by whatever is going on in my back.
Thursday I hurt again and just didn't end up doing anything. Worked a lot on the March of Dimes program - an all day marathon of it kind of thing.
Today I decided I'd go to the Y and try another cycling class. I think the instructor was Carrie. Steve was listed, but, well, she didn't look like a Steve. It was an ok class. Music, people...why is it so hard? She actually skipped songs on her CD that I thought "all right, here we go!" in favor of some whiny pop singer. I don't know why the music thing is such an issue with me. Maybe because I've had such great classes with great music and I know how awesome it is. There are still other classes to try. And in general, I should just get over it I suppose. Aside from the music, the class was pretty good. She said it was going to be an "easy" day. I'm out of shape, so easy felt pretty comfortably challenging, which is a good sign. I'm still learning the bikes and how to get the gears right. I feel like I spend way too much of the class shifting gears. I'll have to remember to wear my heart rate monitor next time. It will show up in the display (supposedly). That would certainly help with figuring out my effort.
Time to take more Advil.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Baltimore is hilly too.
Thursday we left with the Gways to head to Baltimore to visit C's brother and sister-in-law, also who I did the triathlon with earlier this fall. It was a visit and Renaissance Faire visit as well. Apparently Maryland has the second largest Faire in the U.S. So, corset and wooden beer mug was packed.
The drive out was long. We got a little bit of a later start than anticipated and hit a detour on the highway driving out. I drove the last bit, in the dark through twisty mountain roads, which was fun. We got in around 1 I believe.
Friday I got out with C for a run while others were napping/showering/etc. We did a 3 mile loop which was supposed to be a 2 mile loop, but we missed a street because the street sign was down. Thankfully, C had his phone and mapped us back. We ran past and then through the Johns Hopkins campus, which was fun to see. It was certainly hilly! Kind of like running through Hyde Park except the hills weren't as long or quite as steep. I'm definitely sore today, mostly on my left side which is strange. That morning we had also done a round of disc golf at a nice park. Probably walked about 2 miles there. Saturday was the Ren Faire. It was so crowded. We walked mostly at a snail's pace through the grounds, saw a couples shows, went in a couple shops. I don't think anyone was interested in getting in lines for food and drink, so we ended up leaving there a lot earlier than I imagined we would, which was fine. It was a fun trip.
Running with C was really great. I haven't ran with anyone in so long. It really makes such a difference for motivation and energy during the run. We clipped along at an easy pace over the hills. It was wonderful. I enjoy parts of running by myself - unwinding, no pressure, getting lost in thoughts. But I really miss runs like that. Especially since I'm by myself for what feels like all the time these days. I don't find I need the solo runs too often.
Today it's raining a steady, cold rain. I doubt I'll venture out unless it clears up later. I may get the bike hooked up on the trainer and play some tunes to ride too. I could really go for some good music to pump me up.
I don't want to put any pressure on my successful recent consistency, but I do kinda want to start planning a spring run. Maybe the Pig half again; I've missed doing it the past couple of years. And everyone always asks me if I'm doing it, which makes me wish I was. Starting training now, for me, is very reasonable. I want to get strong this winter. I need to figure out some days to get to the Y for the Active Trax stuff. Woohoo!! So maybe I'll plan...I do like a plan...
The drive out was long. We got a little bit of a later start than anticipated and hit a detour on the highway driving out. I drove the last bit, in the dark through twisty mountain roads, which was fun. We got in around 1 I believe.
Friday I got out with C for a run while others were napping/showering/etc. We did a 3 mile loop which was supposed to be a 2 mile loop, but we missed a street because the street sign was down. Thankfully, C had his phone and mapped us back. We ran past and then through the Johns Hopkins campus, which was fun to see. It was certainly hilly! Kind of like running through Hyde Park except the hills weren't as long or quite as steep. I'm definitely sore today, mostly on my left side which is strange. That morning we had also done a round of disc golf at a nice park. Probably walked about 2 miles there. Saturday was the Ren Faire. It was so crowded. We walked mostly at a snail's pace through the grounds, saw a couples shows, went in a couple shops. I don't think anyone was interested in getting in lines for food and drink, so we ended up leaving there a lot earlier than I imagined we would, which was fine. It was a fun trip.
Running with C was really great. I haven't ran with anyone in so long. It really makes such a difference for motivation and energy during the run. We clipped along at an easy pace over the hills. It was wonderful. I enjoy parts of running by myself - unwinding, no pressure, getting lost in thoughts. But I really miss runs like that. Especially since I'm by myself for what feels like all the time these days. I don't find I need the solo runs too often.
Today it's raining a steady, cold rain. I doubt I'll venture out unless it clears up later. I may get the bike hooked up on the trainer and play some tunes to ride too. I could really go for some good music to pump me up.
I don't want to put any pressure on my successful recent consistency, but I do kinda want to start planning a spring run. Maybe the Pig half again; I've missed doing it the past couple of years. And everyone always asks me if I'm doing it, which makes me wish I was. Starting training now, for me, is very reasonable. I want to get strong this winter. I need to figure out some days to get to the Y for the Active Trax stuff. Woohoo!! So maybe I'll plan...I do like a plan...
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