Who woulda thunk it

After my first weekend of NO running in quite awhile, I learned the following things:
1) I like running (ahhhh!!!)
2) I love sleeping in on Saturday mornings
3) I felt sluggy without my run
4) Bacon chocolate is really really good. (sidebar: Indulge on Milwaukee St sells it and delish wine and cheese too! just don't order a glass of wine without looking at the price first um, $17 A GLASS people- my bottles aren't that expensive)

I know that last one was a bit random, but I really really like running. SO much that I actually have done my PT exercises to the 'T' and am prepared to BEG on wednesday for permission to have a little run this week. Who am I?

So much other randomness happened this weekend, every electronic I own broke (camera, my brand new cell phone and my CAR). Got a little shnocked on wine at Indulge. Saw Indiana Jones- I heart Harrison and Shia together [insert deep sigh here]. Overall, a good weekend....even sans a run.

And here is my blog 'shout out' to Teresa for her 14 miles! And the super sweet card as well- thank you!!

Sidelined

I have been officially put on the DL (not the down low, the disabled list).

I saw the PT today. Apparently, I have weak hips. That was a surprise- I never would have thought my "birthing hips" would let me down. It seems that weak hips make your kneecaps all wiggly. BAH. I got hooked up with some exercises & stretches and she ordered me a hot looking (not sexy here folks, temperature hot) knee brace. I was also instructed that if I want to run the marathon, that I sit my a$$ out of running for the next week ("at least one week", in her words). She also put some suave looking tape on my knee.

I see her again on Wednesday next week to beg for my running back.

Until then....happy trails to you!

PT for me.

I saw my wonderful doctor Kristin Reynolds (Aurora Wiselives Center- she rules!!!) yesterday, I have a problem of 'female knees' AKA patellofemoral syndrome. Basically, my hips have screwed me again :) going to meet Kate this afternoon at Aurora Sports Medicine, we'll see what she says....

On a random note, this picture was in an article in the Journal about fish frys being expensive. WEIRDNESS

The Underwear

The highlight of my week thus far (other that my sister coming home from India) was the stellar pair of Patagonia Active underpants that I bought last weekend. I got sick of having super sweaty underwear and just can't handle not wearing any under my running pants. I also had to duck into the woods last saturday to powder my nose (shut up) and had a SUPER hard time getting my sweaty cotton undies back up. (stop laughing). I wore them running on Monday and my bum stayed nice and cool.



Aren't they cute??






Can't wait to run 14 miles on Saturday- my friend Beka from Chicago is coming to run with us!

My blisters have blisters

The thing about marathon training is that you push through maladies that would have previously sidelined you. Right now, my left foot looks like hell and my right is somewhat better but still I wouldn't dare show up for a pedicure in this state. My right knee is throbbing and I have a large cyst on the back of it. So my plan?
Run 8 miles tonight. Why? Because I HAVE TO. Sigh. I am being responsible and going to see my doctor on Thursday who will likely tell me not to run on it (which I will likely ignore).

We ran 12 miles last Saturday. I still have a hard time walking down stairs. The squats that trainer Leanne made me do this AM aren't going to help that any. She did suggest getting a foam roller to roll out on after runs- doesn't this look fun?



(And no, I do not know this dude)

14 miles next week...

TMI

Last night, I bought the most expensive sneaks that I have ever owned (aren't they cute?)- thank goodness for that Team Bailey discount! The charming teenaged boy who sold me them should have gotten a raise for what I put him through. He pleasantly endured my complaints about sweaty feet and thigh chafing (AKA chub rub) and suavely suggested some Body Glide (I bought it- $12.99 a small price to pay to prevent THAT pain). Even went and looked for some pink socks for me because I just wasn't satisifed with the purple ones. If I only I got his name.....

LAZY LAZY

I am just too busy (or lazy) to blog every day. It seems I missed a month- oops!
Last Saturday, I ran my first 10 MILER! I was impressed with myself and somewhat surprised that I didn't die. (or wimp out) Take that!

Now, the blisters on my feet are a different story. And the bra chafe. YUCK. Then Teresa gave me the vision of toenails falling off which I really can't handle.

I worked out with my new trainer Leanne this morning who is an experienced marathoner. She reassured me that all of these ails plateau after awhile, so soon I shall not feel so broken. Good to know.

Until then, I will buy some new sneaks and some chafe proof bottoms. Maybe get a pedi while I still have nails....