March 17th

It's the luck of the Irish today.

On Tuesday the 13th I bought a "perscribed" pair of insoles meant to help with fasciitus, the pain in my feet that has kept me from running for almost a year. I wore them in for two days before I decided to try a run with them. I went down to the 'ole Cyprus track and began my warm up. Some good tunes in my ears and one leasure lap behind me I start my run. I had in my mind that I'd only run the straights and walk the curves the way I started training two years ago but ended up whipping out a mile in about 15 minutes. Legs felt good, lungs and heart were still in great shape wondering why my legs couldn't keep up. Next went the test of how well I could walk on my feet afterwards. Needless to say, the insoles were amazing!! I could go dancing afterwards if I wanted to. I finally felt like there was a glimmer of hope in me actually running a half marathon someday soon.

So, I've set new goals, much like the goals I have achieved before. First: a timed 5k. Second: a strong 10k. Third: a succesful half marathon. Bonus: a Dirty Girl race somewhere in between. For the fun of it: a Ragnar with my sister.

Not running for a year broke my heart. I'd watch women running on the street and almost cry because I couldn't do that. Plantar Fasciitus is one of the most painful things I have ever experienced, and it's emotionally painful to feel like you aren't strong/healthy enough to walk on your own two feet. My foot injury was not because of my weight, even though it sure felt like it. I have flat feet and knocked knees. It was bound to happen no matter what my weight was. But, it's not going to keep me from running anymore!

I don't know how successful I will be at this, but over all, I'm just so happy to say that I can try.

April 24th

Too many Easter Eggs!

3.3 miles

@ 52 minutes.

Full Ab routine including the new Plank thingy. Ugh! Thanks Ashley.

Great run because of my new shoes. Bad run because of my lazy time. I'll work harder tomorrow for sure!

April 22nd

I worked out in the yard from about 9 am to 5 pm. I'd say that was worth posting. I mowed front and back lawns, tilled all the vegetable boxes, two flower beds, planted 11 potted plants, 3 tomato plants, hung one flowering basket, swept the many patio areas, and scrubbed down all lawn chairs, tables and play equipment.

THEN, I cleaned 4 rooms in the house including the play room where I de-junked the toy closet and managed to make it livable for my visiting sister.

WHEW!!

(Then I went and saw a movie with a girlfriend.) I love productive days like today!

April 21st

I worked out in the yard for about three hours tonight, so I'm counting that as my cross training for the day. :)

April 20th

2 miles in 28 minutes

Light round of weights and short ab routine.

April 19th

5 minutes of walking

30 mins of upper body weights and abs

Nice easy cross training day. Tomorrow will be another story.

April 18th

2 1/4 miles

@ 25 mins.

Full round of weights and ab routine.

Oh how I love weights!! I miss them after a while. Very good workout tonight.