Slacker

I've stolen Jason's nick name - or maybe he's outgrown it...hmmm. I have been having a hard time getting out the door to run. I missed my running date with my Run Mommy Run buddy Lynn. I'm regretting that. I overslept - I've been just exhausted. I could be feeling the physical effects of stress...maybe, is that even possible? It's gotta be something.

I rescheduled (transferred) my tri date to October 4th. I'm going to be really ready for it. I can't wait to do the 1/2 marathon next month. I have no doubt about finishing - I'm looking forward to having fun and getting a new cool T shirt. I wish I had more time and less stress - I'd train for a full!

Anyways - this is a running blog right...and I haven't' run in um....4 days! :( Am I still even considered an athlete? Maybe I'll try and do a run tonight when Rob gets home. I'll let you know how that goes!

I chose green for today's entry b/c I'm green with envy. Jason not only has time to train (with being a husband AND only having 1 baby) but he's out in Fresno with our parents...loving the ability to "run forever" because there is no humidity! Jealous, Jealous, Jealous!

Sundays hot run

Sunday I ran a rushed 5 miles. It was terribly hot & humid. I was dehydrated by mile 3 and ready to be home. I walked a couple of times and then realized that I had to run the rest of the way if we were going to make it to church. It was a rough run...I think that the combination of stress, kids, the heat and a sleep deprivation are taking a toll on me. I'm sure it could be worse but I'm going to be an optimist and look forward to things getting better!

I'm registered for the Moss Park Sprint Triathlon on Saturday August 18.
I've got less than 2 weeks and I'm totally excited and nervous. This will be my first Tri - and I've had this dream for 3 years now!
Today I rode 10 miles in just under 40 minutes then ran 2.5 in 22 minutes. I feel good...lots of sweating so I was a bit dehydrated but no "fatigue". I want to work on my 5K time tomorrow...to run all out.
I'll be back on the 1/2 marathon training plan with Jason after the Tri. I think that the Tri is really going to improve my 1/2 though...better endurance.

Run Mommy Run

I made a new friend today via the "Run Mommy Run" website. I had a nice "easy" run today with a lady in the neighborhood - 3 miles together + 1 mile each way to our meeting point. I ran a total of 5 miles today and I felt great. I hope I'm back in the swing of things. Today was a good day.

I'm very disappointed in myself. Last night I was asleep by 10pm and woke this morning right before 6. Everything was running right on schedule, I was tired but I'm always tired when I get out of bed. I headed out the door at 6:48am...It's 7am and I made it once around the block ... I am exhausted. My whole body, everything is heavy and lethargic. I've made the hard decision to take off my shoes and nix today's 11 mile run. Did I say I am exhausted? Aunt flo is killing me - how do all these women do it? I'm impressed. I really wanted to run - but would rather miss an important run than get injured and miss the most important run...the race.

I really have been running...I promise. I'm having a hard time keeping up with commitments though. I've been keeping pretty close to the training schedule. To update on the important runs... Saturday - 9.5 miles and felt amazing.
Sunday I never had the chance to run but felt great all day with no soreness (must be those awesome Advocare products!).
Monday felt like 3 really hot sticky miles that dragged on forever.
Tuesday again...life (children, weather, prior commitments) didn't allow.
Wednesday - evening run...3.5 hills on treadmill. Weight training + ab work. I would have preferred an outdoor evening run but the weather has not been cooperating. If I don't get out of bed early in the morning and run b4 the family is up and at 'em than I have to wait until the evening and unfortunately in FL...storms are here from about 4 - after dark. Not just rain...tropical stuff with lots of lightening. Needless to say - it's just not safe to run in that.