This morning I ran most of the outing! I was very pleased with myself. I would have been able to run all of it, but I was having shoe issues and it was causing my foot to hurt, so I had to stop and fix it a couple of times. I walked a little towards the end because it was bothering me so much.
But!
When I ran, I was running at at least a 10:30 min/mile pace! It felt so good. The other night we had another quality workout, this time our fartleks were 10X1:00, and our coach wanted us running slightly faster than our 5K pace. Well, I figured I would just go faster than what felt right, and I was hitting the 28:00 5K cone consistently throughout the exercise. I can't wait to run my first 5K of the year, I am so anxious to see where I'll be.
On the gluten free front, my dad's birthday is coming up next week and we are thinking about celebrating tomorrow. I might try my hand at baking a cake. I found a great gluten free recipe using Jules' Nearly Normal Cooking Flour, which I have, so I might bake! I'll upload pictures if it turns out as good as I hope!
I feel like I am in a side dish rut when it comes to meals. I usually wind up making mashed potatoes and a veggie, which is fine, but I could use some variety. I love rice, but I am not imaginative when it comes to cooking it. I had a dream the other night that there was a gluten free Pasta Roni...that used to be my favorite side dish...that would be a dream come true!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Wow...I wasn't expecting THAT...
So, I'm not back to running full time yet. I am definitely running in spurts. I think this is going to be a great running season.
We ran fartleks on Thursday night. I did 6X2:00. To say I surprised myself was an understatement. Dave (my running coach) set up cones along the track that represented 5K pace. The last cone represented a 34:00 5K. Last year I ran just under a 39:00 5K. I was consistently running between the 32:00 and 34:00, even after the sixth time. I was exhausted, but very encouraged. I have been amazed at how much faster I am.
Yesterday morning, I ran 4 minutes with a two minute break for about 40 minutes. I did really well with that. Today I went to a track and ran 200m fast and then walked 200m. Again, I surprised myself because according to my iPod, I was running between a 9:30-10:00 minute mile. My average pace today was 12:45 min/mile! That was my average pace last summer, and I was running!
Being gluten free has improved my health in more ways than I could have imagined. Looking back at last summer, I was so unhealthy. I was eating gluten, my asthma was poorly controlled, and my body hurt. I still have a long way to go to get the distance of last summer back, but I can't wait!
We ran fartleks on Thursday night. I did 6X2:00. To say I surprised myself was an understatement. Dave (my running coach) set up cones along the track that represented 5K pace. The last cone represented a 34:00 5K. Last year I ran just under a 39:00 5K. I was consistently running between the 32:00 and 34:00, even after the sixth time. I was exhausted, but very encouraged. I have been amazed at how much faster I am.
Yesterday morning, I ran 4 minutes with a two minute break for about 40 minutes. I did really well with that. Today I went to a track and ran 200m fast and then walked 200m. Again, I surprised myself because according to my iPod, I was running between a 9:30-10:00 minute mile. My average pace today was 12:45 min/mile! That was my average pace last summer, and I was running!
Being gluten free has improved my health in more ways than I could have imagined. Looking back at last summer, I was so unhealthy. I was eating gluten, my asthma was poorly controlled, and my body hurt. I still have a long way to go to get the distance of last summer back, but I can't wait!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Ouch
So, I learned what happens when you stop running in November and start back up in March. Your legs HURT. A lot.
Today was day two of the Spring Program...and we already missed it. Hubby and I went to an open house for a school we're interested in for our kids, and we didn't make it home in time to make it to running group. Mom was at the house with the napping kids, so once I got home, I changed and we went to a local park instead and walked briskly for 35 minutes. I am going to incorporate some running in this week. But not tomorrow...Mondays are a rest day.
Here's the plan for the rest of the week:
Tuesday: 25 minutes easy
Wednesday: 30 minutes easy
Thursday: FARTLEK time! 5X2:00s (if I haven't started running by then, I will that night)
Friday: REST! woo
Saturday: 30 minutes easy
One of my frustrations toward the end of last year was that my new orthotics gave me horrible blisters in my arches. The otrhotics felt great for my knees and back, but not so much for that tender skin. Last week when I was at Charm City Run with my mom, I asked for some suggestions on how to manage that problem. The lady suggested I use some Body Glide. Holy cow! What a difference!
Today was day two of the Spring Program...and we already missed it. Hubby and I went to an open house for a school we're interested in for our kids, and we didn't make it home in time to make it to running group. Mom was at the house with the napping kids, so once I got home, I changed and we went to a local park instead and walked briskly for 35 minutes. I am going to incorporate some running in this week. But not tomorrow...Mondays are a rest day.
Here's the plan for the rest of the week:
Tuesday: 25 minutes easy
Wednesday: 30 minutes easy
Thursday: FARTLEK time! 5X2:00s (if I haven't started running by then, I will that night)
Friday: REST! woo
Saturday: 30 minutes easy
One of my frustrations toward the end of last year was that my new orthotics gave me horrible blisters in my arches. The otrhotics felt great for my knees and back, but not so much for that tender skin. Last week when I was at Charm City Run with my mom, I asked for some suggestions on how to manage that problem. The lady suggested I use some Body Glide. Holy cow! What a difference!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Back at it! And some thoughts on the blog...
Well, today marks the start of a new year of running. Of course, there was only a 1/4 mile of running today, but I walked 2.25 miles at a brisk pace for 2.5 total. My coach was happy to see me back and it was great to see some familiar faces from the program.
This time around, I have my mom with me. She did great today and as we continue, she'll be running in no time!
My short term goal is to run this race in May: http://www.celiacwalk.org/ Mom, my sister and I were all diagnosed with celiac disease in October and it's a great way to combine running with raising awareness for a cause that has become near and dear to our hearts. Plus, it looks like there are great sponsors that are going to be there!
I figured out that we probably had celiac disease in the end of September (thanks to the wonderousness of Google and a random message board posting about celiac in a South Beach Diet forum I read), My mom spoke to a gastroenterologist about us who agreed that we needed to be tested. We had that done, and mom and I were diagnosed on October 2. I met this diagnosis with a mix of devastation and excitement. I had been overweight and despite my running over the summer, I couldn't lose the weight no matter what I did. I went gluten free starting with lunch that day and I haven't looked back. I spent most of October crying in the grocery store as I struggled with learning the diet and reading labels and looking longingly at the things I used to eat but couldn't anymore. Almost immediately, I started to feel better and my GI tract was normalizing. Amazingly, the pounds started to melt away. I read in Gluten Free for Dummies that overweight celiacs tend to drop weight as they go gluten free. To date, I've lost almost 25 lbs. I eat a lot too! And thank God that M&Ms are gluten free!
As devastated as I was, I was excited because I finally figured out why I always felt so gross. I truly have never felt better in the months since going GF. I still struggle occasionally, but it's much easier. I have figured out the best way to eat when I eat out, and I even found a great Chinese restaruant who will cook gluten free for us. They even keep gluten free soy sauce on hand!
As I restart this blog, I think I am going to shape it as a blog that addresses both my running and my gluten free-ness...what do you think?
This time around, I have my mom with me. She did great today and as we continue, she'll be running in no time!
My short term goal is to run this race in May: http://www.celiacwalk.org/ Mom, my sister and I were all diagnosed with celiac disease in October and it's a great way to combine running with raising awareness for a cause that has become near and dear to our hearts. Plus, it looks like there are great sponsors that are going to be there!
I figured out that we probably had celiac disease in the end of September (thanks to the wonderousness of Google and a random message board posting about celiac in a South Beach Diet forum I read), My mom spoke to a gastroenterologist about us who agreed that we needed to be tested. We had that done, and mom and I were diagnosed on October 2. I met this diagnosis with a mix of devastation and excitement. I had been overweight and despite my running over the summer, I couldn't lose the weight no matter what I did. I went gluten free starting with lunch that day and I haven't looked back. I spent most of October crying in the grocery store as I struggled with learning the diet and reading labels and looking longingly at the things I used to eat but couldn't anymore. Almost immediately, I started to feel better and my GI tract was normalizing. Amazingly, the pounds started to melt away. I read in Gluten Free for Dummies that overweight celiacs tend to drop weight as they go gluten free. To date, I've lost almost 25 lbs. I eat a lot too! And thank God that M&Ms are gluten free!
As devastated as I was, I was excited because I finally figured out why I always felt so gross. I truly have never felt better in the months since going GF. I still struggle occasionally, but it's much easier. I have figured out the best way to eat when I eat out, and I even found a great Chinese restaruant who will cook gluten free for us. They even keep gluten free soy sauce on hand!
As I restart this blog, I think I am going to shape it as a blog that addresses both my running and my gluten free-ness...what do you think?
Sunday, August 3, 2008
My List
Last time I posted I wrote that I would make a list of some of the positive changes I've seen in myself over the last three months. So, here goes...
1. I can run almost 7 miles at a time.
2. My energy level has gone through the roof.
3. I am starting to eat healthier.
4. My house has been noticably cleaner.
5. My moods have been better.
6. I am more efficient at work.
7. I can chase after my kids when they try to run away and actually catch them.
8. I am seeing muscles I haven't seen since high school. Hello, my lovelies.
9. My double chin is more like a chin-and-a-half instead of a double chin.
10. My waist is starting to narrow.
11. My legs are becoming more shapely, at least around my knees...my upper thighs still need help.
12. I actually look forward to running.
13. I am tolerating the heat better than I ever have.
14. I love to sweat. But only when I am running. And only when it doesn't sting my eyes.
15. I don't feel complete if I didn't run on a planned run day.
16. My husband wants to run.
17. My children get excited when they see someone running or if they see me dressed for a run.
There are more, but this is a good start. I am pretty amazed that I've been doing this for over 3 months and I am still going strong.
1. I can run almost 7 miles at a time.
2. My energy level has gone through the roof.
3. I am starting to eat healthier.
4. My house has been noticably cleaner.
5. My moods have been better.
6. I am more efficient at work.
7. I can chase after my kids when they try to run away and actually catch them.
8. I am seeing muscles I haven't seen since high school. Hello, my lovelies.
9. My double chin is more like a chin-and-a-half instead of a double chin.
10. My waist is starting to narrow.
11. My legs are becoming more shapely, at least around my knees...my upper thighs still need help.
12. I actually look forward to running.
13. I am tolerating the heat better than I ever have.
14. I love to sweat. But only when I am running. And only when it doesn't sting my eyes.
15. I don't feel complete if I didn't run on a planned run day.
16. My husband wants to run.
17. My children get excited when they see someone running or if they see me dressed for a run.
There are more, but this is a good start. I am pretty amazed that I've been doing this for over 3 months and I am still going strong.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Busy
It's funny how routine running has become for me. I used to look forward to just going home and vegging all night. Now, I look forward to my evening runs.
The last two weeks have been unusually busy for us. Last week was my mom's birthday, we've had after work doctor's appointments, there have been viewings to go to and deadlines to meet. All of these things have interfered with my runs. Twice I intended to run and at the last minute my plans were changed and I couldn't do it. One of those nights was tonight. I planned on running a 4 mile race (slowly) with my running group, but my husband has a deadline he has to meet for work tomorrow and things blew up a bit today. So he needed to stay late. And I missed my run...I did manage to get in 20 minutes, but not the 4 miles I was looking forward to. And it was quite possibly the most beautiful evening of the summer. Extremely mild, nice breeze, no humidity... Last week I missed a run because of my mom's birthday dinner. I intended to go beforehand, but time escaped me.
I noticed that on both evenings, I felt like something was missing...sure I ran tonight, but I knew I didn't get to do what I wanted. And it messed up my mood! I was in a really foul mood last week.
One of these days I'll post a list of all the positive changes in my life that running has brought. But not tonight. I'm too sleepy.
The last two weeks have been unusually busy for us. Last week was my mom's birthday, we've had after work doctor's appointments, there have been viewings to go to and deadlines to meet. All of these things have interfered with my runs. Twice I intended to run and at the last minute my plans were changed and I couldn't do it. One of those nights was tonight. I planned on running a 4 mile race (slowly) with my running group, but my husband has a deadline he has to meet for work tomorrow and things blew up a bit today. So he needed to stay late. And I missed my run...I did manage to get in 20 minutes, but not the 4 miles I was looking forward to. And it was quite possibly the most beautiful evening of the summer. Extremely mild, nice breeze, no humidity... Last week I missed a run because of my mom's birthday dinner. I intended to go beforehand, but time escaped me.
I noticed that on both evenings, I felt like something was missing...sure I ran tonight, but I knew I didn't get to do what I wanted. And it messed up my mood! I was in a really foul mood last week.
One of these days I'll post a list of all the positive changes in my life that running has brought. But not tonight. I'm too sleepy.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Still running
I'm still running, getting stronger (but not faster) every day. I notice that running is becoming a habit. Every morning that I plan a run, I automatically pack a bag. On days I plan to run but don't for some reason, I am annoyed.
I found another way to track my runs on here:
I have another run planned for tonight. I am looking forward to it.
I found another way to track my runs on here:
I have another run planned for tonight. I am looking forward to it.
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