Long time between posts

Well, the resolutioners are still going strong- its pretty impressive I must say. Good for them. We're a healthy bunch here on the UWS.

I've ran a few times since the 19th... maybe 2x? 3x? I finally ran 3x last week which felt great. Was a super stressful time at work.  I've been working ridiculous hours (12-13-14 etc) with no mental breaks etc. There has been some drama too so its been uber exhausting. To add to it I've been traveling so it's been a lot. I've been sticking to it and made it to the gym 5x last week, 3 running, 2 yoga and did weights once. They weren't the most quality workouts but they were workouts nonetheless.

This weeks plan:
Mon & Tues- I was in Boston, busy, no workouts, meeting all day!!!
Wednesday- I meant to run but the good treadmills were taken. I ran/walked up hills for 28 minutes and then did the ARC trainer for 12 minutes. I meant to stretch yet all the Resolutioners were hogging the stretch areas. Instead I did nothing and walked home and started this.
Thursday- Up early for weights :) ARMS and ABS and some other cardio circuit things. We shall see. I'm on a tight time schedule as I have to be at work relatively early.... so we shall see.

The remainder of the week is up in the air because I go and get my foot cut up tomorrow. Well we'll see. I can't tell if its better/worse, idk. So we'll see. If the foot is fine then Saturday will be running/spin, Sunday will be yoga and Friday will be spin and or weights. If my foot is cut up, then Friday will be stretch/arms/abs and Saturday might be rest with Sunday being something not stressful- we shall see. I am traumatized from last time when I really hurt my leg after hobbling all over. We shall see.

Running plans:
Next wkd: Gridiron- except now I am meant to go out to dinner Saturday night. UGH.

Weight/Eating
Weight is up/steady. I think stress isnt helping. Eating has been OK but I need to start the clean biz again.

a run and a plan

I need a plan. This is clear.

4/3/2011- More half marathon. I'm in.

Don't lecture me on the cost. I live near the park. It's easy and convinient and I can walk home after.

 I have 10 weeks to get in better half marathon shape. I can def get in decent shape.



On deck: a run with the boss this pm and on Friday. Weights tomorrow.
Winter is certainly starting to get to me!!!

one fleeting second...

for one fleeting second tonight i thought about signing up to run another marathon. WHAT is wrong with me?!?

so it's official. i will pick a half marathon to run in april/may/june. long enough to train and potentially get better/faster and then also enough time so that if they cut into my foot in 10 days i have enough time to heal. clearly need to work on speed.

april/may/june goals (perhaps i'll run 2?) will be a solid 2:12. i think i can do it

Running

Last night I was frozen from being outside for 5 min ('feels like 5' source: weatherchannel.com) but went to the gym just because I was getting a massage later on and couldn't go home. I thought I would run 2-3m, stretch, steam and shower before a leisurely dinner and perhaps a mani. Instead, I got on the treadmill and ran 6 miles. I haven't run that often whatsoever since the marathon. I ran 2m on Monday, 2x I ran 4-5m with my boss and 4m the week after the marathon. That is 4x in 10 weeks- pathetic. Last night when I was on the treadmill (WAAAAY too cold for outside) I honestly felt alive. I felt like I felt better than I have in months. I felt like I was powerful, calm and able to conquer whatever I may need to do.

I need to get a plan and stick with it related to running. While I know its nuts I think I might run the More half marathon. I know its 2 laps in the park but it's also familiar stomping ground. I loved the Manhattan half because you know what to expect and can practice there. Another idea is the NJ Shore half but that's way more complicated.

foot is status quo- may be dug up next week. gross.

Nothing else to report- fun weekend coming up. I hope to make it to the gym today. Waiting on a delivery though...

Gym day #2

I made it to the gym this am.

My hobbling is minimized after a 75 massage session yesterday. Phew. Hobbling gets old quick my friends.

Today I have real sneakers on, no more pretending with pumas and the like. Full on stability sneaks. Hello- these got me through hundreds of miles of runs, how DARE I toss them aside when I need them most. Fact: I dont think my leg wouldve been so sore/tight had I worn my real sneaks to start with. Lesson learned. Hey, at least no blisters!

So back to the gym. Just a 25 min session with arms, some abs and some squats. Lunges are too much for the foot. I am going back this pm for a 60 min cardio session on the elliptical/stepper/arc machine and bike. Tomorrow more than likely I will go to yoga in the pm post all day photog class and Sunday pre Three Kings Celebratory brunch (yes its a real holiday!! ) I will make it to the gym for weights.

Solid 4 days of work outs (kinda) with major dieting (save Sunday) should result in......... you've got it- weight loss.

We shall see. Marginal movement down then back up. LE sigh.

The Foot

So as runners we know our footsies are important.

As my blog readers you know I've had quite a few foot ailments. All topical (thankfully), but issues nonetheless.

This summer I was plagued by blisters. PLAGUED. Blister after blister, on top of blisters etc. Terrible. Who knew that one day of cotton socks would send me into a downward spiral for a month!

This late summer/early fall I was plagued by plantars warts. These little suckers went undiagnosed on my foot for almost a year (mainly because of winter and other blisters). I went to a podiatrist as soon as I realized it was a plantars wart and there are three methods of treatment as follows:

First-line therapy Over the counter salicylic acid


Second-line therapy Cryosurgery, intralesional immunotherapy, or pulsed dye laser therapy

Third-line therapy Bleomycin, surgical excision

I am now on third-line therapy... this will happen either next week or the week after. For now, I have a third degree burn on the bottom of my foot which is what the podiatrist did to try and shrink the warts pre surgical excision. GROSS.

Long story short- My foot is en fuego. Somehow 'on fire' doesn't do it justice!

I am still intent on working out today. Arms/Abs/Squats/Lunges. I think I can do some circuit training although I'm not looking to battle the crowds at the gym. I did 30-day Shred on Monday and took yesterday off because of the foot. I'm scheduled to run tomorrow and think I can wrap it and make it happen. We shall see.

So far- 2 lbs lost on this weight lost quest. 10 lbs to go!

Welcome 2011

Where have I been?

Around. Not running. It really is unclear to me why I have this mental block against running. Except I do, and I have since 12/21. I am determined to run today, albeit at the gym.

I have my foot surgery tomorrow. God help me. I might be off my feet for a week. EW! I am ignoring that tidbit.

My resolutions (non-running):
1) Eat clean this month, start the month off right
2) work out 4-5x a week, no excuses
3) have a positive (or net positive) body image

My running goals/resolutions:
1) Run a half in 2:10
2) Run a 10k in less than 1 hour
3) Run a 4m race in 34 minutes.

Upcoming races:
Jan 22- Manhattan half- unclear how this is possible given I havent run since 12/22 and at that only 5 m. NEXT.
Feb 6- Gridiron- Silly me wants to PR (PR 11/2009 38:11)
March 27- 15k. Goal time: under 100 min