Queen MIA

I have been mega MIA. I also havent been running. Since realizing my headaches and migraines were directly related to running (well really everything over an hour long) I have taken quite a hiatus.

My surgery is late July. I am excited to see if it will help.

I ran this am. Getting back in the 3x a week groove with a 4th 'run' as a spin class (delicate flower, remember?) That plus 2 weight sessions and a yoga session should rip me into shape. Now just getting there should be fun.

I have the 2 weight sessions, 1 elliptical and 1 spin session down so I just need to fix the rest of it. Work has been C-R-A-Z-Y and is settling back into a normal 11 hour day so that is 'nice'. Sad, but nice.

NOthing else to report. We're headed to Punta Cana for the 4th of July, a recent development. Should be fun and I am excited. Trying to slim down a little (even if its just in my head) over the next few weeks pre trip.

I'm back though OH and I bought a bike! I will be riding up the West Side Hwy these days so please, plan accordingly and stay off the trails. My bikes name is Peppy. Peppy the pink bike. She is rad.

Welcome to SUmmer

Happy June 1st everyone! It is a hot one out there. I am not used to being completely sweaty upon arrival to work post subway and 10 min walk. It's gross!

I have been quite down in the dumps lately. I have gained a bit of weight (unclear why?) and have been working quite a bit as well. I've been quite stressed to be perfectly honest.

On other fronts I've been suffering from migraines which are apparently allergy/deviated septum related which means I am a septoplasty candidate and my surgery is scheduled on July 28th. This is good because I hope it will help w the headaches and the weird plugged ear thing I get when I run sometimes but it's bad because its depressing and a bit scary.

I havent been running because I've been trying to stay away from the park. We'll see.

I have been spinning 2-3x a week, going to yoga 1-2x and working out w the trainer 1-2x a week. I'm hoping something will give. It's so freaking tough to get eating under control a) when you're at work for 12-14 hours a day and b) when I'm traveling.

I need to get on schedule for the Bronx half. I am determined to run even though I'll have had surgery not too long before (a  month). I'll have to be super on my training in order to pull it out. I will need all of June and July to get the mileage back up there. We shall see. I am starting next week ;)

Nothing else to report. An SF trip is on the horizon for Sun-Tues. Awesome, more travel, perhaps a bit less stress? We'll see.

Another run w the bosslady

We got anotheqr quick run in last night. The park was pret full and boy was it hot. It was my first run where it was more than 65out so I had the bright red face and all. Forgot how summer is a real treat. Also got a migraine. And yes, we think they're running related. I've been to the allergist and am on 3 mess include some sprays but if I forget a dose and run forget it it's over. I've been to an ENT and a nuerologist and have had an MRI. Structurally there is nothing wrong. Positive! Howeqver, the weekly migraines have got to stop. I think today I've decided to start the allergy shot process. I spoke to the physicians assistant at the allergist and she is a runnner too so she gets that I'm just not going to stop (something that yes the neurologist suggested).

It's been real hectic at work and I've put on a few pounds. It's quite a viscous cycle. B busy feel shitty, eat a bunch, feel worse, work more. Etc I am trying to pull myself out of it. Wet to soul cycle tonight if you live in NYC and haven't tried it. Do it. It's $30 I get it but it's amazing. I feel like I left all my stress in the spin studio and trust me I really needed too. I'm hoping for another run tomorrow in the park and then we head down the shore for the weekend. Happy beginning of summer season!

An update/lack thereof

Still no running. Very unclear why but not very motivated. Am meant to run w the boss tomorrow. Will get back on track in June. promise.

An update

I didnt run the 10k last weekend. I was EXHAUSTED and actually slept 12 hours straight through before we went away for the weekend.

There has been no running this week. What in the hell is wrong with me?!

Running down no dreams?

I ran Thursday when I got back into town last week. Was super weird to run up and down the West Side after having run on the beach the am before. Really made me think of how varied running can be.

I unfortunately spent the next 3 days in bed with a terrible migraine which I imagined was brought on by my allergies which have been awful this season. Tuesday I then proceeded to have a terrible neckache/stiff neck which I assume is related to holding my head still while I had the migraine. Oy vey!

I forgot I had signed up for the Healthy Kidney 10-k this weekend. Whoops. I hope to get out and run tomorrow am before work. Friday I have another session with my trainer. I really need to watch what I'm eating and work out more. I've gained a few pounds which I am not happy about. I also think my dry cleaners has majorly shrunk my pants (honest their tight in the crotch! like what?) which isnt helping!!

Nothing else to report. It'll be a busy weekend but that's normal, right?

Lost in the Bermuda Triangle..

Well not really, but when I was flying over StThomas/Miami/Cuba route on Sunday I did remember my childhood obsession of that triangle..

I ran on the beach this am in Grand Cayman. I've never run on the beach before, honest.

It was HARD.

I ran in sneakers (my ankles are weak?) and was scared to run without sneakers (last minute change). I ran 28 min in total and was beat. It also is hotter than anything here- 80 and 85% humidity at 7 am. YIKES.

Do you run on the beach? With or without sneakers? Often? Do you find it super challenging?

More blogging to come sooner rather than later....