With the heat wave going strong in KS (106 is the high like 3 days this week) I've decided 2 things.
#1 The pool and I are going to become friends
#2 I will not leave the house unless absolutely necessary! All the shades are drawn and every possible fan is on high.
Poor William is a long haired black cat and has parked himself in front of a fan with belly exposed. I tried to get a picture but when I got up, he moved. I'm determined to get one! Take care of your animals!
Anyway onto my post...
With 6+ months gone, I've had a lot of time to think about my health. I decided to do an ABC's of Me. But as I'm writing this, I think I'm going to ask you, my readers, to pick a letter and describe something about my journey or blog. I have my list already made, I'm just curious to see what you have to say...
Bonus points if you can come up with a Q, X or Z :)
Good Luck! GO!
Monday, July 16, 2012
One last word
I promise... no more about the Glow Run after this.
I forgot to say that I was disgusted and shocked to see that there were dead birds on the bridge that had an overpass. You would think that they would want the squashed dead birds off the road. It's not like they just fell right around the time of the run, they were rather flat.
Seriously disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!
I forgot to say that I was disgusted and shocked to see that there were dead birds on the bridge that had an overpass. You would think that they would want the squashed dead birds off the road. It's not like they just fell right around the time of the run, they were rather flat.
Seriously disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Post Glow Run Analysis
Don't feel like spending a lot of time on the Glow Run anymore. I wasted too much time already on something that I have no desire to do again.
To start with the disorganization from Friday continued over to Saturday night. We were like sardines packed into the KC City Market.
At one point, some lady comes pushing through the crowd of people and elbows me right in the kidney. I'm a little bruised from it.
My water was gone before we even started so I didn't get any water until mile 1.5. I was so thirsty when I got there that I chugged my water.
A little after mile 2 I felt like I was going to throw up so I had to sit down. Probably shouldn't have but it was good to rest for a minute. Right before the black light tent I had to sit down again. I was extremely light headed at that time. I finally got up and finished the race but stopped one more time to put my head between my knees so I wouldn't pass out.
Between the heat, lack of water, getting elbowed in the kidney and being smushed while waiting to start, I felt awful. I chugged my bottle of water when I got through.
Unfortunately when I got home, I puked. Luckily it was all water. I've never felt that way after a workout. It was awful!
Someone asked me if this has discouraged me from doing another one. The answer... Definitely NOT! I just need to take some time and get my body in better shape. Erika and I want to do the Jingle Bell Walk 5k in December so that's what I'm shooting for.
I'm just happy that I finished. I feel good about it today. It was a long frustrating night and I'm just happy to be waking up another day.
Here are my results
Results: Age 627 out of 713 Time 49:57.6 Overall 4274 out of 4840 not bad for getting sick and having to stop
To start with the disorganization from Friday continued over to Saturday night. We were like sardines packed into the KC City Market.
At one point, some lady comes pushing through the crowd of people and elbows me right in the kidney. I'm a little bruised from it.
My water was gone before we even started so I didn't get any water until mile 1.5. I was so thirsty when I got there that I chugged my water.
A little after mile 2 I felt like I was going to throw up so I had to sit down. Probably shouldn't have but it was good to rest for a minute. Right before the black light tent I had to sit down again. I was extremely light headed at that time. I finally got up and finished the race but stopped one more time to put my head between my knees so I wouldn't pass out.
Between the heat, lack of water, getting elbowed in the kidney and being smushed while waiting to start, I felt awful. I chugged my bottle of water when I got through.
Unfortunately when I got home, I puked. Luckily it was all water. I've never felt that way after a workout. It was awful!
Someone asked me if this has discouraged me from doing another one. The answer... Definitely NOT! I just need to take some time and get my body in better shape. Erika and I want to do the Jingle Bell Walk 5k in December so that's what I'm shooting for.
I'm just happy that I finished. I feel good about it today. It was a long frustrating night and I'm just happy to be waking up another day.
Here are my results
Results: Age 627 out of 713 Time 49:57.6 Overall 4274 out of 4840 not bad for getting sick and having to stop
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Pre- Glow Run 5k
Alright friends...
In less than 5 hours I will be doing my second 5k within 2 weeks. Exactly 2 weeks ago was the Color Run. I will be at the River Market.
I've got glow sticks, glow in the dark finger nail polish, glow in the dark puff paint, LED shoe laces, and something really fun but it's a surprise and you'll have to wait until tomorrow for pictures.
Off to eat some protein and carbs and begin gathering what I need for tonight. I'm hoping to get my face painted so we have to get there really early.
More tomorrow!
Thought of the day:
Yesterday you said tomorrow.
In less than 5 hours I will be doing my second 5k within 2 weeks. Exactly 2 weeks ago was the Color Run. I will be at the River Market.
I've got glow sticks, glow in the dark finger nail polish, glow in the dark puff paint, LED shoe laces, and something really fun but it's a surprise and you'll have to wait until tomorrow for pictures.
Off to eat some protein and carbs and begin gathering what I need for tonight. I'm hoping to get my face painted so we have to get there really early.
More tomorrow!
Thought of the day:
Yesterday you said tomorrow.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Must... blog...
Today I went to pick up my packet for the Glow Run. I'll try not to be all over the place with this :)
When I got there at 1:30 (pick up was at 2) the 2 people running the show were standing outside the door waiting. About 5 min. later someone came and opened the door for them. Although there was a hand cart sitting by the van, it was not loaded with anything. After they were let in, it was then that they decided to go load up the cart. Now, I would have loaded the cart while waiting for management to come unlock the door but then again, I have common sense.
There were only 2 official Glow Run people. It was a mess! Once the volunteers got there, they finally decided to unload things off the hand carts after standing around "talking" about what they were going to do for 10 minutes. The lady next to me in line and I were rolling our eyes at the mess. They finally get everything ready time to start the process....
I was 5th back in line so I thought it would take a whole 2 minutes... WRONG!
The table had no organizations other than alphabetical. There were 5 people behind the envelope table (3 volunteers). One would ask you for your last name and take off to find your envelope. While I was waiting for the lady to get mine, 3 other people back there asked me for my last name. Eye roll! If it were me, I would have 4 sections set up A-G, H-L, M-R, S-Z or something like that. It just makes so much sense to me!
I had asked for an extra large men's shirt (fits perfectly BTW). I was told "not many people wear shirts that big, that's why they aren't out". Um... EXCUSE ME! WTF?! RUDE! The dude in front of me got a men's XL shirt. It was a volunteer but still... I had a hard time not reaching over the table and punching her in the face.
I finally got out of there and was very happy to be away from there.
If today was any indication, tomorrow night will be just as jacked up. I most likely will never do the Glow Run again.
For those of you reading that are doing it, what was/is your experience?
When I got there at 1:30 (pick up was at 2) the 2 people running the show were standing outside the door waiting. About 5 min. later someone came and opened the door for them. Although there was a hand cart sitting by the van, it was not loaded with anything. After they were let in, it was then that they decided to go load up the cart. Now, I would have loaded the cart while waiting for management to come unlock the door but then again, I have common sense.
There were only 2 official Glow Run people. It was a mess! Once the volunteers got there, they finally decided to unload things off the hand carts after standing around "talking" about what they were going to do for 10 minutes. The lady next to me in line and I were rolling our eyes at the mess. They finally get everything ready time to start the process....
I was 5th back in line so I thought it would take a whole 2 minutes... WRONG!
The table had no organizations other than alphabetical. There were 5 people behind the envelope table (3 volunteers). One would ask you for your last name and take off to find your envelope. While I was waiting for the lady to get mine, 3 other people back there asked me for my last name. Eye roll! If it were me, I would have 4 sections set up A-G, H-L, M-R, S-Z or something like that. It just makes so much sense to me!
I had asked for an extra large men's shirt (fits perfectly BTW). I was told "not many people wear shirts that big, that's why they aren't out". Um... EXCUSE ME! WTF?! RUDE! The dude in front of me got a men's XL shirt. It was a volunteer but still... I had a hard time not reaching over the table and punching her in the face.
I finally got out of there and was very happy to be away from there.
If today was any indication, tomorrow night will be just as jacked up. I most likely will never do the Glow Run again.
For those of you reading that are doing it, what was/is your experience?
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| I need to keep hearing this every day all day. With my self-doubt talk lately, it's needed! |
Thursday, July 12, 2012
What was I thinking?
To be honest I'm not looking forward to the Glow Run on Saturday. But I've decided that I'm going to lace up my shoes, get out there and do my best. I'm not really sure why I thought it would be a good idea to do 2 in 2 weeks but I am.
I'm hoping this attitude is just temporary. Last time I felt better about the whole thing a few days before but this time, I'm completely apprehensive, indecisive and am wondering if I should sell my spot. I know I won't but those are my feelings.
I hate feeling like this :(
Thank you to Erika for letting me vent tonight and helping me with my shirt! You rock girl! I will post pictures of it when it's finished.
I'm hoping this attitude is just temporary. Last time I felt better about the whole thing a few days before but this time, I'm completely apprehensive, indecisive and am wondering if I should sell my spot. I know I won't but those are my feelings.
I hate feeling like this :(
Thank you to Erika for letting me vent tonight and helping me with my shirt! You rock girl! I will post pictures of it when it's finished.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
I'm Bouncing Flouncing Falling All Around the Show
I came across this video last night when I found something for my step-sister about pugs on Etsy.
After watching Loca, I've decided to take his/her? attitude! Although I only ran a very small part of The Color Run and won't be able to run much of the Glow Run on Saturday, "the thing that makes it all okay, my family luv me!" I will take Loca's attitude, inability to run and look like a spaz with me on Saturday and do my very best.
Not only does my family luv me but my friends luv me! I continue to thank you for the support and I truly mean every word!
As a side note, his inability to run is caused by a neurological disorder called ataxia, which is in most cases neither life-threatening nor painful.
After watching Loca, I've decided to take his/her? attitude! Although I only ran a very small part of The Color Run and won't be able to run much of the Glow Run on Saturday, "the thing that makes it all okay, my family luv me!" I will take Loca's attitude, inability to run and look like a spaz with me on Saturday and do my very best.
Not only does my family luv me but my friends luv me! I continue to thank you for the support and I truly mean every word!
As a side note, his inability to run is caused by a neurological disorder called ataxia, which is in most cases neither life-threatening nor painful.
I haven't been entirely honest with you but...
I HATE exercise, I'm addicted to food (especially chocolate), and I wish I could just be lazy.
Comment below and finish the sentence
I haven't been entirely honest with you but.....
Comment below and finish the sentence
I haven't been entirely honest with you but.....
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Off Day
I have felt off all day.
I woke up after having some strange dreams and just couldn't get my day going. I truly hate when this happens.
I've been crabby and frankly have just wanted to stay in bed all day.
I went for a short walk to the mailbox when I got back from the store but other than that haven't done much.
Hopefully tomorrow won't suck so much and I'm feeling more like myself.
I woke up after having some strange dreams and just couldn't get my day going. I truly hate when this happens.
I've been crabby and frankly have just wanted to stay in bed all day.
I went for a short walk to the mailbox when I got back from the store but other than that haven't done much.
Hopefully tomorrow won't suck so much and I'm feeling more like myself.
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