Week 2, Day 3... Finally

Well, I finally picked up where I left off before the Christmas crazies kicked off. I pulled a muscle in my neck, which sidelined me for a week as well. I was feeling better last week in time for my MMA class, but I was certainly feeling it again after class. Glad I waited on running in the cold too. I don't think it would have helped.

I still haven't gotten new shoes yet. Really, there is a conspiracy against wide width women's running shoes. I hear rumors, see them on line, but they don't seem to actually exist. So. Frustrating! I will keep trying.

I have to say that even though it had been a couple of weeks, the run felt pretty good (in spite of the old x-trainers). I did get a nasty stitch ion my side during the 5th run interval. By the time I walked it off, it was time for the 6th interval and it came back. I ended up walking at least the last 30s of the interval. I guess that slice of pie before I ran wasn't such a hot idea. I will be doing less snacking and more stretching before future runs. I will also try to be aware of staying hydrated on the days that I run. I'd rather like to avoid that experience if I can help it.

In spite of the shoes, stitch and the raw windy winter day, i rather enjoyed it. my body was rested and ready to run again. I also came to the realization that I can finish the 3k - even if I have to walk a lot of it. I have set my goal at crossing the finish line for race #1. I will do my best, but I won't push myself too far past my comfort zone. if I injure myself, I can't train for the next one or do MMA or many of the other things I enjoy.I am feeling better about the whole thing in general. Less stressed. more confident. I have also decided that i am making no resolutions for 2012. Instead, I am focusing on all of the things I desire from 2012. Finishing the 5k is one of them. Then I will finish the second one...

I'd like to go backpacking too...

run details here.

TGIF 1/29/10

I had a pretty amazing week. Lots to be grateful for.

• perfect and elegant timing.
• "Mr.Conductor" for being really useful
• my HP
• prayer knitting and crocheting
• pedicures
• time for myself
• finishing what I start
• taking the next step - a leap of faith
• being right
• being missed
• being needed
• being wanted
• desires
• desire to grow
• courage to change
• being a "girl"

I need to be more specific

In my list of grattitudes, I included "long delicous kisses". well, I was met with a bag of Hershey Kisses shortly after I wrote that. not what I had in mind, but yummy none the less.

My Christmas list and other desires

in case you were wondering...

• sock blanks and dyes from Knit Picks
• 32" - 2.25mm Harmony circular needle
• luscious fiber and yarn
• Ladybug wheel (a girl can dream, can't she?)
• a fabulous wardrobe
• Perfume from hubby
• new everday dinner dishes from hubby
• new doors
• peace, health and calm in my home
• a hot cup of tea and a chocolate cuppycake.
• more of Grandma's rasin bread.
• new toys (I cant wait to see what I'm getting in my swaps!)
• wii fit (assuming Santa brings the family a Wii - and I hear he is!)
• long delicous kisses
• passion
• attention
• strength (I'm runnung a bit low right now..)
• a Manwich meal
• iTunes gift cards
• sleeping in
• an ear and a shoulder
• a decadant dinner out with no kids and cloth napkins
• more iBras
• new contacts (yeah.. I know.. I need to drag my ass to the eye dr.. 'cause I do'nt have enough dr appts already..)
• new "jewlery"
• lunch.

TGIF 9/26

• patience
• Noro Silk Garden
• perfect and elegant timing
• getting the job done
• trying new things
• foresight
• fantasy
• reality
• desires
• my boys
• my life
• my home
• yarn & fabric

oh- and since I mentioned it... my desires include:

• funky Wellies (ok- totally stole that from Kathy... but hey, she's smart!)
• a new fall wardrobe including tights (but I'll pass on the stirrup pants thankyouverymuch!)
• registering the 2nd car so I don't have to ride in the rain/ice/snow/slush.
• gold and blue fabrics for my "Amber" charm quilt