Somewhere along the path, running became the canvas upon which I documented my life. - Dagny Scott, Runners World
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Have you ever . . .
Friday, December 30, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
"I thought you were going for a WALK"
Friday, December 23, 2011
Weight Loss Observation of the Day
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The ones you don't want to do are the ones that are best for you
Saturday, December 17, 2011
3 Miles, Outside!
Friday, December 16, 2011
I dreamt a dark on the horizon, I dreamt a desert where the dead lay down
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
I'm not in the big girl club anymore
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Back on Track
All good, no hate
Sunday, December 11, 2011
I was victimized by lack of preparation
Anyhoodle, on to recovery. I did yoga on Wed night and woke up really sore on Fri. I did 2.5 miles yesterday, and was incredibly sore this morning. So I did 2 today, ran one and walked one.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
I'm really sick....
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Elliptical Winter
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Vegas Baby!
1. Altitude. I might never do another race unless it is at lower altitude. It's not that it made me go faster, I don't believe it did, but I was so happy during this race, it was like some kind of drug.... and I am totally attributing that to the lower altitude. It wasn't even hard until mile ten, and at the end of the race I was still happy enough to sort of hop and jump on the finish line, which has never happened to me before. Usually I limp and piss and moan through finish lines. Also, I ran through one of my walk intervals at the 10K mark, another thing that has never happened to me before.
2. I accomplished my goal, and that is a good thing.
3. I was able to banish negative self talk throughout the race, I was able to just keep telling myself I was doing well and I did not give up or give in to negativity at any point, which was a real victory for me.
4. I was not cold, because I trained up here in Denver, and had run in so much more colder weather than what was going on in Vegas, it was really no big deal for me, but I know other people really struggled with that.
What was crappy about this race:
1. There were so. many. people. It was absolutely crazy and it really did slow me down for the first three miles (my 5K split was the slowest 5K I have done in a while, and I know that is the reason), and according to my Garmin, I actually ran 13.21 miles, which I know is due to all the weaving and dodging that I had to do the entire race. So bottom line, I probably would have been a good two or three minutes faster at the finish if it weren't for how crowded the race was.
2. Because the race was at night, I really did not get much sleep that night because my feet were hurting (along with everything else), which makes it difficult to sleep. Plus, it is just difficult to wind down after such a lot of physical activity, so that kind of sucked.
3. I woke up this morning with approximately ten thousand cold sores, I am certain this is due to just the stress I put my body through.
But it was overall a good race, I had fun, which is something I have never been able to say about a previous half marathon.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
All props and honor to my blista sista!!!!
Friday, December 2, 2011
You can feel sore tomorrow or sorry tomorrow
Here's an entertaining convo from today:
he: will you go through my back and make sure I packed appropriately?
me: are you kidding?
he: ?
me: what is it you think you may have forgotten?
he: shoes and socks
me . . . ?
A match made in heaven, this is.
On a final note, I can't decide what to wear on Sunday night because it has to match my medal. Cause yeah, I'm gonna wear that bad boy Lionel Ritchie style - all . . . night . . LONG!!!!
SEE YOU IN VEGAS!!!!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
An unexpectedly bad one
Running and Acid Reflux Disease
So my blista sista and I had a long chat about this because I’ve been increasingly convinced I have it, and after her coughing/gagging session following 11 miles, I’m convinced she has it. I actually talked to my Dr about it a couple years ago when I was training for the marathon and it had become a problem resulting in a constant coughing and clearing of the throat. She gave me a prescription I can’t recall and I took it for a month, problem solved. Now I’m trying to figure out what it was. We decided on a regimen of Prilosec OTC.
Running & Acid Reflux Disease
Acid reflux disease--often called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD--is a condition in which stomach acids move in a retrograde direction, rising above the level of the junction of the esophagus and stomach and sometimes into the mouth. Runners who do not otherwise experience reflux often fall victim to its symptoms during their workouts.
Features
The chief symptom of GERD is "heartburn," the painful sensation that arises in the chest when stomach acid comes into contact with the tender lining of the esophagus; others include belching, nausea and bloating. Not everyone who experiences reflux has GERD; those with chronic reflux may experience it in any situation, including lying down to sleep, whereas others require certain triggers. As explained on HealthCentral.com, exercise--and running in particular--can be one of those triggers.
Causes
Factors that precipitate reflux in active, otherwise asymptomatic people include a high body-mass index (BMI), the most significant risk factor; the type of exercise performed, with running posing a greater likelihood of reflux than either cycling or lifting weights; and the time elapsed between the last meal and the onset of the run, with two or more hours being the recommendation for avoiding reflux problems. In addition, certain sports drinks, unlike water, can trigger a reflux episode. (This is interesting because I definitely notice that sports drinks cause me problems.)
Effects
According to the American Medical Athletic Association, the increase in running's popularity has spelled an increase in reflux-related problems. These include damage to the mucosa, or lining, of the esophagus; chronic cough; laryngitis; damage to the teeth owing to erosion of enamel by stomach acids reaching the mouth; and sinusitis. More acutely, a runner in competition who experiences reflux is clearly not going to be able to perform up to her capabilities.
Considerations
According to Runner's World, pre-race nervousness alone may predispose people to reflux once the gun goes off. Carbonated beverages, chewing gum, coffee, tea and spicy foods are other common culprits. Less common but still frequently encountered precipitators of reflux and associated problems such as bloating include broccoli, bell peppers, sports drinks and onions.
Prevention/Solution
Eating too much, too soon before a workout or race is by far the surest way to trigger a reflux episode, so eating frequent small meals is a better choice than consuming widely spaced feasts. A lot of runners have a serious coffee or caffeine habit; those who experience reflux should be careful to moderate their intake. A variety of common medications can induce reflux as well, so runners taking prescription drugs are advised to consult with their physicians to determine whether a change in their medication regimen may be in order.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/153803-running-acid-reflux-disease/#ixzz1fJycvEsN