Moving on...
Saturday I ran the Salt Lake 5K. I didn't really train for it, other than just going to the gym and working out - except I only went on Monday and Tuesday last week. I totally beat my time from 2 years ago, so I'm at least happy about that. My time was 37:44. I realize, that's not the greatest time, that's 12-minute miles, so while that may be a little slow, that was pretty good for me. I pushed hard, and just didn't want to give up. I had decided ahead of time that I was going to sprint from the time I rounded the corner on to the main street at Gateway, through to the finish line. I'm pretty sure that was about 0.25 miles. So, I sprinted, and then I almost puked. I was about 10 feet from the finish line when I realized what I'd gotten myself into. I thought about slowing down, but realized, that would be pretty pathetic. I was almost to the finish line, so I continued pushing and sprinting. About 5 feet from the finish line, my stomach seized up and tried to purge itself. Apparently, Red Iguana the night before a 5K - might not be such a good idea. Actually, I think it was just the sprinting. ha ha. So, there I was, not puking when I crossed the finish - but I was definitely demanding inquiring about the nearest trash cans. Luckily, no puking. My feet are all hurty and cramped, but I think it's because my shoes are a little too worn out...I have had them for 3 years, and I'm pretty sure they are the cause of the bruised feeling up the inside of my left leg.
I got home from the run, and thought, hmmm, I think I'll head out for another run...so I ran another 2(ish) miles. I came home, cleaned up, and headed out to a baby shower. Then...there was much sleeping. 3 hours actually.
The shirt is pretty ironic huh? ha ha
I didn't get pictures @ the race, so I had to "re-enact" when I got home.
This is my "almost puking 5 feet from the finish line" photo op. ha ha.
Sunday was great. Relaxing, and rejuvenating. I made Orange Dreamsicle cupcakes for the 3rd Sunday FHE at my parents house, and they were pretty tasty if I do say so myself...
I went back to the gym tonight, and I'm very frustrated. I realize I haven't been in almost a week, but I really felt crappy and discouraged about how much I feel like I'm not improving. I totally didn't finish the workout today - I had a headache, I was dizzy, I was tired, it was hot, and I was probably a little lazy. Plus, there is always the shooting pain in my leg. Oh, and the foot cramps. I feel great most of the time, because I can really tell that there are so many ways in which I've improved, but I still get frustrated when I am not as fast or as strong as other people in the classes. I was so frustrated today! I'm still a little bugged about it, because I want to be so much better already. Ugh, I'm hoping tomorrow is so much better at the gym. It's a reason I'm planning on trying to kick the caffeine.
Catching up on a few things:
*Still planning to run a 10K in July - but with better running shoes.
*Still trying to do too much as usual
*Josh graduates in about 2 weeks
*I'm trying to kick caffeine for good.
*I'm starting day #1 of my diet - Again. For like the 897,349,873 time. Seriously - it's hard to plan so much and all of it ahead of time.
*Josh got a good start on our garden on Saturday - he planted some herbs - woo hoo!
*New running shoes for me AND Josh this weekend
*I still LOVE Celebrity Apprentice - and Curtis Stone is still my FAVORITE on the show. :)
*This is my week - I'm going to be better, I'm going to do better, and I'm going to succeed finally.
Here's to a new week - a better week. Who's with me??
5 comments:
Katy (that's a joke)...Katie, improving your running was the proof you needed that you are excelling in your workouts at the gym. Your success is amazing to me.
And, BTW, I started dieting again today as well. My shopping experience on Saturday made it evident that the 10 pounds I've gained requires some serious attention!
I can't tell you how impressed I am that you even ENTERED a marathon, much less finished (without puking!). Running is completely beyond me - but then again, so is being your kind of awesome. Good luck at the gym! The hard work is worth it! (What do I know? I carry a 20lb weight around with me all day, but that's the extent of my exercise.)
Also, I can already tell it's going to be the best week ever. You're totally right.
You're Great! Yeah, be proud of you, that you are strong enough that all you did was work out to "trian" for the 5k and your running time was better like it was. I agree with Alison. Give yourself credit for that! You are doing great things! And I second the motion for a better week! :)
Congrats on the marathon! You continue to do great things. As for the diet .... you minus well just quit it! I mean seriously do you really need it. NO! Haha. I look forward to hearing which day you have started every Tuesday.
you should be very pleased with yourself!! Sorry, you are hurting now, though. I admire you for working on your goals. Good for you. :)
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