updating the past week

I've obviously missed a few blog posts, so there is a little catching up to do...

First off, I'm down 2 more pounds. And this is without really watching what I eat, at least not strictly. I ran 4 miles last Sunday, but then did not get any runs in the rest of the week. I just couldn't make the early mornings work this week. I'm not going to worry about it though, just keep getting out there. I actually have a little more incentive now. On Tuesday I got some shoes from New Balance as part of a weartest program I signed up to do years ago. I sporadically get shoes to try out. All I do is run in them as much as possible, do a survey and send them back to New Balance. No cost to me, and I get to try out different shoes... so I did get out this morning and ran 5 miles on the streets. They were not too bad - mostly clean, some snow here and there. I really wanted to run trails, but will need to wait until I am done with my weartest.

Saturday I went to the state park sledding hill and did some "hill repeats" of sorts with Lilli. We only went down 3 times. It was 20 degrees and the first 2 times we were sprayed in our faces with snow flying up. We took a break then went for another run down the hill. This time as we got towards the bottom, we ended up sideways and then tipped. I landed on my right shoulder (the good one), but felt a jolt of pain in my left shoulder (the one I've been working on in Physical Therapy).  I am not sure if I was using my left arm at all, I think I may have held on to Lilli to keep her from landing underneath me. One thing for sure, the old saying, " the bigger they are, the harder they fall" is true. Thankfully, my shoulder felt just fine later, so I don't think it was anything that will set me back. Though, my right shoulder is a little stiff today... hmm.

Next week won't be too bad. A couple of more PT sessions, and hopefully time to get in some runs. Stay tuned for more...

2 down...

I missed the Wednesday post, so here it goes...

2 pounds down for the first week. Not bad considering my eating habits were still not the best and I am just getting back to running. I have run 3 times so far. Sunday, Tuesday and this morning. Consistency is key and so far so good.

Lilli's bathroom is near complete. I have a few paint touch-ups yet to go, and a mirror to hang, oh, and a new exhaust fan and light to install, but for most purposes it is back in working order.

I have another PT appointment this evening. My shoulder is feeling better and better. I am hopeful that I'll be back to normal in a few weeks.

Last bit of information to note - and a big one at that - is we've set the date for the Second Annual Run 4 Everett. It'll be August 25th this year and be held once again at Fort Harrison State Park. We're pretty excited to be doing this again, though it will be a lot of work.

That's all for now. Keep on running....

out of shape

My first run in over a month was not pretty, but it was fun. The temperature was right at 32 degrees, but the sky was blue and the sun was shining - just beautiful. Almost Spring-like. Though I do long for some snow to run in.

I ran just 3 miles. It was about all I could handle. I took it slow and easy and it felt slower and hard. Ugh. I see I have a lot of work to do, but there is plenty of time.

That's all for now. Now back to work on the bathroom...

a good tired

I've been tired for a long time now. Tonight I feel a good tired. I spent a good part of the day working on a bathroom renovation. (it started out as just a repaint job). I actually wanted to do the project and was enjoying myself. I can't say how long it's been since I've wanted to do a project around the house. Now I feel spent and it is time to relax.

I am hoping to get out for a short run tomorrow. I feel I missed a beautiful day today -- around 50 degrees this afternoon and plenty of sunshine. Tomorrow won't be as warm, but it should be nice. I have lot's yet to do on that bathroom, and not expecting to get it done this weekend, so no reason why I can't take a half hour or so for a run.

I'll let you know how it goes...

First Wednesday

It's finally here.

Wednesday.

Or more precise, "Weigh-in Wednesday".

I am hesitant to post, but here it goes...

234.

There. A number. Certainly bigger than I had hoped, but at least it's not a place I haven't been. I'm not sure if that's good or not, but it's all the silver lining I could find in that cloud. Knowing that I've lost that 30 pounds before means it's not impossible. So away we go...

I had two appointments today:

The first was my physical therapy session for my shoulder. The good news is that my range of motion isn't so bad that they don't believe there is any tear in my rotator cuff. I'll be doing some PT for at least a few weeks and then seeing if I'm having any progress. A couple of sessions a week, so we'll see...




A follow up with my doctor proved to be good. My BP was down to almost normal, but not normal enough, so a slight change in my medication should get me where I need to be. I am trying to be even more careful about sodium intake. I am surprised by the amount of sodium in so many foods. I am also cleared to go back to running. The next step is getting back to running. Sounds easy doesn't it?

I need to start out slow, easy and reasonable. No need for speed at this point, or major mileage. Just getting out there and being consistent is what I need. A plan wouldn't hurt either... and a goal or two would be good.

So the plan is to run consistently, two days during the week and one day on the weekend to begin. I'll add days and/or mileage moving forward. I will put together a mileage plan so I have daily goals to meet. That should help. The first goal is to get back to a 15k distance by March for my long runs. The second goal is to lose weight - or really, shouldn't that be my first goal? Regardless, I have a lot of work to do.

Stay tuned. And thanks for reading. Who's up for a run?