Weekly Recap

Monday - Labor Day, a nice day off for both Miguel and I. We decided to go for a 3 mile run when the thunder and lightning stopped. I'm actually glad we did to because I have a half marathon coming up at the end of September that I need to step it up for!

Tuesday - Possibly the longest day of my entire life. About a 15 hour day, although I didn't get to run or walk or do weights I was on my feet the majority of the day.

Wednesday - I was still exhausted from the 4am wake up the day prior but Ace and I got out there and did 3 miles.

Thursday - Weights today. Miguel made it much harder than I had been doing the last week. I'm glad though, I like the feeling of soreness because you worked hard.

Friday - Rough day. Truthfully did zip.

Saturday - Took another day off even though I shouldn't have. Miguel is really sick.

Sunday (Today) - Another early day at work. Miguel is still sick. 
After taking a quick nap, which is telling me 2 things right off the bat: 
1. I'm not eating properly and 
2. I'm too stressed...

I decided to take Ace for a run. I thought to myself 3-4 miles, maybe, if I am still feeling good I'll drop him off and do another 3 after that. 

Yeah. 


Well like a jerk, I decided to try Clif Shot Blocs in black cherry. Because I had just woken up from a nap I wanted to make sure that I had energy. I took two blocs as I was putting my shoes on and immediately regretted my decision. When I say it was like I had given myself the stomach bug I. Am. Not. Exaggerating. I'm furious with myself, even now 3 hours after I ate them I am still feeling the affects. I have been genuinely feeling good with my health so far and then this...AND the worst part is I have no one to blame but me. 

It's so frustrating but luckily we were able to do 2 miles and get home before I started to vomit (yeah, we got to that level). I almost (ALMOST) felt bad for Miguel. I just ran to the bathroom when I got through the door and didn't come out for a while. And I was supposed to be taking care of HIM. He didn't know what to do.

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I know I know... Dramatic.

Now that it's 9.30pm a whole 5 hours after the Clif Shot Blocs mistake I feel a little better and was able to make dinner for us. Our favorite dinner : Corn Chowder!


Lesson Learned: Good thing I tried this now, in the 'comfort' of my own neighborhood and home rather than at a race.

Have you ever made a training mistake that you learned from? 

What was it?

Weekly Recap

Well... Lets just recap my week.

Monday - had my doctors appointment. They took more blood. All the results from the procedure the week before came back healthy and 'perfect'. Great, right?! Not entirely...This means we still don't know what is wrong... Awesome. So I have resigned to end my relationship with doctors. When I get blood drawn I am so loopy and weak that it usually takes me about 24 hours to feel better. No workout on this day.

Tuesday - I cross trained...Yes ladies and gents. You read that right. Miguel helped me with weight training. Boy was I sore, but it feels amazing!

Wednesday - I had to take a nap in the middle of the afternoon when I got home from work but my bestie laid down with me. Then Ace and I went for a walk. We went 1.20 miles. Slow at about a 19mm pace but I am completely okay with it. I just need to keep getting out there.

Thursday - More cross training. Weights again. Less sore, still difficult, only 3lb weights.

Friday - Felt AMAZING when I started to run with Ace. Only ran about 2 miles but I felt really good. Just incredibly hot 

Saturday - Aside from sumo wrestling Ace for 30 minutes while he got his nails clipped (un-sedated) I did weights again. Mike has me doing an entire body work out so I am able to feel better and rested within a day and ready to do the same again. I have literally not one ounce of muscle so this is helping me so much. 

Sunday (Today) - Only a mile walk with Ace. I need to kick my mileage up this week big time. 2 weeks till the Gulf Beach Half Marathon.

How was your week!?

Sunday. Runday. Funday.

Warning Label for this Post: I am going to be all over the place.

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It has been a little while since I have consistently posted. Work is going towards a really good place so I am hoping that I will be able to post more. Here are some of my life updates...


Health:

"Please pull up on the lap bar to make sure it is securely in place". Roller coaster Central. I have my follow-up meeting with a specialist to discuss their findings...anything would be a good direction to go in except "I don't know". So 10am tomorrow cross your fingers for me please.

Running:
Mixed emotions here. Here is this week in miles...
Wednesday: 2 miles
Thursday:    2.20 miles
Today:         5.03 miles

I guess I can't be too upset considering I got out there 3 times this week which is more than in weeks prior. I need to work better on my nutrition and health to have this feel better than it did today.

On today's run I knew I'd be going longer than my typical 2-3 miles and brought along a little energy. Island Boost. Have you heard of it? I had only heard of it because they followed me on Twitter but unfortunately where they sell it retail is about 20 minutes from me. THEN August's Stridebox came and there it was, in all its glory. I still have some PowerBar Energy Gels in my stash along with some other options from both StrideBox and Bulu Box that I didn't use today. What really secured this as my tag along energy was that I didn't need to bring water. Most if not ALL of the other energy gels I have taken tell you to drink them with water. I don't have a hydration belt. I'm on the fence with the idea of it to be truthful. So if I choose to bring water I have to carry it. I may have run a half marathon but I am still too lazy to carry a water bottle. So about mile 2.5 I could feel myself starting to slow, starting to crash.... I took the packet out of my Arm Pocket and downed it. The verdict... SO GOOD. The taste was amazing! I was more than pleasantly surprised and actually excited. Unfortunately, I took it too late and didn't feel the necessary kick, but that is my fault not the products. If you are looking for something with the same benefits as an energy gel, give this a try. No need for water and it fit easily into an Arm Pocket without taking up great space.

(My views and thoughts are my own, I was not compensated for talking about Island Boost, it was one of the samples in my monthly StrideBox).

Cross Training:

Yes you read that right. I have been saying it for months. "I need to start. I need to start". Miguel is writing me an exercise and eating plan tomorrow on his last day off before school starts... I don't know why it has taken me 8 years to ask him...but I need it now more than ever, so it's time to take his advice. I have also joined Blogilates.com. Stop by Cassey's site. She is a force to be reckoned with! That woman goes non-stop and seems to be so supportive and successful. If anything check out her store! Cutest tanks and tees.

Disney:

So Sammy secured our room at Pop Century. My flight is paid for. I just need to book my Magical Express transportation and the Dining plan. I know, I know. I'm going during the Food and Wine Festival. Even though EPCOT is my favorite park, regardless of the time of year I want to enjoy and not worry about out of pocket expenses at other places.

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So I guess that's not toooo all over the place.

I'll leave you all with what I spent the majority of my day doing... (aside from a quick vineyard trip) runDisney TV!!! I love Dennis. I can't help but laugh out loud while watching these videos!

With all the excitement of the Dumbo Double Dare I needed a little reminder myself of why I am training. Safe travels and good luck to all those heading out to Disneyland this week/weekend <3

QOTD: What is the next race you are excited for?! Have you tried Island Boost? How do you keep your energy up on training runs?