Well now I did it. First.. the good news. I ran 12.38 miles yesterday!! 12 were planned. The .38 were from my missing a turn...lol. They were a solid 12 miles too. I started out extremely slow and maintained just under an 11 minute mile. I didn't want to push myself like last time. It worked out well. The last couple of miles were hard, but I did it and even ran up Goliath at the end!
I know I was originally planning on waiting 1 1/2 weeks to run this distance. BUT, Adelyn is sick and Brock left today to go out of town for the week. It was yesterday or not this week at all. I prepared properly and my confidence was great!! I tried not to take myself too seriously by stopping for water, to take pics, etc..
Now, the bad news. This morning, since Brock is leaving and I probably won't get to go to the gym this week with my sickie, I decided to take a 5:15am Barbell Blast class. Strictly strength training, no cardio exertion. Well, I showed up and the instructor didn't. The only other option: Cardio Kickbox. Now, a normal person would have a) just lifted weights b) gone home. But, I saw people I knew and was talked into the class. Bad mistake. My poor legs did not need to be running laps, kicking, jumping stairs, or doing burpees. I am now limping around on what seems to be a hurt calf muscle in one leg and a strained knee muscle in the other. Just peachy.
I took an ice bath yesterday after my run. I should have taken one today as well. OK....I'm not going to whine. I ran over 12 miles yesterday. In 2 hours and 15 minutes. Which is my half marathon goal, by the way. I feel confident that I can run the extra .8 mile in the same time. I will have competition and adrenaline on my side. :)
On to a different note: My personal Goliath lately? My relationship with Cole. He has been arguing with me over EVERYTHING. Going over spelling words:
Me: "Cole, how do you spell happily?"
Cole: "h-a-p-p-i-l-l-y"
"No, it's h-a-p-p-i-l-y"
"That's what I said."
"No it's not"
"Yes it is."
Argh.. Everything is a battle. I'm starting to not look forward to homework time, meal time, bed time.. you name it. Today I prayed. For my attitude. For God to show me His point of view. To understand Cole and what is going through his head. I want to be patient. I want to be sweet. I don't want to be grumpy with him. Lord, show me Cole through Your eyes. Give me Your patience and kindness. I am not capable of being the mom I want to be without You.
And just to show you the crazy Cole I know and love. Here is a great picture I found on my phone the other day. I didn't know he took one of me in my ice bath. Don't worry, it's rated G. LOL
I know I was originally planning on waiting 1 1/2 weeks to run this distance. BUT, Adelyn is sick and Brock left today to go out of town for the week. It was yesterday or not this week at all. I prepared properly and my confidence was great!! I tried not to take myself too seriously by stopping for water, to take pics, etc..
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| mile 3.5 |
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| mile 7.5 |
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| mile 11.5 |
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| my view.. I love running this 4 mile loop... even if its 3 times!! |
I took an ice bath yesterday after my run. I should have taken one today as well. OK....I'm not going to whine. I ran over 12 miles yesterday. In 2 hours and 15 minutes. Which is my half marathon goal, by the way. I feel confident that I can run the extra .8 mile in the same time. I will have competition and adrenaline on my side. :)
On to a different note: My personal Goliath lately? My relationship with Cole. He has been arguing with me over EVERYTHING. Going over spelling words:
Me: "Cole, how do you spell happily?"
Cole: "h-a-p-p-i-l-l-y"
"No, it's h-a-p-p-i-l-y"
"That's what I said."
"No it's not"
"Yes it is."
Argh.. Everything is a battle. I'm starting to not look forward to homework time, meal time, bed time.. you name it. Today I prayed. For my attitude. For God to show me His point of view. To understand Cole and what is going through his head. I want to be patient. I want to be sweet. I don't want to be grumpy with him. Lord, show me Cole through Your eyes. Give me Your patience and kindness. I am not capable of being the mom I want to be without You.
And just to show you the crazy Cole I know and love. Here is a great picture I found on my phone the other day. I didn't know he took one of me in my ice bath. Don't worry, it's rated G. LOL
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| looks like fun |
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