Sept 20, 2010 - freakin hip

So I'm going to vent a wee bit, my blog, my perogative. I haven't run since last week, have had no pain and today I take maybe 30 steps and boom, hip starts to hurt. There was some cursing and I almost stopped but kept at it. It eventually lessened and I ran just the 3k behind the golf course with Darty. At this rate, I'm not sure I'll be running in January and that just pisses me off. I'll take tomorrow off and try again on Weds.

No music today. Since the guy on the bike incident, I'm not totally comfortable with wearing my iPod back there alone right now.

Also a little sad I've got no running buddies, but then it's always only been about me and shall continue to be about my running journey. Join me in silence!!!

I'm also running, probably walking the CIBC run for the cure on Oct 3rd. I'm running for the most amazing woman who lost her battle with cancer in May. Leandra was my second mother and I miss her terribly. So if you are reading and you want to pledge that would be great.

http://www.runforthecure.com/site/TR/RunfortheCure/Ontario?px=1377082&pg=personal&fr_id=1101

thanks for reading!

Sept 15, 2010 - Online training group anyone???

Ok, so I haven't run today but I've been inspired with people reading my blog to ask if any of you would like to train with me for the marathon or half marathon at Disney in January 2011. This weekend I plan on attempting a 7km run. Now keep in mind I've not run alot in the last little while so it might be slow but at least I'll attempt it. I'll also be running at my parents place which is farm country and therefore hilly. I'll have to ramp up quickly so if you are already at the 14km mark that's great, I'll get there soon. I can post a training schedule too if that would be helpful.

Anyway, if you'd like to join me, add a comment. Tell me who you are, how long you've been running, what type of music you run to or anything else you'd like!

I've also changed the look and added a pic of me and my girls. I hope you like it.

Thanks again for reading! You've motivated me to keep at it!

and Terrell, Saucony shoes are the best for wide feet and skinny ankles!!!

Sept 14, 2010 - new shoes, new shoes, new shoes!!!

I love me my new shoes. Saucony Progrid Stable for us really bad pronators and to top it off, mens 9 because my dainty feet don't fit right in the womens 10wide. Yup wide I say!!!

Today as a tester, Darty and I ran 3k behind the golf course. Felt great!!!

I guess my blogging is being read because yesterday Goodlife Fitness wished me well when I fared them goodbye. Feeling pretty good about it too!

Nothing to see just me and Dart and no music because at present I'm not sure where my iPod is.

Sept 13, 2010 - Goodbye Goodlife Fitness

Today was my last workout/run at Goodlife Fitness. I've been a member for over 10 years and I have to say I'm a little sad. My membership expired and there is no point in renewing with the upcoming move. So it's all on my own until I find a good gym in Cary. Today I ran outside along the canal to the pedestrian bridge. It was suppose to be rainy and miserable today and of course the weather man was wrong, it was sunny and a little cool, the most excellent running temperature! All the students are back in class and everyone is back from vacation, so there was lots of people watching today. The convention centre is putting up windows and is looking awesome, however, the running path is all chewed up and closed so had to stick to the canal path which isn't exactly smooth. Had to pay alot of attention to holes. I also forgot my iPod today which would normally suck but today a revelation. My shoes squeek! That's past being done! It's a good thing my new shoes are on order. Maybe my shoes were the problem to my hip the whole time. Chiro has been fun (LOL) but I can think of a better way to spend a thousand dollars.

So now I wait for my new shoes and start with training plan this weekend. I can still run 3ks with these shoes and that should keep me going for a bit.

Anyway, thanks Goodlife, it's been fun!

after I wrote the above, my shoes came in!!! whoop whoop

September 10, 2010 - 3k

So today's run was fun and a bit creepy all together. I got home early and asked Rob if he wanted to join me. Expecting a no, I actually got a yes. We've not run together in a very very long time. So off we went with Darty and ran in behind the golf course. Rob's not run in a while as well due to his back and took a walk break early. He told me to go on. As I did this guy passed on his bike and gave me a look. He passed me and crossed over the street as I did. I took Darty off leash and started on the path, the guy followed and as he passed me he leared again. Feeling uneasy I turned back towards Rob. As we started to run together again the guy on the bike came back on the path towards us and when he realized that I was with Rob he kept going. That's the first time I've ever felt uncomfortable running back there.

As for the run, not bad just slow. My hip flexers and my IT band tightened up later but it's getting better!

View from the path:
Other than the creepy guy, it was beautiful out. Lots of golfers on the course too! Just a great day for a run.

No music either, I find it rude to run with someone and wear music.

Sept 7, 2010 - first day of school!

Well not for Abby. This week they meet the teacher but next week they go everyday! As for me, I ran outside for the first time in over a month and run in general since last week. Holy crap that was hard. 3.5 k and I had to stop twice. Brings some humility to it all.

View from the path:
lots and lots of students out today. first day back at uni and all the baby faced frosh were running around and collecting money for shinerama etc. Was I ever that young. I still feel that old mentally, the body would say different. Here's hoping the hip isn't too bad later. Today I also pick up new shoes. Maybe that will help as well. Just gotta keep at it. First long run this weekend, should be interesting since I haven't done 5 yet and my goal is 10km!

The Music:
i got a feeling - black eyed peas
My life would suck without you - glee
jump - pointer sisters
resistence - muse
viva la vida - cold play
Let me Sign - Robert Pattinson (yup Edward!)

September 2, 2010 - I can't believe it's September already

3kms today and...no pain! whoop whoop. so the joint thing seems to be getting better but the IT band is tight tight tight. If I sit for too long it just tightens up again. But hey, at least now the pain goes away. One week from the start of marathon training. It was suppose to be Sunday but I'm heading to Raleigh, NC to check out my new home town. Should be interesting. I also did about a gazillion situps today b/c those too have lost their way in the last month. I almost had definition, now there is nothing! The chocolate bars aren't helping.

View from the treadmill
People watching down on Sparks street. Some ass in a car didn't read the "pedestrian street" signs and drove right down the center of it. Several people gave the single finger salute! I also watched the 10 best pranks on TSN at noon. Too funny what some athletes will do to another!

The Music:
Jonathan Low - The Vampire Weekend
White Demon Love Song - The Killers
Spotlight - Mute Math
Imagine - Glee
My Life Would Suck Without You - Glee
Supermassive Black Hole - Muse
Abigail - The Arkells
Long Road to Ruin - The Foo Fighters
Pessimist - Paramore