An unfortunate break

So I’m not not working out, I am, just a little differently these days.  About two weeks ago I started getting foot pain in both feet.  %$#^%&$!!!! was pretty much how I felt.  Lot’s of expletives as this isn’t my first time dealing with plantar fasciitis. Where the tendons in your foot become inflamed.  So I stopped running for a week then got new runners (they are so pretty) and new everyday shoes (to my husbands dismay, not so pretty).

These are Saucony Progrid Stabil shoes.  I’ve had this “style” of shoe for almost 12 years.  They are awesome for us who pronate pretty severely and have wide feet with really thin heels.  These are also the men’s version because the women’s 10W isn’t wide enough.  I know I’m an oddity! I love these shoes, I hope Saucony keeps making them as long as I continue to run (here’s hoping for a long time).

So now that the girls are back at school I’ve been hitting the gym.  Monday I ran on the treadmill (not a ton of pain but still aware of it), Tuesday I took a Body Pump class and today I did a Body Step class.  Sadly my right food is still not happy.  I’m icing it while I type.

I’m heading north to Toronto and Ottawa for a week with Rowan and not taking my running gear with, kind of a forced break.  Here’s hoping my foot is grateful and the pain goes away soon!

It’ll be another week until I post, fingers crossed things get better.  I’ve got lots of time to register for my race!

Thanks for stopping by!

August 22, 2011 - 3km

I’ve not been good, I’ve been bad actually.  We’ve had a few cakes made around here and I’ve partaken in more than I should.  I also started to get really sore feet.  Like really sore, to the point it hurt to put them on the ground to stand up.  Over the weekend they started to get better so I put the shoes on this morning and took to the path!

View from the path!

I was up and out before 7am this morning.  Me and Darty went out and it was muggy.  Not hot, muggy.  I saw two runners this morning!  When I got home I was sweaty and purple!  We will see how the feet feel later today.  It may be time for new shoes!

The Music:

• Castles – The Philosopher Kings
• Get it Right – Glee
• Hearing Damage – Thom Yorke
• Lean on Me – Glee
• Gold Gun Girls – Metric
• Footloose – Kenny Loggins (oh please you all love this song!)

Until next time!

August 18, 2011 - 3km

40’s the new 30 and baby you’re a rock star! – Pitbull

You’re right I was suppose to run yesterday but my legs have been achy the last few days.  So today I got up and left both Rob and our early morning guest (Rowan came in at 5:30am) out cold in bed. That’s always hard, especially when they looked so cute.

View from the path:

I ran the 3km loop with Dartagnan.  It was really muggy out this morning.  My legs were still sore on the run but every time I tried to take a walk break Dartagnan would grab the leash and pull.  But I got it done.

The Music:

It was against me I kept getting slow music.  I think I may have to get a new iPod remote Timex watch as I had to stop, remove it and change the songs.

• Express Yourself – Glee
• It’s My Life – Glee
• Hurt – Nine Inch Nails
• You Can’t Always Get What you Want – Rolling Stones

This is where I had to stop and play with it

• I Like That – Enrique Iglesias
• Rain on Me – Pitbull (hence the quote)

until next time!

August 15, 2011 - 3km

Yes I ran but forgot to write about it.  It was a lovely run and I even got to take my running partner, Dartagnan, with me!  It was nice, only 70 out.  I just ran the small loop.  Felt much better today, muscles still a little sore.

View from the path:

OMG I saw another runner.  A rare sight indeed.

The Music:

1. I Like That – Enrique Iglesias
2. Dynamite – Taio Cruz
3. Rain on Me – Pitbull
4. Breakthrough – Lemonade Mouth
5. Raise Your Glass – Pink

Until Wednesday!

A trip to the gym and a revelation

Hop on over to my other blog (Trilogy Edibles) for the backstory.

Today I went to the gym for the first time in 2 months.  It was soooooooooooooooooooo needed!

I ran 2 and half miles on the treadmill then I did a Body Pump class.  I’m going to be so sore tomorrow. YAY!

Soreness aside, I’m so proud to be apart of this blogging community.  One of us lost a loved one so suddenly this week and we’ve come together to make peanut butter pie.

So the workout aside, workout, don’t workout but do make this pie or something you love for those you love!

3km at 6:30am

It was an early start today as it’s the first day of camp.  For Abby, not me.  However looking at their itinerary, I wanna go to camp and she can do my jobs!

I did my 3km loop and yes it was easier but even at 6:30 it was warm.  The sun wasn’t completely up so I didn’t have to wear my sunglasses, which was good because with this humidity my eyes were able to breathe.

View from the path:

The run was a good one even with the last little hill which had me swearing the entire time.  It was when I got home that the real swearing started.  I was getting out of my clothes to take a shower when my back went “tweek” and then I swore profusely.  I know this feeling, so today I’m going to take things very gingerly.  I know without weight training and ab work my lower back hates me and today it just made its point.  I shall endeavor to appease the “back” gods and be kind to it so it won’t affect my routine.

The Music:

It was angry chick music this morning, which was good b/c when I got home I was an angry chick!

• Stronger – Britney Spears ( I know but sometimes it’s the song not the artist and I use that term lightly, that helps get through the tough spots on a run)
• The Only Exception – Paramore
• Forget You – Glee
• Misery Business – Paramore
• Telephone – Glee
• Wake Me Up Before You Go Go – Wham! (Ok not angry chick music, but a nice fun song to end with!)

thanks for coming! until Wednesday

August 4, 2011–3km and a good sweat!

Day two again!  I always feel like I’m starting over. I really should just bite the bullet and keep it up, but then life gets in the way :)

Today I ran 3km, same as Tuesday.  It’s just around the block and it’s hilly and it was about 90 at 8am.  I tried to get Rob to come with me because he’s been as bad as I have but he just grunted at me. So I left him in bed and went without.

It was hard, I had to stop twice for drink water and to douse myself with water to stay cool.  When I was done I had a really good sweat on, it was gross but felt good!

View from the Path:

Not much, I’m the only crazy out there :)

The Music:

Ok, so I got home and put my iPod down.  Big mistake as little hands got a hold of it and changed where I was but the music was just ok today.

There was Muse, a couple songs from the Twilight soundtracks, and a Lemonade Mouth (Breakthrough) song.

Until Saturday!

Back at square one…again :(

So have you ever gotten up and said I don’t want to run but knew you should, well that was this morning.

Hi there I’m back after 3 weeks of pure and utter gluttony.  I’m sure I’ve gained a 100 pounds (ok maybe 5 but it feels like 100) and generally feel like crap.  We spent 2 weeks in Oakland with Rob’s sister Catherine, where I did run once :) and then just spent the weekend walking around Washington DC (my feet are tired), but it’s still not regular routine so all four of us are just fried.

So now I’m back…from outer space (LOL sorry couldn’t resist). But I am back and ready to get back on the healthy train.  The vacation was great, the food fabulous and didn’t drink as much as I’m sure I could have, now it’s time for reality.

Four weeks until school starts – it really is the best time of the year!

View from the path:

So I went out at 8am, a little later than I should have but after the night from hell, it was all I could muster.  Both kids woke up twice and one time was for a wet bed, so good times all around… NOT.  I still got up and went out.  It was hot.  Now when they told us when we moved we’d have great mild winters, what I totally didn’t take from that was that the summers were stifling.  I mean I’m a Canadian after all, I like it a wee bit cooler, 20-30 degrees cooler.

My run was tough, not going to lie and most of my inner monologue was interspersed with four letter expletives. It was 3kms and 20 minutes.  Slow but steady.  I do feel better for it and it’s several hours later and I’m still sweating!

I solemnly swear to continue with my healthier eating and exercising at least 3-4 times per week b/c I have a race to run in less than 6 months!

The Music:

• John Lemon – The Arkells
• Let Me Sign – Rob Pattinson (yup the guy from Twilight)
• Hero of War – Rise Against
• Wake Up – Arcade Fire
• Proud – Heather Small (so needed that at the end)
• Marry the Night – Lady Gaga

Thanks for looking!  Until tomorrow :) at least that’s the plan…