Wed thru Sunday.

I didn't run at all. I think my knee is feeling pretty good. Last Tuesday I tried out Zumba. It was a great class. I hope to try it again this week. And maybe a run to see how the knee is doing.

I only did my walks back and forth to school for the balance of the week.

2 walks back and forth to school x 3 = 6 km

Plus the walking we did at the wedding I shot on Saturday. I figure I walked a couple of km's. = 2 km

Didn't run on Sunday either. I also worked on Sunday! Crazy work weekend! All worth it however!!

8 km = 5 miles. I guess the little walks count. Not exactly what I pictured for this week. Pants are getting tighter. Pants are getting tighter. Face is getting rounder.

#500 in 2010 = 5 miles (Tues - Sunday)

Here is to a better week with way more miles. I feel rather bummed about this total!!

Weekly total = 6.86 miles

Monday and Tuesday.

Yesterday, I walked back and forth to school. 2 km

Today, I walked to school and back. 1x. 1 km.

My knee is still bothering me. SO, not too sure about running tomorrow.

#500in2010 = 1.86 miles

Sunday! - A change is as good as a rest!

I had a great day with my husband today. Burnaby, to North Van, to West Van. Up Grouse Mountain. They call it the Peak of Vancouver. It is breathtaking!! Saw the Cleveland Dam in Vancouver. Went to Deep cove. Busy busy. It was rainy, then sunny. And, up on the top of Grouse it was 4 degrees and SNOWING. We got back down, and sunny. Got to love Vancouver!

We did a lot of walking today. We also saw three timber wolves in a habitat at the base of Grouse Mountain. I think we live in such a beautiful place. I also saw Paul Plakas on the Grouse Tram. My husband spotted him on there. He is the kick ass fitness trainer on the network Slice. He must have been filming up there as he was with a crew.

It was a good day! No runs today.

Just walking today. We figure about 3 km of walking. Most delightful scenery. And the best honey donuts you have ever tasted! Sometimes you just have to splurge.

Last night we were watching the Housewives of Altanta. One of them used the phrase... "You need to get skinny vision." I liked that. LOL.

#500in2010 walk today 3 km = 1.86 miles

#500in2010 total miles for the week = 12.45 miles (darn knee)

Saturday

I miss her. Yes, that is me. August 2008. Size six pants, extra small top.

So, I didn't run on Wednesday. Sore knee.

I haven't done much. Just my walks, and I can feel my jeans getting tighter by the second. Ugggh.

Friday - #500in2010 = 1.25 miles

Saturday - #500in2010 = 1 miles (walked to and from an appointment)

#500in2010 = 2.25 miles

I will most likely not be running tomorrow as I have some wedding scouting to do! I hope to run on Wednesday, try the 4 hills and hope for the best. Not the kind of week I was hoping for at all. I am really disappointed.

I will not give up. Even if I cannot run, I have a plan B. But it will not add up the miles. However, it could be a lot of fun. Pole Dancing for fitness, and Zumba classes are on the horizon!

I am also seeking out a life coach. I think it is time to break through the barriers!

Thursday

I walked to and from school 2x's and took the long way. Last night, I discovered that my right knee was hurting after the hills I guess.

I didn't run tonight. Will see how I feel and hopefully run on Sunday. *fingers crossed*

3 km = 1.86 miles

Wednesday - 3 Hills

Tonight, was a hill night. I forgot about the hills. I knew they were coming up, however when I got the RR I remembered. Ooops.

I survived them!

7.44 km run including the 3 hills

50:15 time

6:46 km avg

5:22 max

553 calories burned tonight

#500in2010 = 4.62 miles

Grey Day

Monday, 2 km walk back and forth to school x 2.

Tuesday, 1 km walk back and forth to school.

3 km = 1.86 miles

The sky is so grey today. I miss the sunshine. I also miss weighing 150 pounds.

Sunday Success

I ran a half marathon distance today! I haven't been able to run this distance for about 1 year! Today was a huge accomplishment on the road to recovery.

21.27 km

1641 calories burned

2 hours 18 minutes and 34 seconds of running

Avg pace 6:31 km

Max pace 4:55 km

#500in2010 Sunday = 13.22 miles

#500in2010 = week total in miles = 22.07

Friday's stuff

Walked back and forth to school 2km.

#500in2010 = 1.25 miles

Thursday

Well, today was a hard day to motivate myself to get out there to run. I missed last night, and of course when it was time to get ready I didn't want to. I procrastinated. My husband put on my socks as I layed there on the ground. Just laying there. I didn't want to go run. However I FORCED myself to get up and get going. I am glad I did. The run wasn't that great. However, good enough.

6.25 km

468 calories

6:49 avg

4:49 max

42 minutes of running

1 tall decaf non fat latte at Starbucks afterwards. Talking with friends. Love that!

I also walked back and forth to school 2x's. So 2 km.

8.25 km total today (see it adds up right!!)

#500in2010 = 5.12 miles

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

Monday, nothing. Recovery from my huge busy run and walk the day before.

Tuesday. 2 walks to school and back. 2 km.

Wednesday 2 walks to school and back. 2 km.

I didn't run last night. I was mentally and physically exhausted. So, I went out for a burger and onion rings with my hubby. Then I had tea and cookies at my parents house. It was the right way to do the evening. I hardly ever take a break. However, yesterday I just felt plain worn out. So, I stayed home, cuddled with my littlest babe. And painted 50 toenails in a bright pink. Perfect. Just what I needed, and so did my girls. I also took my son to the ortho yesterday (and his friend Jen) and then I took him for a haircut, and for new socks. Whew.

Today, I feel much stronger. I cannot wait to get out there and run! Sunday, I have a 20k coming up!

Later!

#500in2010 = 2.48 miles (4 km)

Sunday! Playing catch up!

Wow. I haven't been a very good blogger this week! I have been a busy bee thus no time to blog!

Friday, two days ago. Walked two and from school 2x's = 2 km

Saturday an adventure out with the family, and a walk around a lagoon. And then some = 1.5 km

Friday and Saturday km = 3.5 km

Sunday, today. I have been very active.

19.16 km run this morning, and I was out shooting an engagement session and we walked round for 2 hours. On the beach, on the sand. Up some stairs, along train tracks. 5 km of walking, so my total k's for Sunday is 24.16 km (19.6 + 5 km)

19.16 km run this morning
2:01:02
avg 6.19 km
max 4:56 km
calories 1464


Km total for Friday, Sat and Sunday = 27.66 km

#500in2010 Friday, Sat and Sunday converted to miles = 17.18 miles


Weekly total in miles this week #500in2010 = 27.38 miles total

Thursday

Back from a cold and windy 6.75 km run plus two walks back and forth to school. 2 km + a windy garbage pick up all over our street (.5 km). I picked up two bags of flying garbage. Yuck. (a neighbour garbage can blew over, and all the contents)

#500in2010 = 9 km = 5.60 miles today

Update

Whoa, life has been busy! I have hardly any time to get on here and update!

Yesterday I walked to school and back, 1 km. Then I ran last night (forgot my Garmin, however got data off of my friend Kevin (thank you Kevin! I have missed running with you so very much!) 6.39 km

So, 7.39 km yesterday

#500in2010 = 4.60 miles for Wednesday

I have been eating too much Easter chocolate. Tonight it stops! It doesn't even taste that good anymore. So, done with that.

Tonight I run.

Later!

Easter Sunday = AWESOME Day!

Didn't get much sleep last night. Got to bed at 12:30 p.m. only to be awoken around 3 I think. A pee accident in a bed. So, kind of disruptive. Up at 7:30 for a long run. I also ate a lot more than normal last night (dinner with friends) and had two glasses of wine. Over a period of many hours. I also drank tea. So, I though with this combo, maybe not the best for a longer than my usual normal Sunday long run.

I had decided I would run 18 km this morning. I have been training hard. I was ready! I have had no pain. I was more afraid of maybe feeling pain again. That awful pain that might take me out of running again. That has had me scared of trying anything more than my usual 13 km. That was my furthest distance in the last month or so. So, today I worked harder. To try to go the distance again. I am tired of feeling fearful of this. Letting fear hold me back from doing something that completes me. I see ALL sorts of body types out there running further, and faster than me. There are also those who run a lot slower than me. So, I believe this is all a matter of mind over matter. Not listening to those who say maybe you shouldn't. Maybe you should do less. Maybe the timing is not right.

So, as I said I decided today was the day this was going to change for me. I am READY. Today I more than proved this to myself. I ran over 19 km this morning. I ran with one of the 'turtles' from my marathon clinic. Jean. I LOVED the run today. Amazing weather, amazing friends. I did it, and not only did I do it. I did it WELL! Finishing strong, upright and a smile on my face. My salty face! (need better nutrition next week!)

So, here i go. I have made the decision to move forward, and to learn from my past mistakes and try out a different approach to running. And today, I did it! I haven't run an 18/19 km since my marathon training! This is HUGE progress. This is amazing! This is awesome.

I have missed these long runs. They make me feel like a runner! I have missed that feeling!

I cannot wait until next week! I am doing it again! Thank you Jean for the best run ever! xo

19.12 km
2:04:08 time
Avg 6:30 pace
Max 5:19 pace
1472 calories burned!

#500in2010 sunday miles = 12 miles

#500in2010 = Weekly grand total = 23.48 miles

Happy Easter!

Thursday

So, I got two walks in today, back and forth so, 2 km.

My run tonight:

6.15 km
460 calories burned
6:56 avg
5:10 Max

A lot slower run tonight. I helped take the group out, so I did a lot of slower running, and backtracking.

2 km + 6.15 km = 8.15 km

#500in2010 = 5.06 miles today

Wednesday

I am here. Just an extremely crazy few days!

I have been walking back and forth to school, and tonight I ran.

Today, is Wednesday, and I walked yesterday and today. Monday was WET! So, I drove.

Today's run:

6.34 km
39:15
480 cals
6:12 avg
5:18 max

So, my walks = 3 km, +1 km today = 4 km + my run today 6.34 = 10.34 kms

#500in2010 = 6.42 miles

Sunday Summary

Oh my goodness. I think this rainy run goes down as the WETTEST run EVER. It was also a most amazing run for me. I felt amazing, unlike the three runs during the week. I also had gels this morning. One pre run, and one about half way through my run.

I think it was the extra food I ate over the weekend. I think I am too hungry most of the time. So, I will see how it goes this week.

Tweak what I am doing.

So, my run:

12.45 km
1:18:37
952 calories burned
Avg 6:19 pace km
Max 4:51 best

There were so many puddles, and the rain was just DOWNPOUR. Crazy wet run. During the run I could ring out my ponytail. When I got back, I could wring out my arms, and my top. And my hair again. Crazy prune feet.

I am thankful to Steve, who gave me his warm jacket, and bought me a latte at Starbucks. That, is the best part of running, enjoying the fun and talk with my running friends. We laugh. A LOT. I am happy to be a part of such a wonderful and supportive group! Love them all.

#500in2010 Sunday run = 7.75 miles

#500in2010 Weekly Total = 22.11 miles

Friday Night Run

Well, that run wasn't that great. The last couple have runs have been a bit of a struggle. I think it is lack of sleep, the busy pace of my life and eating a bit different, and probably not enough of the good stuff.

Anyways, I did it. I do feel more energetic, and happier right now. Lots to accomplish this weekend!

5.65 km
407 calories burned
Avg 6:46
Max 5:12

+ 1 km of walking today to school = 6.35 km

#500in2010 = 4 miles

Run Thursday

Got out for my clinic night, had an awesome yoga instructor come in and give us some wonderful poses/stretches for runners. NICE!

We ran tonight, 6.20 km in 40:09

474 calories

avg pace 6:29

best 5:27

#500in2010 = 3.85 miles

Going to try to run tomorrow night, and of course on Sunday. Nice long run!