CRIM 2010

On Saturday I ran my third CRIM. It didn't go as planned, but I am glad that I ran it another year. I was really hoping for a PR, but after mile 6 I knew that it wasn't going to happen. Along with fighting a nasty cold, I also forgot to throw my Garmin in my bag when packing for Michigan. I rely heavily on that thing...I am pretty attached, especially on racing days. I let my excitement get the best of me and ran my first 5 miles at a 9:20 pace (no little beeping on my arm telling me to slow down those first couple of miles). It was a pace I just couldn't maintain on those hills starting at mile five. At mile seven, I fell apart and ended up walking a bit. Not only do I need my Garmin, but I have found that I need my running buddies too. I really missed having someone to run with at this race. My time at the halfway point was awesome. My chip time, not so much. I finished this CRIM in 1:48:20. There were, however, a few highlights to this race:

My Dad drove me down there and waited for me at the finish line. Even though I didn't see him, just knowing he was waiting for me was special.

Around mile 2 or 3, I grabbed a Krispie Cream...something I have wanted to do since seeing them the first year I ran. Even though it didn't taste that great and I only ate half, I can now say that I grabbed one.

I went out there and ran. It wasn't my best race. It wasn't my best time. I was feeling crappy and PMS-ing, but I still did it. It just makes me want to do better next year.

And lastly, my medal is gorgeous! And for me, it's mostly about the medal.

Sick

I am hardly ever sick.
I can't even remember the last time I was sick.
I have a high pain tolerance, but I am a huge baby when I am sick.
I complain, but don't take anything for a headache, stuffy nose, sore throat.
A big pet peeve of my husbands...because he has to hear me whine.
So, when I woke up on Sunday morning feeling like crap
I knew this wasn't going to be good...for anyone.
I am sick.
I have a pounding headache
itchy watery eyes
a chest cold
and a nose that runs faster than I do
and I have a race this Saturday.
I went out yesterday after sleeping the day away
and tried to run 8
I stopped at 5 and felt like I was going to die
Along with a few other things that are going on
I am really hoping I don't miss this years CRIM
Crossing my fingers and praying that I am standing
at the starting line in front of the Character Inn
on August 28th at 7 in the morning.
Say a little prayer for me.

Incredible Edible

It has been wonderful to have so many fruits and veggies in my diet lately. My coworkers have been bringing in veggies from their gardens for anyone to take so I have helped myself. It has also been nice to up the protein in my diet. I have been having eggs once a day...usually scrambled with a few cut up veggies thrown in there (green pepper and tomatoes being my favorite) Above is a sample plate. I am down another 1.5 pounds and feeling so good. I haven't been at this weight for about two years. I am careful about what I eat during the week and limit snacking (I have eliminated all eating after 6PM). I am more lenient on the weekends (allowing myself sweet things), but watch my portions. And because I am a creature of habit and can eat the same thing everyday, anyday, I have been sticking to what works for me.

Quote

I think there is too much emphasis placed on the distinction between the people in the front and the people in the back. I happen to feel that the sensations are exactly the same for all of us.

Kenny Moore, marathoner and writer

Spinning

This was my Christmas present a few years back. Although I would rather run, it's been really fun getting back in to spinning. On mornings when I don't feel like heading out the door at 4:15 and on days that I don't think I am going to be able to work in an evening workout, I hop on my spinning bike in the comfort of my own home and off I go. It's always a challenge. The videos I pretty much know by heart now so I pop those in and just put in my ipod headphones so I can watch and don't have to listen to the people talk. When I hop off after a workout, my legs are burning and I am dripping sweat...always a good sign.

Playlist : Forever

I know, I know...Chris Brown, right...but this song does add a great kick to my playlist. I like the beat and my favorite line "All you gotta do is watch me. Look at what I can do with my feet".