Mine is that my arches cramp while lifting these days. I feel like I should switch to a more supportive shoe with better arch support while I'm ginormous, but I'm concerned about the drop in a heavier shoe throwing my balance off.
I have a line of bruises along my collarbone from power cleans. It's super attractive.
Also, I really want one of our new CF tanks (when you sweat, a secret message appears!) but they only have small and medium left, and they are teeny-tiny juniors sizes. Womp womp.
I'm waiting on a call from my doc about my X-ray that I had this morning. Probable stress fracture in my foot. Sigh. Yes, add me to the list of gimpy athletes.
According to my orthopedist, I'm supposed to be able to start running again this week after my stress fracture. Except in the last week, it has started aching again for no apparent reason. I'm not sure whether it's the violent weather/changes in barometric pressure -- do stress fractures ache that way like regular fractures do after they're healed? -- or if it's a "no not yet" sign.
I am afraid to run on it, and am bummed about that.
I haven't worked out in 10 days due to tendonitis in my knee. I'm actually enjoying the break, but miss running as my outlet like crazy - especially during the home buying/waiting period.
Post by katietornado on May 30, 2012 9:30:00 GMT -5
Brie, do tell about this tank. I am seriously intrigued!
I have a H&F (second) job interview tomorrow and I guess my vent is that I want it to be today so I can find out sooner if I got the job or not. I want it I want it I want it!
Confession: my mom is super negative about CrossFit and is certain I'm going to injure myself/die imminently and I'm about to tell her to STFU!
Brie, do tell about this tank. I am seriously intrigued!
I have a H&F (second) job interview tomorrow and I guess my vent is that I want it to be today so I can find out sooner if I got the job or not. I want it I want it I want it!
Confession: my mom is super negative about CrossFit and is certain I'm going to injure myself/die imminently and I'm about to tell her to STFU!
They are just a basic blue tank with our logo on the bust, but when you sweat, the phrase "Off We Go" appears under the logo. The slightly crazy trainer at our gym always says that to start all of his WODs. It's pretty cool.
Since my spin studio opened a month ago, I cannot seem to get a handle on my OWN workout schedule. I haven't done any yoga or heavy lifting since last month and it is making me nuts!
I have Thursday's and Sunday's off, so I am going to make a proactive choice to fit it in.
Want to know what makes them even more pretty? With my VIP discount, they were on sale for $85 last week! J did not get my excitement over only spending $85 on a pair of Adrenalines...rather, I got "You mean you spend $110 NORMALLY?! ON SHOES YOU RUN IN?!?!?!?!".
I told him to add up the amount he spends on rounds of golf every 5-6 months, and he shut up real fast
Post by AHappierHour on May 30, 2012 9:55:55 GMT -5
So far my half training sucks and it's only been 3 days. My right calf is so sore and tight I think I should just rest, stretch, massage and start again next week. I did give myself a cushion. I just worried if I don't rest it I'm going to end up hurting myself.
Confession #1 - I ate a pint of coconut fudge ice cream last night. It was amazing!
Confession #2 - I really want to buy some cute CF tanks but I'm afraid people will think I'm not "cool" enough to be wearing them. Dumbest fear ever.
:Y: to #1.
On #2, in my current state, I feel a little awkward wearing CF gear, because I'm kind of blimpy and probably not the best PR. But you have no reason to be shy! Dooo it.
I've decided that this is going to my week to cut back. I normally bitch at people about making time for working out, but I really don't have time this week. That being said my week still involves running 15 miles (5 of those are a 5K and warm up/cool down), ice skating, and doing weights 2x.... Who would have thought that would be a easy week ;D
I'm going back to PT for the shoulder problem that started last August. *sigh* More $$ out the door, but I can't take the pain anymore. We are going to try to get me on a monthly "maintenance" needling schedule after the next few visits to try to prevent this again.
I saw an ad for Vegas night R&R half. I got really excited and decided one of my goals would be to run the half (probably my only true half since I want to do tris) next year. Then I realized I can't make that a goal right now, and it quickly put me in a bad mood. I will keep it in the back of my mind thats what I want to work towards, but I can't really write it down at this point in my life.
I broke down and bought a 10lb kettlebell. I have done a couple workouts with it and don't feel it. I might have gotten one too small, and now feel bad for wasting the money on it.
My confession: I signed up for the Goofy last Saturday and then wanted to vomit. I will be the first one to tell you I have no idea what I have gotten myself into. It's done now so I'm working my butt off to not just get through it but to kill it.
I am secretly giddy about it though. This running thing is pure madness and I love it.
Also, I really want one of our new CF tanks (when you sweat, a secret message appears!) but they only have small and medium left, and they are teeny-tiny juniors sizes. Womp womp.
The guy that invented these was on the Shark Tank a few weeks ago pitching the idea, but no one bought it. Guess it worked out for him in the end.
Post by breezy8407 on May 30, 2012 11:29:08 GMT -5
Confession: Ive eaten obscene amounts of cinnamon toast crunch lately. I have zero time to make anything to eat, even a sandwich, so cereal it is. (I'm typing one handed while holding a baby)
Not H&F Vent: I've been waiting over two weeks to hear if my maternity leave extension has been approved. Not cool, work.
1. I have given up weeknight treats (i.e., beer/wine and eating out) for the last three weeks now and the scale has yet to budge. If I have to give it up on the weekends too, it's not worth it. I'll just be a few pounds heavier than I'd ideally like to be. I hate getting older.
2. I haven't updated my blog in a week. Honestly, my life has been totally consumed with house projects for the last month and I'm afraid that if I blog about that, it makes me sound spoiled or something...I don't want to be judged like one of those stay-at-home bloggers who complains about how OMG busy she is.
3. I'm really enjoying running 20 MPW instead of 40-50+ right now. I don't miss all of those miles one bit.
Post by texassmith on May 30, 2012 12:02:12 GMT -5
Vent: just got my official diagnosis of tendonitis (which is what I suspected anyway). At least another week off of running, plus rest, ice, lots of Advil, and some stretches she showed me (one of which nearly killed me). I guess my arms and abs will be getting a lot of attention in the near future
Post by stingsharkruns on May 30, 2012 12:08:17 GMT -5
I'm currently planning our 5yr anniversay trip around the Cayman Islands Marathon.... Our anniversary isn't until Feb 2014, the marathon is Dec 1st 2013.. Obsessed much?
It started as planning our anniversary trip - then i went to this Grand Caymans website and under one of the tabs it said "Races" so of course I clicked, and now i'm obsessing over another marathon and I haven't even run 1 yet... =/