H&F AWs/Confessions/Whine

[mrshandy]

Let's hear 'em!

I'm not posting as much anymore due to lack of being able to share anything, but I'm irrationally excited about this and I knew you ladies would understand.

AW: I'm getting a new to me Garmin. Someone posted on my old neighborhod listserve about selling a used 310 for $75 and I jumped on it.
 
Confession/Whine: Every time I see a runner, I get jealous/whistful. It's been over a month since my last run and I miss it. But I don't really miss running while pregnant. It sucks having to pee as soon as you start running, seeing such slower paces, and not being able to really push yourself.

I've been so busy with life/career stuff that my exercise is just my commute and prenatal yoga once a week.

I'm excited about going back to running, but also terrified that I'll never be able to get back to where I once was due to this non-activity and the fact that life will be even more busy!

[osulori]

Jul 3, 2013 9:48:08 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

 Yes, yes, yes, and YES. All of the above.  Seriously, I was just about to write the same damn post.  I currently am able to walk 2ish mile loops around my neighborhood with minimal discomfort afterwards...any more than that makes my back and crotch hurt.  I know not getting back to where I was pace wise is a very real possibility, hence why I ran balls to the wall at my last HM and got an almost 5 min PR for my troubles...but it still makes me sad.  Who knows, maybe running with a baby jogger will make me superfast like Gumi?

[wambam]

I ate ALL THE THINGZ last night after working out. I was so hungry and I just kept eating and I thought I would never be satisfied again.

Garlic steak, half a serving of sausage/sweet potato hash, banana, dark chocolate, nectarine, and a whole chicken leg

[sitnspin]

Because I am a 12 year old girl, I cut myself shaving right underneath my knee today.  I haven't done that in years!  Anyhow, it keeps opening back up and bleeding every time I go from a straight leg to bent.

I feel like an asshole for having a piece of tissue there to blot it.  Gross.

[Deleted]

I am running a small trail 10K tomorrow and I am guessing the number of participants will only be about 50 ppl, so per usual, I am worried about being the last one, because I am not so fast in general, especially on trails. Then again, who cares, I am having fun.

My mom is coming up this weekend so she can help with DS, so I am hoping that my H and I can get out for a bike ride. REally looking forward to it, as we haven't been able to do that much.

[setsail1999]

I have been on a binge since Friday. Between traveling, being out of town and having plans with people I haven't tracked a single thing. All I've eaten is junk food *sigh*.

[taratru]

I am bitterly jealous of people who can run far right now. I'm giving away my bib to one of my favorite half races because I'm not going to be in any kind of shape to run it - even for fun.

Now that my Achilles feels better when I'm running, my other knee is hurting. I don't know if it's a shoe thing or an overcompensation thing or what, but I HATE that it's this HARD to stay healthy. Running used to be easy.

Last night, DH took me out to dinner in an effort to get lucky (which was totally in the plan) but then DD3 pissed me off at bedtime and I was grumpy as shit, so I just went to sleep. And now he's all short and irritated with me and I'm just like, dude. Come on. I can't shift gears like that. That's not really H&FR. Sorry.

[shorty20]

I leave for vacay in 3 weeks and am trying to be really good about my eating.

Well our boss just bought us lunch out, and we're planning an ice cream social for next week.  Fail.

[Deleted]

One of my friends and I decided to beat the heat and get 9 miles in this morning. I haven't run that far in a few weeks, and I feel AMAZING right now.


ETA--after reading the other posts, I hope this isn't too much of an asshole thing to say.  But it was awesome!!!!  Definitely feel like an asshole.  I hope better running days come soon for everyone. 

[al320]

Took today off from work. I am still in my pajamas, and havent gotten off the couch all day. I have SO much i,could be doing, but this feels really good.

Maybe ill go to the gym later. Maybe.

[mcc]

I had my second TM run since surgery today and although there was discomfort, there was no stabbing pain or anything that I can't run through! My PT and I developed a running program for me and I can't wait to start!

Thanks to Susie I got another pair of my Ride 5's for $65 in pink and white. They're supposed to be delivered tomorrow.

[Brit]

AW: I have been a lot faster on my runs lately. Most likely because it is like 10 degrees cooler this week than it has been lately.

Confession: I'm kind of freaking out about that moving might mess with my workout schedule. I mean, obviously things will change, but I think the job that I am taking is much less flexible from a schedule perspective. I also think that H will have a lot more H&F activities that he will want to do, which will cut into my time to exercise depending on my new work schedule, his new work schedule, and what our child care options are.

Whine: Wait, was my confession a whine? I have another: I brought yoga clothes to work today so that I could go to yoga during lunch and they cancelled the class. Now I have to go home and get running shoes or my bike if I want to do 'something' today. Grrr.

[jene]

AW: check out the pint glass that is part my swag for my race tomorrow.

Vent/whine: I am really nervous about this race for some reason. This will be my 7th half, I should be used to this, right? I am not even running it to PR.

[mrsjthompson]

I contacted a nutritionist today because I CANNOT get my weight under control. But all I'm really worried about is how much its going to cost me.

[emuni04]

AW: My clothes are fitting so much better lately!

AW2: I finally convinced my H to try spaghetti squash. He's a meat and potatoes Midwest farm boy and not very open minded when it comes to trying new things. He loved it, woo hoo! Since we have cut way back on carbs, it's nice to have a non-pasta option for dinner.

Confession: Stroller running is freaking hard. My new routine is to take L on a walk in the BOB so I can enjoy my weekend AM coffee in peace, and then leave her with H so I can go on a real/easier run

[CallingAllAngels]

AW: I was on the neighborhood swim team growing up, but I hadn't swam a lap in probably 20 years. I started swimming again with a 600 yard workout on May 21. It took me 25 minutes to finish. Today I swam 600 yards in less than 15 minutes. I'm so happy with my progress so far in a relatively short time.

Whine: My triathlon in July 14 and I have to go right into half marathon training after. I have not been running like I should for the past, oh 2 months, and it's going to bite me in the ass. Also, I want to do the 0 to 1650 swim plan, but I don't really feel like swimming 3 times a week while running 4 times a week. Right now, I'm swimming twice, running 2-3 times and riding my bike twice and that's about enough for me.

[Brit]

Jul 3, 2013 10:47:09 GMT -5 @mrschicken said:

One of my friends and I decided to beat the heat and get 9 miles in this morning. I haven't run that far in a few weeks, and I feel AMAZING right now.


ETA--after reading the other posts, I hope this isn't too much of an asshole thing to say.  But it was awesome!!!!  Definitely feel like an asshole.  I hope better running days come soon for everyone. 

You shouldn't feel like an asshole, you had a great run and the FIRST item in the title was AWs. I'm stoked for you!

[tuggyruns]

Confession: I am secretly enjoying watching the weekend warriors FREAK OUT on FB because of the impending rain for tomorrow Peachtree. Yes, I'm a bad person I know, but I just love running in the rain.

[alexithymia]

Confession: I has my alarm set for 5:30 this morning, planning to get up for an a.m. run. That didn't happen.

Whine: I'm going to the lake next week. I know I need to run while I'm there, but part if me just wants to drink, lay in the sun, and sleep in obnoxiously late.

[kellifsu]

Between traveling the past 2 weeks and injury, I have not really worked out and been eating crappy.  I'm lazy and unmotivated.  With my tri at the end of July, I need to find some motivation.

[osulori]

Jul 3, 2013 12:22:33 GMT -5 Brit said:

Jul 3, 2013 10:47:09 GMT -5 @mrschicken said:

One of my friends and I decided to beat the heat and get 9 miles in this morning. I haven't run that far in a few weeks, and I feel AMAZING right now.


ETA--after reading the other posts, I hope this isn't too much of an asshole thing to say.  But it was awesome!!!!  Definitely feel like an asshole.  I hope better running days come soon for everyone. 

You shouldn't feel like an asshole, you had a great run and the FIRST item in the title was AWs. I'm stoked for you!

Ditto Brit.  You should never feel like an asshole for having a great run, and AWing it in a thread titled as such.  I would be lying if I said I wasn't jealous because I fully admit I am, but its not in an "you're an asshole" way but more of a "yay for you!  but I'm still a little jealous " way.

[jene]

Jul 3, 2013 10:47:09 GMT -5 @mrschicken said:

One of my friends and I decided to beat the heat and get 9 miles in this morning. I haven't run that far in a few weeks, and I feel AMAZING right now.


ETA--after reading the other posts, I hope this isn't too much of an asshole thing to say.  But it was awesome!!!!  Definitely feel like an asshole.  I hope better running days come soon for everyone. 

You should not feel like an asshole.  Everyone has good running times and bad, it's awesome that you had a great run today!

[jene]

Whine: I can't decide what color of polish I want to wear for my half tomorrow. Help me decide, h&f!

Options: OPI colors
Strawberry margarita
Lucky Lavender
I'm not really a waitress
black onyx
black cherry chutney
an affair in red square
tropical punch
arose at dawn, broke by noon

Note: I know that no one will see my toes. Please humor me.

[sadlebred]

I have a knot in my right shoulder. I just want it to pop because it hurts. I've been using a tennis ball on it all day, but it will not go away.

[cinco]

Jul 3, 2013 10:47:09 GMT -5 @mrschicken said:

One of my friends and I decided to beat the heat and get 9 miles in this morning. I haven't run that far in a few weeks, and I feel AMAZING right now.


ETA--after reading the other posts, I hope this isn't too much of an asshole thing to say.  But it was awesome!!!!  Definitely feel like an asshole.  I hope better running days come soon for everyone. 

As someone that has had a tough time with running this year, I love hearing stuff like this! Run on!

[cinco]

AW: I got out of my comfort zone and have taken two classes at the gym this week, with another one scheduled for Friday

Whine: DH can't get off work for our vacation to Florida next week, so I'm taking all 3 by myself. Hold me. My parents will be down there, so it isn't that insane, but I'm still going to whine. 14 hour drive. Deep breaths.

[taratru]

Jul 3, 2013 13:01:14 GMT -5 jene said:

Whine: I can't decide what color of polish I want to wear for my half tomorrow. Help me decide, h&f!

Options: OPI colors
Strawberry margarita
Lucky Lavender
I'm not really a waitress
black onyx
black cherry chutney
an affair in red square
tropical punch
arose at dawn, broke by noon

Note: I know that no one will see my toes. Please humor me.

That's my vote.

[taratru]

Oh, I have another one, that is NH&FR: DD3 has been suuuuuuper clingy since I've been home alone with her for over a week So DH said, "go do something today." okay...I'll go get the groceries (which I can turn into a 2-hour trip). Instead, HE went to get the groceries and he TOOK DD3 WITH HIM to "give me a break." He takes like 30 minutes at the store, and now I'm annoyed.

[Brit]

Jul 3, 2013 13:24:21 GMT -5 taratru said:

Oh, I have another one, that is NH&FR: DD3 has been suuuuuuper clingy since I've been home alone with her for over a week So DH said, "go do something today." okay...I'll go get the groceries (which I can turn into a 2-hour trip). Instead, HE went to get the groceries and he TOOK DD3 WITH HIM to "give me a break." He takes like 30 minutes at the store, and now I'm annoyed.

This is totally something that my H would have done. He honestly tries to do "good" things, but he is so clueless sometimes about what is helpful and what isn't. He is all 'If you pick DD up from daycare, I can cut the grass before you get home from work.' And I am all 'I don't give a crap about the grass, I want you to pick up DD so I can go run.' <--- Trying to help. Missing the mark entirely.

[runblondie26]

Jul 3, 2013 13:22:48 GMT -5 taratru said:

Jul 3, 2013 13:01:14 GMT -5 jene said:

Whine: I can't decide what color of polish I want to wear for my half tomorrow. Help me decide, h&f!

Options: OPI colors
Strawberry margarita
Lucky Lavender
I'm not really a waitress
black onyx
black cherry chutney
an affair in red square
tropical punch
arose at dawn, broke by noon

Note: I know that no one will see my toes. Please humor me.

That's my vote.

My vote too. One of my all time favorite nail polishes.

I'm really, really bummed I'm not running the Peachtree Road Race tomorrow. It's not going to be as obscenely hot here as I expected it to be.

Good luck to all the racers! I shall live vicariously through you tomorrow.