I am on day 9 of the crappy sinus infection and cold. I'm ready for it to go away! I've spun on the trainer very easily the last 2 nights. It's helped to clear some of the crap out of my head. I plan to do the same tonight. Hopefully, I'll feel better for Sunday, when the weather should be good for a road ride.
Well, crap. I'm sorry everyone is having a rough time, but it's a little reassuring to see that it's not just me. I only made it 7 miles (time related, AND it started to rain), but I did get in all 5 600s, so I'm calling it a success. I feel like I'm mostly just in survival mode at this point.
I have 16 miles Sunday morning, and it is supposed to be sunny, with a high of 65. I could cry real tears. I cannot wait!
Post by bostonmichelle on Jan 9, 2014 11:43:47 GMT -5
I give you all props for getting up and running all the time. I did almost 2 miles on the treadmill this morning and it was freaking torture. It is supposed to warm up this weekend so hopefully I can get a lap around the Lake on Sunday. Hopefully I can actually run and it won't be all slush and ice. I cannot wait for spring to come and run outside. Also where did the old Michelle go, I used to hate the gym and running now I'm craving it?
are your houses joined? Or is it that loud that you can hear it. Either way, that def sucks!
Nope, not joined. I'm not sure how far apart they are, but it's not far enough. He opens his garage door and goes to town on that speed bag, there is no room in my house that is safe. I have to put headphones on to get away from the noise.
Sorry about the loud neighbor, but I just wanted to add that your daughter is so darn cute!
The past week or so, my runs have felt "off," and I couldn't put my finger on why. Then I went through my Amazon order log and saw that I ordered my "new" running shoes a year ago! No wonder my feet have been aching. Thank you, Amazon Prime, for my new Mizuno's that were at my door 48 hours later!
I thought I was doing okay with this whole not-running thing, but it is seriously fucking with my head. I am running today. I can't not run for five weeks and then toe the line at a 10K AND a half next weekend. My legs can't remember what running even feels like. If it hurts my Achilles, then it hurts. What the fuck else am I going to do to it that I haven't done already? It's not like it's going to get worse.
I love that people are hitting the gym, I really do, because we all started somewhere. But...the PARKING! Sweet Lord. I almost need to wear my running shoes to get in there, since I'm parking so damn far away.
DH had both his big toenails removed and it is SKEEVING me out. Like, don't get near me in bed, skeevy. I realize this makes me shallow and mean. But I can't stop.
I asked our swim coach to give me a couple of lessons before I attempt more swimming and she's SO HAPPY. And I'm SO NERVOUS. I don't want her to think I suck.
The other dean at my school is moving away in a month. He's awesome. We're like Forrest and Jenny, peas and carrots. We're The Deans. I don't know how the hell we're going to replace him in the middle of the year, and I'm freaking out. I am BRAND NEW. There is stuff I still don't know (lots of it), and now I'm the "experienced" one? Yeah, right!
I was all geared up for yoga with my co-worker yesterday and we find out as we were entering the room that the class on Wednesdays at noon had been postponed. I guess I will start yoga next week.
So I went and ran on the treadmill instead...AGAIN...and I hate it. I haven't ran outside in weeks and maybe only a couple times since November because of the weather.
We were up most of the night with DS crying for hours and it is not helping my motivation to run tonight at 7pm. And I am terrified of another sleepless night.
On the bright side, it's supposed to be in the 30's this weekend and I am beyond ecstatic. It's really sad when 5F feels warm and I don't even zip my coat.
Post by heliocentric on Jan 9, 2014 12:18:29 GMT -5
I was excited to start P90X3 on Monday. Then I got sick over the weekend (sore throat, fever, etc.) and had to postpone. I thought I was better on Tuesday, but that night I got a stomach bug that I am just recovering from. Ugh.
And...my studio stopped the power yoga class I had been going to until the spring. What do I do in the meantime?
count me in the lack of motivation group. Maybe its the cold, maybe its the little part of me saying "Ah, you've got a baby so you should sleep" (even though that's bullshit because AJ sleeps like a boss)...I don't know. But I cannot get my butt out the door in the mornings unless I'm meeting a friend and my usual early AM running buddy doesn't get up THAT early (will do 6am but not 5am, which is understandable).
Seems like most of us have the same story of low motivation - I'm getting about 25 miles of running in a week but not much else - no desire to do anything else even though I know I need to get more strength training in. I have no excuses, I just suck right now.
DH and I just booked a cruise for the end of March and I'm cringing at the thought of getting into a bathing suit - ugh:(
Also, DH finally got some info about his job situation yesterday. We've been waiting a year to get news if his current place of employment was going to hire him as a police officer and send him to the academy. I'm so excited it's finally happening.
So you remember that whole TV business? (If you don't, my husband justified buying a new 60" smart TV because, his words, I'm doing a triathlon this year). It's glorious. Do you know what makes it even MORE glorious?
GaiamTV app SpinTV app Fitness app FitnessVOD app
Someone is going to be a very happy tri-in-training girl, and someone is going to be a very annoyed husband
can you explain how this works using small words? we have a smart TV but the only thing we really use the 'smart' function for is netflix streaming.
So you remember that whole TV business? (If you don't, my husband justified buying a new 60" smart TV because, his words, I'm doing a triathlon this year). It's glorious. Do you know what makes it even MORE glorious?
GaiamTV app SpinTV app Fitness app FitnessVOD app
Someone is going to be a very happy tri-in-training girl, and someone is going to be a very annoyed husband
i just found these on our new TV, too! I almost felt like I had died and gone to heaven. But yeah, since DH thinks it's pretty much "his" TV, it will be interesting to see his reaction when I start using them.
I have nothing. I had 2 weeks off, had all kinds of energy on very little sleep, but the second I stepped back into my office, I have all I can do to stay awake all day. Exercise has given me some temporary clarity, but that wears off by the next day. I need the weekend.
I am PMSing and it sucks. I have inhaled all the sugary stuff in the house I can get my hands on and feel yucky because of it.
I am also really annoyed with how this weekend is shaping out. I am supposed to run 18 miles tomorrow and there is a 50% chance of rain, and 100% chance of rain on Saturday (suppose to run 9 miles). My husband convinced me to play tennis on Sunday and now it's not playing. I am so annoyed.
Seems like most of us have the same story of low motivation - I'm getting about 25 miles of running in a week but not much else - no desire to do anything else even though I know I need to get more strength training in. I have no excuses, I just suck right now.
DH and I just booked a cruise for the end of March and I'm cringing at the thought of getting into a bathing suit - ugh:(
We just booked our cruise for the end of March, too! Hence my Brazilian wax post, LOL.
Girl, don't even speak of swimsuits. I'm still in denial that I may have to wear one.
All of these posts make me feel better that I dread running so much. I have to run 4 tonight and I am trying to create every excuse in my head to not do it.. even though I know I will.
Well, I've been sick this week, but felt good today. Had an hour scheduled on the trainer today, so I put DD down for a nap and hopped on. I'm 10 minutes from finishing my 2.5 hr ride for the week (scheduled for this weekend). Woop! Can't blv Dd is napping this long - I'll take it!
Need to AW a bit...I came home today (alone) with the worst headache and SO tired and laid on the couch for a few minutes. I knew I could fall asleep in another minute. But I got up and went out into the 25 degrees and ran 3.4 really really really slow (for me) miles.
Post by katandkevin on Jan 9, 2014 20:10:16 GMT -5
I am back in my walking boot for another 2 weeks. I could scream! I went to an orthopedist today because I was still in a lot of pain where my stress fracture was. Turns out it completely broke at some point and has started healing, but isn't healed enough to be in shoes yet. She wants me back in the he boot for 2 more weeks to take the pressure off my foot. Ugh!
shauni27 Thanks for the support! And you are correct, there was no reason to be nervous! She was very helpful. She showed me 8 of the machines and weights, which is exactly what I wanted. The gym is very small but has just what I need. Only downside, they are closed on Sundays, a day I would have no problems going on. I plan on going tomorrow after work!
I am PMSing and it sucks. I have inhaled all the sugary stuff in the house I can get my hands on and feel yucky because of it.
I am also really annoyed with how this weekend is shaping out. I am supposed to run 18 miles tomorrow and there is a 50% chance of rain, and 100% chance of rain on Saturday (suppose to run 9 miles). My husband convinced me to play tennis on Sunday and now it's not playing. I am so annoyed.
Thanks for letting me vent.
Aren't you in AtL? I have been stalking the weather too since I have 18 this weekend too, looks like 0% chance of rain then . Since you non longer have tennis maybe you can long run then !
Had a pretty good 7 mile run until a guy grabbed me while I was running across an intersection. I live in an urban downtown area and I was running on a street with tons of people. I started to run across a busy intersection and this guy starts walking across the intersection and I notice that he shifted his direction and started walking over to the side of the intersection I was crossing (it's a large intersection). The next thing I know he grabs my right hip area. I half scream and take off. I wasn't scared initially just really pissed that this asshat grabbed me. GRRR!
I'm annoyed that I will now have to start running with my pepper spray again.
Had a pretty good 7 mile run until a guy grabbed me while I was running across an intersection. I live in an urban downtown area and I was running on a street with tons of people. I started to run across a busy intersection and this guy starts walking across the intersection and I notice that he shifted his direction and started walking over to the side of the intersection I was crossing (it's a large intersection). The next thing I know he grabs my right hip area. I half scream and take off. I wasn't scared initially just really pissed that this asshat grabbed me. GRRR!
I'm annoyed that I will now have to start running with my pepper spray again.
OMG this is so frightening. I'm so thankful you are ok. What a dick - I am livid for you. I get so ragey at the thought of this stuff.
Had a pretty good 7 mile run until a guy grabbed me while I was running across an intersection. I live in an urban downtown area and I was running on a street with tons of people. I started to run across a busy intersection and this guy starts walking across the intersection and I notice that he shifted his direction and started walking over to the side of the intersection I was crossing (it's a large intersection). The next thing I know he grabs my right hip area. I half scream and take off. I wasn't scared initially just really pissed that this asshat grabbed me. GRRR!
I'm annoyed that I will now have to start running with my pepper spray again.
That is so awful. I really hate running by myself for these reasons.
Had a pretty good 7 mile run until a guy grabbed me while I was running across an intersection. I live in an urban downtown area and I was running on a street with tons of people. I started to run across a busy intersection and this guy starts walking across the intersection and I notice that he shifted his direction and started walking over to the side of the intersection I was crossing (it's a large intersection). The next thing I know he grabs my right hip area. I half scream and take off. I wasn't scared initially just really pissed that this asshat grabbed me. GRRR!
I'm annoyed that I will now have to start running with my pepper spray again.
that is terrifying!!! so glad you are okay. big hugs.
I am my own worst enemy. I gained five pounds over the holidays and have been good since Sunday. Got on the scale and I was already down two pounds. SO I proceeded to eat chocolate and drink wine. DH is on a business trip and I miss him and always overindulge when he's gone but it's a little suspect that I ruin my clean eating for junk tonight on the very week I have been so good. ARRGH. And my knees hurt. Haven't been running nearly the distance I should.
Had a pretty good 7 mile run until a guy grabbed me while I was running across an intersection. I live in an urban downtown area and I was running on a street with tons of people. I started to run across a busy intersection and this guy starts walking across the intersection and I notice that he shifted his direction and started walking over to the side of the intersection I was crossing (it's a large intersection). The next thing I know he grabs my right hip area. I half scream and take off. I wasn't scared initially just really pissed that this asshat grabbed me. GRRR!
I'm annoyed that I will now have to start running with my pepper spray again.
I'm so glad you are okay! This makes me so angry for you.
Had a pretty good 7 mile run until a guy grabbed me while I was running across an intersection. I live in an urban downtown area and I was running on a street with tons of people. I started to run across a busy intersection and this guy starts walking across the intersection and I notice that he shifted his direction and started walking over to the side of the intersection I was crossing (it's a large intersection). The next thing I know he grabs my right hip area. I half scream and take off. I wasn't scared initially just really pissed that this asshat grabbed me. GRRR!
I'm annoyed that I will now have to start running with my pepper spray again.
Ugh I'm sorry. One time a guy kept yelling at me from his car so I flipped him off and then he followed me revving his engine for a while. Totally freaked me out. Luckily I was on busy city streets. And now I try not to make obscene gestures at people, although sometimes it's hard to contain myself.