So, sorry for the disappearing act!!! Miss you guys!
The last two weeks have been insane for me. A few weeks ago I ended up running the river run and starting on the "wrong side" of the street. It was fine for me, I figured I would run into someone at some point.
I warmed up, drank some water then started off. I can get really crazy...4 plus miles later!! I ran the entire loop. I saw Amanda and she laughed and said, "Good luck" ;-) as I passed her. I think she thought I was just starting. I really surprised myself. My fiance Josh, is a runner and told me I needed to push a little harder. I am scared of injury since I have weak knees so I must admit I have been "gentle" on my body. Tia said, "be careful," as I passed her..feeling okay, I decided to head back to the car, grab my water just in time to make it to my friend Nadya's house to help her shop and do decorations for her wedding. I re hydrated and felt okay.
UNTIL that early evening. I was dizzy and developed a migraine. I felt really horrible. Josh told me he thought I needed to rest and take a cool bath that night. I felt better the next day but, I still felt exhausted.
So, the last two weeks I have been running a few miles when my nanny job ends in the evenings. Taking it really easy. Last Saturday I had an appointment in the morning with Melissa P so I missed our group run and this past Saturday I woke up bright and early for Nadya's wedding! I got my hair done (hour and a half!) fun! It went really well. It rained a bit then skies cleared just in time for the ceremony to finish.
The reception was at Hacienda Del Sol and was wonderful. All that work paid off and she was very, very happy. It seems like my Saturdays are my busiest days. I WILL be at the river this Saturday. Later however, I am driving up to Phoenix with my mom and sis for our annual IKEA shopping trip! Happy-happy-joy-joy! I am hoping to find some neat/cheap wedding items for myself!
AND I am also thrilled to announce the NEW addition to the group....my fiance! He has been in two marathons before and wants to start up again. He ran in high school as well. His sister Lynn is 40, with three kids and has lost weight and looks amazing training for the T.M. this year. She has talked Josh and I into the Phoenix Marathon, P.F. Chang Marathon and possibly the San Fransisco Marathon. (Yea, not so sure yet!) This is her new pass time. She has been in a few and loves them.
I have found out If I drink water while running I fell much better. And if I carry a small energy bar or my Cliff "Shot"to consume it also helps. This next weekend I hope to go up to 6 miles. I am also running again at the Tucson Racket Club. I took a break for being a member for two months and now I had to start it up again since I missed it so much.
"If God invented marathons to keep people from doing anything more stupid, the triathlon must have taken Him completely by surprise." ~P.Z. Pearce
Till next time! I have missed you and hope to see all of you this Saturday!
~Hellfire
