ouch!

Have you ever felt like your rib cage was squishing your lungs so hard you can't breath? I have only felt this twice in my life. A couple years ago when I got Bronchitis, and last night. I can't say exactly what caused it last night, and as sure as I was last night that it wasn't from running, I actually think I have changed my mind! I honestly think I ran way to hard, and way to fast for my level. I am not going to do that again! :)

oh my

Tuesday night, I left work a few min early because I was sick. I think I ate something that didn't agree with me...no flu. I slept for 12 hours and still didn't feel well Wed morning! So much for running my 2 miles! I was pretty disapointed even though I really didn't feel well, and didn't have the energy to run it.

This morning Cat and I ran at the Seminary Gym. I booked it the first mile and ran it in 11 min!!! Thats crazy for me! It was way to fast and I am hurting, but it's still an accomplishment. :)

Had a rough night last night. Thankfully I friends who love me despite how quick tempered I can be. I broke down and cried while Sarah just hugged me to calm me down. This is rough, I just want to be over it. Its a process I know. Cat and Jeff have been especially helpful as well. Its so nice to know that I have people who love me and are praying for me. I know John and Dana are doing the same. It helps and is much appreciated! Its nice to know that I have the support of my friends when it seems like the world around me is spinning out of control, and about to come out from under my feet!

Going to try my long run tomorrow...3 miles...indoors...will keep you posted! :)

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...

I used to drive down the road when it was 15 degrees outside, see people running, and say, "what in the world are they doing?! You will NEVER see me running outside when its this cold!" This morning I was one of those crazy people who run in below freezing weather! I went to the Water Reservoir this morning to run. There were flurries falling from a sunny sky, patches of powder snow around the walkway, and large pieces of ice in the water. It was beautiful! I wonder what it will be like when there is more snow!

So far I am feeling good. It hasn't been hard to run in the cold. This morning I think I actually had too many layers of clothes on! I got to hot and had to take off my jacket! I still had a fleece pull-over, a long-sleeve and a short sleeve t-shirt on! I also ran faster than I expected! Hopefully that will continue! :)

Tomorrows Agenda:

2 miles!

18 degrees/partly sunny

107 days until race day!

405.60 miles to run!

Day 1

Good Morning Sunshine!!! 8:45 am...It was sunny, it looked warm outside, but it was TOTALLY not warm at all. In fact it was freezing! I walked out the door, could see my breath, and began to think, "What am I doing?!" It is 13 degrees out here!!" I reminded myself that its the little miles that really count. I grabbed my ipod shuffle out of my car, and took off. I ran around the apartment this time thinking it would be good for me to run some hills! Ha! I thought wrong! It wasn't a good idea AT ALL! I am going to wait a few more weeks before I start killing myself on some hills. :) I ran/walked one mile this morning. It was a hard mile though so for that I will pat myself on the back, and move on to the next adventure.

Tomorrows agenda:

2 miles!

17 degrees F/feels like 5!

108 days to go til race day!

407.60 miles to run!

As for the other race I am running; things seems to be getting better. I finally have an appetite, and have felt hunger pains for the first time in a month. I have actually slept more in the past week, and through the whole night on Sat. i think things are looking better. I just continue to look at Jesus and follow Him. He is all I need. :)

It's Here!!!

Day one of official training starts tomorrow! I am excited!!!

Here is what we are looking at

Mon AM: 1.5 miles and 13 degrees

I already have my running outfit picked out, and hopefully I can figure out what works and what doesn't when it comes to running in the cold. I am determined.

Between January 4, 2010 and April 10, 2010, plus the 24th of April (which is the mini-marathon) I will have run 408.6 miles. I will have a total amount of time spent running at 102.15 hours.

There are 16 weeks/110 days until race day!!

Will post tomorrow what happens! It's here! Here we go!!!