Tag: running

Hey Jealousy

In terms of problems, mine are pretty typical “first-world problems.” I’m a very lucky girl and need to remember that. But sometimes, its easy to forget and get stuck in my own little world.

Case and point: I have 2 best friends, one is married-has been for 6 years now. The other started dating her boyfriend in February. It was around the same time that I started dating my recent ex. This guy is pretty much perfect for her and the other BFF and I are fairly sure they will end up together. This weekend, he told her that he was falling in love with her.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m super happy for them. He makes her happy and ‘gets’ her. But, deep down, I’m sad. I’m lonely. I haven’t dated anyone since my ex and I broke up at the end of June. Part of that was a self-imposed marathon training break. To be honest, I used it as a way to guard my heart I think. “Oh, I’m too busy right now to date anyone.” When really, no one was asking me out. No one was beating down my door to take me on a date.

And now? Now the marathon is over and I’m still alone. I’m alone as I write this. My roommate has gone out to a town hall meeting on China. (Did I mention that my roomie is a Nebraska State Senator? She’s a good friend of mine and used to be in the TV News biz.) Its pretty cool! And its fine. I like my alone time. Especially after a long day at work where there is constant noise. But there is a difference between a roomie and a boyfriend. And I miss having that.

First world problems.

In other news, I’m finding it hard to adhere to a running schedule when I don’t have anything to train for. My next race for sure is the Lincoln Half Marathon in May and training for that won’t begin until January. I’m still running, just not as many miles.

Friday night I went to a couple of Halloween parties. I went as a Marathon runner. (a stretch, I know!) and I was chatting with a friend of mine who does the same job I do at the other TV station in town. She’s a runner too, has actually run several full marathons. But she just gets me, ya know? Its true that runners love to talk about running; we talked about running for a long time. She even told me she reads my blog! (Hi Amber! 🙂 ) That totally made my day! To know that someone I know in real life that I really like and respect reads and enjoys this blog was pretty cool to learn. I need to be better about updating!

Anywho, that’s all I have for now. Everyone on the east coast, please stay safe!

Have a great week friends!

My Race-iversary!

2 years ago today I ran my very first 5k race. The Governor’s Cup. It was fun, and a little bit scary. The entire time I was running I thought to myself"I’m a fraud. Why am I running this? Everyone knows I’m not a ‘real’ runner.“I was plagued by self-doubt the entire time. But I did it and I was hooked. I decided that day to sign up for my next race: the 2011 Lincoln Half-Marathon.

So several 5k’s, 10k’s 2 half-Marathon’s and one FULL Marathon later, I decided I had to run my first race again! Never mind that I have to work from 2-11pm today and the race started at 3pm. I just came in early and left to run in the middle of it! 🙂

Today, I ran the race with no self-doubts. No inner pity party. Just the knowledge that I am a RUNNER. I’m a MARATHONER. And no one can take that away from me. And you know what? That’s an awesome feeling!

Oh, this was the first race that I’ve ever RUN THE WHOLE THING! The first time I ran it I walked a good portion of it, and did it in 39:15. This time I ran the whole time and did it in 33:00! And it was hot!! 81 Degrees! Where did that come from? I miss the cool temps of Chicago! I also wore my Chicago Marathon T-shirt and got a few comments on it! 🙂

Have a great day friends!

First run Post-Marathon

I ran this morning. Just 2 miles. But I needed it! The addiction to running is so powerful. However, I think I shouldn’t have run. I’m a little concerned about my right foot.

The top of my right foot on the mid to outer edge hurt on and off during the run. This is the first time it has hurt since the Marathon and so I’m concerned. I don’t think its a stress fracture, maybe just a strain, but now every little pain I feel in my foot has me concerned. Anybody have any ideas what this could be?

Also, when I first started running this morning (on the treadmill) it felt like little bolts in the arch of that same foot. That went away, and I was left with the top of the foot pain but now I’m concerned. I don’t want to be hurt and I want to be able to run a 5k on the 21st.

I’m still working on that recap. I’m not sure if I want to just recap the race or the entire weekend. Maybe two posts are in order!

Hope you all have a great weekend friends!

Sometimes, runs are EXCITING!

I rarely get to run in the afternoon, but today I’m off work and so I headed out around 2pm for 6 miles.

At 4 miles I was stopped by a Sheriff’s Deputy who came running around the back of a house, gun in hand! to ask me if I had seen a guy in a white shirt. I stopped, told him no, and asked if I should keep running.

He told me sure, but if I saw this guy I should call 911! (Now, I live in a smallish town, 13,000 people, and this kind of thing doesn’t happen every day!)

I call my TV station to tell them about it, and my Assignment editor calls me back to tell me that it turns out they are looking for a 90 pound, 15-year-old boy.

Pretty sure I could take him.

Go Big Red!!

I have to work on this perfect first day of fall. Its 60 degrees here, sunny and gorgeous. I am stuck inside working. Not cool. Not cool at all.

I was supposed to run 12 miles today, but after taking 5 days off to rest my knee and heal it, I head out for 12…and made it 5 before I decided that was enough. I don’t want to ruin my knee just as it is healing.

In other news, my Huskers are taking on (I use this term lightly) Idaho State today. The score is 45-0 at the half. Nebraska is kicking some serious butt. At least I’m not missing much!

Hope you all have a good day friends!

I’m a little concerned

After my 20 mile run on Sunday I knew something was wrong.

The back of my right hurt hurt. Quite badly. It started around mile 15 or so and I just couldn’t shake it. I haven’t run since then and been resting, icing and elevating my leg.

I went to the doctor today and they think I have a mild case of tendonititis and gave some prednisone to help my back (which has been hurting for awhile and maybe what caused this–I feel like I hyper-extended the knee).

He told me to rest it, and if I felt like I wanted to/could run then I could. But it appears this taper is going to be faster/more a taper than I thought it would.

I just want my knee to be okay and my joints to last a long time.

Sigh.

Have a good day friends!

“Someday I’ll fly away…”

So my flight got cancelled on Sunday. It was too cloudy. We are making our second attempt this Sunday. Praying for a cloudless, sunny day.

In other news, If I ever say I want to do a full marathon again, somebody please stop me! This schedule is exhausting me, and the amount of running has caused me to gain weight…most likely just muscle mass but I’m still freaking out. The skirts and dresses that I wore last winter are tight now, and I am upset about it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad that I have gained muscle, but I’m up 8-10 pounds and I’m trying not to obsess over it, but I hate feeling uncomfortable in my own skin. And I hate knowing that things I wore only 6 months ago won’t fit right now. Its frustrating and disheartening.

I didn’t get up and run yesterday so I shifted my off days and I ran this morning. 4 miles on the treadmill before work. I decided to run them as tempo miles, which makes the run go faster and more fun. I think I’m getting into a training funk, so maybe this will help.

I’m also giving up pop. I only drink 1-2 cans a day but the caffeine seems to really affect me. I am on day 2 without any and am exhausted! And I don’t drink coffee.

My boss texted me Monday and told me that I have to work late Thursday night so that I can produce our Husker pregame show that we are taping that night. Normally wouldn’t mind, but that was the night I was supposed to go speed dating with Lindsay. So I had to cancel, which sucks. They gave me a rain check to go another time, but I was still looking forward to it! Sigh.

Sorry for complaining this entire post friends. But thanks for listening anyway!

“I want to fly like an eagle…”

Today’s 12 mile run was pretty great. I felt good, fueled well and had a good run…all on the treadmill! (It’s FINALLY raining here and as much as I kind of enjoy running in the rain, I don’t want to ruin my barely 3 weeks old shoes quite yet! 🙂 So I hit the treadmill. Sometimes its nice to do that, not have to carry everything with you, and be able to stop for a bathroom break if you need it! And I felt like I was flying. It was just a good run.

Since it is raining here, I decided to bake. And because when I’m bored during work (read: during my hour long midday show) I tend to pin a lot of recipes that I want to try. I decided I could try one today. Especially since it was raining and felt kind of fall-like! 

So I made these Pumpkin Muffins:

And they are delicious! They only require 2 ingredients! A box of yellow cake mix and a can of pumpkin! Seriously. That’s it. Mix it together. Put in muffin tins bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes and you have a delicious treat! You can even put a little powdered sugar on top or maybe some cream cheese icing. Without the icing, they are considered a weight watchers treat! Not that I have confirmed that or know that for sure, but man, are they easy! Make them. You will not be sorry!

So, on to my other news! Tomorrow, I’m taking a flying lesson! I’m actually going to fly a small airplane! Its similar to this one:

I’m so freakin’ excited! I bought the lesson as a groupon back in February with my friend Cole. The pilot said we could take them together so while one of us is flying the plane, the other will also be in the plane! I cannot wait! We are also going to get some information about getting our pilot’s licenses! I am so excited!!

I guess that’s all I got friends! I hope you all have a great weekend! I know I plan on it! 🙂

I have a longer post coming…

But for now, I have this. And I am writing it in bullet points.

  • I had 2 interviews for a job I really really really wanted in the past couple of weeks. I did not get it. I’m am sad. I don’t really want to sign another year contract at my TV station. The job would have given me a $15,000/year raise. This contract raises my salary $750/year. That one hurts.
  • Today my boss told me that he would “have to look closely at my vacation request for Chicago” because that weekend is the Nebraska-Ohio St. Football game and it may be on ABC (the affiliate I work at) and I produce all of our station’s coverage of the Husker football games. I told him he had already approved it, I had booked the ticket, and was going. I am RUNNING A MARATHON!!! He still seems like he may try to take it back. I nearly quit on the spot. Seriously. This is non-negotiable.
  • I didn’t get up and run this morning. I couldn’t sleep last night. I am so tired, even though I just had a week off.
  • My vacation was wonderful! (more on that to come!)

Thanks for listening friends!

Have a good day!