Deeper and deeper into the Abyss..... Yeah, that’s all I can say at this point. I have trained for probably about two weeks total during my three weeks of training….and while I tweak everything within my normal lifestyle I realize the magnitude of what I have signed up for. I walked/ran about five miles today....While I do not feel totally exhausted (mainly because I walked a great deal because of the side ache that persisted because of the burrito I ate for lunch…) my feet feel much better than the blister I experienced last Monday (because of the old shoes that were heavy and washed too many times). Excuses.......but valid ones! Let me see you run fives miles after having a baby (less than five months ago) and straight of the couch!!!! In fact, the blister I had was so bad that I held off my first real week of training until I got my really expensive "over-pronation" correcting shoes... Yes apparently, when you gain 52 lbs during pregnancy your weight shifts causing you to walk on the outsides of your foot, obviously trying to over compensate for the added weight on your joints. Needless to say, all of my shoes in my closet are rendered useless (weather stilettos, flats or running shoes) they’ve all stretched, worn or mutilated. In fact they are so uncomfortable to wear that I feel I need to have an overhaul preformed on each and every one.....There goes "My shoes were soooooo less expensive than the ones you bought" excuse.... Urgh! I do however feel fantastic! Who knew that putting your body through mortal combat would conjure up some "women’s runner" mentality; granted, this excitement lasts about two minutes into a training session but it’s all worth the while none the less... I mean, who can really run on the track, in the rain, in 40 degree weather and count the laps before one mile? If you were wondering, it’s four! I actually drove home today from work (before my training session) trying to calculate other running routes to spice it up.... Did you know I can plan my next days to do list, create a grocery list, figure out what my daughter needs on her first overnight trip (two nights and three days for school) and plan my weekly shopping list in a matter of minutes while driving? I can't even imagine running while thinking. I believe I may start hyperventilating and forget who I am completely.... None the less the whole running and planning my day went into the garbage....
Anyway, I am positive that I am not a runner by trade and that I will have to work at it. Not to mention that missing Jake’s (my missing 2 nights a week) nightly feedings and daily baths provide the perfect excuse for ditching ……but its time he gets to spend with Daddy and Sister and I am off living the dream! I talk about my fitness expertise but never show it. Here’s to raising money for a cure and challenging myself in ways I've always read about but never saw coming to fruition.
Cheers!
If you feel so inclined, please support me by donating at http://pages.teamintraining.org/rw/AveGiant09/klinkfw1hp it will help finding a cure for these illnesses, save my pocket book from having to write the check myself, with all the fundraising obligations it’s getting a little tough.
Thank you!
Kashala
