Road to Recovery

Well, as crappy as I felt yesterday I decided to try for a run. Staring at my race planner and wishing I could record something, I reasoned with myself that if the run was that hard at least I could get off the treadmill and get my pjs back on. Plus, logically I figured all my illnesses were above the neck too. Isn't that some sort of rule?

So, as documented in Dailymile, 3 miles were done! I planned on 1.5 but it really is crunch time with Disney Princess coming up so soon!  Glad I was able to add some miles yesterday and going to do another 3 tonight. Still not feeling the best but trying to do something is better than sitting there wishing!

Discovered today that I am in corral B for the Princess based on my time submitted with my race entry!!!

Allergic Mama's Bib = 2695

Disney Princess Half Marathon Corral Placement 2012

 Corral: Individuals Bib *** Team Bib Range

 Corral A 31-2250 *** 20001-20313

 Corral B 2251-4500 *** 20314-20634

 Corral C 4501-6750 *** 20635-21017

 Corral D 6751-9000 *** 21018-21373

 Corral E 9001-11250 *** 21374-21777

 Corral F 11251-13500 *** 21778-22159

 Corral G 13501-15750 *** 22160-22617

 Corral H 15751-18000 *** 22618-23000

 

Yea! This gets me even more pumped and motivated to run through this virus and get some miles in to try and make up for the time lost to my nerve injury. BTW wore normal running socks yesterday and not one foot pain!!

Who else out there has ran or worked out while sick??? I'm sure to non-runners out there it probably sounds a bit crazy and may leave some doubting you are sick in the first place, but lots of it is mental!!! Lol, share your sick running stories with me :)

Really??

Well, figured out on my Saturday run that my foot problem is a nerve impingement.  Nerve impingements can be caused by lacing your shoes too tight and aggravated by wearing compression socks!  Who knew???  It is just a habit that when I go for a longer run, I put on my trusty pair of $55 compression socks!   Common sense sometimes needs to kick in.  None the less, the foot pain was back and it has been getting better, although I have not been able to test it out by running.

Why you ask??

Well, with less than 2 weeks left to go to the Disney Princess Half, I now have the virus hubby and Monkey had.  Today is day three, which according to their stats, should be the last day.  Yesterday was chest congestion and a non stop runny nose with ill feelings all over.  Today greeted me with headache, swollen glands, runny nose (although I only hope to use one box of Keenex, not the two I used since 5 pm last night) and ill feelings all over.  Geeze, I can't win!

See, this is why running is a mental game.  Can I just say, well, I hurt my foot and have a virus, so much for the half?? UM NO!  Mentally, I can do it even if it means run/walking it.  Im hoping to get a run in tomorrow and until then I will drink lots of water and fresh squeezed OJ!

Life is Good!

Yum!  Life is good!  I shared my marathon announcement with my Facebook friends and family, I ran 2 pain free miles and Im now having a yummy dinner of organic, grass-fed, filet smothered in Italian Gorgonzola cheese and LOTS of roasted garlic with a size of zucchini and onions!  Red wine would complete the meal, but not on Friday night as I need to get some miles in tomorrow am before the Disney Princess Half Marathon!

 

YUMMY!

Back to my run!  I was so excited to be able to do any distance pain free and I only had 2 on the schedule today due to both my (now previous) foot injury and my long run tomorrow.  It is amazing how mental running is, I swear 95% is mental.  I love how I can play games when I run controlling both my mind and my breathing, how a different thought to breathe differently can make the run that much more enjoyable.  I don't like how an injury can make you scared to run, even if all signs point to a recovery, until you accomplish a pain free run there is always the worry.  

I'm really looking forward to my run as an Alumni with TnT tomorrow am now that my mental block is removed.  How many miles will I do?  I don't know, would like to do at least 8 but we will see.  It is snowing really good now and we have a packed day tomorrow so we will see.  But, the mental block is gone and I could not be happier!

What do you think the hardest part of distance running is?

The HUGE Decision

Two friends kept telling me I should to the Chicago Marathon, registration just opened, it is a nice, flat course, yada, yada, yada.  Mind you, I do consider myself a runner, but a marathon runner?  I saw a movie on Netflix, Sprit of a Marathon, http://www.marathonmovie.com/ that documented several runner's preparations for the Chicago Marathon. Granted I was moved, but thought, "Ok, maybe when I turn 40 that would be cool to acomplish."

Well, fast forward to this past Monday.  My foot was really swollen on the top due to either too tight laces during my last 5K on Feb. 28th or a stress fracture.  Not a good scenario either way, and really concerned about my running and completing the Disney Princess in 3 weeks. The thought of doing a marathon was no where near the top of my concerns for the day as I made myself an appointment with a Sports Doctor for Tuesday to put a plan together on what I need to do to get thru the next 13.1.

My co-worker, who is always running, said I really need to think about signing up as the registration is expected to close soon.  Well, um, ok.. not sure I want to run 26.2 or train for it.  The deciding factor for me was looking at Hal Higdon's Novice Supreme Marathon Training plan that can be found at http://www.halhigdon.com/.  Easy peasy, nice way to really take my training a step back after this next half, build a good base and acomplish the 26.2.  Heck, I reasoned that even if my foot is broken, I have more than enough time, not yet 40, but that really did not matter.  Following the plan and modifying it somewhat to keep my longer weekned runs, I might.. maybe..can..Soooo......

I REGISTERED FOR MY FIRST MARATHON

AND MY JOURNEY HAS BEGUN!!!

I even booked the hotel room for Hubby, Monkey and Pea to join me.  I liked the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Facebook and went on with my day.  5 or so hours later, I found out via Facebook that registrtion closed!  WOW!  Glad I took the chance and made a quick decision. (Foot is most likey bruised or compressed, did 3 miles yesterday with little discomfort so getting better now.)

 I've kind of kept this quiet on Facebook with the exception of a post to a running group I am a member of.  But, thinking about it today on my way to a meeting at work, this is a huge undertaking, something worth documenting!   Kind of like the adoption of Pea and Monkey, it is a journey that will change my life and I will accomplish something huge!  I hope you join me as I prepare my mind and body to run (that is right, I want to run the entire distance) 26 miles and 385 yards.

2012 Race Plans!

I experienced a huge change in my running in 2012, for the first time, during a long run (over 4 miles for me at that time) my running switched from ok, how much longer must I go to get this done to

WOW, this is really enjoyable! 

Running has provided me with so many benefits!  Stress relief (huge for a working Mommy for some me time), feeling fit and proud of myself that I can acomplish running distances I never thought possible, and along with diet, the ability to look good in all my clothes :0

Plus, I find races REALLY fun and the rest of the family is catching on too!

2012 Race Schedule so Far Registered

January 28th

Freeze Your Franny 5K - should be a PR since roads are salted and plowed

Feburary 26th

Disney Princess Half Marathon!!! SOO Exicted

March 24th

Hanson's Bill Roney

April 14th

Martian 10K, Kids Marathon

April 28th

Let's Move Half Marathon Relay with Hubby!

May 20th

Back to the Beach Half Marathon with Hubby!

May 26th

Bayshore Half Marathon - this will get me into Half Maniacs, if I wish, with 2 Half Marathons in 16 Days :)

June, July, August

TBD

September

Disneyland Maybe to get Coast to Coast

October 21st

Detroit US Half



2011 Race Recap!

Time to look back on 2011 and forward to 2012 but need to get 2011 documented first.

Let's Move Festival of Races 5K

Aprl 30, 2011 - 3.1 Miles, 32:34 (PR First 5K)

Detroit Free Press Relay

October 16, 2011 (Leg 3) - 6.7 Miles, 1:07:21

Detroit Turkey Trot 10K

 November 24, 2011 - 6.2 Miles, 1:03:21 (PR First 10K)

Biggby Coffee Jingle Bell Run 5K with Hubby (VERY Icy)

December 18, 2011 - 3.1 Miles, 33:51

New and Improved!

This blog will focus on my passion in life - RUNNING!  Wanted to swich it up because it gets old talking aobut what you can't eat, I hate the negative of life and really, my allergies are a positive as I feel awesome!  So, this blog is being transformed now into Run, Allergic Mama, Run!  Enjoy my journey!
Race updates to come so I can get all caught up with the good stuff of life!!!
XOXO,
Allergic Mama