You won't die--You'll pass out first

OK now that I've had a minute to cool down, it isn't too bad.  Things could be worse.  My back is knotting up and going into spasms.  The doctor said no running, no biking, no lifting, nothing fun.  I have to keep my workouts to yoga for the next week.  Then IF my back can handle it I can start running again next Monday.  Meanwhile its lots of motrin and ice and rest.  I hate sitting around so bad.

The thing with my blood, I'm anemic.  I should have been paying attention because all the signs were there.  I was tired no matter how much sleep I got.  I was bruising extra easy and the bruises were slow to heal.  I was craving sugar loaded carbs and chocolate. If one of my clients came to me with that going on I'd see it right off, but like I said, I wasn't paying attention.

The whole thing is really frustrating.  This is the first time I started training with more than just finishing in mind.  I really want to qualify for Boston at the St. George race.  With such a slow start I'm wondering if it is even possible any more.

So thats it in a nutshell.  I'm going to load up on iron rich foods and practice my tree pose.  Thanks for the concern. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!!!

My first run after back stress and a trip to Georgia.  It wasn't as fun as I was hoping.  I thought I'd be all excited to be back in my brooks, but it was just hard.  I hope it gets better and I start to love it again.

I got a couple more miles in than Tuesday.  I did a bit of cross training yesterday because I really didn't feel like a run at all.  Today's run was tons better than before.  I think I can get back into it.  I have a race on Saturday, so I better start to love it again real fast!! 

I took second in women over all!!!  That sounds so cool!  The thing is that there were only four women that ran the 10K hehe.  I was about 5 or 6 minutes behind the girl that won and 5 or 6 minutes ahead of girl number three.  I had a marginal run for the first four miles, I was dealing with intestinal issues-gross!! But I was still keeping my pace under 9 minute miles. During mile five I faded.  I felt tired, I had some hills, I just didn't do well at all finishing up.

I am glad I did the race tho.  I needed to prove to myself that I could race even with distractions in my life.

didn't love it but i did it

I was planning more that just two, a friend came and we ended up lifting weights together.  I was ok with that.  I was just happy to get a workout in.

five miles at a easy 10m/m pace.  Today was the first day in a while that i felt good about running.  The funny thing is I almost bailed on the whole thing.  I think I'm getting back on track finally.

Weird run today to be honest.  I took my dog with me for the first four and I don't think I will do that very often.  I was going at a decent pace, but  she would drag on the leash, or just plain stop.  I had to sit and wait for her a couple times.  I thought dogs were good running buddies.  Cami isn't the best.  Oh well, got the miles in so thats cool.  For what I did run I stayed under 10 m/m.  usually a 9m/m

I'm not going to be able to log my runs for another week.  I am going up north for a funeral of a friend and then all next week is girls camp.  I think I have a few girls talked into running a couple miles every morning, but we'll see.  Late nights and altitude seem to change teenage minds about morning activity!

You all have a wonderful week!