Final 5k for 2014

Well, I ran my final 5k for 2014.  With my surgery I did miss one race because I was still feeling jut a bit sore.

My husband and I ran together.  Well, we started together :)  He did amazing.  Really, for someone who doesn't work out and hasn't trained for running, he ran this race in 31:44.  I however was not so lucky.  This was my worst time ever.  I ran in 36:00.  Last year I ran in 35:17.  That is a huge difference!

I did have to remind myself though that last summer I was running three times a week at 3 miles.  This summer I was really struggling to stay motivated.  I have maintained my training once a week, but my running really took a hit.  It is my own fault and I really needed to put everything aside and go after it.

After having my IUD removed, I have to say I have been feeling amazing!  I am not as "angry" as I was feeling.  I just in general feel great!  I really think it was messing with my body.  I am so glad I had it removed.  It is better for everyone :)

SO, the cooler weather is approaching and here I am.  The same place I was last year although even more nervous.  How will I do over the winter.  Will I maintain, will I get more intense and try to lose the weight.  I am able to go to the gym that I train at and use their equipment and treadmills.  Ugghhhh treadmills :)  Ellipticals are also there as well as the dreaded step mill....how I hate her, yet she works and makes you gross and sweaty!

So, this afternoon I am relaxing under a blanket and enjoying some quiet time before the rest of my day comes to an end.  Thanks for reading, and I do hope to post again soon!

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Me

Almost Time and Progress Pic!

Well, I call the hospital tomorrow to get the time of my surgery Friday.  I am a bit nervous, but at the same time I just am anxious to get this thing over with already :)

I started researching having my tubes tied.  We have discussed and decided that we are not having any more children.  I read that 5 in 1,000 women have an unplanned pregnancy even after having their tubes tied.  Ummmm....HELLO!!!  I was 8 in 1,000 to have my Mirena fail.  I was NOT about to take that risk! 

I called my OB and he called me after hours to discuss what I wanted done and the pros and cons.  I love him.  He is an amazing doctor and just has such a calming presence.  So during our conversation he mentions the option of removing my tubes.  I was a bit hesitant but he then said "If we did that, it significantly reduces your risk of ovarian cancer."  After that, it was a done deal!  The cancer risk is fairly high in my family, so it was a no brainer!

Now onto something new.  I went back to Karate group class today!  I also went for a run once I got home.  It felt amazing!  I am going to do my "homework" tomorrow as my last moment of activity.  I am not sure how I will feel after friday.  From what I have read I will be in pain as the gasses they use to inflate my stomach for surgery break down.  I am hoping that is just Friday and I am good to go the rest of the weekend.

I re-started my couch to 5k app using it for interval training.  I haven't been super consistent with it so I doubt it has helped me much yet.  I am trying!  It is funny going back a year ago though and seeing how much farther I can go now in the same amount of time that I had last year.  It makes me happy.

Here is a new progress picture....It isn't great because I am bloated from just finishing my period and now I will be HUGE and bloated after this surgery, so I probably won't have a good one for another month or so!

 I feel like I haven't made much progress

I look leaner and more muscular however....my arms are stronger and my core is stronger....not strong enough but I am getting there.  UGGHHH.  I did start on my eating schedule with my trainer....just a few cheating days here and there but I noticed how quickly my stomach thinned out.  Someone told me it was because the foods I was eating were a natural anti-inflammatory.  Next week starts a new cycle of foods and I am anxious to get started.  4 weeks of the same foods have been driving me insane!

Ok, thanks for reading and I will try to post this weekend after surgery!

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Me

Some Chaos: 8 in 1000 - I am awesome

Ok, so I have been in such a funk the past month!!

Let us rewind a bit.  SO, after our son was born, I had an IUD placed called Mirena.  This sounded like an amazing option!  Never have to worry about taking the pill, no shots....keeping it simple.  Well lately something was nagging me to have it removed.  I didn't want the extra chemicals in my body and wanted everything I do to be the healthier natural option.  SO, into year 3 of 5 with this thing, I decide to have it removed.

I go in and the doctor can't find it.  I go almost two weeks later so he can use a scope for removal and it is GONE!  Nowhere where it should be.  Missing....just GONE!  They decide to do an ultrasound and we find out that it (time for some TMI people) migrated OUT of my uterus and into my body posteriorly (which means towards my back).

I now have to have laparoscopy through my belly button to remove this damn thing.  I do some research and notice that I am 8 in 1000 of a chance of migration.  I have no punctures and all seems to be well, but I have surgery scheduled in a few weeks.  It is all standard, but it still makes me nervous to be put under....you know?  Doctor says I will be good to go after a few days (running and fitness wise).  SO, that is my story!

I have made the mistake of reading about surgery online but everyone seems to have had really great recoveries and surgeries.  It also seems as thought I will have probably 2 small incisions which includes the one in my belly button. STILL NERVOUS!

I just have been feeling so overwhelmed lately and this topped the cake.  I need to get back into my fitness because I have really not been doing well AT ALL!  UGGHHH!

OK, enough complaining....time to start doing and getting healthy again!  Thanks for reading....I am sure I will be fine but sheesh.......Hope you all had a good weekend!!

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Me