Bi Polar Weather

So, It has been a month since my last post.  I just haven't been motivated to type.  I have been so busy worrying about trying to maintain weight and trying to lose more.  The holidays came and I hurt my knee and it just threw me right off the train!

I did hire a different trainer and I can see the inches coming off but the weight is maintaining....I can't look at the numbers as I am building all the new muscle!  Slow but steady right?  Other issue is my eating....why can't I stop eating!?  UGGGHHHHHH!

Ok, so the point of the title was the weather!  So it has been winter here....an awful and long winter.  FINALLY we have had a break the last few weeks.  Temperatures ranged from 40-80 degrees within a two week time period.  I have been running outside and LOVING it!

Proud to say that I did run my first 6.1 miles and it was tough!  I ran/walked in 1:27 which I didn't feel was too bad myself!  I did 5 miles the next week in 1:12 i believe.  I really was pretty happy with those results.  I try to alternate a long run with a shorter run the next day.

I did have an MRI on my knee and all came back negative.  With some rest and a $16 brace from target I have been pretty happy with that!  If I have a day where I know I am busy and on my feet alot, I will wear the brace and it has made such a difference!

Ok, that is all I can type for today....Almost 1 month until my 10k and I am still petrified.  Thanks for reading and sorry for not being so dedicated!

~ <3 ~
Me

Enjoying the Break

It got up into the 50's today!  AAAAAAAND in two days another snow storm.  This weather here in Northeastern Ohio is out of control!  I got out a little early at work today, brought home some Chipotle for dinner, then took the kids and the dog for a walk around the block.  The kids practically ran the whole way around as I walked quickly behind with the dog.

We got home and I couldn't wait to get changed.  We got the kids in bed and I changed into my running gear and out I went!  I had a hard time, but it felt great to get out and enjoy the fresh air.  I ran 2.25 miles with a brief walk in there somewhere.

So this graph on the right here shows my time and elevation during my run and the bottom half is where my heart rate was during my run.  I was glad to stay in zone 4.

I am just so nervous about this upcoming 10k!!!  I hope I can do it!  I may see my Orthopedic specialist that helped me with my ankle when I broke it.  My knee just feels off and I think I want him to check it out.

It just feels sore and like there is something lose back there and like an air pocket.  When I was running today I could definitely feel like something was twisting wrong.  I may need a brace or something to keep it still?  Who knows, but hopefully my doctor will tell me!

I have a friend on my fitness website.  His name is Kevin.  I try to keep up with all of my friends but lately he has been such an inspiration to me.  He recently lost more weight and got past the 200lbs lost mark.  He wrote up this amazing blog comparing his journey to a job he held when he was younger.  It really resonated with me because I am at the "I'll just quit" phase in my journey even thought if I did, I know I would not only let myself down but others around me would know it!  So thank you BeingKevin .  I really needed that kick in the ass today!!  You can read his blogs HERE!

Well, tomorrow is supposed to be another gorgeous day.  I may just run a mile at lunch just to get out and enjoy it.  At least enjoy it before snow storm #2 hits!  Hope you all go out today and enjoyed the weather!  Thanks for reading!

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Me