Week 4 Day 2 of Couch to 5k

Hey Friends sorry that I have missed blogging for the last few days.  So much has been going on.  The weekend was filled with craziness with our local Community Fest and then I haven't been feeling great.  I missed Monday and Tuesday's Zumba classes this week.  Glad I am feeling better so I can get back to it tomorrow.  I haven't missed my runs but I probably should have rested instead.  It doesn't help get better fast when you are as stubborn as me and keep running when you should be in bed. 

Monday's run was great until I got back home.  I was the furthest run and walk I have done so far.  It was nice and cool but we got started kind of late so it was very dark by the time we got back.  We took a new route (actually backwards from our normal route) and it was a nice change.

Tonight was my furthest run/walk and with the best time so far.  It was great I just wish I felt better.  We took a completely different route and I think I like this one best.  The darn wind tonight was crazy for the first 1 1/2 miles it was blowing hard right in my face.  It surely made it harder to run the first 8 minutes.  I am up to 16 minutes of running. 

Hard to believe that the first 4 weeks are almost over.  It really has gone quite fast.  Still wishing this darn foot would start feeling better.  The doctor says arthritis.  That is just wonderful.  Not only Plantar facitis but now arthritis also.  Crazy.  That is the only thing that is holding me back when I do things. 

Reading is going great.  Finished Scrawl which had a surprising ending and now on to Enclave.  I am going to have to start writing questions soon but still have one other book to read first.  Hoping we end up with lots of teams this year.  Makes it a lot more interesting.

Well I am off to bed.  Long week so far and it isn't over yet.  I think I have more grant writing tomorrow and getting a list of book to movie title together for the afterschool program. 

Night.

Couch to 5k Week 3 Day 1 and Zumba

Well the run last night was great.  It was rainy and cool but it made for a great run.  Every time it is getting a bit harder but I think I can make it.  The power of positive thinking and great motivation from Christy.  Back to it tomorrow night.

The foot is still giving me problems.  The plantar faciitis is not so bad but I have lots of inflamation on the top and side of my foot.  I had an xray last week and am waiting to find out from the doctor tomorrow if it is more than just overuse.  If that is what it is then I am going to just have to deal with the pain.  Also had a cortizone shot which doesn't seem to have made things better yet.  Any suggestions are welcome.  Maybe tomorrow will be a better day.

Zumba tonight was fantastic.  I did some old songs and two new songs.  I really liked the new ones but one of the girls wasn't thrilled with the fact that I added a country song.  It was fun and upbeat so I will be keeping it. 

Communtiy Fest is coming up this weekend so I will be very busy with stuff for the library and at home.  We have decided to do a garage sale at home so that will be crazy from Friday till Sunday and the library is doing lots of fun stuff so I will have to be over there a bunch also.  The float is going to be great again this year.  I will also be giving a half hour Zumba presentation at some point on Sunday.  If you are around and want to participate I say the more the better.

Reading is going well.  I am reading Scrawl right now which is about a bully.  Another one of the Teen Reads books.  I really think the kids will like this one.  Lots of kids will relate to this book.  Will give my final verdict after I complete it.

Lastly I am going to try to get back to a gluten-free diet.  My stomach has been hating me so much lately from all of the bread and pasta.  It is going to be hard but I think the kids and Jon will keep me on track.  I think this is a great time of the year to get back on track.  With all of the running and Zumba I have my motivation now just need to find my will power. 

Night.  Till tomorrow.

Day 3 of Couch to 5k

Another great workout.  I was feeling it tonight but made it through.  The last 2 minutes of running were hard but manageable.  Tonight I walked farther than the last 2 times and with a faster speed.  It really is coming along but I am a little anxious about next week because it looks like I will be running for longer periods at a time. 

I am very glad for a weekend off from both workouts but will be glad to be back to Zumba first thing Monday morning and week 2 day 1 of the Couch to 5k on Monday night.  Still willing to have people come and walk/run along with me and Christy.  Just give me a holler and I will let you know when and where.

The foot is extremely sore tonight but I really hate to stop working out or teaching Zumba even for a few days (stubborn I guess).  Maybe I will be able to rest it a little bit this weekend but so far the weekend is looking pretty full.  Work for Mom tomorrow and the HUGE Bango family reunion on Sunday. 

OK now time for the book review.  Devious by Lisa Jackson.  I have to first start out by saying it was a really good book if you like the mystery, thriller, killing kind of read.  I was completely in the dark until the very end of the book on who exactly the killer was and why they were doing the killing.  No spoiler I promise but I have to say that the whole killing of nuns was creepy.  It was definitely interesting to see the inside of this particular convent from a bunch of different perspectives like the nuns, priests, cops, etc.  Very much enjoyed this book so I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys this kind of read. 

My next read is I Am Number Four by Pitticus Lore.  Will let you know what I think when I finish it in a couple of days.

Tomorrow is another day so take charge of your life and make it a healthy one with good foods and a great exercise program.  There are lots out there but so far Zumba in my absolute favorite.  If you have been doing something that works but you don't love it anymore then I think it is time rethink the workout or change it up with something that does excite you.  Don't be afraid to make that change because it might be the best thing you have ever done for your body.

Well friends I am going to say goodnight so I can go get to that book now.  More of my crazy workouts and such tomorrow night.  Till then.  Night.

Plantar fasciitis (OUCH)

This is the title of tonights blog because my foot is hurting extra tonight and I think if I talk about it maybe it will hurt less.  (Yeah right. LOL)  After already getting a couple cortisone shots I guess it is time to take it to the next level.  Guess I will be calling the doctor on Monday.  I thought it was getting better but if tonight is an indicator then I guess not. :-( 

 

Here is the site I used to find out more about Plantar fasciitis.  http://www.bing.com/health/article/mayo-126203/Plantar-fasciitis?q=plantar+fasciitis

 

Tonight's Zumba class was small but no less fun.  We did it outside on the pavement tonight because there was a meeting in the firehall.  A beautiful night to be outside except for that awful smell.  Something dead???  Dumpster???  Very distracting.  Had a new face tonight that seemed to like it and I think she will be back next week and maybe even bring her mother. 

 

Foot pain or not I will be doing Week 1 Day 3 of the Couch to 5k program tomorrow night at 7:30pm.  If you live near Harrisville and want to join us send me a message.  The more the merrier.  I believe that any workout is better with friends.  They keep you motivated and make the workout seem less like what it really is, EXERCISE. 

 

Night friends.  I know I promised a book review but I fell asleep and didn't get the book finished.  Maybe tonight is the night but I doubt it because the eyelids and drooping already.  Till tomorrow. =)

Day 2 of Couch to 5k

Today was another success in the Couch to 5k program.  I am surprised at how well I breath while running.  I was sure that it would be hard for me to run but I think that doing Zumba for the last year has helped my stamina quite a bit.

We started out at my house with a 5 minute warm up then ran for 1 minute, walked for 1.5 minutes and continued that cycle for the next 20 minutes. Then finished by walking another 1.5 miles for a total of 2.52 miles in 45 minutes tonight.  A good stretch when I got home was a great way to finish the workout.  It felt wonderful and I am still so energized from it.

I had 2 partners tonight Christy Walters and Angie Walters.  They also did great.  We all realize that getting up to the 5k mark is going to take some major dedication.  At least we are up to the challange.  We will be back to Couch to 5k on Friday with a break from workouts for the weekend.

Tomorrow night is Zumba which is by far the most exciting workout I have ever done in my entire life.  So unlike a workout.  More like a fun night out dancing with the girls except for all of the sweat.  LOL.  If you have not ever tried Zumba make tomorrow the day you do.  I guarantee that you will fall in love with it just like I did. 

If you need help finding an instructor near you go to http://www.zumba.com/ and search using your zip code.  There are so many out there that there must be one close to where you live.

Good night friends I am off to finish reading Devious by Lisa Jackson.  I will let you know my thoughts on that book tomorrow. =)