I am working on improving my blog, and I have added a "My Story" section (see tab above). It is rather lengthy, but sums up my running and blogging life. I am really excited about my future plans and marathon training.
I spent the day relaxing, catching up on my blog reading, writing the added section, and shopping. It was a pretty good day, although uneventful. I wanted to run, but I don't think I could today. Remember that horrible cramp that I got while running the race yesterday? Well it resulted in a very sore spot on my abs today. I mean really sore. This has happened once or twice before... once when I tried to run through a side stitch near the end of a 5K, I ended up with a sore spot for a few days. Last week I only did the Whittle My Middle ab work-out for 4 days. I skipped Friday in hopes of not being sore for the race... perhaps it was a bad idea to start right before a race. I had planned to make-up the ab work-out this weekend, but it didn't happen. Oh well. This week is a new week, and I will make up the missing day.
Right now I am watching the movie "The Invention of Lying", sipping on a glass of wine, and relaxing. Tomorrow I have jury duty, where I will spend my time sitting around and working on my candidacy. I hope you all have had a wonderful weekend!
This blog was started as a way of keeping myself motivated to keep working out, and the blog has been successful in that aspect. I started running in 2007, and it really has transformed my life. I have discovered so many inspiring individuals through the "blog world" and many delicious recipes. I use this blog to keep track of my training and write about the fun things in life. Keep checking back to read about my training for my first marathon, in February 2011.
Congrats on your race on Saturday! I've gotten super sore spots from powering through side stitches as well. I hope it eases up for you soon.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I used to use Blogger and made the switch to Wordpress. It does take a bit of getting used to be so far, I really love it more than Blogger!
Have fun in jury duty! JK lol.
Aww! I'm so happy you started blogging again! You were the very first blog I got addicted to! Keep up the good work :)
ReplyDeleteJes, thanks for sharing your story! I'm glad I recently found this blog, reading similar stories as mine is soo inspiring!
ReplyDeleteSo far I did 2 half marathons and 2 sprint triathlons. The sprint triathlons are a nice change to just running and a good break for your body. Actually it's easier (for me) to finish a sprint triathlon than a half marathon, because you spent less time on one sport. However, I prefer running, I'm not a great swimmer an the ocean makes me feel uncomfortable and biking is alright. I recommend you to check out local triathlons. Sprint triathlons vary in size and if you don't feel like you are a good swimmer, choose one with a pool swim and short distance!
Good luck! :)
Please tell me what the Whittle my Middle ab work out is! That sounds funny. I was chowing down on a lemon-lime flavor, and a strawberry-banana one the day before. I hear they are really good when you've been running for awhile. They are AWFUL the first few times, but then they grow on you...sort of. :) I have these new things hanging out in my snack drawer called ShotBlocks from ClifBars. They're like blocks of gummies. I hope they're as good as they look.
ReplyDeleteRunrettarun: I'm glad I'm not the only one who has gotten sore spots. I was pretty embarrassed that I got a side stitch that hurt so bad I had to actually stop. It seems to be much better today. I do think I'll do some more research about Wordpress... I'd love to actually comment to people individually.
ReplyDeleteChristine (RunninDuff: THANKS! I can't wait to read your blog again too!
Christine (MyFirstMarathon): Thank you so much! I am very jealous about your sprint triathlons. I really want to compete in one. I'm looking into swim lessons to try and improve in that area.
Jamie: Here is the URL for the challenge: http://ohsheglows.com/abs/ It is awesome! I saw ShotBlocks at the store, but I haven't tried them yet. I'll let you know how I like them.