tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839993598733658932024-08-28T20:04:53.399-04:00Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-57606583360536837412010-04-20T13:54:00.002-04:002010-04-20T13:58:04.399-04:00

I haven't written anything because there isn't much to write about. I haven't been running because, for some reason I've not yet discovered, both of my knees ache behind the patella and the right one feels torqued when I sit cross-legged.My mom says its my shoes and its just not in my budget right now to buy a new pair of running-specific shoes. I've been doing a lot of walking instead but it

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-36427633199606937292010-03-31T11:40:00.003-04:002010-03-31T11:47:41.688-04:00

Today I decided that I would do The Hills by the house. My aunt and uncle live right next to the Metroparks system and in order to get to their house, you have to drive through it. The directions usually include, "turn left, go down the hill, then up the hill, turn right, then left and you're here." I did the hills today, both of them. I went down the hill, across for a half mile, then up the

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-65868557804059966312010-03-28T07:25:00.003-04:002010-03-28T07:33:22.176-04:00

Yesterday was my race, the Jog into Spring event in Independence, Ohio. The morning was pretty cold, about 35 degrees, but it was a bright day with plenty of sun. My friend Craig did come and do the event with me. We ran together the whole way, saying "Thanks" to the winning runners as they said "good job" passing us at the 1 mile / 2.5 mile mark. (The course doubles back on itself)I finished it

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-19754203713234555112010-03-24T08:03:00.002-04:002010-03-24T08:07:21.139-04:00

Yesterday, since it was raining quite hard and Littles would have had to join me on a run, I decided to exercise inside instead. I put in the Plyometrics DVD from the P90X series just to get an idea of what I was in for, work up a sweat and feel good about staying inside.I did about 7 minutes of it, maybe half of that holding Littles because he was crying, before I had to stop to tend to my child

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-91675638273290455402010-03-19T10:32:00.002-04:002010-03-19T10:39:37.214-04:00

I've been meaning to post this for awhile. I am off dairy indefinitely due to my little guy not being able to process the milk proteins and honestly, I don't really miss it, except when I am eating a cookie. (I still sneak a bit of cheese now and then...)Most smoothie recipes call for milk or ice cream or yogurt of some sort to make the smoothie smooth. Since I can't have milk products, I was

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-20936033121095392442010-03-18T15:41:00.002-04:002010-03-18T15:49:44.426-04:00

Today I drove to the race course.I downloaded the course from the website and headed over there today to get the lay of the land. There are a few tiny hills and a spot where the wind just whips across. Today was bright sunshiney, windy and nice, around 62 deg.I think I ran 2/3 of it, walked the other 1/3. I can honestly say that the 1/3 I walked was into the wind, uphill with the stroller. Ugh.

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-64883090988290577302010-03-11T08:37:00.003-05:002010-03-15T17:52:44.455-04:00

Okay. Its just downright difficult for me to focus on the mental mechanics of running while pushing a fussy baby in a stroller into the wind while its raining. I'm worried that he's not covered up or that he's hungry. The stroller is designed for running but I still have to push it. Into the wind. While running.I'm a novice runner and darnit, that's hard! Twelve days and counting to my 5K. I'm

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-15144628621301733232010-03-03T08:31:00.002-05:002010-03-03T08:37:04.112-05:00

I can't seem to get motivated to run again after that failed attempt. I'm not sleeping well due to the baby, I'm not eating well due to dietary restrictions for the baby. I'm having a hard time getting enough protein as I can't have eggs and I really like eggs. Eggs are my breakfast staple: two eggs each morning to give me a burst of protein to keep me going through the day. I've been off eggs

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-19381033213328806492010-02-28T10:50:00.002-05:002010-02-28T10:52:02.416-05:00

My attempt to train today was an abysmal failure. I think it had something to do with the lack of protein in my diet as well as lack of consistent, restorative sleep. I tried. I really did. I made it about 3/4 of a mile before everything screamed, "stop!" So I did.It just wasn't there today. The walk home was pretty, though, with all the snow on the trees.

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-61216314030665381642010-02-26T19:13:00.002-05:002010-02-26T19:21:42.283-05:00

I did it. I ran my two miles today. The first half mile I was all stiff and uneven. The snow was coming down, the wind was blowing and I was pushing the stroller.At one point, I was running right into the wind, the stroller was catching it all. Littles was getting snow blown all over him. He was covered in it but not to worry, I had him all bundled up. The only part that was visible was his

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-85187516007290036472010-02-26T11:17:00.003-05:002010-02-26T11:25:37.075-05:00

Its been awhile since I posted last...my apologies.There hasn't been much to write about. The biggest story going on is the weather in this part of the country. Earlier this week we had a bit of a warm up... if you consider 40 degrees a warm up. Much of the snow melted; many of the huge piles were reduced down significantly. We actually saw the concrete of the driveway for a day. I did manage to

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-1241322843482064752010-02-16T14:28:00.004-05:002010-02-16T14:31:11.514-05:00

This head cold is keeping me from the road. All I want to do right now is breathe through my nose. That would be really great. The weather isn't getting better. We're being told my local meteorologists that we may not see above freezing temps until well into March. Eek. I gotta get over this cold and get my training in. Then, I think, after I get back on track and get this first 5K under my belt,

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-84166087369450025362010-02-13T08:28:00.002-05:002010-02-13T08:30:27.617-05:00

Nothing is sore anymore. My legs and calves feel pretty good but now I have a head cold, sore throat and general malaise...I would really like to go outside and run but I do not want to get more sick than I already am. The weather forecast doesn't look good: temps below freezing until March-ish.More and more snow everyday. We're up to 8.5 inches on the ground right now with big, fat, fluffy

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-77381936409557095512010-02-10T09:53:00.005-05:002010-02-10T10:04:39.329-05:00

That Monday run, the 15 minute one...well, I was experimenting with a method of running called the Pose (r) method. You can check it out here. Now, I was just thinking about the basics: forward leaning, land on the forefoot, let gravity help, stay off the heels...I knew my calves would be sore but...ow. Sore. Sore. Sore. My quads, nothing. Its all in my calves. Yesterday I had a bit of a time

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-12901556916341715202010-02-08T07:59:00.004-05:002010-02-26T19:23:55.948-05:00

Its 12 degrees today. Sunshine is the forecast with 10" more of snow coming tomorrow and Wednesday. Looks like I'm going to have to figure out how to run on that ancient treadmill that's in my A/U's basement. The thing scares me a little. The tread band is only about 18" wide and the screen doesn't work, only the speed dial works. It gets turned on by plugging in this little plastic key. There's

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-62745018037362266982010-02-06T12:52:00.001-05:002010-02-06T12:53:25.112-05:00

My training plan said to run today for 15 minutes. I got the car stuck in the driveway so I doubt there will be any outdoor running today.Northern Ohio received 6" or so and more is to come.I will run another day.

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-41116177652922417462010-02-02T09:37:00.002-05:002010-02-10T10:16:45.996-05:00

Today my running plan stated that I was to run for 10 minutes. So, I ran thinking that I wouldn't make it ten minutes and I did! I was so happy with myself. I'm not sure how far that is, I ran from my A/U's place to Cedar Point Road to Aerospace Pkwy to Ruple... Maybe Google Maps can tell me.... It says its one mile exactly. Alright! One Mile!!!! Hey, baby steps...

Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09949355775789626537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383999359873365893.post-11330407242788485352010-02-01T09:57:00.003-05:002010-02-10T10:16:14.877-05:00

Shoe companies would have you think that you need special athletic shoes to run. I thought that all you really needed were feet and legs that were operational. Being in Northern Ohio during the winter, it would be advised to put on some sort of shoe before going outside to do anything and I have a pair of shoes that would work. Thing is, the pair is separated by 178 miles.I packed quickly to move

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For a long time now, I've thought about running a marathon. It seems like finishing a marathon is a really big personal triumph. I've watched my mother complete seven of them between the ages of 35 and 55 and I figure if she can do it, I can do it.The reason I haven't started running is because, up until recently, my heart/chest would hurt considerably whenever I tried to do any kind of

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