Finally... time flies but it's always nice when it's Friday. Lots to do this weekend but happy to do them!
Work was good today, had a great time although we worked really hard... nice atmosphere, great coworkers... that really makes a difference!
Kids are good... Paula's a champ and is doing great... no temperature, no more sore throat... atibiotic's really kicking in! Went to gym and loved it... she's improving so much... I'm happy!
And I got my training in today... 15' run and then 10x100... slow 100s but hey... I did them, and each one was slightly faster too!
Hoping to be able to do all I have to do this weekend and have lots of fun with my kids!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Ugh...
Paula's sick... she had been complaining of a sore throat for a few days... today she was bawling and I decided to take her to the docs although she didn't have a temperature... well... she's got strep throat and is on antibiotics... she had every right to complain... she's such a trooper. She's now sleeping. Hopefully resting will do her good!
So we got home at around 10pm which means... no running/training for me today... scheduled called for a 15' warmup and then 10x30 seconds doing stairs... will have to be done another day I guess... first things first!
I have just signed up for another 10K, in Empúries... should be fun! It's on May 2nd...quite a few races ahead for me!
So we got home at around 10pm which means... no running/training for me today... scheduled called for a 15' warmup and then 10x30 seconds doing stairs... will have to be done another day I guess... first things first!
I have just signed up for another 10K, in Empúries... should be fun! It's on May 2nd...quite a few races ahead for me!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday already... time flies!!!!
Argh... time goes by just to quick for me... I seem not to have time for anything -sigh- but oh well, such is life!
Went out for my run last night... I was very tired, we were running late with the children and I was exhausted. For a split second I thought of resting yesterday and going out today but I was very stressed and thought that if I didn't get out there I'd end up bitting someone, so I went out... it was past 9:30pm... I walked to the starting point and set off for my scheduled 30 minutes non-stop... well... I did it and it felt great... wasn't as hard as I thought it'd be but I am enjoying my day off today! So far so good... got all my training in. Told my trainer I've signed up for a 10k on March 21st and he said ok. Then told him of all the races I want to do and he said ok too but to take it easy. I agree!
So, rest day today, at it again tomorrow... 15 minutes easy run/warmup and then 10 times going upstairs for 30 seconds... will be tough I think but can't wait to try... hoping it takes me where I want to!
Pol's better... he got a rash all over yesterday... doc said to stop the antibiotic as his ear was ok. He's been doing good but is very tired. He's a sweetheart! Paula says she's got a sore throat but seems to be doing ok, we'll see. Jan's ok. Full of a cold but seems to be under control so far.
Early bed for me today... I'm pooped!
Went out for my run last night... I was very tired, we were running late with the children and I was exhausted. For a split second I thought of resting yesterday and going out today but I was very stressed and thought that if I didn't get out there I'd end up bitting someone, so I went out... it was past 9:30pm... I walked to the starting point and set off for my scheduled 30 minutes non-stop... well... I did it and it felt great... wasn't as hard as I thought it'd be but I am enjoying my day off today! So far so good... got all my training in. Told my trainer I've signed up for a 10k on March 21st and he said ok. Then told him of all the races I want to do and he said ok too but to take it easy. I agree!
So, rest day today, at it again tomorrow... 15 minutes easy run/warmup and then 10 times going upstairs for 30 seconds... will be tough I think but can't wait to try... hoping it takes me where I want to!
Pol's better... he got a rash all over yesterday... doc said to stop the antibiotic as his ear was ok. He's been doing good but is very tired. He's a sweetheart! Paula says she's got a sore throat but seems to be doing ok, we'll see. Jan's ok. Full of a cold but seems to be under control so far.
Early bed for me today... I'm pooped!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday gone...
Doesn't time just fly!
I was lucky enough to get... drum roll please... 10 hours of sleep last night, woohoo!!! Pol slept and I didn't even move... everything hurt this am, LOL!
Pol's feeling a lot better, no more fever, thank goodness! Jan and Paula are doing good too! Work was good... a nice day!
And another run... went out on my training, according to plan... walked 16' and then run 17'38" and then did 5x100meters, walked home and that's it... tomorrow calls for 30' easy running. Weds is a rest day... yay!
Going to the nutritionist tomorrow... weigh in day... I have lost some so I hope all goes well!
And that's it... hoping we all keep healthy!
I was lucky enough to get... drum roll please... 10 hours of sleep last night, woohoo!!! Pol slept and I didn't even move... everything hurt this am, LOL!
Pol's feeling a lot better, no more fever, thank goodness! Jan and Paula are doing good too! Work was good... a nice day!
And another run... went out on my training, according to plan... walked 16' and then run 17'38" and then did 5x100meters, walked home and that's it... tomorrow calls for 30' easy running. Weds is a rest day... yay!
Going to the nutritionist tomorrow... weigh in day... I have lost some so I hope all goes well!
And that's it... hoping we all keep healthy!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Another race under the belt!
What a great day! Well... couldn't go and spend the weekend in Barcelona as the boys are not well. Little Pol's got an ear infection and his fever is sky high, poor little thing... he's really having a hard time. So, after a sleepless night because Pol was whining all the time and Paula came twice, I got up at 6:30, took a shower and off I went to Barcelona. Got there at 8, had breakfast with my brother and headed to the race. Over 3,500 runners, a great atmosphere as usual, no rain (although forecast called for it) and not too cold... perfect!
Off we set and I started running but soon (after 12 minutes approximately) stopped to walk... I run/walked all of the race and it was great... never felt tired or like giving up or I couldn't do it... I just kept going and loving every step of it. I shaved 5'4" off my previous 10K time (done on 11/29) finishing in 1:12:07... still slow and needing improvement, but a lot better than the 1:17:11 on my 1st 10K! And it'll keep getting better... I'm working at it and will keep doing so! After the race we went back to my brother's to get my bag and stuff and headed home... nothing hurt... on 11/29, I remember having problems getting off the underground, LOL! Didn't get any blisters either! It is now 8:27pm and I can start feeling my calves but have been great all day... wonderful!
So, a great day despite having a sick baby. Next race is on 3/7... just a short 6.5K but will be great, I just know it!
Off we set and I started running but soon (after 12 minutes approximately) stopped to walk... I run/walked all of the race and it was great... never felt tired or like giving up or I couldn't do it... I just kept going and loving every step of it. I shaved 5'4" off my previous 10K time (done on 11/29) finishing in 1:12:07... still slow and needing improvement, but a lot better than the 1:17:11 on my 1st 10K! And it'll keep getting better... I'm working at it and will keep doing so! After the race we went back to my brother's to get my bag and stuff and headed home... nothing hurt... on 11/29, I remember having problems getting off the underground, LOL! Didn't get any blisters either! It is now 8:27pm and I can start feeling my calves but have been great all day... wonderful!
So, a great day despite having a sick baby. Next race is on 3/7... just a short 6.5K but will be great, I just know it!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Sick boys...
Well, it's Saturday. I had to work this am so I did. It was fun. I work with really nice people so it wasn't a big deal at all!
But... I woke up to a sick baby... he woke up at 38.5 already... gave him Dalsy and was happy as could be but his temp was back 4 hours later and hasn't gone since... Took him to the docs, ear infection, so we're on antibiotics. My poor little man... Jan's not well either... a rough cold with a slight temp although not too bad (yet). Hubby's got a terrible tooth ache so my men are under the weather.
So... no Barcelona :( We've had to stay, there was no way we could go over with a sick baby, he's feeling so miserable, poor little soul. So... early bed for me (its 20 to 10 so I better get moving...) as I have to get up at 6:30 to be in Barcelona by 8 to have breakfast with my brother and head to the race start. I so wanted to have my family over but oh well... they'll be over next time I'm sure!
Don't know if I'll be able to get much rest... baby's restless and moaning... no wonder... I'd be too with a temp and an ear ache... poor little fella!
Gotta get everything ready so it's up and go in the am! Forecast calls for rain, if it is... let it be!
I'm going to give all I have... I know it's not the best of times but that doesn't mean I have to give up... I'm going to fight til the end!
But... I woke up to a sick baby... he woke up at 38.5 already... gave him Dalsy and was happy as could be but his temp was back 4 hours later and hasn't gone since... Took him to the docs, ear infection, so we're on antibiotics. My poor little man... Jan's not well either... a rough cold with a slight temp although not too bad (yet). Hubby's got a terrible tooth ache so my men are under the weather.
So... no Barcelona :( We've had to stay, there was no way we could go over with a sick baby, he's feeling so miserable, poor little soul. So... early bed for me (its 20 to 10 so I better get moving...) as I have to get up at 6:30 to be in Barcelona by 8 to have breakfast with my brother and head to the race start. I so wanted to have my family over but oh well... they'll be over next time I'm sure!
Don't know if I'll be able to get much rest... baby's restless and moaning... no wonder... I'd be too with a temp and an ear ache... poor little fella!
Gotta get everything ready so it's up and go in the am! Forecast calls for rain, if it is... let it be!
I'm going to give all I have... I know it's not the best of times but that doesn't mean I have to give up... I'm going to fight til the end!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Blah...
Where do I start? Let's see... I had a stomach bug yesterday... so no training for me... I felt horrible but woke up great this am :) Went to work and had lots of energy. I think it was my best day teaching so far... I was so happy, I could tell the kids were enjoying it. It was fun.
Got home after work, took Pol and went to see Christine. Her daughter had her baby Arnau yesterday at midnight! Came back home, changed Pol and got kid's dinner ready. Got changed (after thinking about it...) to go running... interval running today called for 10' slow, 5' fast + 5' easy, twice with 5' recuperation inbetween. First interval was ok but I struggled through the second. Everything hurt, specially my butt. It's frightening to see that my injury pain was back... I hope it doesn't come back again... I didn't stop and finished the run but feeling really bad. I fear being last again on the race on Sunday. I don't know I don't feel ready and that makes me sad... I know I had the flu last week and had the tummy bug yesterday but I just seem to be running a lot slower that I did just a few weeks ago :( Hopefully I'll see things in a different light tomorrow.
I am not quitting and I'm getting out there (unless another virus hits me) and doing whatever I can. I'd just like to feel normal, like a real runner... maybe some day...
Got home after work, took Pol and went to see Christine. Her daughter had her baby Arnau yesterday at midnight! Came back home, changed Pol and got kid's dinner ready. Got changed (after thinking about it...) to go running... interval running today called for 10' slow, 5' fast + 5' easy, twice with 5' recuperation inbetween. First interval was ok but I struggled through the second. Everything hurt, specially my butt. It's frightening to see that my injury pain was back... I hope it doesn't come back again... I didn't stop and finished the run but feeling really bad. I fear being last again on the race on Sunday. I don't know I don't feel ready and that makes me sad... I know I had the flu last week and had the tummy bug yesterday but I just seem to be running a lot slower that I did just a few weeks ago :( Hopefully I'll see things in a different light tomorrow.
I am not quitting and I'm getting out there (unless another virus hits me) and doing whatever I can. I'd just like to feel normal, like a real runner... maybe some day...
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