It is Sunday and the hour/time was moved forward last night, so we got one hour less sleep... I really don't get why we have to do this... the total savings per home, not per person is of 19€ a year... come on... all this hussle for 19 euros? I really struggle with time changes, both in the fall and now... anyway...
Went to Figueres this am to run the 2ยช Cursa Urbana de Figueres, a 10K with 6 steep and loooooooooooong hills. It was raining at the start and did so for over 25 minutes but it didn't bother much at all ;) Out of the 6 hills I "only" walked 1, so I'm quite happy about that. I was slow, as usual but I felt good. I finished in 1:11:44 and in place 333 out of 378, not bad. I had bib #1, what an honor and what a responsibility! It was nice, well organized, great atmosphere, lovely place... all was good. At the end, hot (and thick) chocolate and cake, a sandwich, an apple, water and a t-shirt, lovely and with reflectors, by the way!
And well... I've done lots of thinking. Not that I haven't done so before but lots more. It is a fact that the "backpack" (my over-weigh) I carry, makes me drag along in many ways. I think it's time to slowly but surely get rid of it. Obviously, just by losing weight I'd go faster. If we add the training, I'll get faster for sure! I need to do it, I want to do it, I have to do it, I (guess) can do it. I'll just try to cut on sweet stuff and keep exercising and take it a day at a time, set little goals and see what happens. I think I can, no wait, I know I can!!
Another 10k (this one here at home) next Sunday, April 3rd and another one in Barcelona the other Sunday, April 10th. I've also signed up for a 15K on April 25th (Easter Monday) and would like to run the half in my city on May 8th. If I want to do that, I obviously need to up my mileage (I think it's been 33km for me this week, yay!) and make "sure" I can finish within the established time by the organization. We'll see!
Went for a jog/walk with Paula yesterday and it was great! We saw lots of tadpoles at the end and we went today to get some to take to school to observe how they transform! Awesome!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Progressive again :p
I went running again on Wednesday. I had spent all day on a day trip with the 5's. We went to the Cinema Museum in Girona and then to have lunch at the park in Fornells. It was a great, lovely day. The trip went really well, the kids were mostly good and it was interesting and fun! I got home and I was just plain exhausted. The previous night had been a nightmare. Pol couldn't breathe and kept waking up poor thing. He spent over 3 hours at the ER in the morning with Toni. His oxygen saturation was 95% when he got there. They gave him cortisone and "underwent" 3 inhaler masks until he reached 97% and was allowed to go back home. Back to the ped this am and lots of "whistles" can still be heard in his chest but he's better. He's a champ!
So, back to Weds. I was exhausted, falling asleep while standing. Yet I decided to go out. I could tell my warmup walk was slow, I was literally falling asleep, but kept going. Made it to the start point and started. After about 5 minutes I thought it'd be a terrible training run but I kept going... well... it turned out to be a great run. Slowish but great and... to my surprise, progressive! I added a hill there too! I got home and I was wide awake, LOL, feeling great! It was nice!
Today... I wanted to go out. Toni went to pick Paula up, I put Pol in bed and wanted to get changed. Jan wanted mommy so I stayed with him. When Toni got home and I got dinners fixed, I couldn't find my running gear... it was 9:21pm already and I decided to call it a day... by the time I'd get changed and going it'd be really late and I didn't feel like coming back home at 11:30pm and still having to have dinner, so it'll have to be another day... I don't tink tomorrow is a good day as I have the race on Sunday but... you never know!
Meeting my bestest friend Hyland for breakfast tomorrow... I just can't wait. She's such a blessing. I love her to bits! Might go for a walk/run on the bike path with Paula after lunch :D
So, back to Weds. I was exhausted, falling asleep while standing. Yet I decided to go out. I could tell my warmup walk was slow, I was literally falling asleep, but kept going. Made it to the start point and started. After about 5 minutes I thought it'd be a terrible training run but I kept going... well... it turned out to be a great run. Slowish but great and... to my surprise, progressive! I added a hill there too! I got home and I was wide awake, LOL, feeling great! It was nice!
Today... I wanted to go out. Toni went to pick Paula up, I put Pol in bed and wanted to get changed. Jan wanted mommy so I stayed with him. When Toni got home and I got dinners fixed, I couldn't find my running gear... it was 9:21pm already and I decided to call it a day... by the time I'd get changed and going it'd be really late and I didn't feel like coming back home at 11:30pm and still having to have dinner, so it'll have to be another day... I don't tink tomorrow is a good day as I have the race on Sunday but... you never know!
Meeting my bestest friend Hyland for breakfast tomorrow... I just can't wait. She's such a blessing. I love her to bits! Might go for a walk/run on the bike path with Paula after lunch :D
Monday, March 21, 2011
Minus 3
That's the number of toenails that I am missing right now... my goodness... they became weird after my first half on Feb. 6th and 2 fell off today, the other one did a few days ago... my feet look gross... not that I have nice feet at all but without toenails they're even worse, LOL! But I take it as a trophy, kind of ;)
I went out for a run today... I was exhausted after going on a daytrip with the 3 year olds, all day, with 75 kids... guess no more needs to be said... but I put little Pol in bed and headed out... OMG... what a GREAT run... I loved it. Temp was perfect and somehow I managed to run every km a bit faster than the previous one, finishing my last km in 6:32 which is just amazing... I am sooooooooooo happy... I did pay attention to my running, trying to pick up my feet and move them forward, lengthening my stride but wow... I never thought it'd get so "good" (for me!). I loved it and it's given me confidence... can't wait for my next run which should happen on Weds.
Kids are good. Went back to the beach on Sunday afternoon and they had a whale of a time. Will have to post some pics as there are really good ones! Pol's full of a cold, hoping and wishing it doesn't go down to his chest. Paula and Jan are doing good so far!
I went out for a run today... I was exhausted after going on a daytrip with the 3 year olds, all day, with 75 kids... guess no more needs to be said... but I put little Pol in bed and headed out... OMG... what a GREAT run... I loved it. Temp was perfect and somehow I managed to run every km a bit faster than the previous one, finishing my last km in 6:32 which is just amazing... I am sooooooooooo happy... I did pay attention to my running, trying to pick up my feet and move them forward, lengthening my stride but wow... I never thought it'd get so "good" (for me!). I loved it and it's given me confidence... can't wait for my next run which should happen on Weds.
Kids are good. Went back to the beach on Sunday afternoon and they had a whale of a time. Will have to post some pics as there are really good ones! Pol's full of a cold, hoping and wishing it doesn't go down to his chest. Paula and Jan are doing good so far!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
The race that won't be :(
All my fault, just my fault... I haven't trained... I can't go to a half just like that. Anyway... I did go pick my bib and runner's bag and took the kids to the beach to run and play... they loved it! It was so exciting seeing all the race atmosphere, all the athletes, the banners, the signals... hope that makes me think and I get going!
Paula and Jan slept at school last night. They celebrated what they call spring night when kids sleep at school to welcome spring. They had a whale of a time! I picked them up today at 9 am and then went to see a couple of Paula's friends on a gymnastics exhibition.
After Pol's nap, we went to Calella to pick the race package and since we couldn't find a park for the kids to play in, we just went to the beach. Today is the day when the moon's closest to the earth in 2 decades... well.. got to the beach, and the moon was just at the horizon, all red and lovely and it started going up, up, up... it was lovely! The kids chased the waves... it was fun!
I have my bib number: 819, the t-shirt and a towel plus a bag... at least I've go that !!
A lovely afternoon. Great weather expected again tomorrow so I might take them to the beach again when it's NOT dark and then park. They love being outdoors and it's great for them too!
Pics are from the kids at the beack. Aren't they cute?
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Feeling alive!
Yes... I did it... I went out today... it was 10pm already and it had been pouring it down with rain all day (yesterday too!) but... it stopped just as I got out there (not that the rain would have stopped me!). And yes... it was great! Awesome! Amazing! Super! I loved it! Finally... I did it... I took that first step... I was slow, yes, but I did it and the enormous sense of accomplishment upon doing it, is priceless... wow... I feel alive!
I saw a motivation video for triathletes on FB and loved it and I needed a little push... total workout time was 51 minutes I think... I can surely fit an hour every day, can't I? And seeing what's happened in Japan makes me think how lucky I am and how we complain about things when we really shouldn't... I hope I keep it going.
Races coming up: March 27th Figueres, April 3rd, Girona and April 10th, Barcelona... Bombers... the best race I've been to so far! I had a half this weekend but I ain't ready... might go for a few kms, we'll see.. I'll pick up my bib and runner's bag on Saturday but won't run it. I am not ready and I don't want to injure myself!
So... back at it and for good I hope!
I saw a motivation video for triathletes on FB and loved it and I needed a little push... total workout time was 51 minutes I think... I can surely fit an hour every day, can't I? And seeing what's happened in Japan makes me think how lucky I am and how we complain about things when we really shouldn't... I hope I keep it going.
Races coming up: March 27th Figueres, April 3rd, Girona and April 10th, Barcelona... Bombers... the best race I've been to so far! I had a half this weekend but I ain't ready... might go for a few kms, we'll see.. I'll pick up my bib and runner's bag on Saturday but won't run it. I am not ready and I don't want to injure myself!
So... back at it and for good I hope!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
I Cursa de la Dona de Girona
Today, a first edition of a race was held in Girona. It was a 5K and I went with Paula. It was my first run in a month :o IT WAS GREAT! I set off slow, as usual even more so after not having run for a month and Paula started getting ahead... I was a little worried to not see her/have her with me but she was going with the flow. At K 2.5 I caught up with her. She had a side stitch, my poor little thing. So we walked some and run some. We finished in 36:10 which I consider and excellent time! I'm so proud of Paula (she is too!) and of myself too. After it rained ALL day nonstop yesterday, the sun was shining today and the temperature was lovely! The race was tiny but extremely well organized and with a lovely course. I really enjoyed it!
After the race we headed to Barcelona for lunch with my brother and his kids. The kids had a great time. After lunch at a restaurant we went to a park to play for a while. It was only a tiny one but they loved it!
We headed back and dinner will follow shortly and early bedtime... they should be exhausted!
A lovely day with gorgeous weather and a lovely run... can't ask for much more!
After the race we headed to Barcelona for lunch with my brother and his kids. The kids had a great time. After lunch at a restaurant we went to a park to play for a while. It was only a tiny one but they loved it!
We headed back and dinner will follow shortly and early bedtime... they should be exhausted!
A lovely day with gorgeous weather and a lovely run... can't ask for much more!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Time to get serious
So, another week's gone by... I'm getting old :p
It's raining. Has been all day. It's 6:31pm and it keeps raining... oh well... Toni and Paula went shopping in the am. The boys and I stayed in. We figure that all "covered" places, such as the mall or kiddie's places will be packed, so we're staying in! The boys don't seem bothered about it :p
Pol slept until 10:30 am :o and he took an over 2 hour nap :o I woke him up... this kid's only sleeping, LOL! No wonder he's got so much energy with such nice rests, LOL!
Dad was in hospital from Tuesday March 1st until last Wednesday and then into a hospital-home and it seems like he's going back to hospital on Monday. We had to go celebrate my sister's birthday tomorrow (she's 43 on Monday) but it's been cancelled as dad's so bad. So we'll see what happens... he had a huge stroke almost 2 years ago and since then it's one thing after the other...
So, maybe it's been an eye-opener, or maybe what I needed... I don't know... then I saw Deloris posting on DM and how well she's doing. Lots of inspiration on DM, and lots from Deloris, she's progressed so much... she's amazing!
So I will run that 5K in Girona tomorrow, bringing Paula along and will take it from there. My half on Sunday next week is totally out of the question as I haven't run in a month but there'll be more races to come. If I could keep training 3 days a week plus a weekend day I think I'll be back on track. It's all a matter of organization. My goal? The Barcelona marathon in 2012, held March 20th... a year to go. Guess I can do it, we'll see, if not, NY 2013 for sure!!! Lots to do before that though :p
It's about time I took care of myself and loved myself, I've got enough reasons to do it!
I saw a dietitian on Tuesday and really liked him... he's going to teach me how to do things properly which is good... unlike other diets, he's teaching me how to eat so I can eat a bit of everything and even go to a wedding if needed and eat as much as I want :D Maybe things are starting to look up!
On Thursday, Paula's coach told me how good she was at the competition and even how the main coach was amazed with her floor routine :D :D :D (it's grand, coming from her!!!) and how she works hard to achieve things... when something doesn't work out she'll try and try and try and try and keep trying until she gets it, instead of getting a kind of blockage (what happens to me, LOL)... it was nice to hear... also she said she's very secure and a gymnast you can count on and that she's to be in the podium in every competition as she's got what it takes to be there... yes... I'm drooling all over, LOL!
It's raining. Has been all day. It's 6:31pm and it keeps raining... oh well... Toni and Paula went shopping in the am. The boys and I stayed in. We figure that all "covered" places, such as the mall or kiddie's places will be packed, so we're staying in! The boys don't seem bothered about it :p
Pol slept until 10:30 am :o and he took an over 2 hour nap :o I woke him up... this kid's only sleeping, LOL! No wonder he's got so much energy with such nice rests, LOL!
Dad was in hospital from Tuesday March 1st until last Wednesday and then into a hospital-home and it seems like he's going back to hospital on Monday. We had to go celebrate my sister's birthday tomorrow (she's 43 on Monday) but it's been cancelled as dad's so bad. So we'll see what happens... he had a huge stroke almost 2 years ago and since then it's one thing after the other...
So, maybe it's been an eye-opener, or maybe what I needed... I don't know... then I saw Deloris posting on DM and how well she's doing. Lots of inspiration on DM, and lots from Deloris, she's progressed so much... she's amazing!
So I will run that 5K in Girona tomorrow, bringing Paula along and will take it from there. My half on Sunday next week is totally out of the question as I haven't run in a month but there'll be more races to come. If I could keep training 3 days a week plus a weekend day I think I'll be back on track. It's all a matter of organization. My goal? The Barcelona marathon in 2012, held March 20th... a year to go. Guess I can do it, we'll see, if not, NY 2013 for sure!!! Lots to do before that though :p
It's about time I took care of myself and loved myself, I've got enough reasons to do it!
I saw a dietitian on Tuesday and really liked him... he's going to teach me how to do things properly which is good... unlike other diets, he's teaching me how to eat so I can eat a bit of everything and even go to a wedding if needed and eat as much as I want :D Maybe things are starting to look up!
On Thursday, Paula's coach told me how good she was at the competition and even how the main coach was amazed with her floor routine :D :D :D (it's grand, coming from her!!!) and how she works hard to achieve things... when something doesn't work out she'll try and try and try and try and keep trying until she gets it, instead of getting a kind of blockage (what happens to me, LOL)... it was nice to hear... also she said she's very secure and a gymnast you can count on and that she's to be in the podium in every competition as she's got what it takes to be there... yes... I'm drooling all over, LOL!
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