One heckuva week.
The past week has been nothing short of crazy. Work has been...well...more work than usual. And I've got crap to do this weekend for Monday as well. I hadn't done a lick of running for nearly 2 weeks until this morning, but it felt good to get back out there.
As usual, 6:30 a.m. came way too quickly. I've been having a bunch of issues falling asleep lately, despite my exhaustion. I managed to pull myself out of bed and get the proverbial ball rolling. A short time later, we were back at the Wilson parking lot along running path...just as we left it only a few moths ago. Except now it was ridonkulously cold....28 degrees with gusts of wind that were upwards of 35-40mph (Holy Headwind, Batman!).
We headed south for our first run with the team. A simple 45 minutes...seemed like a good place to start training for our half on April 28th...hahahaa...we are sooooooo not going to be ready. Looks like we'll just have to "wing it." :) Whatever. I'm not out for time. I'm just out to have fun, meet some fabulous RBF folk, and get the foot tour of Nashville. I'm quite looking forward to it. I'm hopeful that there will be no pre-race yakage going on this time (one can dream, right?!).
But the 45 minute run passed by quickly. My first two miles were 11:20 and 11:09 and then my hip flexor started tightening up. I stopped to stretch it out, but that only seemeed to aggravate it more when I returned to running. I forgot to restart my watch back up, but I think the return two miles were around the 12:30-13:00 range. Blech.
Which can only mean one thing.
I'm going to have to start doing a better job on the stretching front. Hardcore. On a regular basis. Or else this hip flexor issue is going to set me back big time. Anyone have any stretching suggestions for this other than the usual lunges?
But yeah...things have been hectic 'round here. Although it seems to be paying off...I got a double digit raise which pushed me into a new salary bracket--I'm pretty psyched about that. My best friend is buying a house. Our tax return is going to cover the remaining balance for our cruise (and then some). We've got some good company coming into town in a few days, and there will be some Kansasizing goin' on, fo' sho. And it looks as if our credit card is about to be paid off in its entirety (THANK.GAWD.). It seems like good news just continues to roll in.
Sorry I haven't posted in a while...and my apologies for not reading/posting on your blogs this week. I'm optimistic that this week will be less hectic and that I can actually take time to catch up in y'alls lives.
We all get wrapped up in the buzz of reality every once in a while.
...but hey, we're allowed to be. Because the best part about blogging, is you can pick up exactly where you left off.
As usual, 6:30 a.m. came way too quickly. I've been having a bunch of issues falling asleep lately, despite my exhaustion. I managed to pull myself out of bed and get the proverbial ball rolling. A short time later, we were back at the Wilson parking lot along running path...just as we left it only a few moths ago. Except now it was ridonkulously cold....28 degrees with gusts of wind that were upwards of 35-40mph (Holy Headwind, Batman!).
We headed south for our first run with the team. A simple 45 minutes...seemed like a good place to start training for our half on April 28th...hahahaa...we are sooooooo not going to be ready. Looks like we'll just have to "wing it." :) Whatever. I'm not out for time. I'm just out to have fun, meet some fabulous RBF folk, and get the foot tour of Nashville. I'm quite looking forward to it. I'm hopeful that there will be no pre-race yakage going on this time (one can dream, right?!).
But the 45 minute run passed by quickly. My first two miles were 11:20 and 11:09 and then my hip flexor started tightening up. I stopped to stretch it out, but that only seemeed to aggravate it more when I returned to running. I forgot to restart my watch back up, but I think the return two miles were around the 12:30-13:00 range. Blech.
Which can only mean one thing.
I'm going to have to start doing a better job on the stretching front. Hardcore. On a regular basis. Or else this hip flexor issue is going to set me back big time. Anyone have any stretching suggestions for this other than the usual lunges?
But yeah...things have been hectic 'round here. Although it seems to be paying off...I got a double digit raise which pushed me into a new salary bracket--I'm pretty psyched about that. My best friend is buying a house. Our tax return is going to cover the remaining balance for our cruise (and then some). We've got some good company coming into town in a few days, and there will be some Kansasizing goin' on, fo' sho. And it looks as if our credit card is about to be paid off in its entirety (THANK.GAWD.). It seems like good news just continues to roll in.
Sorry I haven't posted in a while...and my apologies for not reading/posting on your blogs this week. I'm optimistic that this week will be less hectic and that I can actually take time to catch up in y'alls lives.
We all get wrapped up in the buzz of reality every once in a while.
...but hey, we're allowed to be. Because the best part about blogging, is you can pick up exactly where you left off.
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posted by Iron Jayhawk at 8:11 PM
12 Camper Comments:
We forgive you, Barb. Life can be TOO crazy. Congrads on the raise.
awww man Hectic, I hear you, I took a week off from the blog and did not even notice, but I am currently on a tear. A freaking runner I tell ya.
Congrats on the financial upswing!! WOOHOO!!
Great job on the run in that yucky weather!
okay I am going to do my best to describe my hip flexor stretches.
First one you can do while sitting at your desk. Lift one leg up like you are going to cross your legs with your foot on your opposite knee. Then bend forward and feel the burn!
Second you stand with one foot crossed behind the other. Lean in the direction of the foot in front (i.e. if you put your left behind your right lean right)
Third sit on the floor cross legged. Bring one foot up onto your other knee. Hold your arms in front of your chest with your elbows bent and one forearm over the other. Then slowly bend forward. Then walk your hands to the knee of the top foot and try to touch your nose to your knee.
Hope these help!
I'm glad things are looking up in the Jayhawk house. You'll certainly enjoy your cruise much more without the credit card debt hanging over you.
I'll trade you fabulosity for ridunkulously.
As for a good stretch, I stand up, crossover each leg, then bend down and touch my toes. Helps to stretch out each of my hammies and IT bands.
WELCOME BACK!!
looks like things are a-lookin' up! :)
Sounds like things are heading in the right direction in the Running Jayhawk world!
congrats on the raise girl! that's totally awesome and you are so deserving considering the crazy hours you work!
Congrats on the raise.
I have a great hip flexor stretch - I'll try to email you a picture of it. Also maybe doing pilates and/or lower abdominal strengthening would take a lot of the pressure off of your hip flexor - just a thought.
Welcome back.
Congrats on the raise!! That's always a great thing!! And welcome back to training.
Nashville is totally a yak free zone, so now worries!!!
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