Tuesday, May 3, 2011

April 28th, May 1st & 2nd – 3.70 Mile Run, Sprain & 1.5 Mile Swim


The continued prayer is, “Lord keep me focused. Keep my mind stayed on You. Help me to bring You praise. I know You believe in me. Please help me in my unbelief. Amen.”

April was a rough month for fitness. I did just over 30 miles for the entire month and I can’t remember the last time my mileage was that low.

Nothing I can do about that except keep moving forward.

April 28th – 3.70 Mile Run
This was a great run. It was a new route…. partially. I didn’t want to do too much distance because the race that I am training for is only 3 miles. I am more interested in strength training. But I noticed that if I took a left turn on a route that I do frequently, I could find a new route that was partially trail and had more challenging terrain and elevation. So I wanted to give it try.

That’s what this run was about.

This was the first run I’ve done in a while that was in proper running shoes. Seemed like it should have been good, but I was actually in quite a bit of pain when I was done.

May 1st – SPRAIN!!!!
Chris and I spent the weekend doing yard work. Chris did most of the work and I am crazy proud of him! We replaced the sod on the front half of our rather large front yard.

Replacing your own sod will remind you why it was a good idea to stay in school. I am in awe of people who do that kind of thing well and I am *SO* grateful that I don’t do that kind of work to make my living. It is *hard* work!!!

After we were done with everything, I was watering some spare sod in the backyard, stepped in a hole that Sarah had dug and rolled my ankle. Argh!!!

So frustrating. I was supposed to run that day but that was put on hold. Being middle aged is really getting on my nerves!

May 2nd – 1.5 Mile Swim
I didn’t work out on Saturday because we spent the day laying sod. I skipped my workout yesterday because I hurt myself doing something lame. I absolutely had to do something today. My only option was to swim.

The community pool is down the street about a mile away and I am not healthy enough to run even that far so I had to drive. It is frustrating when my body betrays me but if I want to compete well at the race this weekend, I have to be realistic about my limitations.

So I put on the two-piece, which is new for me. I usually only wear a two-piece in my back yard. Not that I’m shy. I like what I have to work with and I’m very objective about myself. I’m not one of those super skinny chicks who thinks she’s fat. Neither am I one of those who’s circus fat and thinks she’s Kelly Ripa. I’m a woman-sized woman. Curvy and OK with it.


So I dragged my curves out to the public pool, paid the entry fee, limped across the deck and dropped in. I was totally indifferent toward the aqua aerobics class that was in session and the super hot, young life guards who are there for my protection.

This swim was great. I was able to swim a mile in 30 minutes. That’s really good for me. It used to take me nearly an hour to swim a mile. I thought I would still have a little trouble with my ankle, but it was great! Absolutely wonderful the entire time. No pain. No cramping in my feet like I thought I would. I was able to forget I was injured for a few minutes.

So I swam another half mile and went home. I should sleep well. Looking forward to a good race this weekend. Fingers crossed!

6 comments:

  1. You swim a whole lot better than me... and you look just great in the 2 piece.

    I also often find myself "cross training" in the garden, and it can be a reall good workout.

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  2. I think you look mighty good in that 2-piece.
    You are one confident woman!

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  3. Thanks, Christine!
    You amaze me. Love your blog!

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  4. Awww, hang in there with that sprain. Yikes.

    You rock that two piece, that's for sure! And DAMN, a mile in half an hour????? You are a rockstar at swimming!

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