4.8

Up to 4.8 miles this morning! I was feeling it in my foot a little bit, but that is okay. I am not sure if I will run tomorrow am or not. I might, but go shorter distance. I haven't run two days in a row in a long time, so it will be interesting.

I can tell that I haven't been running. I am experiencing muscle soreness again! It is odd how it feels good - at least I am running so no complaining from me!

I hear people talking about marathons.... will be interesting to see what people have planned for next year!

3.8 and counting

Sandy did such a good job of guilty us in to coming that we were all there this morning. Unfortunately it backfired on her since she was sick, but felt that she couldn't miss after she gave all of us a hard time! Mike even skipped his favorite activity (second to watching Packer Games, of course) Beer Tasting! He was not going to chance the wrath of Sandy!

The running seems to be going well. Part of the adjustment is just getting into the rhythm of early mornings again!

Wow

Okay - I didn't run again since my last post, but I saw these two videos from the Chicago Marathon and couldn't believe how close the men's and women's finishes were! The women's was particularly amazing or sad depending on your perspective. Check them out:

Men's Finish

Women's Finish

Mantra of the Month (NRR)

Ran 3 miles today. My foot felt pretty good, but on to my Mantra of the Month (NRR - Not Running Related)

MANTRA OF THE MONTH (drum roll please) ESTATE PLANNING and WILLS

My running friends got my well intentioned lecture this morning. If you are blessed with having a parent still with you, give the the best gift you can give at Christmas and help them get some Estate Planning advice. Yes, I know it is a touchy subject, but it shouldn't be. It is so helpful to the survivors to have a plan in place. This alone is so valuable. Plus, you will save a ridiculous percentage of the estate (in my opinion) from going to Uncle Sam.

TWO - WILL, WILL, WILL - say it again people - WILL. Get one! We all know we should get one, but it seems to rank right up there with buying swimsuits, vacuum cleaners and getting the furnace serviced yearly. Yes, we know we have to do it, but it just is not fun to think about. It is so easy to put off, but think about your surviving family and children. They will know your wishes (preventing family arguments) and be able to follow through with them. And once again - it will prevent a large percentage of your estate from going to the government for administering your estate since you didn't have a will. It is not complicated - you can even go on-line get a template, fill it out and have it notarized. It is one of those things lawyers (according to my husband) don't charge much for since it is so simple - plug and chug.

So, say it with me - Estate Planning and Wills are GOOD things!

2.0!

I joined the morning runners for 2 miles this morning. I was able to run and that is good news. By the end I was feeling my foot, but it was better and that is good news!

It was so great to be back with the group - even if Mike was there (you know we love you Mike!) Here is a great article about running with groups. I think it touches upon many of the things we enjoy in our group.

Also - a shout out to Rhonda S.! Way to go on your first half marathon!

1/2 mile Whoo Hooo!

I got the okay from my PT to try a half mile today. A cold and staying in a hotel (meaning my first run in over a month had to be on a DREADMILL) could keep me from giving it a go! And it was a success! No more sharp pain! I believe next I can up it up to a mile or mile and half. I am not sure I can run that far anymore!

As a result of my good mood I offer a humorous video to you. Make sure you can hear the music. It will bring back memories. I expect a similar performance from Tom, Mike and Bryan at our post GB half marathon celebration!

It has been awhile

Whoa - Badgerrunner is back on the scene! Well, not actually - just seeing how many of you are still out there. I know it doesn't help my readership when I don't post for weeks on end - but injuries will do that to you. I will get to that later.

So, I saw this picture and I had to post it. Maybe some morning Mike will show up dressed like the caped crusader who ran this marathon - in a very respectable 3:39. Yes, he registered as Peter Parker. I can't imagine running 26 miles with that face mask on - of course - he is Spidey!


So, my recovery from PF is going slowly, but it seems to be getting better. Matt and Bob at Innovations have been excellent. I am starting to do some impact - hoping like a bunny for 90 seconds three times a day. Yes - funny to watch. I might be able to run SHORT distances this weekend if it goes well.... keep your fingers crossed!

A full group

A full group this morning. Sandy joined us too! I don't think she could take another day of e-mailed delivered guilt! Even though we were glad she wasn't back, we still wouldn't tell her all the stories from the weekend. It's called being a good running partner. Remember the saying - "My job is to be your running partner (parent), not your friend!" 6 miles.

Oh Sandy...

Isn't there a song in GREASE called "Sandy"? We missed you this morning, but more your loss since you missed all the good stories from the weekend! Wendy has an excuse, so I am not going to give her a hard time! We will have to make sure we run through the park on Wed so you can pay your fine by running through the sprinkler!

I nice run with Jenny and the Cousins. They did 6, I did 5.

Stormy Weather

Jill, Christy and I enjoyed a 7.7 mile run through a thunderstorm. Luckily, during the worst of it the wind was at our backs, so it was an enjoyable ride. I actually enjoyed it because it was substantially cooler than my last two runs. The biggest bummer was seeing red maple leaves that had fallen around a tree.... meaning fall is around the corner which means winter is not far behind - but enough of that negative talk!

rain vs humidity

Today was one of those days where I wondered if I would have gotten just as wet if it was raining. It was SO humid today! Pea Soup! I think rain would have been more enjoyable. Of course if it had been raining (as I had hoped when I looked out the door this morning) I would not have run.

Humid

I found a wonderful video of a Nike commercial that made me wonder if this is what Mike dreams about doing every run with us. Or maybe it will be what he and Tom do throughout next year's GB half... I know they were really holding back this year.

Humid run with Christy and Jenny. We missed Wendy - hope you IT Band is doing better!

This better work!

The Podiatrist gave my foot a shot of Cortisone today. It better work because it hurt! I think he was surprised at how much I screamed. Okay - not quite a scream, but my philosophy has become that if a doctor doesn't know how much it hurts, there is no chance it is going to hurt less and this time it hurt more! I think he was just trying to be nice when he said "People's reactions vary." when I asked if it normally hurt this much because the look on his face didn't match his statement!

I told Jim that it ranks second in pain experiences - giving birth doesn't count - that is an pain experience all its own! It ranks right behind the time the dentist hit a nerve with a needle when administering a shot of Novocaine. Talk about a lightening bolt! Geez!

He actually said I could run tomorrow, but since I ran today and in order to play it a little safe, I am going to wait until Thursday. It is amazing how the possibility that I might be able to run without pain afterward made me feel giddy with excitement. Even though I have been running, being able to think about what race I will run next made me excited rather than depressed!

New Rules

Mike started a new set of rules today. According to HIM if you are the last one to arrive at Walgreens you have to run through the sprinklers at the baseball diamonds - Yes - when they are on . To prove it to Jill and I, he ran through one this morning. As he was getting wet Jill and I decided that since Mike made up the rule, it must only apply to him. So whenever he is the last one to arrive, he has to run through the sprinklers!