Runner Down

A weekend away is just what I needed!

First off…
DuPont Forest 12k Race Report: I convinced my husband to pack shorts, long sleeve shirt, and short sleeve shirt for this 40 something degree starting temperature race. This was his first trail race and he was excited. We arrived and it is snowing!! I was super pumped that we 

would be running in this until I stepped out of the car. Wind gust!! Serious wind gust that made temps feel bone cold. After checking in we stayed in the car until the last minute. A quick run to the start and off we went into the trails. Since it had rained for about 36 hours leading up to the race the course was one big mud pit. My shoes and legs were covered almost immediately. At about a mile into the race my husband took a nasty fall and sprained his ankle bad. I have never seen an ankle and foot swell so fast. Luckily we had a doctor not far behind us that offered help in evaluating the nasty sprain. Several runners stopped and offered to give their race up to help us. This is why I love trail races. No egos for miles around.So that was it. One mile and bitter cold temps would the report from this event. So much for a “fun run.” We will laugh about this day for years to come.

Second off…
After my tangent on Friday I almost decided to jump off the deep end. Oreo cookies, peanut m&m’s, beer, pizza, no yoga, no running, no form of healthy living for this girl. Well I came to my senses and I am back on track. Training and doing what I do is a part of me. This is just where I am at right now.. good or bad. I am going to tweak things in my training just for reasons of needing to do so. More on this later this week.
I did resume running Monday night and ran 3 miles. The whispering continues but it is not getting any worse. Everything in me wanted to keep going, increase the speed, go for some hills but I had to settle for the 3 mile run and be happy with it... for now.

Third off…
Ab Test Results. Total waste of time! Sorry everyone! I had hoped to be able to post a chiseled pack of abs but no such luck. Instead I feel like I wasted an entire 30 days. Maybe they should note that certain diet plans will help produce better results. Maybe I did some of the exercises incorrect. Maybe it was just creative writing on WH Magazines part. In the end I am going back to what I know. My yoga instructor also gave me some very effective options to 

add to what I already have been doing. At least I get a good burn from my own workout.  So at last here are the before and after pictures.  

Before Lab Ab Test

After Lab Ab Test

Still pondering my letter to the editor of WH Magazine.  

I will catch up on all of your blogs tomorrow. Busy week but tomorrow should be better.

Robin