Run #4
July 17, 2010
3.3 miles
40 minutes (I got lost...)
I tried, I really, really tried to get a couple runs in before we left, but I was SOOO busy!!! Seriously busy, I'm not making it up, I didn't even get to take naps before work and to me that is VITAL! So I'm really bummed that I didn't get my four runs in this week, not even close, but at least I got in two. We're here visiting family in WA right now and I am LOVING it!!! Today's run was great, let me tell you the many things I love about running in Wa: The beautiful scenery--it seriously kept me occupied the whole time I was running, the cooler, calm weather--no crazy wind, the lower elevation and better roads. But let me tell you the ONE thing that I do NOT like about running in WA: the HILLS. If you know me well enough you know that hills and I just do not mix, I complained to my Mom one time about riding my bike up the "hill" over the canal by my house. Even though I hate them so much I have to tell you, I didn't walk them at all, just slowed down a bit.....a lot! The other thing that really stinks about running here is that I have no idea where things are and how far away they are, hence the reason why I ran longer then planned. I guess it just comes with time, maybe when I run on Monday I won't get lost! This workout was TONS better! I pushed myself a little bit harder and felt like I ran better and had more stamina. I walked one time toward the end of my eight minute run, but then made myself tag on extra afterward. I felt great when it was all over, I even felt like I MIGHT be getting the hang of this, here's to hoping! Want to hear something funny...my Mother-in-law told me I was really red when I got home. I seriously think there's something wrong with me! No for a bath, pajamas, a book and calling it an early night!
Oh and thanks for all of your support, it means so much to me and it seriously motivates me to get out there. You guys are the best! Anytime any one wants to go for a run....or it may be a walk in your standards, give me a holler! (If you're not too embarrassed to be seen with the white legged cherry red tomato face girl!!!)
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
For the Love of Running: Run #3
Run #3
33min
2.45 miles
Lesson learned: If you are trying to learn to love something that you don't like, or maybe even despise (running), don't take a six day break from it!! Well in my defense I have been CRAZY busy between working all weekend and doing a garage sale. One would think that doing a garage sale would be easy, but it actually sucks every ounce of energy out of you. So I started back to running today and was rather disappointed in myself. I actually felt I could have and should have pushed myself harder. I guess I'll work on that next time. On my C25K app I just have to push go when I'm ready to start, so I got out there today and hit go and started running. Thankfully Diane texted me during my run and I had to stop (thanks D!) because I found out that some how I jumped ahead three weeks and was doing a week 8 work out instead of week 5! I started over after that but never really got back into the momentum I needed.
I decided to wear shorts today, gulp. It was quite the experience. I've been wearing capri pants, that fit a little to tightly, lately so that I could spare all of Rexburg my massive white legs, but today I bit the bullet and wore the shorts. About 5 min into my run I started getting a wedgie, yes sorry it's graphic but true, and I don't know any one out there who likes to run in a thong! So while I'm running I'm having to peek behind me to check for cars so that I can take care of my straying undies, it was quite the run today.
I have an issue with any type of exercise, I get BRIGHT red. I mean cherry tomato red, and it lasts for hours! To show you what I mean here's a pic of me almost a half hour after running, after a shower and a large glass of water (remember I didn't feel like I worked all that hard today).
Lovely, I know. So if you're ever driving down the streets of Rexburg and see a large extremely white legged and bright red faced individual who you can't tell if she's running or walking or dying.....just honk your horn as you drive by and then laugh yourself all the way home!
Here's to the rest of the week of running. I have to make up for my slacking last week so I have at least three more runs to do this week, one of which will have to be in good ol WA, and my in-laws live on a mother of a hill! Wish me luck!
Lesson learned: If you are trying to learn to love something that you don't like, or maybe even despise (running), don't take a six day break from it!! Well in my defense I have been CRAZY busy between working all weekend and doing a garage sale. One would think that doing a garage sale would be easy, but it actually sucks every ounce of energy out of you. So I started back to running today and was rather disappointed in myself. I actually felt I could have and should have pushed myself harder. I guess I'll work on that next time. On my C25K app I just have to push go when I'm ready to start, so I got out there today and hit go and started running. Thankfully Diane texted me during my run and I had to stop (thanks D!) because I found out that some how I jumped ahead three weeks and was doing a week 8 work out instead of week 5! I started over after that but never really got back into the momentum I needed.
I decided to wear shorts today, gulp. It was quite the experience. I've been wearing capri pants, that fit a little to tightly, lately so that I could spare all of Rexburg my massive white legs, but today I bit the bullet and wore the shorts. About 5 min into my run I started getting a wedgie, yes sorry it's graphic but true, and I don't know any one out there who likes to run in a thong! So while I'm running I'm having to peek behind me to check for cars so that I can take care of my straying undies, it was quite the run today.
I have an issue with any type of exercise, I get BRIGHT red. I mean cherry tomato red, and it lasts for hours! To show you what I mean here's a pic of me almost a half hour after running, after a shower and a large glass of water (remember I didn't feel like I worked all that hard today).
Here's to the rest of the week of running. I have to make up for my slacking last week so I have at least three more runs to do this week, one of which will have to be in good ol WA, and my in-laws live on a mother of a hill! Wish me luck!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
For the Love of Running: Run #2
Run #2
July 7, 2010
2.67miles
35min
Today I ran 8min, walked 5min, ran 8min. I also had a 5min warmup and cool down. I was excited that I didn't feel completely like death this time! In fact, the first half of my run I felt great, the second half is a different story. I ended up walking twice, but I made myself tack on an extra 2 min run at the end to make up for it! When I got home I didn't even feel like throwing up, so proud of myself, guess I wasn't anaerobic this time. I'm nervous for the next run though, it's a 20 min run without stopping. I think it might be ok though, since I was doing great at the first 8 min mark, but then hit my walk. Hmm, we'll see.
We spent the rest of the day cleaning up the yard today, we worked out there until 9pm with a little break for dinner. Needless to say, between that and the run I am EXHAUSTED!!! I'm going to bed and hoping that I'll be out as soon as I hit the pillow!
I have to say that this blogging thing is working, I had my inner battle this morning about running and what finally got me off the couch was knowing that there are people waiting to see if I make my next installment of my running diary! So thanks you guys...here's to the next run!
July 7, 2010
2.67miles
35min
Today I ran 8min, walked 5min, ran 8min. I also had a 5min warmup and cool down. I was excited that I didn't feel completely like death this time! In fact, the first half of my run I felt great, the second half is a different story. I ended up walking twice, but I made myself tack on an extra 2 min run at the end to make up for it! When I got home I didn't even feel like throwing up, so proud of myself, guess I wasn't anaerobic this time. I'm nervous for the next run though, it's a 20 min run without stopping. I think it might be ok though, since I was doing great at the first 8 min mark, but then hit my walk. Hmm, we'll see.
We spent the rest of the day cleaning up the yard today, we worked out there until 9pm with a little break for dinner. Needless to say, between that and the run I am EXHAUSTED!!! I'm going to bed and hoping that I'll be out as soon as I hit the pillow!
I have to say that this blogging thing is working, I had my inner battle this morning about running and what finally got me off the couch was knowing that there are people waiting to see if I make my next installment of my running diary! So thanks you guys...here's to the next run!
Monday, July 5, 2010
For the Love of Running: Run #1
I decided to start blogging about my adventures in running, mostly because then I feel like I HAVE to go running. Usually I find myself saying, "I need to go running. I'll go running at 8." Then at 8 I say, "I'll go running at 9." Then at 9 I say, "I'll go running when I finish what I'm doing." Then when I finish I say, "Oh well, guess I'll go running tomorrow!" This being said, I needed to find some motivation for running and so I decided to keep you all involved with my adventures by blogging about it.
Why running, you may ask. Well let me tell you why. There are three children in my family, my older sister Melissa who has run countless races and is amazing at every one she does. My older brother Tom runs for, FUN. He has been known to go running in blizzards and get lost, only to find his way home by running 26 miles. My mother also speed walks (which sadly enough is about my running pace). She does half marathons multiple times through out the year, but most of you who know her already know that she's a TAD bit crazy! I on the other hand HATE running, I got it from my Dad (thanks Dad). Sometimes I think that I like running, and then I start a workout and get about 3 minutes into it and remember, VIVIDLY, why I hate it so much.
Well then WHY am I trying so hard to do a running regime? Well for multiple reasons....let me tell you. I REALLY need to reduce the size of my thighs, hips, stomach and arms. I've gained 20 pounds since I finished nursing Chase, and I really want to lose it. My depression hasn't been as "in-check" as I want it to be. I want to be able to develop a hobby that is healthy, that I can do my whole life. When I was swimming in high school I was able to hit that "wall" and continue to swim as long as I wanted and it felt GOOD, I want to find that with running. I need to train myself to not be lazy. I have been SO lazy lately, I need to learn to control my natural, carnal nature and take control of my body! This is just the tip of the iceberg as to why I am doing this, but now you know why.
HOW am I going to do this? Well I bought and app for my iphone the other day called C25K, couch to 5k, it's to help beginner runners be able to run a 5k non-stop in 9 weeks. I plan on running 3-5 times a week, and after I master a 5k I will start on 10k distance, and after that a half marathon. I REALLY want to run a half marathon before we get pregnant again. That way I feel like my body will be in shape and at the weight that I want it to be at before I destroy it again with pregnancy.
So leave me an encouraging note along the way. Give me tips to help me run easier and hate it less, and maybe learn to love it! I'd love some help and I know I have friends out there who have already learned to love running!!
Run #1
July 5, 2010
2.37 miles
31 min (maybe a little more, I stopped twice)
Today went well, as well as could be expected for my first time running again in a year. I thought I'd start in the middle of the C25K program, at week 5, since I'm not a beginning runner. Though as I got half way through my work out I realized that maybe I am a beginning runner! The first half I wanted to die, the middle I actually felt good and at the end I pretty much died (31 min mind you, that works out to be about 30 min of wanting to die and 1 min of feeling good). Now you have to realize that at a pace of 13 min/mile I'm pretty much walking when I'm running. If would have seen me today you would have wondered, "is she really running?" But I want to defend myself...by the time I got myself out the door today it was noon, it was 75 degrees and the wind was blowing. Now from my perspective while I was running it felt like about 100 degrees and hurricane strength wind! So that's my excuse for the 13 min mile and the two stops. I was proud of myself while running that I didn't feel like vomiting or passing out, both of which are common occurrences for me when beginning a new work out. But don't you worry, by the time I got home I was hugging the toilet and laid sprawled out on the bathroom floor. It doesn't quite phase Jared any more, he's used to it. So run #1 done and I'd call it a semi-success. Let's hope I don't give up now! Here's to run #2!!!!!!
Why running, you may ask. Well let me tell you why. There are three children in my family, my older sister Melissa who has run countless races and is amazing at every one she does. My older brother Tom runs for, FUN. He has been known to go running in blizzards and get lost, only to find his way home by running 26 miles. My mother also speed walks (which sadly enough is about my running pace). She does half marathons multiple times through out the year, but most of you who know her already know that she's a TAD bit crazy! I on the other hand HATE running, I got it from my Dad (thanks Dad). Sometimes I think that I like running, and then I start a workout and get about 3 minutes into it and remember, VIVIDLY, why I hate it so much.
Well then WHY am I trying so hard to do a running regime? Well for multiple reasons....let me tell you. I REALLY need to reduce the size of my thighs, hips, stomach and arms. I've gained 20 pounds since I finished nursing Chase, and I really want to lose it. My depression hasn't been as "in-check" as I want it to be. I want to be able to develop a hobby that is healthy, that I can do my whole life. When I was swimming in high school I was able to hit that "wall" and continue to swim as long as I wanted and it felt GOOD, I want to find that with running. I need to train myself to not be lazy. I have been SO lazy lately, I need to learn to control my natural, carnal nature and take control of my body! This is just the tip of the iceberg as to why I am doing this, but now you know why.
HOW am I going to do this? Well I bought and app for my iphone the other day called C25K, couch to 5k, it's to help beginner runners be able to run a 5k non-stop in 9 weeks. I plan on running 3-5 times a week, and after I master a 5k I will start on 10k distance, and after that a half marathon. I REALLY want to run a half marathon before we get pregnant again. That way I feel like my body will be in shape and at the weight that I want it to be at before I destroy it again with pregnancy.
So leave me an encouraging note along the way. Give me tips to help me run easier and hate it less, and maybe learn to love it! I'd love some help and I know I have friends out there who have already learned to love running!!
Run #1
July 5, 2010
2.37 miles
31 min (maybe a little more, I stopped twice)
Today went well, as well as could be expected for my first time running again in a year. I thought I'd start in the middle of the C25K program, at week 5, since I'm not a beginning runner. Though as I got half way through my work out I realized that maybe I am a beginning runner! The first half I wanted to die, the middle I actually felt good and at the end I pretty much died (31 min mind you, that works out to be about 30 min of wanting to die and 1 min of feeling good). Now you have to realize that at a pace of 13 min/mile I'm pretty much walking when I'm running. If would have seen me today you would have wondered, "is she really running?" But I want to defend myself...by the time I got myself out the door today it was noon, it was 75 degrees and the wind was blowing. Now from my perspective while I was running it felt like about 100 degrees and hurricane strength wind! So that's my excuse for the 13 min mile and the two stops. I was proud of myself while running that I didn't feel like vomiting or passing out, both of which are common occurrences for me when beginning a new work out. But don't you worry, by the time I got home I was hugging the toilet and laid sprawled out on the bathroom floor. It doesn't quite phase Jared any more, he's used to it. So run #1 done and I'd call it a semi-success. Let's hope I don't give up now! Here's to run #2!!!!!!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
UPDATE!
I thought I'd do a little picture update on what we've been up to the last couple of months. I thought about updating every one on the year sabatical I took from blogging but decided that would take WAY too much effort from me to write it and you to read it. So I'm starting from May........
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Chase had to have a cavity filled, not his first. The poor guy got my teeth, soft enamel. This was the first one he had to be numbed for and I was a little nervous for him. He usually does great at this Dentist and even, dare I say, likes the Dentist! He obviously doesn't get that from me!! They told him that he was getting "sleepy bubbles" when they were numbing him and he didn't budge! He didn't whimper, he didn't cry and he even said "Thank you" afterward!!! What a trooper. Afterward we had a talk about not chewing on our cheek because it's numb, well I neglected to specify that he should also not chew on his lip because it's numb too. So he had a fat, raw lip for about a week. Poor guy, that was the worst part of the whole ordeal.
He wanted me to take a picture with his "best friend" Thomas, so here's both pictures....couldn't pass up his cheese!
After that came Father's Day. I wanted to share a picture of what I made Jared, mostly because I was completely amazed that it looked exactly like what I had envisioned in my head (that NEVER happens)! I really meant to take a cute picture of Jared and Chase and write a post about how great of a Father Jared is, but I never got around to it--story of my life--and I knew Jared would pitch a fit if he knew what I was up to. Seriously though, Jared is an amazing Father and Chase loves him soooo much. I am so grateful to have Jared as a wonderful example of parenting. There are times that I seriously wonder why he's not the Mom! He does such a better job then I do at giving Chasers the love and attention that he needs. I am so grateful to have Jared in my life, I love him!
Next came the first Metge Family Reunion!!! We had so much fun with my family. We all rented a house in Logan, since it's the neutral meeting place, and spent five days having a blast and attempting to stay sane amidst the chaos of six children six and under! It was so great to see everyone and to make memories together. It was great to see my sister and her baby, last time I saw him he was in the NICU and I got to hold him for a minute because I was scared that "Grandma Nurse" was going to yell at me! He is such a chunk now and I think he reminds me of a baby sumo wrestler. We can't wait to get together again in a couple years! Here's a pic of my sister, Chase, my sister's "little" sumo wrestler and my brother's two oldest children.
Today we had a great time celebrating the fourth on the third! What really stinks is that I traded a day at work this week so that I could go to the Eclipse premier (I've seen it twice now!!!) and didn't realize that when I picked up the third that I would totally miss all of the fireworks!!! Here in Mormonville we celebrate the fourth on the third when it falls on a Sunday! Well I wanted to make some patriotic shirts today before we headed out for the parade, and in true Fay fashion I waited to start them until last night! Well I finished them and we made it to the parade for the last 15 minutes. It's ok though, Chase didn't need that much candy!!! We had a great day spending time with friends and being outside. The fourth of July is probably one of my favorite holidays because it's warm, laid back and we eat watermelon! So here's some pics of my shirts I made. Don't worry, I'm not creative enough to think up the idea on my own, I stole it from my favorite blog Make It and Love It, I love her!
So that's what we've been up to in the last couple months! This month I plan on getting the yard in shape and working on my tan/sunburn. We finally got the sprinkler system working so the yard will hopefully start taking on a nice shade of green instead of brown. And I'm hoping to be able to convince my lazy butt to get into my flower garden on Monday to weed, you can tell in the pics that it's been sorely neglected!! Well hopefully I'll be able to make it a habit of keeping my blog up to date, hope you enjoyed the happenings of the Calls!
Friday, June 11, 2010
The Most Amazing Dinner!
I know, two posts in a row! Now don't go and have a heart attack on me! I wanted to share a recipe that I got off of my favorite blog, Make it and Love it. We had it for dinner tonight and it was HEAVENLY! I decided to try to make homemade french bread with it, it turned out good, cooked it a little long though. I felt like I spent all day in the kitchen today and my feet hurt now, but I'll tell you what, it was WELL worth it. Try it out, I can guarantee you'll LOVE it too!!
Proscuitto and Basil Gnocchi with homemade french bread and green beans!!!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Sleep, or the lack thereof.....
I find myself having the odd desire to make a post on my sorely neglected blog at 2am this lovely evening. Why, you might ask? Well, it's to ponder this thought.....Why is sleep so elusive?? I stayed up until 3:30am yesterday and my sweet husband let me sleep until 11:30. You think I would be exhausted, but after an extremely long and emotional day, yes it was a bad day, I find myself reenergized at 1:45am.
I wanted to let you know something, I use to be a morning person, shocking, I know. Yet after marrying Jared--a proclaimed night owl, and working full time nights, I have succumbed, not happily I might add, to the life of nights. I use to go to be at 10:30pm and wake up at 6am just so that I could go grocery shopping before anyone else. Now I'm lucky if I can pull myself out of bed when my son wakes up. It would be so much easier, and yes I have done it before, to just go back to sleep while my son destroys my house. I can just clean it up later, right?
Then there is the thought of sleep aids.....hmmmm. Well, I've tried unisom--horrible hangover. Ambien--works great, but I don't want to be addicted to a prescription sleep aid, I just save it for deserpate situations. Benadryl--doesn't work anymore, trust me. Dramamine--now that's some good stuff, a little hangover, but it takes a while to work and a while to get out of your system. Told ya, I'm well versed in the stuff.
So what am I going to do? Well, I'll probably just go climb in to bed, fight off the cat who claimed my spot on the bed and is shedding his nasty cat hair all over...yuk, toss and turn for the next few hours and then when my alarm goes off at 7am I'll hit snooze until 8:30, roll out of bed, throw on clothes and head out the door in a tired, stressed out, cranky and completely unpleasant mood to my 9am commitment.
I love my life.
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