10 Miler training: Week 1 Days 6 and 7

Friday was Day Six - I'm kindof off schedule, since Day Six was a "rest day".  However, I ended up doing a walk/run of 2 miles.  I'm still doing more walking than running, but as they say, I'm lapping everyone on the couch!

Saturday was Day Seven - Since we went to church and then had friends over, I flip flopped Six and Seven and took yesterday as my rest day.

Diet wise, I went to the movies last night and indulged in way too many sugary treats - twizzlers, coke and half a pack of junior mints - which makes for a really icky feeling tummy this morning.

Understanding ABGs on the Run

Having been a nurse for 14 years, I've been pretty knowledgeable about interpreting various lab results with the perspective of communicating abnormal values to the appropriate member of the multidisciplinary team.  I'm blessed to be coming into my patho class with a strong understanding of acid/base balance and blood gases.

Other than my amazing textbook (nerd alert: I love my big heavy Pathophysiology textbook), I have come across two helpful resources.

Seattle Pacific University's Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology course lectures is located for FREE on iTunes University. I have listened to a couple of lectures while running, and have watched a couple of lectures while on the stationary bike.

Another great resource for a quick and dirty explanation of blood gases is Hansen Nursing's site.

I'm cautious to be aware of time bandits sucking away at my precious study time, but I promise, these to resources are worth it!

10 Mile Training - Week 1, Day 5

Today's training plan was to do 2 miles.  I only did one mile, but I gave it my all.  The sky darkened and the thunder and lightening started, and I knew it would be too dangerous to continue.  Overall, I have to say I was pleased with my progress, since even though I wasn't wearing my heart rate monitor/watch combination, I still knew I finished the mile in under 15 minutes.  I'm sure that's not too impressive for people who really run, but for someone like me...it's freakin' fabulous!

10 Mile Training - Week 1 Day 4

I didn't write last night, so I'm catching up now.

Yesterday was Day 4 of my training and I fell off the wagon big time in the food area, but did much better in the exercise area.

It was a day off of work, and I allowed myself to be wooed by the hubby.  I had early morning errands to run and stopped by Chik Fil A for breakfast.  My word, it's so good, but yet, so bad.

Then because I was stressed about getting school work organized, I failed to notice it was 1pm and nobody had lunch yet.  The hubby was out working in the yard, so he lost all track of time.  Having a serious lack of groceries in the house meant either a trip to get groceries and then make food, or a trip to hunt and gather lunch.  The latter won out and off to Jersey Mikes went I.

I ate a salad for dinner, though, because I was feeling guilty.

My training plan (I'm following Hal Higdon's 15-K training Guide for Beginners) had yesterday labeled as a cross-training day.  I went to the gym and did 15 minutes on the bike and another 15 minutes climbing uphill on the treadmill.

While those around me watched the various evening shows on the televisions, I pulled out my iPhone and watched a podcast on electrolytes.  I love iTunes University.

10 Miler Week 1 Day 3 Training

Today was a rest day.  

So there.

Okay, it was also a margarita after work day.  

And it was good. 

Week 1 Day 2 Training, Running Tank and 1st Day of Grad School...Whew!

Look, it's me!  I saw this awesome tutorial on Pinterest and decided to start taking some of my never-worn t-shirts from races and walks, and start making tanks out of them.  So, tonight, after a grueling day of work, which I can honestly say it was a day that I saved a life, I decided that I would fashion myself up a cute tank to wear on a short run.  So, there you have it...notice the belly...you would think I would suck it in or something for a picture, but eh, what you see is what you get.

I walked/ran 2 miles today as per my training plan schedule.  While going around the loop, I listed to a Pathophysiology lecture on iTunes University because today is my first official day in my Graduate School program.

I'm off to go officially check in on the website and then get myself organized for the next few months.  

Week 1, Day 1 ToT 10 Miler Prep

One of my dearest friends convinced me to run in Disney's Tower of Terror 10 Miler, this fall.  It's supposed to be slightly spooky. More specifically, the race is about 12 weeks away.  I seem to have fallen off the running wagon, and have printed out a 15K running plan to help me get back on track.  15K is roughly 9.6 miles, which is close enough to 10 to make me happy.

I now have to find balance between school (classes open tomorrow!), working nigh shift (I transition to 7pm-7am next week), and working out.  My husband is super-supportive, and loves my positive sassy attitude I get when I'm my happy, fit self.

Tonight on the training plan was the task to weight train.  Unfortunately, my gym closes early on Sundays, and I had to work 7am-7pm today.  I got brave and busted out a work-out that I haven't done in months.  After reading The 4-Hour Body, I ran right out and bought a kettlebell, and got into the habit of doing some kettlebell swings nightly before bed.  Again, life fell apart when my Mom got sick, and the kettlebell got covered by a pile of clothes on my bedroom floor.  Tonight, I pulled out my 'bell and the video that came with it, and I gave it my all.  I'll let you know if I can't move tomorrow!