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Member Since:

Mar 24, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

My first 1/2 Aug. 9, 2008 2:16.12

2008- I ran a 10K and a couple of 5K's  I guess you could say I'm a newborn runner.

2009- Finished the Hobble Creek 1/2 and the Provo River 1/2  And have done 3 more 5k's

2010 Got my PR with the Salt Lake City 1/2 marathon!!

2010 Ran my first marathon!! TOU! Woo Woo!

2011 ran the Salt Lake 1/2 with my brother. Then a few 5k's

2012  Salmon Marathon
 

 

 

Short-Term Running Goals:

Maybe run a few more marathons?? Stay healthy, motivated and consistent.  Races are fun, but unlike the hokey pokey, its not what its all about for me.  Its about health, sanity and feeling great about myself bc I can call myself a runner. :) 
"The miracle isn't that I finished, the miracle is that I had the courage to start."
-John Bingham

Long-Term Running Goals:

Keep Running and  Never Give up!

Personal:

Married, 4 kids, started running to lose mommy weight and have alone time. Now I run bc of EVERYTHING

strength, sanity, awareness, confidence, attitude, health, peace, life, and Because I CAN

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Went to Cross fit again today with Erin. We were supposed to start the day on this ab machine. I was actually happy bc its the one thing I have been able to do. So I jumped on and went back, on my way back I felt and heard a pop and a tear. My whole stomach was in pain. I got myself back up but had tears in my eyes. Ryan,  {the owner and trainer and rockstar}came over and said he heard it but wanted me to try again but not go back as far. I told him to stand behind me in case I can't do it and I basically fell into his arms and he had to pull me back up. So I got off the machine and sat down for awhile. When I felt good enough to walk around, I did and then got on the stationary bike which I call the long duck dong bike bc I felt like I was in 16 candles. The only thing missing was a neck brace. Part of the workout of the day was to run around the building twice so when Erin was to that part, I did that with her and then just got back on the bike while they all finished their workout. 
Anyway, Ryan asked me if I had any C sections. Which I have had three. He said that sometimes they will actually tear your ab muscles in performing the C sec. and that I could have just opened up an old wound. idk and he didn't know for sure either. He said he's actually never seen that happen to anyone else on that machine. So that made me feel  like even more of an idiot. I told him I'll start being the poster child of how NOT to do Cross Fit if he would like me to. Anyway, glad I was able to at least do some cardio. Be interesting to see how my lower abs feel tomorrow or later today. I didn't realize how weak and out of shape I was. I thought I would be able to do this and not be perfect, but at least be able. I'm ridiculous. Seriously. I watched Erin do the work out and I wanted to cry for her. It is so damn hard. They all say "oh you'll get stronger.." but serioulsy..I feel broken when I'm there. and now even moreso. Anyway, Get high

Comments
From JD on Wed, May 01, 2013 at 14:06:37 from 70.96.78.188

that's a scary sound! i hope everything is okay.

the running gods must be upset about your recent crossfitting.

From jhaddock on Wed, May 01, 2013 at 14:53:04 from 70.102.172.126

Oh, wow. Did they tell you you would get ripped? I don't think that is supposed to be literal. I'm sorry that happened. I hope you recover soon.

Years ago my office building had a weight room. I wanted to get back in shape so I started lifting there during lunch. One day I was doing bench presses and suddenly lost all my strength. For three or four days, my urine was dark brown--almost red. Rhabdomyolysis. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhabdomyolysis

It sounds ridiculous saying it, especially since what I was lifting wasn't all that heavy, but my chest muscles burst from overexertion and just flushed away out of my body. It was years before I dared lift any weights again--and then I started cautiously. I'm learning (the hard way) that it is best to ease into exercise--especially at our age.

I tore a back muscle once trying to pull-start a snowmobile. It turned all black and blue, but it got better in a couple of weeks. I hope that is all it is with you and that this doesn't discourage you. You will get stronger if you keep with it, but comparing yourself to Erin is a dangerous game. It is like the yoga guy says, it is all about being where you are. (But if I was content with where I was, why would I be doing this crap?)

Of course, this is from the guy who had to drop out of his marathon because he was running too hard too soon. I guess what I am trying to say is that I understand what you are going through and share in your frustration. Here is your how-not-to-do-it poster:

http://demotivators.despair.com/demotivational/mistakesdemotivator.jpg

From Lysa on Wed, May 01, 2013 at 20:36:26 from 67.166.122.134

JD, you might be right. They're really trying to tell me something.

Jeff,

first, thanks for the nice encouraging message. Thanks for the empathy and for the advice. You're right, comparing myself to others is dangerous territory. But seriously?? For once, I would like to be the one good at something instead of the ridiculous uncoordinated one. I blame my mom.

And lastly, that motivational poster made me LOL and I'm thinking of getting it made into a T-shirt. I think I'll wear it next time I go to Cross Fit, and in every race I ever run from here on out. Who knows? Maybe it will turn out to be my lucky charm?? hahahaha! You totally made me LOL.

From jhaddock on Thu, May 02, 2013 at 10:57:30 from 70.102.172.126

When I first saw that poster, it hit so close to home that I laughed really hard. And then it made me cry.

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