15 year old.....

Roller blades!! Workout today...3miles on the bike path roller blading. If you call what I did roller blading. I really wanted to get outside in the 65degree weather so I dug out my roller blades that I believe I got when I was 16yrs old. I tried not to push off with my left leg and kept it on the ground and cruised along. My time proves that I did not go fast because I have run this path faster than I did it today. I did 3miles in 26:45 which is almost 9min pace. But I got a sweat in and my leg is not yelling at me.

My shadow looks weird....crazy skinny legs then not skinny

So I might be using the roller blades to go along with the gang on their runs!

QOTD: Have you ever roller bladed? When was the last time you skated??

Race recap from the photographer

Yup...think I found my new role for the next month or so. I did my first race spectating this  past weekend. It is a race that I love running though it is not always a well organized race. But we always run this park and it is a beautiful run.

Manda, Dud and Mister ran the race this year. I tried to get as many pics as I could and may have broken the no running rule twice to get some shots of them all. But they were running so fast they got to certain spots before I could WALK there.

They all did awesome and as you can see it was a small race and everyone was spread out. Manda kicked butt and was the 5th female to finish. She also got first in her age group!!

QOTD: Is it still bright colors where you are? We thankfully still have beautiful colors on the trees even after the snow we had.

Don't be STUPID!

Yup that will be my permanent moto for the next 6 weeks. Yup results are in....I have a mild stress fracture and tendinitis. The stress fracture is the part that shocked us all because of where it is. I do not have pain there. The pain is in the ankle where the tendon issues are.

(I am not in a boot which I am happy about but the Dr. said I easily could be though if I mess with it anymore. He said I was very close to a major fracture.)

So...no I did not jog a few times yesterday while spectating the race...I mean YES I DID and I WON't do it again!

I believe that as I was ignoring the pain in the shin all summer long that I started to change my gait causing the tendon issues in my ankle. Lesson learned...listen to your body AS SOON AS it starts to hurt.

So...Bri searched craigslist for a cheap stationary bike for me to use. He found one for $50 I will probably call about it soon. I will need it once the weather gets BAD. For now I will be using my bike on the path. I might (and this is a big might) go to the YMCA and use the pool. I would probably take a quick turn towards an elliptical before I choose to do that though.

So here is how it is.....I was stupid big time. I was so focused on my distances and getting all my runs in that I just tried to solve the problem with calf sleeves. It helped it feel better for a little bit. I got through the marathon with no pain issues. But the half marathon was another story that was a short 5 days later. So now this is what I have caused....no blaming it on anything else but myself.

Got any other no pounding workouts for me?? I also cannot do Zumba which I am also bummed about.

PS...like the new text on my pictures....yes I finally updated to a new fancy laptop. Mine was 7 years old and did not have paint! So I am slowly catching up with all of you! Give me awhile to figure out all these things on this laptop! Next up is still the iPhone 4s...just don't want to order it online.

Charley Horse

Last night I was woken up by a charley horse in my right calf.....not cool. I was massaging it like crazy to calm it down. it still feels funky this morning when I got up after the hyper cats and noisy hunters woke me up.

I did a little research on some causes of charley horses since I get them often.
From About.com

What causes a leg cramp?
The exact cause of a leg cramp is not well understood, but there are some risk factors that are thought to contribute to this condition:

• Muscle fatigue
• Heavy exercising
• Dehydration
• High weight (not necessarily obesity)
• Electrolyte imbalancesPretty sure this is my problem
• Medications (statins, prednisone, others...)Oh great....

The most common cause that is typically seen in patients who develop leg cramps is exercising in an unusual way, meaning either more activity or a different exercise. Leg cramps are more common in young (adolescent age) and older (over 65) patients. Patients who weigh more are more prone to developing leg cramps. Also, some medications can cause side effects of leg cramping.
Since the marathon/half marathon I have not have well ANY gatorade basically. I was drinking it daily for the most part and then stopped after my seizure.I know I am not terribly dehydrated after drinking nonstop water for the bone scan. I also have not done an exercise so isn't that. So this morning when I got up I made my self so yummy delicious GATORADE!!

Now it is time to get my book, fleece blanket, and sit by the warm fire and enjoy the rest of the morning hours I have in quite.

Good luck to all you racing this weekend!!! I will be dreaming about you during my naps...or maybe that is why I had a charley horse...I was running with you in my sleep!!!

Time for myself

This week has been CRAZY and it is not going to slow down at work until..well January. It is one assembly after report cards after projects after conferences for the next two months. Last night I had a terrible migraine and I have been able to fall asleep around 7pm almost every night this week. I also have not been able to eat much because I am so tired. So plan for this weekend....another hunter free weekend...is to take some time to do some things for myself.

1. Get my hair done and enjoy some walking around the mall. Hopefully just window shop unless I find Christmas gifts.

2. Look for a new laptop. I have found a few online that I would like to look at. I will probably end up having to do site to store with the laptop.

3. Get some type of exercise in...I will be spectating the race on Sunday so I might bring my bike so I can bike around the course and cheer everyone on.

4. Rest up so I am ready for another long week. Some time spent with my book that I have been reading for over a month. A few naps maybe needed Saturday and Sunday!

QOTD: What do you do when you need some time for your self?

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Walk for Epilepsy and Tid Bits

As I expressed it is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. This is the first time I have actually taken part in talking about it. For years I have told only who needs to know about my seizures. This year with my blog being new I have talked with more people who have similar difficulties. I have been looking for ways to give back or participate in fundraisers. I recently found the National Walk for Epilepsy in DC. Now it is not until March but I am making plans to attend. I am a few hours away but I am finding others who will join me for the 2mile or so walk and festivities. I can not wait to join others who have Epilepsy for the first time.

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Tid Bits for Thursday

1. As I was walking out the door this morning the cat was fixated on something above the door. I looked up and there was A FLYING SQUIRREL!! Yikes!! I screamed and ran. Now yes I live in the woods and things like this is bound to happen....yes this is the second time it happened actually. Bri jumped right on it and had the thing in his hands within minutes! My hero!

2. I have my bone scan today. My mom said I had the dye injected into me when I was younger and it made me sick. GREAT so I am not excited to get it again. I am hoping it was a one time deal.

3.  I WANT TO RUN!!!! I have not tried the run across the house lately but I am dying to! Especially when there is a squirrel above my head!

Hope you all are having a great week. I can not believe it is almost Friday already!!!

QOTD: Ever had an unwanted critter stuck in your house/apartment???  We have now had bats and squirrels.

Go check me out

Hey all it is November which means Epilepsy Awarness Month. I am a guest blogger over on Jamie's Website. Go read my story about my life with seizures.




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Ankle update....told something is wrong but we need to do more test. So I have a bone scan on Thursday to see if it is a stress fracture. But told NO running. So I did NTC last night to give my abs some work.

QOTD: What apps do you use for excersise??