tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62421508044970976522024-02-19T18:50:38.305-06:00run of the mill.JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-26860313039165228932012-05-12T22:30:00.000-05:002012-05-28T00:25:04.127-05:00My first half.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's official. I did it! I can now call myself a half marathoner. The race was yesterday, May 12th in Brookings, South Dakota. The weather was wonderfully perfect. It started out a bit chilly, but really turned out sunny, not windy and just great. The small college town that the race was in was pretty, nice and the course wasn't difficult at all..minus one pretty steep hill. Overall, no complaints on the course.<br />
I started off my morning by oversleeping by 40mins. So panic mode set in. Luckily, I got all of my stuff together the night before, but I didn't get to sleep until after 11:30pm..so that could be why I didn't get up in time. Although I'm quite meticulous when it comes to alarms and being on time..my phone locking up in the middle of the night is the culprit and definitely threw me off.<br />
My race buddy picked me up at 5:15am and surprised me with a really nice frame that had a cute display of the words: <b>Note To Self: Today Will Be Amazing.</b> It was so sweet. She gave it to me since this is my first race, so I'll always remember it. We had a nice hour drive to where the race was. We chit chatted about quite a few things; it made the time go by quicker than I realized and I didn't have time to get nervous about the race.<br />
Once we got there everything went by pretty quickly. We pinned on our bibs (didn't pin them on beforehand because they're the ones with the timing chip built in, so you can't bend them.) and found someone to take our picture before we went to the starting area. There weren't as many people there as I thought there would be, but given the fact that they only let so many people register, I should have expected it. Brookings is a small town, so it only makes sense. So we stood in the port-a-potty lines for only a few mins--it was awesome compared to other race stories I've read and heard about! And just a PS--I've never used a port-a-potty in my adult life so it was a new experience for me. (I think I used one when I was really little and it was at an old campground/park and it was a wooden hut with a can/hole in the ground--if my memory is correct!) So, my running buddy prepared me for what I was about to experience and it wasn't that bad! There was toilet paper and hand sanitizer so I was happy and it was a positive first time experience.<br />
After that it was time for the race to start, so we got to our spots near the 10min/mile and waited for the horn to sound. It all went pretty quickly during that time..<br />
The start of the race wasn't as congested as I anticipated it would be. I started out with my running buddy, of course, and we were able to stay together for the first few miles. My knee wasn't hurting much at all during the first few miles and I was at my usual pace too. I think it was around mile 5 when I noticed that my left knee was hurting..most likely due to overcompensating for the right knee where my injury actually is. Around mile 8 is where my left knee and adductor muscle were increasing in pain. I'm not going to lie..I did walk more than I anticipated and more than my mind originally wanted me to do. But my body had other plans.. At mile 10 the pain was pretty excruciating and the thought of 3.1 more miles sounded like torture. However, I managed to get to the finish line..hobbling/jogging mostly. Either way I FINISHED. And that was my ultimate goal. I didn't have a set time or pace in mind. I figured I'd stay at my usual pace, maybe just a touch slower..but with my knee injury my pace was slower than I thought it would be. I stopped at all of the water stations even though I had my amphipod water bottle. I'm glad I brought it and also glad that I stopped at all but one of the water stations. It was so great to see so many volunteers at the water stations and all along the race course. The entire course wasn't closed off to traffic since Brookings is such a small town, so it was really nice that they had volunteers directing traffic too. During the race I managed to meet some really great people. It was nice to be able to chat and get to know a few people along the way..hear their story, talk back and forth and encourage each other. That was another thing I noticed during the race--there were quite a few runners that expressed kind, motivational words as you passed them or as they passed you. That in itself was really surprising and definitely made the experience that much sweeter.<br />
Overall, I had a great time. I really enjoyed myself and had fun..despite the pain I was in. My eyes welled up with tears when my finisher's medal was put around my neck and my friends and husband were waiting there to congratulate me.<br />
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It was definitely an experience I'll never forget. It was a great way to commemorate turning 30 years old. I'm glad I did it. As for future races? I'm not sure. We'll see what the MRI shows and what my sports doctor has to say about it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.allsportcentral.com/photoGallery/?PGConfigID=165&bib=478&eventID=36018" target="_blank">A few of my race pictures.</a><br />
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<br />JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-15201278447874418582012-03-12T00:06:00.000-05:002012-03-12T00:06:58.069-05:00Happy Day to me!Happy Birthday to me! I arranged a birthday present for myself: a wonderful 6 miles with my favorite running buddy today--my husband! However, it didn't start off as good as I would have hoped. We planned on going to our usual running path, but once we got there...we saw that it was "under construction" so it immediately pissed me off. We drove to another place and it was fine..but it was an unknown path for us..so it confused us. And that pissed me off too. So....pissed off and trying to stay in a good mind frame for a 6 mile run was a bit difficult. The first 2 miles SUCKED ASS. There's no way to sugar coat that..it really did. After that..it got easier. It wasn't my best run, but it was a nice run. I'm thankful that it wasn't snowing..because almost every single year on my birthday it's either snowing, blizzarding or something of the like. It's just what happens. Today felt more like a nice October day instead of a day in March. I'm thankful that I was able to have my husband run with me today. It's something that is really rare these days and I really miss that. Overall, the run was good. The time/pace was good. The path we ran on was different, but pretty. It was a nice change of scenery. I'm really proud of my husband for running the entire 6 with me..not that he hasn't done it before, he's just hasn't been that hardcore into running these past few months so for him to keep up with me and not complain or bring my momentum down was awesome...and for that I'm really proud.<br />
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So that's my "Happy Day" report of the day. I "ran" into a new decade and did it with my all-time favorite running buddy.JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-20024193958732045652012-03-06T21:46:00.000-06:002012-03-06T21:46:49.595-06:00The best and the highest.I can't say enough wonderful things about today. I got to shut off my alarm, sleep in a bit and not be rushed out of bed. The weather was pretty decent by the time I was ready to run this morning so I took advantage of that and ran outside for the first time since the end of September! Yes, I said it. I know that there have been a handful of opportunities to run outside due to the very odd winter season we've been having. But in my defense, I get up super early to run, light and temperature are two issues for me..temperature more than anything. But, I finally have some new gear, so hopefully the weather will stay relatively decent and I'll be outside more.<br />
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I'm not even sure there is a word or words to describe how my run was today. I'm still speechless.. It was freakin' phenomenal! I don't know if it was just being outside running for the first time in what has seemed like forever, my new shoes, the fact that I slept a little longer, or the fact that the sun was shining..whatever it was it was AWESOME. In the 2yrs that I have been running, I have never had as good of a run (GREAT, I should say) as I had today. There are just no words..I finally got that HIGH. The ever elusive runner's high that some people experience alot, sometimes and some not at all. I've been there once before when I completed 10k (not a race, but on my own) but I have never experienced something like this. It was the "I can't stop talking about how great my run was, can't stop smiling, spring in my step, feel like I can conquer the world, saying yes to everything type of feeling. HIGH. And all from a fantastic run.<br />
Today's schedule had me doing 3 miles. Well, I ended up doing 3.75 miles, and could have kept running for a few more miles at least..but I stopped at 3.75. My time/pace was the best it's ever been. I was a bit nervous going out for the first time in so long. I didn't want to get discouraged with a bad outside run. Thankfully, luckily I was the exact opposite of discouraged! My average overall pace was a 9:32/mile which is pretty damn good for me. I haven't been running that fast on Millie that's for sure. But I will give her credit for all of the months I've been running on her, doing fast walking at steep inclines, running intervals, etc..it's all paid off and definitely benefited me today. Even when running up a hill on my route that normally "gets" me..that totally didn't happen. I beasted that thing and made it my bitch! I owned this whole entire run. I didn't even feel like I was running as fast as I was, I didn't feel like I was "pushing myself" or having to push myself. I wasn't constantly looking at my watch or thinking to myself that I wished I'd have stayed inside. What I was thinking was that I was in complete awe of myself. Yes, it sounds like bragging, but screw it, I don't care. This run was THAT good. I was THAT good. Hell, I was great!<br />
The only thing that would have made this run perfect was to have my running buddy with me. But, because I had such an awesome run..it did inspire him to go and get some for himself!<br />
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YAY!JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-77996623894218273572012-03-05T19:41:00.000-06:002012-03-05T19:41:39.760-06:00Training--a few weeks in.I'm starting on week #3 of my half marathon training and it's going just fine. I did end up missing on short 3 mile run the first week due to my prior commitments with an event that I wasn't able to schedule a run around. Otherwise, I've been on track and doing good. I finally treated myself to new running gear. Shirts, a jacket, pants, capris, socks, shoes--pretty much everything that I've needed for quite awhile. I tried out a different brand of <a href="http://www.zappos.com/brooks-adrenaline-gts-12-bright-green-cactas-flower-black-ombre-blue" target="_blank">shoes</a> and love them so far! I'm really loving the "shape-wear" pants I found made by Danskin. When I have them on it looks almost as if I had some liposuction! Whoo! So--yeah..new gear is always a plus.<br />
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As for the running, it's good. I'm not going to say it's stellar or great, but I'm a work in progress--as anyone should be. I'm following the Hal Higdon plan and liking it thus far. As the mileage increases on my weekend runs..I get a bit nervous..afraid I'm not going to be able to do it, but only time will tell.<br />
I'm still using Netflix on my phone and classical music to help me stave off boredom on the 'Mill..but it seems to be getting much nicer outside (where's the winter this year?) so hopefully I can start taking advantage of that soon. It's hard to do that when my only chance to run is early in the morning when it's the darkest and coldest. Soon though. Soon.<br />
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I ran my first "official" race this past Saturday (March 3rd) it was a virtual race via Twitter called #anywhere5k. It was pretty neat to register (it was free!) and run anywhere (hence the name) and then report back your time and have results posted. Check out the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AtKKcdmx4dI9dDF3Y0dYZE54bm0xOGN3Yk1wYWxuSXc&output=html" target="_blank">#Anywhere5k results</a> here!<br />
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Well, that's my update for now. Be back in a few weeks to do another update. My 30th birthday less than a week away--my gift to myself? A 6 mile run! Hopefully outside too!<br />
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PS: My newest favorite quote: "Pain is temporary, internet results are forever."JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-36995689514449714972012-02-20T16:44:00.003-06:002012-02-21T19:58:08.561-06:00Netflix and News.Wow..I'm such a procrastinator blogger. I have so many things that I want to say and am thinking about that I get overwhelmed and then just put it off aka don't do it. It's frustrating and at the same time..I must be benefiting from it in some way? Maybe if I don't write down my thoughts, goals, or whatever...then maybe it's not true, or that way if I fail no one has to know? Probably. At any rate here's what's new with me.....<br />
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The past few weeks, I've discovered that I enjoy watching Netflix while I run. I didn't think I would because of what I mentioned in my prior post about needing the silence while I run or the soothing sounds of classical music combined with crashing waves and ocean..but it turns out I do enjoy it. I've been watching various shows here and there, something pretty mindless so I can run, still focus on my breathing and not completely have to think about or pay full attention to what I'm watching...if that makes sense at all. Ha! Ha!<br />
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So far it's been working to my advantage and "Millie" and I are getting along quite well. :)<br />
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As for the "news" part of this blog I have something excited to report! I have <b>OFFICIALLY</b> registered for the <a href="http://www.brookingsmarathon.com/">Brookings Half Marathon!</a> I put off registering for awhile now and I did that because I was terrified. I know that if I registered and PAID to run in this race that I'd have no choice but to do it. I'd have to start a training plan (which I have no problems with since I've been keeping a run schedule since last year) and I'd have to make sure that I'm mentally able to run 13.1 miles. Above any and all reasons to be scared the biggest one meant that I couldn't quit. Not that I'm a quitter...but we're talking about a half marathon. Something I've never done before. Heck, I've never run in a race before! Not a mile race, not a 5k, not a 10k..nothing. So, yes..a little bit scared is warranted here. But, I decided to do something memorable this year since I'm going into a new decade soon: 30! And what better way to remember turning 30yrs old than to run my very first half marathon? Yep--happy birthday to me! I'm really excited because a few friends of mine are running it with me too.<br />
Also..I signed up for another race..sooner than the half marathon in May. It's a St Patty's Day 5 mile run. I didn't really know about it, even though it's right here in the same city where I live. But a friend suggested it and said she was running it, so I figured "why not?" So, I registered too! A 5 mile run isn't what is on the schedule for that particular day of that week, but it's all about being flexible, right? I think I'm suppose to run 7 miles on that day of my schedule, so I'll either be short that day or run a few before or after. Who knows..either way it doesn't matter much, it's just one day...and it's going to be a super fun run too!<br />
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My only wish in all of this coming up ahead is that my husband was going to be running with me. He's my most favorite running buddy..besides myself, of course! Ha! But with his odd work hours/sleep schedule..it just doesn't leave much room for training for a race. He'll be at both to cheer me on though.<br />
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So yeah...that's where I'm at with my running right now.<br />
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<br />JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-59398551422092459762012-01-28T13:36:00.000-06:002012-01-28T13:36:58.385-06:002011 in review: late update!whoops! i just realized that i haven't gotten around to blogging my end of the year stats..here's the total:<br />
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i didn't make a mileage goal for 2011 and i'm not sure if i will make a mileage goal for this year either. i'm not sure if it's a good thing or not so good thing for me to do. i'll put that on the back burner of my brain for now. but in 2011 i kept five 10wk run schedules. yes, there were missed runs/workouts (life happens...), yes there were days when i just didn't feel like it. but the best thing about 2011 and the run schedules? i got to run OUTSIDE for the first time..AND with my most favorite running buddy EVER! my husband returned from Afghanistan in May and we were finally able to run together for the first time since i started running. we're good partners because he keeps me going when i feel like i can't and vice versa. he's complimented me and commented on how far i've come since the first time i ran outside with him and how much i've improved. that's really nice to hear and much needed since the first time i ran outside i seriously wanted to give up running. it totally sucked. i didn't like it at all. it just wasn't something i was used to and it made me feel like i was the slowest runner ever. it made me feel like a failure. but nonetheless...i powered through (thanks to my husband) and didn't give up. now i love being outside...such a change from all the way back in May.<br />
and this summer i also ran my first 10k--against myself, of course. but i did it! actually, i did it multiple times. and it was great! i found a nice bike path that quickly became one of my favorite places to run.<br />
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so..yeah. those are the highlights of my 2011 running. overall, i'm pretty proud of myself.<br />
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and now on to this year. we'll see what's in store for me.<br />
<br />JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-2254068034493330092012-01-18T23:05:00.001-06:002012-01-18T23:05:02.765-06:00The key?<div><p>A few days ago when I was on a "date" with Millie, doing just fine, trucking along on my run until another person comes into the gym and completely disrupts me. What I mean by that is, I zone out on my runs..like most people tend to do. I have come to love running without my mp3 player. Just me, Millie and my thoughts. Until another person enters the gym, turns on the tv and rips me from my zen-like state. Now I know I may sound spoiled to you, but the gym is in my apartment building and at the hour I use it there is usually no one in there..so I suppose I've become a bit spoiled by having it all to myself.<br>
Back to the point here...I always bring my music with me "just in case." And on that particular day I was quite thankful I did....because I think I may have found the key to being bff's with 'ol Millie. </p>
<p><b>Classical Relaxation Beethoven with Ocean Sounds.</b></p>
<p>Yes, you read that correctly. Soothing classical music. It was perfect. Long ago I made a relaxation playlist, normally used for helping me fall asleep on occasion. But in this instance it seemed perfect. And it was! I couldn't believe how as soon as I turned that on it took me back to my zen place. It was like I wasn't even running. It was surreal to be completely honest. I loved every single second of it and have since then used it. I think I finally found something that works for me!</p>
<p>It's really exciting for me since I've been searching for something to keep me sane during the winter season. I'm not sure how long it will last, but for right now, I'm basking in my newfound "key!"</p>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">So yeah..silly Simon. Thanks for being the center of my "rant-y" blog and the little fire ant in my pants. I've shaken you loose, flicked you off of me and onward I go...RUNNING.</span></span></div>JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-73694863100511956022011-12-20T17:04:00.003-06:002012-01-02T11:02:29.064-06:00run it or it will run you.these past few weeks have been a bit challenging. i've been letting myself get a bit lax with my running. and as the title says..run it or it will run you. i'm not sure why i've gotten that way. it could be because it's the end of the year, i may be a bit burned out, i probably need to get to bed earlier, or a combination of everything.<br />
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as for me being lax in my running and trying to become friends with "Millie"..well, that's still a work in progress. it's a mind game and i'm slowly getting myself in the right frame, but i'm still struggling with keeping my focus. the crappiest part that has been bothering me for a few months now is there is NO SNOW yet...which makes me want to kick myself in the ass each time when i thought about buying a few pieces of cold weather running gear back in october and didn't because i figured there would be snow coming soon..it's south dakota, after all. so of course..2 months later and there's no snow. and each time i contemplate buying gear..i talk myself out of it because i KNOW the snow will hit just as soon as i cut the tags off the stuff! i don't want to dump money into cold weather stuff knowing that it'll just end up sitting, unused until february or even march. so instead of spending the money now..i'll hit the sales/clearance cold weather running clothes after winter is over and be more prepared for next year. </div>
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i'm on the last week of my 5th and final 10wk run schedule and i'm not as satisfied with this schedule as i have been with previous ones. mostly because "life" has taken over on this schedule more than it has in the past..and i just need to accept that. it's hard for me to do that when it comes to my running, workouts, etc. i've come to having the mentality of "my health is non-negotiable." it's not an option to slack. it's not an option to not workout or run. i've made it such a huge part of my life and everyday routine for going on 3yrs (consistently exercising at least 3-5 days a week!)<br />
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And on that note..my end of the year review/tally will be coming soon.</div>JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-65492688031825832752011-12-07T22:15:00.000-06:002011-12-07T22:15:28.949-06:00not quite..it's been about two weeks and i have to say that "Millie" and i aren't quite friends yet. we're getting there, slowly but surely. but it's going to take more time than i thought.<br />
i had a few ideas of what i could do to "bribe" her, but nothing has completely stuck yet. i tried to read on my kindle while running, but the glare of the lights in the gym, along with running and trying to concentrate on reading and running..well, it just doesn't mesh well for me. as for my mp3 player..yes, that's an option, but i've actually grown to love running without it. yes, i said WITHOUT music playing in my ear. i ran a few times this past summer without my zune and discovered that i don't like running with music anymore. i run better when i'm just going with thoughts in my head and concentrating on my breathing. i find that the music distracts me to the point where i'm not enjoying my run, i'm focused on the music and it seems as if everything gets out of whack. but running outside gives you lots more to look at than running inside on a treadmill. and now when i don't run with any music or anything going on except for the thoughts in my head, i seem to get really distracted by my thoughts instead of having them be a positive thing for my running.<br />
and with that, i've been attempting to run with my zune again and i think i'm going to find a few audio books to download and hope that gets me to the "bff" stage of my relationship with "Millie." but since i'm particular about the books i read, i'm on the hunt for a few good audio books that are read by the actual author. yes, that's my stipulation. and with that..i'll have another update soon enough.<br />
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stay tuned..JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-29494977382565584752011-11-22T21:22:00.000-06:002011-11-22T21:22:02.225-06:00the time has come..the "time" i'm referring to is the change in seasons. time when outside running is no longer an option and the treadmill has to become your new friend. and not one of those "annoying, yet i guess i'm friends with you" type of friend. this has to be a good bff type of friend.<br />
so how in the hell am i going to make this new "friend" without wanting to be mean/rude, ditch her, talk bad about her behind her back and have a fiery dislike for her? hmm..a new strategy has to come to the surface, that's for sure.<br />
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because i REFUSE to let that old 'mill <i>(i think i just found a name for my new "friend!" i shall call her Millie) </i>screw with my mind.<br />
i REFUSE to succumb to the term "dread-mill."<br />
i REFUSE to dread the entire duration of this bitterly cold, snowy weather that is about to drop more than a few flakes on this lovely state that i reside currently.<br />
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there is no way in hell i'm going to let some "machine" make me feel any other way about running than i already do..which is LOVE.<br />
so...Ms. Millie, you best grab your ticket and get on board the JLem-train because this girl has a goal and is too determined (and stubborn!) and will not accept defeat.<br />
it's me and you. quality and quantity. that's the kind of time and miles i'm looking for, my new friend, Millie.<br />
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and now..on with the show..(stay tuned and find out the ways that i slowly, but surely find out what works (and what doesn't) to make and keep my friendship alive with Millie.JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-41622333039416795442011-10-24T20:43:00.001-05:002011-10-24T20:44:00.451-05:00the truth.a 100% accurate definition. i love it!<br />
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written by Kelly <a href="http://lovingtherun.com/motivation/more-or-less/trackback">http://lovingtherun.com/motivation/more-or-less/trackback</a></div>JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-60754698341602490702011-10-14T22:13:00.000-05:002011-10-14T22:13:46.266-05:00pro..crastination.yeah..procrastination. that's me when it comes to getting certain things done..like updating my blog. i just need the little voice inside my head to log on to my site here and and type away..while i sleep preferably. ha! anyway..yeah. where was i? oh yeah, procrastination!<br />
i completed my fourth run schedule last week. i'm really proud of myself for continuing this "running schedule" goal that i started at the beginning of the year. i'm thankful for the friend that originally put the idea in my head to challenge myself 10wks at a time. and i'm thankful for my husband pointing out to me how far i've come in the short time that he's been back home. and with that since i've been going at it for so long i decided to take a week off from "the schedule" and just do whatever i wanted to do for workouts before i started on schedule #5!<br />
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the tally for run schedule #4 was 105.39 miles (i took an entire week for cross-training only so i could give my left foot/toes a little rest). with this past run schedule i also managed to run a 10k for the first time and actually did it a few more times before the end of the 10wks too! that in itself is more than i could have hoped for at this point.<br />
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the only thing i've been really pondering with the next 10wks is that the weather is going to be changing drastically and i've grown to love running not only outside, but at this particular path near where we live. it's going to really put a damper on my excitement, joy and love for running once the snow starts to fall and pile and pile and pile up. south dakota isn't stingy when it comes to winter weather, so i need to find something deep in my mental game book to keep me revved through the next 5-6 months!<br />
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ps..i've thrown the "who wants to run a half marathon with me?" statement out there to some friends..and i've gotten a few takers! here's where you can check it out for more info if anyone from anywhere would like to come and take a south dakota marathon off of their "to run" list! <a href="http://www.brookingsmarathon.com/">http://www.brookingsmarathon.com/</a>JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-55697368286122740782011-09-19T11:02:00.000-05:002011-10-05T21:03:25.347-05:00cross-training.i decided last week that i needed to take a detour with my run schedule and do an entire week of cross-training. i could really feel it in my knees that i needed a break. and no amount of ice and minimal recovery on the weekends was going to do much good. so that's exactly what i did. i did do a little easy running on monday, but otherwise it was all cross-training. i did ab, arm, and back work, rode the stationary bike, did my usual steep incline walk on the treadmill and circuits. it was a nice change of pace, but i have to admit that it was hard for me to take a break like that. i know that i did the right thing by listening to my body, but man..that inner voice in my head--she's a loud girl!<br />
here's hoping that my cross-training week paid off by giving my knees the much needed break they were asking for.JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-31820721721828365462011-09-05T22:59:00.001-05:002011-09-07T21:31:59.050-05:00PR's and RB's.so happy to report that i ran another 10k today...AND...set a new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Personal-Record-Love-Affair-Running/dp/0803234260?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">personal record</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=0803234260" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> from the first one i ran last week! i improved by 3mins and 12 seconds. i'm not sure if it was due to having quite a few more carbs than i normally do last night or the weather being better..a bit cooler and not as humid or if my endurance and stamina are just getting better. but whatever it is or was it was wonderful. i love doing slower long distance running more than i do shorter, faster runs that's for sure. it's evident in my history of run schedules.<br />
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definitely a great day.JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-66268265813732896152011-08-31T12:58:00.000-05:002011-08-31T12:58:58.770-05:00pretty path.so happy! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hip-Hop-Hooray/dp/B00123M9NU?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">hip hip hooray!</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B00123M9NU" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> i just ran my first 10k! (yes, i meant for that to rhyme!)<div><br />
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and now..on to another 10wk run schedule!JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-66661657032068036932011-05-31T22:24:00.000-05:002011-05-31T22:24:33.229-05:00speed bump.last week was the start of my new running schedule. and as i said before, tuesdays were the day that i would be doing my speedwork. it was very different for me and i'm not quite a fan of it yet. however, when i did my first 100m sprint it sucked and i felt a sharp pain shoot down my right thigh...but i still continued and finished out my 6. oh..and just to stick this in there--i did stretch, and did a good warm up of a 20min run, etc. but i've never run like this before and i think that's why i got hurt. either way, i iced it, rested, etc. anyway, it was still a bit sore when i warmed up with the 20min run this morning, but nothing major. so after that it was time for sprints. i was a little nervous to start because i didn't want to get hurt..i guess i should have listened to myself because that's exactly what happened. i started my first sprint and not even a few steps into it a shooting pain down the back of my left leg (which has been sore off and on for weeks now--i've been icing that too.) so i took a deep breath, talked to my running buddy for a few minutes and got myself together. i prepared to try it again, but planned to start slower and work my way up to speed. and just as last time, no more than another few steps into it i felt a shooting pain down my leg. but this time it was HORRIBLE and it was the top of my right thigh.<br />
that was it for me. i called it quits. i know that i should have done that after the run, but i really wanted to stay on schedule. now, because of my eagerness, strictness, obsession, etc..i've hurt myself pretty badly. my hamstring on my left leg isn't that bad, but my quad on my right leg is terrible. it's sore just touching it. i've been icing both of them, taking aleve and trying to keep off of my feet as much as i can...which is almost impossible with my "job!" so..ever since then i've been researching as to what exact muscles i hurt, and what to do to "fix" them and to get back on my schedule as quick and painlessly as possible. i've come across quite a few links and sites explaining in detail how to take care of it by icing, resting, elevating and what stretches and exercises to do to help myself mend.. (btw..anyone reading this that has any suggestions, advice or whatever, please feel free to share!)<br />
so with that..i'm not sure what to do tomorrow. should i run? should i take a recovery day? it also got me thinking that each set of my 10wk running schedules thus far i've encountered some type of injury or setback. the first set i broke one of my toes. i didn't break it by running, but by hitting it on a silly baby gate. so that injury wasn't running related. the last 10wks i hurt my heel somehow and now have plantar fasciitis..which i ended up going to the doctor for and got a steroid shot in my foot so that's pretty much a non-issue now. and now the most recent 10wks..i hurt/pull/tear (whatever you want to call it or whatever it is i did..) my right quad and left hamstring muscles. seriously? what the eff? i am a firm believer in the whole "everything happens for a reason" and definitely a firm believer in karma...so what gives God? universe? what kind of message or sign is this? how far do i read into this or do i just chalk it up to a typical runner's thing and get over it?<br />
i'm at a loss right now. i'm just thrown off and feel really dumpy about it all. i feel like i thought i knew what my passion was and then the alarm went off, i woke up and realized it was all a dream. or that you really truly believe something, just to find out that it was all a lie. i feel let down, pissed off, frustrated, sad and confused.<br />
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more on this later..comments definitely welcome. thanks for reading...and no, this wasn't meant to be a pity party or a pitch for an ego boost...just me, clearing my head.<br />
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oh and ps..i was really proud of myself today for running despite the 35mph winds that should have deterred me. (and yes, that was my own ego boost..that was definitely deserved!)JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-27004071407145065822011-05-25T21:21:00.001-05:002011-05-25T21:22:46.086-05:00another set.my second set of 10wk goals came to a close last week and i'm sad to report that i didn't run nearly as many miles (78.51) as the first 10wks of the year. however, i'm making up for that by creating a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Sleep-Sit-Rigorous-ebook/dp/B003YL3P7C?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">rigorous</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003YL3P7C" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> and challenging schedule for these next 10wks! i'm excited, a bit sore already (a good thing!) and pretty proud of myself for pushing myself harder than i ever have before and for challenging myself for no other reason other than i just want to. :) that makes me happy, proud and excited. i'm really happy that i have a workout buddy! and on some days i even have 2 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Get-Ready-For-This/dp/B0034N3FYI?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">workout</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0034N3FYI" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> buddies!<br />
so here's a quick overview of what my weeks will look like (keep in mind the mileage numbers will go up as the weeks go on):<br />
<b>monday</b>-run 3miles<br />
<b>tues</b>- run 20mins/6x100's<br />
<b>wed</b>-run 3 miles<br />
<b>thurs</b>-xt<br />
<b>friday</b>-run 3 miles<br />
<b>saturday</b>-family walk<br />
<b>sunday</b>-recovery day<br />
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i've dedicated mondays, wednesday and fridays to be my hard, all out run days (the miles will increase in the following weeks) and the speed work will possibly increase in numbers too.<br />
speaking of speedwork, this is the first time i've ever really put that into my workout days and i'm hoping to get better at it and as i get better, hopefully i'll like it more!<br />
so there's the update on the last set of 10wks and an update as to what's in store for me in the weeks to come.<br />
oh and ps..even though i'm not training for a race right now, i've set myself up to be able to run 6.2 miles the last week of the schedule. and as a great friend and running buddy pointed out to me--that's half of a half marathon! <br />
yes, it may sound geeky, but I'M EXCITED! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Calvin-Klein-Performance-Legging-Shirring/dp/B004BX9ZL2?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">running</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004BX9ZL2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> is my passion and i get giddy thinking about all that i've accomplished and will be accomplishing in the future!JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-34250165022016754222011-05-02T22:45:00.000-05:002011-05-02T22:45:23.395-05:00new balance.well, let's see..it's been almost a month since i started having my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Babysitting-Elisabeth-Shue/dp/6305428050?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">babysitter</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=6305428050" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> come over while i workout. i didn't think i'd like the change as much as i do, so i'm pleasantly surprised. it's nice to sleep a little longer in the mornings, but i'm still anxious to get going sooner than the sitter wants to come over, but there's not much i can do about that.<br />
it's nice to go to the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Iron-Total-Upper-Body-Workout/dp/B001ND04U4?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">gym</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B001ND04U4" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> alone. and soon, i'll be have my workout buddy back and we'll see how that goes too. but as far as the last month goes, it's been great. running and cross-training are still going well, totally loving my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Runners-World-Deluxe-Wall-Calendar/dp/B004BHEKI6?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">runner's world magazine</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004BHEKI6" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> and still keeping my run schedule log. the only thing that's come up in the past few weeks is a heel issue. my left heel has been really hurting so i went to the doctor today to confirm what i thought..plantar fasciitis. i thought i'd need a referral to a sports or foot doctor, but instead i was fixed up right then and there! i ended up opting for the steroid shot in my foot (inner part, near my heel) and was ok'd to get back and running on wednesday. yay! i've done a bunch of research about <a href="http://www.amazon.com/North-American-Healthcare-Foot-Rocker/dp/B002PT52WK?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">plantar fasciitis</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002PT52WK" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />, how to help it, etc, plus the doctor printed out a huge packet of info for me too. so....that's that.<br />
things are going well and i'm excited for more RUNNING!JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-13886523674462065992011-04-08T21:03:00.000-05:002011-04-08T21:03:08.744-05:00new things.yesterday i tried something new...i ran without my zune. it's not that it wasn't charged or anything, i just decided to run without it. and i actually liked it. i was surprised that i liked running without any music. it was different, but a good different. yeah, i could still hear my "little sidekick" and all that goes along with that, with me being a mom..i was able to block it out. i was with my own thoughts, no music to distract them..it was really nice.<div><br />
</div><div>another new thing that's happening as of next week is i'll no long be going to the gym with my "little sidekick!" well, not everyday anyway. :) i struck a deal with my babysitter and asked her if she wanted to use the gym here in lieu of paying for a membership elsewhere and in exchange she would be on kid duty while i got my workout in. i was so happy when she agreed and can't wait to workout by myself for a change! hopefully, it'll be 4 days a week and she won't call and crap out on me too many time, if ever. : ) so it benefits her because she gets a free gym, it benefits me because i don't have to haul/take care of another person while i workout and it even has a benefit for the "sidekick" because there won't be anymore waking up at 530am. i wanted the babysitter to actually take me up on my deal, so i let her pick a reasonable time to come over...and we settled on 9am. so i guess, i'll get to sleep in a little bit more too. overall, it's beneficial for everyone. i hope i can adapt!</div>JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-18240599505179547782011-03-29T12:52:00.000-05:002011-03-29T12:52:58.440-05:00resistance.ok, so i'm going to be brutally honest. i hate my new running schedule/plan. ha! seriously, i do. i hate running at an incline. it makes me wanna quit. i know that sounds funny or bad, but whatever. it's the truth. i love running. but when i run at an incline it's not as fun. i know, i know...i'm doing this to push myself and once i try to step out of my comfort zone.. i hate it and want to stop. ha. so i guess that's when i'm suppose to push myself even more, right? i can't let myself down! plus, i've got my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wonderful-Husband-Loving-Anthology-Inspiration/dp/1592580351?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">wonderful husband</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1592580351" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> giving me ideas, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pilates-Core-Challenge-Ana-Caban/dp/B000LSBXGQ?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">challenges</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000LSBXGQ" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />, and pushes in the right direction. so.....i'm going keep at it. i'm going to power through and keep pushing myself. i don't want to let myself down. i don't want to disappoint myself. or disappoint any of the people that i've inspired and continue to inspire on a regular basis.<br />
so IT'S ON!JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-5052366623192038392011-03-22T20:51:00.000-05:002011-03-22T20:51:14.664-05:00the new stuff.i apologize for not blogging sooner about my new set of goals that i'm already a week into. i decided (with some help/ideas from my husband!) that for my next 10 weeks i would keep my running going, but throw an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/FreeMotion-SFTL15619-Freemotion-Incline-Trainer/dp/B002ZMP8U8?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">incline</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B002ZMP8U8" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> in there too. i haven't really done much with running on an incline, so i figured with the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Say-Can-Whats-Weather-Today/dp/0375822763?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">weather</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=0375822763" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> getting nicer and (fingers crossed) i may get the opportunity to run outside..it would benefit me to do the next 10 weeks with incline running as my focus. i'm also keeping up with my cross-training, but this time around i'm dedicating a day to do it (instead of whenever i decided to) along with a little running. so i set wednesdays as my cross-training/light running day each week. and as the weeks pass i plan on increasing the incline to see what i'm able to do and still keep up a good, steady pace. i'm still keeping a log of my workouts like i did last time with a run schedule. it's a bit altered from the last time, to accommodate for the new goals, but still up on my fridge as a daily reminder<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004Q2P300" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" />.<br />
so there's the next 10 weeks and what i have ahead of me. stay tuned for more updates!JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-13193180556417916482011-03-14T21:56:00.000-05:002011-03-14T21:56:00.167-05:00final.The final numbers for the last 10 weeks are in! After working out for 4 days a week (with the exception of a few weeks here and there) and also having a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Darco-3996-Toe-Alignment-Split/dp/B0007YAFMW?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">broken toe</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0007YAFMW" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> halfway in to it, i managed to run <b><u>92.49</u></b> miles. i was hoping for 100 miles, but i didn't set a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HJ-720ITFFP-Pedometer-Advanced-Management/dp/B003U3HMN2?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">mileage</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B003U3HMN2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> goal and that wasn't the point of the past 10 weeks either. but dang, i was really close! so seeing those numbers really makes me excited since i've never really kept track like that before. <br />
i really liked having my run schedule hanging up on the fridge for the past 10 weeks. it really reminded me of my goals and how i was progressing. i really liked seeing it all the time. it seemed that my oldest "sidekick" did too, since i was asked on more than one occasion "how many miles did you run today?" or "did you get a good workout in today?" or "why are there boxes that have the word "rest" in them?" it was really cute to be "checked up on" in a sense. :)<br />
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and on to the next set of goals<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1605094110" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> and another 10 weeks! (not sure why i'm doing things in 10wk increments..but i may as well keep with it!)<br />
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oh and in case you were wondering if i lost any <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Valeo-5-Pound-Neoprene-Hand-Weights/dp/B000I1GQ04?ie=UTF8&tag=purposefull0e-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">weight</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=purposefull0e-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B000I1GQ04" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;" width="1" /> during these 10wks..the answer is yes. i wasn't expecting to since when i started this my weight was really at a plateau/stopping point anyway..but i did manage to lose 6lbs. i know to most that may not sound like alot, but considering i'm at the lowest weight i've ever been at and thought i was at my ideal weight for my body..it's pretty darn good!JLem.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17095497817716795340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242150804497097652.post-55162208017612930742011-03-09T21:41:00.000-06:002011-03-09T21:41:45.589-06:00pre-view.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i really love the pre-wrap that i ordered! it holds back the shorter pieces of my hair that tend to fall from other headbands. normally i don't take the time at the crack of dawn to make a cute looking pre-wrap headband. but tonight, i decided to "<i>pre</i>pare!" (lame joke, i know!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">if you wanna check out how awesome this stuff is here's the info: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #05085c; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.pre-wrap.com/index.html">PRE-WRAP!</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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