RUN 7 miles in about 1:03
BIKE COMMUTE 6.4 miles
OK maple-banana-eggwhite brekkie provided good run energy, so yes to more fast sugars before a run.
The turnips I had last night for dinner as part of a test....not a good idea. Last night and this morning and most of today I was bloated and unhappy. I knew I was having a problem with either turnips or arrowroot powder lately. A few rounds of testing, and I'm blaming the turnips :( but the arrowroot powder isn't free and clear yet. Still testing. Damn it.
The run was great, I happily stayed back with SayD who is recovering from being sick. My back was hurting up between the shoulder blades and I was having trouble getting my breath. I felt like I was being squeezed in my upper chest. My breathing was choppy and hesitant. Something to ask about tomorrow!
But the run felt good otherwise and I'm surprised with the pace. After the run I walked Shoogs in the park and enjoyed the smiley pansies in the landscaping.
I was going to have my blood drawn for tests today but there's some question with the orders. :(
But I did get to walk outside for about 15 mins :)
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Only 14 today
RUN 14 miles in 1:15
BIKE COMMUTE 6.4 miles
Usually I run 15 miles on Wednesdays. But I double (and triple) checked the math. 4+14+7+50 does in fact add up to 75 miles.
Last night and yesterday afternoon I was out of energy. Flat. No spark. Even walking the dog was no fun. Need to eat more carbs? I'll take a look at trends and see what I'm eating. Could also be stress, training load, or long periods of boredom. More on that below, but I'm thinking that only starts a trend started by the other factors.
Hopefully when April is off the calendar so is this cool weather! Admittedly, mid-40's isn't terribly cold, so there's not much to complain about. Before the run I ate a small banana, clementine, egg whites, 2T of maple syrup, and 1 serv of EFS to see if the purer sugar load amps up my energy. I guess it did? And I fueled on about 30 jelly beans during the run, but that was more mental stimulation than fuel.
The run was good, but again flat energy. And my back was hurting again when I started from a stop. Right between the shoulder blades, where I guess T8 is located? Not sure, I though T8 was lower? With everything being tight, and with the 'manipulations' yesterday I'm not sure what to expect.
Off to see the PCP in the afternoon, when I got a sense of impending tests. He pointed out that I need to be thinking of more than CD, like SIBO, fungal overgrowth, microcolitis.... Then he read the bone doc's report and said she thinks I have a genetic bone regrowth issue!? ACK!! Can't think about this shit right now. While he wasn't worried so much about the Vitamin D, he was serious about getting me to a GI specialist and concerned about my back. Ugh.
BIKE COMMUTE 6.4 miles
Usually I run 15 miles on Wednesdays. But I double (and triple) checked the math. 4+14+7+50 does in fact add up to 75 miles.
Last night and yesterday afternoon I was out of energy. Flat. No spark. Even walking the dog was no fun. Need to eat more carbs? I'll take a look at trends and see what I'm eating. Could also be stress, training load, or long periods of boredom. More on that below, but I'm thinking that only starts a trend started by the other factors.
Hopefully when April is off the calendar so is this cool weather! Admittedly, mid-40's isn't terribly cold, so there's not much to complain about. Before the run I ate a small banana, clementine, egg whites, 2T of maple syrup, and 1 serv of EFS to see if the purer sugar load amps up my energy. I guess it did? And I fueled on about 30 jelly beans during the run, but that was more mental stimulation than fuel.
The run was good, but again flat energy. And my back was hurting again when I started from a stop. Right between the shoulder blades, where I guess T8 is located? Not sure, I though T8 was lower? With everything being tight, and with the 'manipulations' yesterday I'm not sure what to expect.
Off to see the PCP in the afternoon, when I got a sense of impending tests. He pointed out that I need to be thinking of more than CD, like SIBO, fungal overgrowth, microcolitis.... Then he read the bone doc's report and said she thinks I have a genetic bone regrowth issue!? ACK!! Can't think about this shit right now. While he wasn't worried so much about the Vitamin D, he was serious about getting me to a GI specialist and concerned about my back. Ugh.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
TNK POS
RUN 4.1 miles in just under 40 mins
No bike commute today, had to drive to West Co for my first therapy session on my back. More on that below.
Why the heck is it so cold?! 40F in late April? Oh well. Just 4 miles. I went to LP area and back. In the private Benton Pl street I saw a TNK POS license plate :) Good advice, think positive!
My energy seemed low, but I think much of it was mental. Once I quit thinking about how low my energy was, I felt better. Hmmmm.
As for therapy, turns out that in addition to tight thoracic muscles, I have a ribcage misalignment (left is forward) and a left-side 4th rib out of alignment! This latter one you can feel, and maybe even see if I had a lower cut shirt on. I can't stop touching it to feel the difference!
My right shoulder blade is lower. Some cervical muscles are tight, so are many lumbar. Lots of work to do, especially as I worked through my 'homework' and found imbalances in flexibility. And now I have a better understanding as to why the pain and discomfort seemed to move around.
Also she 'manipulated my dura', so I might have some light-headedness. That's a new one for me. Getting my dura manipulated?!
She said the fractures (if they didn't happen via trauma or an accident) might have come from being hunched while on the bike. The spine is bent over and hitting a pothole would compress things. My first notice of pain was grabbing a bag from a car, but that was in the ribs? Maybe something separate in terms of an injury? All hard to say after the fact.
I can only look forward now, focus on my homework, be sure to sit up straight, find lumbar support for my chairs, and get better!
No bike commute today, had to drive to West Co for my first therapy session on my back. More on that below.
Why the heck is it so cold?! 40F in late April? Oh well. Just 4 miles. I went to LP area and back. In the private Benton Pl street I saw a TNK POS license plate :) Good advice, think positive!
My energy seemed low, but I think much of it was mental. Once I quit thinking about how low my energy was, I felt better. Hmmmm.
As for therapy, turns out that in addition to tight thoracic muscles, I have a ribcage misalignment (left is forward) and a left-side 4th rib out of alignment! This latter one you can feel, and maybe even see if I had a lower cut shirt on. I can't stop touching it to feel the difference!
My right shoulder blade is lower. Some cervical muscles are tight, so are many lumbar. Lots of work to do, especially as I worked through my 'homework' and found imbalances in flexibility. And now I have a better understanding as to why the pain and discomfort seemed to move around.
Also she 'manipulated my dura', so I might have some light-headedness. That's a new one for me. Getting my dura manipulated?!
She said the fractures (if they didn't happen via trauma or an accident) might have come from being hunched while on the bike. The spine is bent over and hitting a pothole would compress things. My first notice of pain was grabbing a bag from a car, but that was in the ribs? Maybe something separate in terms of an injury? All hard to say after the fact.
I can only look forward now, focus on my homework, be sure to sit up straight, find lumbar support for my chairs, and get better!
Monday, April 27, 2015
Still not rested, life isn't helping any
BIKE COMMUTE
I still feel tired, low energy, and dull. Stress is building.
Maybe a Disney notice this week, that's not helping any. That should be a good thing, so I need to put a buzz-itive spin on it! Stop the negative scripting. You know what I mean: "I get to" instead of "I have to". Or "I don't" instead of "I can't".
Time to rewrite:
OLD: I'll find out this week the details about going to Disney
NEW: This is the week that I get to start making plans for going to Disney!
I still feel tired, low energy, and dull. Stress is building.
Maybe a Disney notice this week, that's not helping any. That should be a good thing, so I need to put a buzz-itive spin on it! Stop the negative scripting. You know what I mean: "I get to" instead of "I have to". Or "I don't" instead of "I can't".
Time to rewrite:
OLD: I'll find out this week the details about going to Disney
NEW: This is the week that I get to start making plans for going to Disney!
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?
RUN 10 miles in 1:35?
Met TH for a run on an entirely new section of KT. The first hour with her was 7 miles, the next 3 miles felt like an hour, but it was only 30-ish mins. I needed some podcast distraction and some timer help. Much better running with her.
I'm in a bit of a mental spiral, with the Dr's appts this week maybe some answers will help.
I turned on the AM radio last night for dinner and was sucked in by a sermon (from E STL!) that stuck with me, that discussed a passage from John 5, hence the post title. The sermon said it as Wilt Thou Be Made Free, but Google and a few other references say Whole.
In more reading and listening, I've learned this means -- are you willing to change?
Why, YES. I am willing to change. So it was interesting, and probably how I got sucked in, to have this come on the eve of Phase 3, which begins today.
My goals for now are to get on a more productive track for life, to not get stuck in mindlessness, and keep moving. I have this elaborate challenge worked up, and since I'm a triathlete it naturally has spread sheets!
Oh, and about the run itself! My back felt like it did yesterday -- tight, poppy, weak, uncomfortable. My energy was better with TH, which goes to show the power of mental energy for running. I still don't feel terribly rested!
NUMERICS
RUN 46.1 miles running in 7:17
BIKE COMMUTE 25.6 miles
WALKIES 25.6 miles (really, the same number!)
My 15 mins of stretch, foam roll, or strength fell off this week, but I did set it as a goal for Phase 3.
Met TH for a run on an entirely new section of KT. The first hour with her was 7 miles, the next 3 miles felt like an hour, but it was only 30-ish mins. I needed some podcast distraction and some timer help. Much better running with her.
I'm in a bit of a mental spiral, with the Dr's appts this week maybe some answers will help.
I turned on the AM radio last night for dinner and was sucked in by a sermon (from E STL!) that stuck with me, that discussed a passage from John 5, hence the post title. The sermon said it as Wilt Thou Be Made Free, but Google and a few other references say Whole.
In more reading and listening, I've learned this means -- are you willing to change?
Why, YES. I am willing to change. So it was interesting, and probably how I got sucked in, to have this come on the eve of Phase 3, which begins today.
My goals for now are to get on a more productive track for life, to not get stuck in mindlessness, and keep moving. I have this elaborate challenge worked up, and since I'm a triathlete it naturally has spread sheets!
Oh, and about the run itself! My back felt like it did yesterday -- tight, poppy, weak, uncomfortable. My energy was better with TH, which goes to show the power of mental energy for running. I still don't feel terribly rested!
NUMERICS
RUN 46.1 miles running in 7:17
BIKE COMMUTE 25.6 miles
WALKIES 25.6 miles (really, the same number!)
My 15 mins of stretch, foam roll, or strength fell off this week, but I did set it as a goal for Phase 3.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
I picked myself up and few away
RUN 10.2 miles in about 1:36
I wore my garmin, but don't have a time? haha.
My back was not 100% today, more like 80-85%. It's not painful, just uncomfortable. Back to that kinked feeling. It had the same discomfort at the start of Wednesday's run, but unlike that day the tight feeling didn't shake off after a few miles. It was there for all the run, and for the rest of the day.
I still wasn't feeling rested, so this was a tough run. I'm mentally drained too, feeling fragile and broken. Every time I feel my back, it reminds me of everything going on with my life and health. So a constant reminder.
I talked a lot with TV, and sincerely thanked him for it afterwards. After the run we went into the hockey/rec center for some water and came across a school art fair. I found a 3D piece I fell in love with: an open book with the pages cut and shaped into a nest or tree or burst of flames, and at the top a black paper origami bird. The piece was titled "I picked myself up and few away".
It touched me so much I teared up. That's going to be me, I'm going to pick myself up and fly away from my troubles and pains. It's up to me to do this, and maybe this is a better tattoo idea than the one I told TV about today -- the Oregon state motto!
Oh, and can I get that in Latin? TV said he sold his ring at a Cash For Gold shop. I'll get an estimate on the tattoo then ask for that amount for my rings -- LOL!
Today is the last day of Phase II. I have grand plans for Phase III. But first a review of what I've accomplished. Phase II began January 25th, so for the entire Phase I've been on my own. Getting stronger and smarter everyday. But those days weren't without bumps. My goals lately have been smoothing those bumps out.
I no longer eat in front of a screen, for awhile eating alone was so tough I ate not only with a TV but also the internet. Now I'm in the kitchen or DR.
I schedule my mornings so that I get to work by 9am. Then I do work for 1 hour before doing personal work. Also part of the schedule is a glass of water and a few minutes with the doggie. She's learned to expect this, and that makes me smile :)
I limit myself to one round of spider at a time, no going back to replay.
I schedule my evenings so that I don't linger at the countertop in a hungry munch fest. I bring a mini meal for the late afternoon and have less than 10 minutes to get out the door with the dog. This goal is my first Intentions Goal, the Cue-Routine-Reward design that's actually worked for me. It's kept me from feeling sick prior to a real dinner, as eating like that just upset my stomach. Swallowed air? This goal is on 21 days today!! Not consecutive days, yet.
I now also have an evening routine of planning my evening as I finish the dog walk, making plans to keep from losing time staring at a screen instead of doing anything else. I get mindless, staring at words and doing nothing else. This kills my momentum, both at home and at work. What will I do with all my extra time?! lol!
Next, I'm working towards a digital detox, and Phase III will focus on that -- less time staring at random internets, less Spider,
I wore my garmin, but don't have a time? haha.
My back was not 100% today, more like 80-85%. It's not painful, just uncomfortable. Back to that kinked feeling. It had the same discomfort at the start of Wednesday's run, but unlike that day the tight feeling didn't shake off after a few miles. It was there for all the run, and for the rest of the day.
I still wasn't feeling rested, so this was a tough run. I'm mentally drained too, feeling fragile and broken. Every time I feel my back, it reminds me of everything going on with my life and health. So a constant reminder.
I talked a lot with TV, and sincerely thanked him for it afterwards. After the run we went into the hockey/rec center for some water and came across a school art fair. I found a 3D piece I fell in love with: an open book with the pages cut and shaped into a nest or tree or burst of flames, and at the top a black paper origami bird. The piece was titled "I picked myself up and few away".
It touched me so much I teared up. That's going to be me, I'm going to pick myself up and fly away from my troubles and pains. It's up to me to do this, and maybe this is a better tattoo idea than the one I told TV about today -- the Oregon state motto!
Oh, and can I get that in Latin? TV said he sold his ring at a Cash For Gold shop. I'll get an estimate on the tattoo then ask for that amount for my rings -- LOL!
Today is the last day of Phase II. I have grand plans for Phase III. But first a review of what I've accomplished. Phase II began January 25th, so for the entire Phase I've been on my own. Getting stronger and smarter everyday. But those days weren't without bumps. My goals lately have been smoothing those bumps out.
I no longer eat in front of a screen, for awhile eating alone was so tough I ate not only with a TV but also the internet. Now I'm in the kitchen or DR.
I schedule my mornings so that I get to work by 9am. Then I do work for 1 hour before doing personal work. Also part of the schedule is a glass of water and a few minutes with the doggie. She's learned to expect this, and that makes me smile :)
I limit myself to one round of spider at a time, no going back to replay.
I schedule my evenings so that I don't linger at the countertop in a hungry munch fest. I bring a mini meal for the late afternoon and have less than 10 minutes to get out the door with the dog. This goal is my first Intentions Goal, the Cue-Routine-Reward design that's actually worked for me. It's kept me from feeling sick prior to a real dinner, as eating like that just upset my stomach. Swallowed air? This goal is on 21 days today!! Not consecutive days, yet.
I now also have an evening routine of planning my evening as I finish the dog walk, making plans to keep from losing time staring at a screen instead of doing anything else. I get mindless, staring at words and doing nothing else. This kills my momentum, both at home and at work. What will I do with all my extra time?! lol!
Next, I'm working towards a digital detox, and Phase III will focus on that -- less time staring at random internets, less Spider,
Friday, April 24, 2015
Not feeling rested
BIKE COMMUTE 6.4 miles
Not feeling recovered or rested, so I'm reducing tomorrow's 20-miler to a 10.
Not feeling recovered or rested, so I'm reducing tomorrow's 20-miler to a 10.
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