I know it is hard to believe someone who works out as much as I do has image problems. But, I do. Ask my boyfriend. How many times have I stood in front of a mirror sucking in my stomach and trying to make myself beleive him when he says "you are not fat, Molly" for the 1043698590457 time.
See, being 5'1", I have no torso. Well, I have a torso, but I can't wear shirts tucked into skirts because I feel like I have 0 shape, thus causing the skirt to make me look wider than a Mac truck. (Total music reference...anyone else remember a certain conductor demanding silence so big, a Mac truck could be driven through it?)
Today, I took a new class with Emily called Sport Conditioning. It was a lot of fun and really different from other cardio classes. It was a mix of Zumba moves, drills, running, push ups, crunches, you name it, we did it! We were in the large group studio, so I was positioned in front of a mirror. Maybe it was my all black ensemble, but for the first time, probably EVER, I looked in the mirror and saw a strong but still short girl. I was really happy with how I looked and I noticed my arms FINALLY getting toned.
I know some of you out there are rolling your eyes at this, thinking I am crazy. But, think about it, pressures to be skinny are EVERY where, and even though I work out ALL THE TIME, I still don't look like a Victorias Secret model!
I started a new "diet". It includes drinking 6 oz or chocolate milk after every workout over 1 hour long. Chocolate milk helps you lose weight. Shocking, right? I read about it in Runners World.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Columbus Recap
It was finally here! The race I have been training forever for. Here is a recap:
Friday night-leave Wisky and drive to Dayton, Oh for a quick stay.
Saturday morning-leave Dayton, pick up LINDSEY for the Expo
Saturday afternoon-meet up with D's parents, then go see Dr. Underwood, but end up seeing Sherri instead.
Saturday evening-pasta dinner at Giammarcos-delish. with some old college pals. :)
Sunday morning-wake up at 5:40 and load the car. Leave Hilliard, Oh at 6:10. Anticipated arrive at start line: 6:30.
Here's what REALLY happened. We get on 270 and drive and see a crazy long line of cars waiting to get off an Neil Ave. We join the queue at 6:25. 6:45, we have moved 4 car lengths. 7:00, runner start abandoning cars on the high way and running on the high way to get to downtown Cbus. 7:10-I jump out and join them on a quick 2 mile run to the start.
7:25-arrive at start only to JUMP A FENCE, thank you to the random man who helped me over, and join the wrong corral. Oh well.
7:30-we are off! woooo! My first half mile is 5.5 minutes because there are literally 1000's of people blocking me.
Somwhere around mile 4 in Bexley, I almost step on a freshly killed squirrel. What Kenyan ran that over?! JK, but really?
Mile 6 I takem y first drink and continue that for every 2 miles.
Mile 8 I see D! Yay!!
Mile 11 A woman starts having a breakdown next to me, like literally freaking out. It was weird.
Mile 12-I SEE THE END, I pick up my pace.
Crossing the finish, I missed my name on the big board. Oh well.
Aside from the wind and the crazy start, it was awesome. I went to Thurman's for lunch but wasn't feeling hungry but got a deliciious rueben. Then, we hoped in the car and drove back to Wisky. I haven ever run more than 13 miles in my life and today, I ran 15. And now I feel TERRIBLE because I sat in a car all day. Oh well.
I LOVE Columbus Marathon and can't WAIT for next year!
Friday night-leave Wisky and drive to Dayton, Oh for a quick stay.
Saturday morning-leave Dayton, pick up LINDSEY for the Expo
Saturday afternoon-meet up with D's parents, then go see Dr. Underwood, but end up seeing Sherri instead.
Saturday evening-pasta dinner at Giammarcos-delish. with some old college pals. :)
Sunday morning-wake up at 5:40 and load the car. Leave Hilliard, Oh at 6:10. Anticipated arrive at start line: 6:30.
Here's what REALLY happened. We get on 270 and drive and see a crazy long line of cars waiting to get off an Neil Ave. We join the queue at 6:25. 6:45, we have moved 4 car lengths. 7:00, runner start abandoning cars on the high way and running on the high way to get to downtown Cbus. 7:10-I jump out and join them on a quick 2 mile run to the start.
7:25-arrive at start only to JUMP A FENCE, thank you to the random man who helped me over, and join the wrong corral. Oh well.
7:30-we are off! woooo! My first half mile is 5.5 minutes because there are literally 1000's of people blocking me.
Somwhere around mile 4 in Bexley, I almost step on a freshly killed squirrel. What Kenyan ran that over?! JK, but really?
Mile 6 I takem y first drink and continue that for every 2 miles.
Mile 8 I see D! Yay!!
Mile 11 A woman starts having a breakdown next to me, like literally freaking out. It was weird.
Mile 12-I SEE THE END, I pick up my pace.
Crossing the finish, I missed my name on the big board. Oh well.
Aside from the wind and the crazy start, it was awesome. I went to Thurman's for lunch but wasn't feeling hungry but got a deliciious rueben. Then, we hoped in the car and drove back to Wisky. I haven ever run more than 13 miles in my life and today, I ran 15. And now I feel TERRIBLE because I sat in a car all day. Oh well.
I LOVE Columbus Marathon and can't WAIT for next year!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Twas the night before...
Ok, ok...twas 6 days before the race. I am getting race jitters!
So, today was the 6th grade walk-a-thon . I walked 4 miles instead of teaching-JK-I gave up my prep to walk with my favorite band kiddos and my Wisconsin family (Stacy and Emily). It was fun, beautiful and refreshing. Then I sat through in-service and jumped in my car to do HardCore and run for 30 minutes.
Taper week=love/hate. i love having more time to chill but hate running so little. I feel like a slacker!
Goal=Under 2 hours. Can I do it? I hope so!
Random thoughts today=yes.
So, today was the 6th grade walk-a-thon . I walked 4 miles instead of teaching-JK-I gave up my prep to walk with my favorite band kiddos and my Wisconsin family (Stacy and Emily). It was fun, beautiful and refreshing. Then I sat through in-service and jumped in my car to do HardCore and run for 30 minutes.
Taper week=love/hate. i love having more time to chill but hate running so little. I feel like a slacker!
Goal=Under 2 hours. Can I do it? I hope so!
Random thoughts today=yes.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
7 days to go!
Today was the Chicago marathon and one day, I hope I can run it. I just have to get over my fear of running more than 13 miles at one time!
Next weekend, I hit the road and travel to Columbus, Ohio for the half marathon. 11,000 people are running the half and 6, 000 are running the full for a wooping 17,000 total. I am SO excited! the weather is supposed to be PERFECT (high of 65). I have already started packing because if I don't start early, I'll never remember everything and my running clothes are the most important part!
This weekend is also the Capital vs. Otterbein game, which was always a lot of fun to be at. I know, I went to a D3 school, but rivalries are always fun! Since I'll be in Columbus, I may drop by Westerville to see some college friends.
Thursday, I tried bodypump and could barely sit the next day. I love it but I won't be trying it again until my race is over on Sunday!
Is anyone else running Columbus next weekend?!
Next weekend, I hit the road and travel to Columbus, Ohio for the half marathon. 11,000 people are running the half and 6, 000 are running the full for a wooping 17,000 total. I am SO excited! the weather is supposed to be PERFECT (high of 65). I have already started packing because if I don't start early, I'll never remember everything and my running clothes are the most important part!
This weekend is also the Capital vs. Otterbein game, which was always a lot of fun to be at. I know, I went to a D3 school, but rivalries are always fun! Since I'll be in Columbus, I may drop by Westerville to see some college friends.
Thursday, I tried bodypump and could barely sit the next day. I love it but I won't be trying it again until my race is over on Sunday!
Is anyone else running Columbus next weekend?!
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Train-twice-during my run
There are lots of trains in Wisconsin and I live right next to some tracks. I live in a NO HORN zone, so they are supposed to be quieter. So, today, I stepped outside at 6:55 to begin my 12 mile run and I hear a train horn in the distance. No big deal, I run over the train tracks but since it was blowing a horn, that means it was on the other tracks, not the one I run over.
Wrong. It was 32 degrees this morning and I had on shorts and a nike dri fit jacket. My legs were FREEZING and I had to cross the tracks just 1.5 miles after I started. But, there was a train. Did you know trains typically have 88 cars? It took forever and was so loud!
So, I did my 6 mile loop, replenish my liquids then headed out and hit ANOTHER train. Really? Uggh. But, all in all 12 miles were done and I am happy as a clam!
I have been struggling with my body lately...I am so tired and sore all the time! i am looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Going to Bdubs today for some football and buffalitos. And beer. Woo!
Wrong. It was 32 degrees this morning and I had on shorts and a nike dri fit jacket. My legs were FREEZING and I had to cross the tracks just 1.5 miles after I started. But, there was a train. Did you know trains typically have 88 cars? It took forever and was so loud!
So, I did my 6 mile loop, replenish my liquids then headed out and hit ANOTHER train. Really? Uggh. But, all in all 12 miles were done and I am happy as a clam!
I have been struggling with my body lately...I am so tired and sore all the time! i am looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Going to Bdubs today for some football and buffalitos. And beer. Woo!
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