Hello Java followers!
This morning I am getting around slowly. I am a little sore. As many of you know I am running a 10K in April. That is 6.2Miles for those that don't know. Each week I have been trying to increase my mileage by 1 mile. This week I am supposed to hit 4miles. The most I've ever run was before my 3rd child, and it was 4.4 miles. Last night I joined up with some of the other members from a running club I belong to & I had a goal set to run 4 as did some of the other runners. Me & one lady, who I will call B to keep it private, were staying together on this run. She asked if I thought I could do 4.5 while we were on our route back. I said sure! So we did & then she asked, think we can do 5? SURE! I think so! So we ran till we hit 5.2 miles!!!! FIVE POINT TWO MILES!!!
Now my goal of this 10K looks so much more achievable. If I had run just one more mile I would have hit it! I cannot wait to go run in my very first 10K race! It's going to be awesome. My friend R will be there & my sister Amanda will be there too.
So as I finish my cup of java, I need to move on to hydrating with water!
Good day followers!
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Polar Plunge
Hi all you Java followers!!
Wow!! What a rush!!! As most of you that know, I had the Polar Plunge this past weekend. It was something I've had on my bucket list & was ecstatic to do it. I would be lying if I didn't admit I was very nervous. I have heard that people have had heart attacks due to the shock their bodies endure jumping/running into such cold water temps. But, even with a warning from my mom, I decided to charge on, er plunge on. :) I am sooooo glad I did! What a blast! I can't wait to dress up next year & do it all over again! They have costume contests, which I did not know about. A friend of mine, Robin, invited me to join her team & I was so worried, because I had 2 weeks to raise the min of $75 in donations. I hit it day 1! So I upped my goal to $150, hit it about a week later I guess it was, & by the night before the plunge I was $5 short of $300! And I am so happy to say, that as I opened my laptop to blog about my experience, another donation came in! I am at $320!!! Awesome!!! If you wanted to donate, & did not get a chance, you may still go here and make a donation until March 15th I believe.
First off, you all are awesome! Those donations just flew in & I am in awe of the outpour of donations. What an awesome thing to see everyone come together to support the Special Olympics of Illinois. Just amazing!
Second, so here it goes. I am registering in a nice warmed tent by the lake & then we line up. Now there was a lot of alcohol for sale for those that wanted to partake. And there were a lot of folks who had a few too many to drink (especially before noon???). I was already nervous. I could hear my mom in the back of my mind "you know, people have been known to have a heart attack doing this". Thanks mom. LOL. And then, there we are standing in line waiting for our flight to go out & 2 men drag a lady totally unconscious through the crowd. Luckily my friend pointed out that she wasn't even wet yet & that the lady probably was really drunk. OK, good. I'm ok. In my mind, I'm thinking "oh man, I hope mom isn't right". It's our flights turn to go out of the warmth of the dry tent & line up on the boardwalk along the lake front. BRR! A large portion of our lake is still frozen over & from my understanding they were out breaking the ice off the beach Friday before the plunge! They announce that the water is a lovely 35degrees!!! BRRR. Only a couple degrees above freezing! Hello? What am I thinking?! I told Robin, I will do it this once but never again. I also announced that I doubt I make it to the rope. (who am I kidding, like my hubby said. I am stubborn, he knew I would go all the way.) After all, I was stubborn & refused to give in to pain meds with my 3rd child until it was too late to get them. I am tougher than I ever dreamt! They announce our team, we line up along the beach & I choose to go on the side where I can run straight out & the rope isn't as far as for everyone else, but I wasn't thinking about how I had the farthest to go to get across the beach to exit the water! oops. They fired the gun & I ran as fast & as hard as I could into that water & after about waist deep I fell forward because my bottom half sorta came to a halt in the water but my top half was going full speed. I was having a really good hair day so I was trying to keep my hair dry. haha. I also had somewhere to go right after & didn't want to go home & wash & dry it & straighten it all over again. I made it all the way to the rope & lifted it. Then turned & went back. judging by the pictures, I didn't realize how cold it was until I let go of the rope & turned around. I got out of the water as fast as could be. It was so much fun! Such a rush. And I do plan to do it again! Every year if possible!
Here are some pictures from the plunge. Some are from my husband, & the rest from my dad!
Thank you guys for taking pictures!
courtesy of Mikel
courtesy of Mikel
courtesy of Mikel
courtesy of Mikel
courtesy of Mikel
courtesy of Mikel
courtesy of Mikel
courtesy of dad
courtesy of dad
courtesy of dad
courtesy of dad
courtesy of dad
Me & my friend Robin, our team captain!
Wow!! What a rush!!! As most of you that know, I had the Polar Plunge this past weekend. It was something I've had on my bucket list & was ecstatic to do it. I would be lying if I didn't admit I was very nervous. I have heard that people have had heart attacks due to the shock their bodies endure jumping/running into such cold water temps. But, even with a warning from my mom, I decided to charge on, er plunge on. :) I am sooooo glad I did! What a blast! I can't wait to dress up next year & do it all over again! They have costume contests, which I did not know about. A friend of mine, Robin, invited me to join her team & I was so worried, because I had 2 weeks to raise the min of $75 in donations. I hit it day 1! So I upped my goal to $150, hit it about a week later I guess it was, & by the night before the plunge I was $5 short of $300! And I am so happy to say, that as I opened my laptop to blog about my experience, another donation came in! I am at $320!!! Awesome!!! If you wanted to donate, & did not get a chance, you may still go here and make a donation until March 15th I believe.
First off, you all are awesome! Those donations just flew in & I am in awe of the outpour of donations. What an awesome thing to see everyone come together to support the Special Olympics of Illinois. Just amazing!
Second, so here it goes. I am registering in a nice warmed tent by the lake & then we line up. Now there was a lot of alcohol for sale for those that wanted to partake. And there were a lot of folks who had a few too many to drink (especially before noon???). I was already nervous. I could hear my mom in the back of my mind "you know, people have been known to have a heart attack doing this". Thanks mom. LOL. And then, there we are standing in line waiting for our flight to go out & 2 men drag a lady totally unconscious through the crowd. Luckily my friend pointed out that she wasn't even wet yet & that the lady probably was really drunk. OK, good. I'm ok. In my mind, I'm thinking "oh man, I hope mom isn't right". It's our flights turn to go out of the warmth of the dry tent & line up on the boardwalk along the lake front. BRR! A large portion of our lake is still frozen over & from my understanding they were out breaking the ice off the beach Friday before the plunge! They announce that the water is a lovely 35degrees!!! BRRR. Only a couple degrees above freezing! Hello? What am I thinking?! I told Robin, I will do it this once but never again. I also announced that I doubt I make it to the rope. (who am I kidding, like my hubby said. I am stubborn, he knew I would go all the way.) After all, I was stubborn & refused to give in to pain meds with my 3rd child until it was too late to get them. I am tougher than I ever dreamt! They announce our team, we line up along the beach & I choose to go on the side where I can run straight out & the rope isn't as far as for everyone else, but I wasn't thinking about how I had the farthest to go to get across the beach to exit the water! oops. They fired the gun & I ran as fast & as hard as I could into that water & after about waist deep I fell forward because my bottom half sorta came to a halt in the water but my top half was going full speed. I was having a really good hair day so I was trying to keep my hair dry. haha. I also had somewhere to go right after & didn't want to go home & wash & dry it & straighten it all over again. I made it all the way to the rope & lifted it. Then turned & went back. judging by the pictures, I didn't realize how cold it was until I let go of the rope & turned around. I got out of the water as fast as could be. It was so much fun! Such a rush. And I do plan to do it again! Every year if possible!
Here are some pictures from the plunge. Some are from my husband, & the rest from my dad!
Thank you guys for taking pictures!
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And with that I bid you a HUGE Thank You!!
Another sip of java! Make mine extra hot please!!
Friday, March 7, 2014
Busket List
Hi Java followers!!
How are you this fine morning? I have been crazy busy lately. I have a couple things I am knocking off my "bucket" list year & they are coming up fast! First off I have the Polar Plunge, which raises money for the Special Olympics of Illinois. I cannot wait! This is tomorrow!!!! 3/8/2014. Just over 24hours away!!! I have a goal set to raise $250, of which I have raised $135. I have made an offer that if I can raise $100 more, I will make the final donation of $20 to make that $250! I made the first donation to get it all started. If you are interested in helping me achieve this goal, but more importantly to help the Special Olympics, you may go here.
The next item up for business is to knock off the goal of running a 10K (6.2miles). This will be done at Allerton Park on April 5th. This is why I have been so busy. Aside form taking care of my 3 children & keeping my house in order, I am running almost daily. My wonderful hubby bought me a treadmill so I can train no matter the weather! I have a 5K(3.1miles) on March 29th. I am so excited to be running again. With the running comes the risk of injuries so please pray I don't injure myself. I have a lot of races to sign up for this year as I want to earn the Grand Slam Medal from the running club I am a part of. I have to run in 4 of 5 races that are sponsored by this running club. The 10k I am signed up for is not one of them. I have been having some trouble with my ankle as I have a funny stride/gait. I am hoping to get into a shoe place where professionals can fit me with a proper running shoe. I love my Merrell Barefoot Racegloves ( they are a shoe to train you to run barefoot). They are so comfortable, lightweight, breathable & they bend well.
Coming back into running after having a baby was hard. I believe I posted before about the Run or Dye I did in October last year. It was fun, but would have been better with a running partner. Anyway, I hadn't run again after that until the last couple weeks. Starting over is so very hard. I read somewhere that if you don't like starting over, stop quitting. So, with that, I don't plan to quit anymore. Especially since I have a treadmill so the weather can no longer be an excuse!
My next goal for either this year or next is to complete a duathlon by myself. I have run as part of a team, but I want to do the entire duathlon as an individual. The one I have participated in before was the Mt. Zion Odd Fellows Duathlon. I have participated both years they have done it. It is a 2mile run followed by a 13mile bike ride ending with a 2 mile run. The only thing holding me back is I do not have a bike. I can borrow a bike from my hubby, if he doesn't intend to participate alone this year as well.
Next year for sure I intend to run a 15K (9.3miles).
Wish me the best as I achive some goals of mine!
Another sip of java! ( and a lot of water)
How are you this fine morning? I have been crazy busy lately. I have a couple things I am knocking off my "bucket" list year & they are coming up fast! First off I have the Polar Plunge, which raises money for the Special Olympics of Illinois. I cannot wait! This is tomorrow!!!! 3/8/2014. Just over 24hours away!!! I have a goal set to raise $250, of which I have raised $135. I have made an offer that if I can raise $100 more, I will make the final donation of $20 to make that $250! I made the first donation to get it all started. If you are interested in helping me achieve this goal, but more importantly to help the Special Olympics, you may go here.
The next item up for business is to knock off the goal of running a 10K (6.2miles). This will be done at Allerton Park on April 5th. This is why I have been so busy. Aside form taking care of my 3 children & keeping my house in order, I am running almost daily. My wonderful hubby bought me a treadmill so I can train no matter the weather! I have a 5K(3.1miles) on March 29th. I am so excited to be running again. With the running comes the risk of injuries so please pray I don't injure myself. I have a lot of races to sign up for this year as I want to earn the Grand Slam Medal from the running club I am a part of. I have to run in 4 of 5 races that are sponsored by this running club. The 10k I am signed up for is not one of them. I have been having some trouble with my ankle as I have a funny stride/gait. I am hoping to get into a shoe place where professionals can fit me with a proper running shoe. I love my Merrell Barefoot Racegloves ( they are a shoe to train you to run barefoot). They are so comfortable, lightweight, breathable & they bend well.
Coming back into running after having a baby was hard. I believe I posted before about the Run or Dye I did in October last year. It was fun, but would have been better with a running partner. Anyway, I hadn't run again after that until the last couple weeks. Starting over is so very hard. I read somewhere that if you don't like starting over, stop quitting. So, with that, I don't plan to quit anymore. Especially since I have a treadmill so the weather can no longer be an excuse!
My next goal for either this year or next is to complete a duathlon by myself. I have run as part of a team, but I want to do the entire duathlon as an individual. The one I have participated in before was the Mt. Zion Odd Fellows Duathlon. I have participated both years they have done it. It is a 2mile run followed by a 13mile bike ride ending with a 2 mile run. The only thing holding me back is I do not have a bike. I can borrow a bike from my hubby, if he doesn't intend to participate alone this year as well.
Next year for sure I intend to run a 15K (9.3miles).
Wish me the best as I achive some goals of mine!
Another sip of java! ( and a lot of water)
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