2 bad runs in a row and 62 pounds lighter

So it started off on Thursday. 4.5 miles. Went to the park. The weather felt great. Warm but there was a breeze. Got 2 miles in and my stomach started rumbling. I passed a porta-potty because I thought there was one at the next parking lot. My stomach wasn't too bad. Well I got to the next parking lot...NO BATHROOM! I turned around. But at this time my stomach was really cramping. I decided the best thing to do was start looking for a place to go outside. I wasn't having much luck. I was along a open stretch of  the path. I had slowed to a walk. Next thing I know it was too late. There was nothing I could do. I was so disgusted and humiliated. I could not believe what had happened. I walked to the bathroom I passed the first time. Just mad....mad at myself. Why didn't I stop? UGH Cleaned myself up the best I could, and walked back to the car. I will never chance it again!!!
Then Saturday I was suppose to do 7 miles. I woke up feeling good. I decided to not eat breakfast and just grabbed a GU. Off I went. Got to the park, and upon starting I felt sluggish. Legs felt like lead. Then I got a side stitch. Tried to run through it...It wasn't going away. So I walked a little bit. Started running again. After about 1 mile I was feeling better. Maybe this was going to be a good run. It was about 10:30a.m. It was getting hot, but I was in the shade. Didn't feel too bad. After about 3 miles it goes to full sun. This is where I struggled. I made it to 3.5 and turned around. I had to keep pushing. I couldn't believe how hard it was. I was so hot and I could feel my heart rate going up. Made it to 4.5 miles and I had to slow to a walk. I felt like a loser. Very few times have I done this. I thought about starting to run again once I got to the shade, but I felt like that was cheating. So, I walked the rest back to the car. Can you believe that run put me in a bad mood for the rest of the day? I didn't want anyone to talk to me, I just wanted to be left alone.
Today was weigh in day. Lost 3 pounds for a total of 62 pounds. Today, I realized I how much I really lost. I knew I had lost some weight...but 62 pounds!!! That's A LOT!!!! That's my 6 year old nephew!!!! I can't believe I have been able to lose this much without starving myself, without pills and WITHOUT SURGERY!!! I did it by determination, dedication and A LOT OF SWEAT!!!
Also, I signed up for another race. The Redlegs Run 10K. I am excited but so nervous after the last couple runs I've had. I'm worried about the heat. It is at 8am, so I know that will be in my favor. I'm doing 90% of my runs outside now. I regret training indoors.

Do you have any races coming up?


How do you handle running in heat? Do you train for it?

My first 5K.

You may have noticed I haven't posted in a few days. Well, let me catch you up. Thursday May 3rd my husband was in a car accident. I got the call at work. I was heart broken. In shock. I left work at once. Went to the hospital, the Mr. fractured his knee, fractured his knuckles, bruised left lung and a small blood clot in his neck. There was defiantly someone watching over him. Something punctured his knee, we don't know what it was, but if it would have went 1 inch further he would have most likely lost his leg. It would have hit a main nerve. So he had "clean out" surgery on his leg. He is out of the hospital now, but that first week was stressful. After everything we went through with his back 3 months earlier this was not helping the situation. Things were just getting back to normal. The accident wasn't his fault. The other driver got sited for the accident. We are just blessed that God was watching over him.

So this happened 2 days prior to my first 5K. The flying pig in Cincinnati, Ohio. I told the Mr. I was going to pass on it. There would be other races. But he wasn't having any of it! He insisted I go. After thinking about it, I decided to go. After all, he was still in the hospital. The best place to be if something bad was going to happen. I was nervous though because I ate like crap the day before, plus I was on like 3 hours of sleep. I woke up and was pumped. It's amazing how the adrenaline can give you energy. We got lost going down, because the exits were closed. Long story short, my sister in law and I ended up running to packet pickup. I heard the guy saying 6 mins to start. I made it this far I was not going to miss it now. So I pushed through people and ran as fast as I could. Got my packet and went to the starting line. I couldn't believe how many people were running it. It was shoulder to shoulder. I didn't want to be in the front cause I knew I was too slow for that, but I didn't want the end either. I was here to PR. So I got in the middle toward the front. Seemed like seconds past and it was time. I think I started off to slow, but I was worried I would start off to fast and not be able to finish. It went pretty well, I think. I wished I would have been training outside more though. It wasn't too hot, but it was humid out. That caught me off guard. I ended up finishing 35:07. That is by far my best! Before then my best was 37:38. I wanted to be under 35 but I think I can live with that. I was proud. My hubby was proud. That's all that mattered. I'm glad I went. Here is a picture after the race. It was taken from my phone, so it's not the greatest size.

With everything going on here lately I have been slacking on the working out. Just recently getting back into it as the Mr. is starting to heal. Today's run was 4.5 miles. I almost went to the gym. I told myself that I needed to get use to running outside more. I'm glad I did. It went super fast and felt great. I think sometimes I go to the treadmill because it's easier then outside. But today's run really gave me some confidence. I felt strong (well most of it). I was surprised at my pace. I thought for sure it would be the 12 min mile range. Boy, was I surprised to see average pace was 11:32. So from now on I will be doing at least half of my runs outside. Early in the morning or evening time. 

Did you get a run in today?

What's your best 5K? 

NSV- Non scale victory

I think I've finally broke the 12 min miles!!! Score. It's getting easier and easier to run faster. I'm sure it has a lot to deal with the weight loss and added mileage. Can't wait to see what I'm at in a month!!

Funny faces and TOM

Yesterday was weigh in day. I didn't lose any, but I didn't gain any either. Usually I would be a little bothered by this. But I was not. I was OK with it. Of course I would have liked to lose something. But I didn't gain. So why be upset? Plus, I think TOM is coming up in the next week. It seems like the week leading up to it, I always seem to stand still.

Saturday's 6 miles really had me sore Sunday and Monday. Sunday is usually a rest day for me because I work most the day. Monday I had a spin class and strength training. Let me tell you, that spin class was the toughest class I have EVER taken. My legs were screaming the whole ride. I pushed through, but I know I was making funny faces. Fo sho!

Today, my legs are feeling better. I have a scheduled 4 miles. Should't be too bad. I think I will be taking it outside. It's pretty comfortable today, although it does look like rain. I will check the radar and go from there. I just want to get out of the habit of going to the treadmill so much. It's so easy to just go to the gym. Plus, I feel safer on the treadmill. I don't have anyone to run with, so when I do go outside, I am always looking behind me. My mind likes to play games on me, or I watch too many movies.

Is it me or do you seem to stand still when TOM visit's?