ShufflingSista

THANKS SO MUCH TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR COMMENTS AND SUPPORT! 

It was especially fun to read my friends & family members' posts who are not on the blog- believe me, I'm trying to convert everyone I can to "the blog"! 

What an amazing weekend.  Back to reality now.  I'm sitting here wearing my marathon shirt, like everyone else I'm sure.  Yesterday it was so nice to chill in my snuggly socks and Lybi gave me and watch conference.  Isn't it perfect that conference is the day after the marathon so you don't have to get up and go anywhere! I do feel bad about missing Saturday's sessions though... have to wait for the Ensign...

Anyway- walked 2 miles Sunday afternoon and again 2 miles today- walked Arielle to school with my hyper puppy pulling on a leash- ouch- my muscles didn't like that today.  When I woke up Sunday my achilles were SO tight! I had to walk straight legged to the kitchen, grab the ice packs and ibuprofen- then right to the computer to read race reports and prop my heels on ice.  Much better after a little ice.  I tried to not sit still in one place too long yesterday.  This morning my achilles were TIGHT again, but loosened up quicker than yesterday and I never took any more ibuprofen after the intial 800 mg yesterday morning.  Sorry for all the boring details- just want to be able to remember this in case I'm crazy enough to run another marathon!

I'm already looking for 5k and 10ks! There's a 5k Oct. 27th and a 10K the beginning of Nov.  I think I'll do one! Better make sure I can run again first though- Ha!

Tomorrow I'm getting a massage- my sweet hubby gave me a gift cert for one.  Wed. I may attempt a couple slow miles. 

Used my massage gift certificiate today.  It was AWESOME! I feel so great.  My body is recovering well- just barely stiff today.  I just hate looking at my ugly blistered toes.  I think Heather & I are going to run a few miles tomorrow.

First run since the marathon today! Met Heather early this am (it was hard to get up since the kids don't have school today!) We walked for about 1/2 mi. then ran 2.5 and walked another .5 to cool down.  It was strange because when I run I'm not as sore as when I walk! It did feel like running through mud though.  I felt like I could have run a little farther.  I think I'll try 3 tomorrow (NOT including walking) Yeah- I fibbed a little today and put our distance even though we walked some of it - hee hee....

What a beautiful morning! I'm getting stoked for fall! I slept in until almost 8:30 and it was great! Kids are on Fall Break and husband was in bed after a night shift so how could I possibly get up- until Arielle dragged me out of bed anyway...What a lazy gal I am... After I got the kids breakfast and going for the day I took off for a neighborhood 4 miler.  Me & the IPOD.  I made sure I had 15 motivating songs ready to go.  I felt pretty good on this run! My arches are still a bit sore and I stopped to stretch my feet after about 2.5, but otherwise ran the whole time.  Finish time 39:45 so just barely under 10 min. miles.  I'm training to be able to keep my marathon battered body in pace w/ Michelle & Mik'l on Saturday!

Goose egg today! I took the dog for a walk does that count? Making the most of this Fall Break my kids are having from school- I slept in again! Slept away my running time.  Oh well, its "zero" marathon recovery week right? (some would argue that I know, even part of me argues, but its a good excuse for being lazy anyway!)

Spent the day paying bills (payday) and running around town getting clothes ready for our family photo that we're having done tomorrow.  Haven't had one in 5 yrs, so I'm excited.  Going out for sushi tonight w/ friends- good thing I'll be running it off tomorrow w/ the gals!

Michelle & Mik'L I'm ready to run tomorrow.  I'm planning on 7:30 at convention center (parking by bathrooms next to park).  I'll check your blogs to make sure that's the right time & place, let me know if anything changes! Looking forward to it!

Great run w/ Michelle & Mik'L today.  Glad Mik'L could introduce me to a new route.  I think the girls' ears are still aching from all my talking!  Thanks for the great company! Our average pace was about 10:09 (I think, from what I figured... ) I felt better than expected for a week after the marathon.  Felt bad for Mik'L having her foot fall asleep again- that must be irritating!

Have a great weekend everyone!