Hate Siri...

Does anyone who runs with their iPhone have the problem of Siri interrupting their music?  I am ready to kill her!  She won't leave me alone during my runs.  Even in airplane mode she tells me to turn on wifi.

For when we get back on the wagon... Courtesy of Lululemon.  I haven't done the wide legs up to the wall since dance class in high school!  Definitely bringing back that stretch.
http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/five-post-run-poses-for-better-recovery/

five post-run poses for better recovery

five post-run poses for running recovery

Up the relaxation factor by holding each pose for 10+ deep breaths. Your muscles will thank you later!

folding at the wall

Stretches hamstrings

• lean into a wall with your feet hip-width apart and parallel.
• with an inhale, bring your arms overhead. Exhale as you swan dive into a standing forward fold.
• bend your knees and lean your butt back against the wall.
• from here, cross your right leg over your left and hold for three to five breaths, without locking your back knee.
• switch legs.
Tip: If you feel like you’re struggling to balance, scoot your feet further away from the wall.

half happy baby at the wall

Stretches hamstrings and hips
• lie on your back with your feet on the wall and your knees at a 90-degree angle above your hips.
• keeping your left foot on the wall, hug your right knee into your chest.
• take your right foot further to the right, turning the foot skyward and holding the inner arch of the foot or the ankle with your right hand.

figure four at the wall

(from happy baby at the wall)

Stretches the outer hips and glutes
• with your left foot still on the wall, cross your right ankle over your left knee. Keep the right foot flexed as you press your right knee toward the wall.
• rock from side to side slightly. Back up from the wall if you feel a bit crowded.

Return the right foot to the wall and repeat poses 2–3 on the left leg…

wide legs up the wall

Stretches hamstrings and re-circulates the fluid that has collected in your legs.
• straighten both legs up the wall and get your butt as close to the wall as you comfortably can.
• slowly open your legs into a wide straddle, keeping the knees slightly bent.
• extend your arms overhead for added length.

butterfly at the wall

Stretches hamstrings and hips, decompresses low back
• bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together on the wall.
• use your hands to press your thighs toward the wall as you lengthen your spine away from the wall.

Pre-Race Carb Load

I get the runners world emails - this sounded delish. I know we aren't running any big races anytime soon, but for future reference....

Portobello and Asparagus Pasta

Mushrooms and asparagus provide B vitamins, and pesto contains heart-healthy, unsaturated fat. "The pesto will keep in the refrigerator for a week," says Forcioli.

2/3 cup pine nuts
20 large, fresh basil leaves
2/3 cup parsley
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
4 whole, peeled garlic cloves
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
1 1/2 pounds shell or bow-tie pasta or tortellini
32 medium asparagus spears, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large portobello mushroom caps, sliced (remove gills with a spoon)
4 teaspoons chopped parsley

Make the pesto by pureeing the first seven ingredients till medium smooth.

Boil a pot of salted water. Add pasta.

Five minutes later add asparagus. In a saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add portobello; cook till tender [seven minutes].

When pasta is cooked, strain it and asparagus, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.

Transfer pasta and asparagus back to the pot along with half of the reserved water. Mix in pesto. Drizzle with remaining water, and top with portobello and parsley. Serves six.


CALORIES PER SERVING: 763
CARBS: 92 G
FIBER: 8 G
PROTEIN: 21 G
FAT: 35 G

via: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-303-504-14349-0,00.html?cm_mmc=NL-Nutrition-_-925908-_-05312012-_-Portobello-and-Asparagus-Pasta

It's been so long...

Don't you want to start posting stuff to this again...

6 days...

I am in zero pain after my 10 miler on Saturday! Sunday I wasn't even sore... well my quads still were sore but that was from Gym Matrix on Friday. Thank god you don't really use/feel your quads during a run or else I would have died!

I stretched and foam rolled for about an hour after the run and iced my knee and hip and shin. My only problem after the run was an upset stomach... due to drinking not enough water and 3 beers after the run. Dehydration...oops! The popcorn and gatorade (not a good tasting combination) at the movies that night cured the stomach ache!

I am getting signed up for the 1/2, finally! Glad that drama is over! I plan to run 4 miles tomorrow or Wednesday and 2 miles today and/or Thursday. I'm keeping my normal gym matrix / Hourblast routine but making Thursday be my last workout day. Lots of stretching Friday and Saturday!

I bought some new socks yesterday and while I was at Dick's I went ahead and got 2 Gu gels and my cliff bar for breakfast.

Can't wait!

Just keep running...

"You're running on guts. On fumes. Your muscles twitch. You throw up. You're delirious. But you keep running because there's no way out of this hell you're in, because there's no way you're not crossing the finish line. It's a misery that non-runners don't understand."

- Martine Costello, author and runner

Race week!

Can't wait! I have been icing everything and foam rolling 2-3 a day. I'm scared of injury! Last week my quads were inflamed and today it's my hip flexor and left shin. I'm also eating more carbs and making sure to drink plenty of fluids. I will probably run 2-3 light runs this week. Rest up ladies!!

Race is fast approaching!

We are a little over a week away! What is everyone doing to prepare? I am in a constant state of icing my knee / IT band (yes I lay my leg on the ice pack and ice it after I ice where my knee hurts) and foam rolling. Tuesday I attempted 10 miles but only ended run/walking 7.5 because my knee was killing me. Hopefully my 10 mile run this Saturday will be pain-free... Esp knowing that a Parkway po-boy and a beer is the reward at the end of the run!

I read on some website about a dixie cup ice massage or something like that... fill a cup up with water and freeze it. Once it's frozen peel off the cup and roll the ice up and down your IT band. I think I am going to try it.

I'm starting today to drink as much water as my body can hold (it's not much apparently!) and up-ing the carbs a little - my chicken spaghetti I made tonight was ok... probably b/c I used light cream cheese and low fat cream of mushroom soup, and low fat cheese!

This girl has some good tips on what to do race week:

http://www.hungryrunnergirl.com/2012/02/race-week-prep.html

Happy Ash Wednesday!

Oh - I bought a new Lulu top to go with my running skirt for the race. Can't wait to try it out!!

We Look Good!

Looking Good!!!

Poses are getting better...

Luckily I told everyone to wave at the camera!

This is how you pose!!

"Larry Someboday" Race!

Jackson Day Race!

Us when this is all said and done... :-)

Run Run Run

I finally made it to seven miles yesterday, and it was rough. I was not mentally prepared because I thought we were running 6 and then we just kept going. After, my whole body hurt. Even my toes!! But, nonetheless, I was really proud and happy I got those miles in. I used a foam roller for the first time after, which was very interesting... LOL. The half is almost 5 weeks away and I am nervous about getting in more miles. This weekend will be the 10k, so I won't be getting any more in I don't think. I am hoping to make it to at least 10 by the half... What are ya'lls suggestions for the week of the half? I won't be trying to do any super long runs but what should I be running? I still can't believe ya'll convinced me to do this - am I crazy?

xoxo

Sick... again

This weather is really messing with my sinuses. I had an infection 3 weeks ago and I know one is coming on now. I was supposed to run 6 yesterday but found myself having a really rough time running 4. I stopped after 4. I would like to think it's because my breathing wasn't down right because of the scratchy throat/stuffy nose. I was going to try for 6 today but decided to rest instead and just work really hard this week since I am aiming for 7 next weekend. Not being able to run 6 yesterday really discouraged me but after talking to my friend Jenni who just ran the marathon, I realized it was just a bad day. It doesn't mean all of my training hasn't been working or that I can't do it. I'm also trying to drop 10 more pounds by the half. I'm already down 5! So 10 to go! The no drinking thing is really helping but super difficult in social situations! Hope everyone had a good long run this weekend - at least better than mine in this gross, muggy, hot weather! Seriously, it's time to make up your mind, weather!!

LH

Pre-run Stretching

This looks like a good pre-run stretch routine. I haven't tried it yet but I probably will. The trainers at my gym are all about Dynamic Stretching.

http://m.runnersworld.com/article/1,7120,s6-241-287--13442-0,00.html?cm_mmc=Twitter-_-RunnersWorld-_-Content-Training-_-DynamicStretchingRoutine

PS - I love her Lululemon shorts!!

Jackson Day Race

At least Lizzi was fast enough to beat this little boy! He was a minute or two faster than Toni and LA and three mins faster than me. Impressive!!

The Jackson Day Race was fun even though I was over dressed and hot the majority of it!

welcome to mile 6 week

ran my 5 just fine last week - actually ran part of the louisiana marathon route that passes in front of my house next sunday. the 5 wasn't too bad because i thought the whole time, thank god i'm not training for a full marathon.

took it easy sunday and monday. did 45 minutes of cross today at my new gym. back to running tomorrow.

i'm also quitting drinking except for a few occasions (one or two over MG, cassie's wedding and bach party) until my birthday. i think it will help me drop some weight and run easier.

happy running!

ps the weather is gross today!

Total christmas slacker

I totally slacked over the Christmas break in terms of running. I was too cold and rainy in Alabama to run - so easy to just stay inside and come up with excuses!  But with the new year brings new running motivation - starting off by running Jackson Day Race on January 15!  There is also a 10K on January 28 that I may run, is anyone else interested?  It would be a good training run for the Mardi Gras half!

LA