Not the illegal substance, the equally addictive drug in the red can. Those of you who really know me know that I turn to a little "Coke" when times get tough. But you also know that I have given up those evil things! It's been almost exactly a month since I had one... and with a day like this, I could really use one right now!
Those of you wondering where I've been lately-- I'm still here! I've had quite a few of you do exactly what I need you to do, drill me about my progress and ask me where the heck an updated post is. Here it is! Let me fill you in:
My last post was about my plicas (i.e. fat balls squishing under/around kneecap) and some of the issues I've been having with them. This past weekend I went to see my parents back home. Saturday was a great day with some much needed Momma/daughter time and hours and hours of talking. (oh yeah, and Melting Pot!) I came back to Houston Sunday and figured I would do my Saturday run then. Once I got home, that plan flew out the window. Or, I guess a better metaphor would be, "that plan swelled in my legs." I decided I really just needed to take the weekend off and see if my fat balls would fix themselves. Good news was that I bought my new pair of Mizunos Saturday from RunTex and I was looking forward to running in them Monday.
Unfortunately, my Mizuno-bubble burst as I was driving home. I looked over in the seat and realized I somehow managed to buy the wrong size shoe just as I was passing through the half-way point on my drive. Dag-nabit! I still ran Monday, but decided I better try the treadmill so I would have a more controlled environment than the trail. I did pretty well- 2.5 miles in 25 minutes. If you'll notice, I haven't really upped that 10:00 pace, but I'm becoming more and more ok with that. Haha- for now at least!
I was supposed to have a 4 mile run today, but once again, the career I've chosen has decided to consume all my time. I just got home from school and it's about 8:30 and just scarfed down some dinner. Looks like I'll be fitting in my 4 miles some time after cheer practice and before my church meeting. Nothing like time management using those time management skills my college years taught me! See Mom and Dad, your money was well spent. :)
Best part of the day: I went to see my trainers at the school again today and they put electrodes on both my knees with ice to see if that would help. I'm hoping for good things! I'll update tomorrow (or maybe Thursday) and let you all know how it goes! Thanks for keeping me accountable, friends. You are all amazing!
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Yea, an update! Was starting to get worried.
ReplyDeleteYou are right about the time management skills... I don't remember the theories or formulas from college days (sorry, mom) but I sure figured out how to get things done. Survival skills for school and beyond!
So are you running that 5K posted on the right?
I love that you refer to the FLUID in your knees as "fat balls", lol!
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh!!! Coke!!!! Know what you mean, going on my second year without, thanks to New Year resolutions and Lent giver-upers, but I know you got it in you to turn away, your Aggie strong remember!! As for your knees, that another story, do as the trainer recommends, he is getting paid more than you. haha jk Just keep in mind if you can't keep the pace the lady in the "app" tells you, you will not have to "push" at the end. CORPS life is behind you. Take care of them (knees), we were only given two, so you don't end up as the post girl for knee replacement. haha I'm here if you need me, I give more kudos than the next app. love mommy
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