First TNT Workout

We had our first TNT workout this past Saturday 5/22/10 in Redlands, CA. Very short, 30 min (I lost track?) run/walk around the neighborhood. Even though it hurts more to run on my foot than to walk on it, I definitely aggravated it.
After the workout, we went to Running Center for a shoe clinic. I didn't realize my shoes were so old and worn out until at least 3 people told me so. That's fine with me because that meant new shoes! yay! It took me at least an hour to finally settle on the shoes that I chose, Saucony, and I'm still hoping those are The One. I also went a little out of control and bought clothing and accessories. I promise, I'm done with buying new running gear!
I was supposed to head to my jobsite for a Tour of California viewing barbecue but my foot was bothering me too much so I decided to stay home and rest my foot. I heard I missed out on the fun though!

P.S. I bought a couple of carbohydrate/electrolyte "gels" and people were warning me that many people didn't like the consistency. I thought, "whatever, I eat all kinds of gross things anyway.." Well Monday morning I didn't have time to grab breakfast so I brought a Power Bar Gel with me in the car to eat on the way to work. I took one little gel-gulp and I literally gagged SO hard..it was DISGUSTING!! FYI! haha gross!!! Well, I refrigerated the other gels I bought, I hope it tastes better that way. (ew I still remember the grossness)

My foot is still hurting which means I'm still being made fun of at work :( haha! Hopefully it's better by the next training this Saturday otherwise I have an appointment with a podiatrist.

Until next time!

Week 1 Progress

I haven't been running this week even though the training schedule calls for runs every other day. I have a pain in my left foot and it hurts to walk on it so I figure I'll rest my foot. Hopefully the pain will be gone by our first training session this Saturday.

Since I haven't been running, I've been working hard on kicking off my fundraising campaign. My website is up: http://pages.teamintraining.org/ocie/nikesf10/tlitud. I've been working on flyers and other little marketing tools. This Saturday I'll have a chance to spread the word at an event that my company is hosting. Apparently the Tour of California is passing in front of the museum and several people at my company are cycling enthusiasts. This is great since Team In Training participates in cycling events as well.


THANK YOU TO MY FIRST THREE DONORS: ERIN, CAROLE AND CHINHNAM!

Santa Monica Classic 2010

I participated in my very first organized event this past Sunday on May 16, 2010. I ran (and walked..a litttle..) the Santa Monica Classic 2010 10K.

It felt amazing to look around at all my fellow runner/walkers. I couldn't believe I actually woke up, dressed myself, drove to Santa Monica, met up with 2 coworkers and started to run when everyone else did. This may sound conceited, but I am very proud for even showing up. Step 1!

My very deep thoughts during the race:

• Mile 1 marker - "Wait are you sure we're not at mile 3?!"

• Mile 2 thru Mile 4 markers - "The incline stops after mile 4, the incline stops after mile 4, the incline stops after mile 4...ahhhh"

• Mile 5 marker - "Go all the way, no stopping until the finish line! If anything, you have to beat that girl in blue.."

• Mile 6 marker - "Okay it'd be embarrassing to stop and walk with only .2 miles left. Ignore the ankle pain, the knee pain and the strange lower back pain I've never felt before!"

• FINISH LINE - "fijaojidfoje0829341!@#!@#23!!@#!@389s0d9f"

All in all, I'm very grateful for the opportunity, support of my friends and coworkers and my willpower to run this event. I'm excited to work hard in training for the Disneyland Half Marathon in September and the Nike Women's Half Marathon in October.