Ramblings of the Brandy mind..

So today I woke up feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders....stress, money issues, family, health....blah blah blah blah... Today is a rest day for me, but I'm THIS close to strapping on my shoes and hitting the pavement hard and furious. The best way for me to release tension and stress is to sweat it out...

Wait a second...I think Mother Nature just heard me. The weather has just turned into something unsuitable for running. Ah well. Perhaps this is her way of telling me to just clean the house rather than run.

On a side note, I found an interesting article in regards to healthy eating for Fall. I'm sure I'm not the only one whose mother has a KILLER stuffing recipe, who can whip out a peach cobbler like no one's business and who finds comfort in anything carb, especially in the Fall when it feels so nice to snuggle up with someone and roast marshmellows near the fire.

One last thing then I suppose I'll do some job searching....does anyone else experience shoulder pain after a run? It has gotten better, so I think my theory of not relaxing my shoulders was true...but my right one still feels "tight" after a run.

Have a WONDERFUL, blessed, groovy, awesome and just a simply lovely day!

W2D2

Ok...so..yeah...

I did this today, and I don't know what my problem was. I was totally out of breath...and it just felt like my body did NOT want to do this today, but, I pushed it and got it in. I was actually supposed to do this Sunday, but my nice gentleman friend came over with a work out DVD that he wanted to do, so I did that instead. I did twist my weak ankle last night at my parents' house, so I was really concentrating on how I was stepping down.

I may have to repeat week 2. Not sure just yet...not that I want to, but, I think it will be for the best. We'll see!!!

I am still proud of myself for doing this. To me, it's a huge accomplishment to actually want to do this. I find my energy is up a bit...my mood has improved...I'm starting to sleep a tad better...all positives! I'm so looking forward to where I'll end up in all this running mess, but I'm also enjoying the journey as well.

Until next time....

Well, today turned out different

So today was supposed to be W2D2, but, my nice gentleman friend brought over this nice work out DVD that he really wanted to do. It's from The Biggest Loser, and he's trying to get healthier as well, so I decided to do that 20 minute workout, then go for a run.

Oh....my....god... I did the 5 minute warm up, 20 minute work out then the 5 minute cool down and was totally out of breath, exhausted, sweating horribly. So...no running for me today. I will, however, be going tomorrow because I SO want to do this 5k in December in 30 minutes. It's a lofty goal, I know... but I can do it if I put my mind, and legs, to it.

I'm off to take a nap!

Blah....

So, today I'm super busy, well, let me rephrase that. I'm not going to be until called upon. I'm helping with a very good friend's surprise birthday party, and when he actually leaves the house, I have to RACE over to his house and help his fiance, who is my best friend, set up for the party. Not a problem, however...that means I really can't plan anything, so W2D2 may just have to wait until tomorrow. Bums me out, and knowing that it bums me out lets me know that I'm not going to slip up and not do this tomorrow.

Also, found this groovy article about how a runner should eat. I love active.com. :D

So anyway...I'll have fun at the party and go run everything off tomorrow.

Cheers!

Shin pain is very lame

So, found this article to overcome shin pain.

Enjoy!!!

I love Alanis!

So, I just ran across this, and I think it is outstanding. Alanis Morissette is not only a very talented singer/song writer, but she is a runner! She will be running in the Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon (www.coastaltrailruns.com/bizz_johnson) in Susanville, California on October 11, 2009 to raise money for the National Eating Disorders Association (www.nationaleatingdisorders.org). Per First Giving, "In 2008, Alanis embarked on a new health regime by shifting not only her diet, but her lifestyle as well. The plan she adopted focused mostly on nutrient awareness, finding other forms of comfort outside of food, and disease prevention: all of which collectively resulted in being healthier. While training for the marathon, Alanis decided she wanted to share her experience and, in partnering with the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA),raise awareness around peoples’ often fraught relationship with food, exercise and their bodies. All proceeds raised will go to NEDA, who equip people with the information, support and tools necessary to help combat the dangers of eating disorders."

You know, I suppose we all start running for various reasons, but to be honest, I've not given much thought to my nutritional needs, or even changing my lifestyle. Something to think about that's for sure. And, who doesn't use some sort of food/alcohol for comfort or coping mechanism? Who doesn't think of going for the Oreos or the ice cream or a cold beer when they've had a bad day. That really isn't help. Perhaps by replacing that with something more constructive, (running, reading, blogging, knitting, whatever!) and teaching our kids that and not using food as a reward, this problem would perhaps start dwindling down? 

W2D1

So today I started the second week. I was SO stoked about it last night. But this morning, I got an email, saying that I didn't get a job I was SO hoping I was going to get. I had spent the night with a friend, to help prepare for a surprise party. She left for work and told me I could use her treadmill. I jumped on that thing and BUSTED IT OUT! I did about a mile and a half, in about 22 minutes of walking and RUNNING MY ASS OFF. I did stretch..but I'm pretty sure I did over do it and I'll pay for it later. But hey, that's ok. It felt good. Other than doing this for my health, to lessen the severity of symptoms of a medical condition I have, running is so good to burn off frustrations and I think it helps me think a bit. I really don't like watching television or listening to music when I run, although, I would love a new iPod. I have one, but it's one of the first models and it only holds about 150 or so songs. Also, I believe keeping up with this blog and now a 5k which my lovely wonderful big brother is going race with me in, is helping me to not get so down about my LACK of employment. But at least that is giving me time to get healthy and in shape.

Wow. I can so ramble, huh? So...who knows if I'll get a wild hair to go running again today. I know that wouldn't be smart, but we'll see.

Stay tuned for another exciting episode of "As the Crazy-Insane-Chaotic World of Brandy Turns".