Stop and Start....Stop and Start.....I do that with a lot of things....this blog included. Why....I don't know. Well...maybe for this blog I do....maybe I just feel that what I have to say or what I am doing is just not that interesting. But....who cares? Change of mindset....gotta view it as a journal....an avenue to get my thoughts on "paper" and if you care to comment...so be it and I would love to hear from you...but if not...that's okay, too.
What is one reason why you don't commit to doing something? I have found that mine is that I am afraid that I am going to fail. Growing up in a household where our failures were harshly penalized and your successes were overlooked....I am afraid of that failure....that feeling that you get when you let not only yourself down...but possibly someone else. So....I am starting to do things that may seem like little things to people but they are big to me. I have committed to 2 big races (1/2 marathon in November in AZ and marathon in January in FL).....with the fear that I will let my team/James down by my speed. Finishing....that is the goal....either with my partners in the races or by myself....whether first or last...that is my goal. Even if I am in dead last place.....I am still in front of those who dropped out or didn't sign up at all...right? YES!!!
So...that's where I am. We just got back from a nice vacation and back into the running groove I go. Sunday I went out for a nice run on the trail but was battling some sort of chest cold so I took it easy which was easy because I was/am following the Jeff Galloway plan for the marathon. I am going to go back out again tonight. His plan says a 30 minute maintenance run...but I will be going for more than that most likely.
This weekend I am taking the kids to the beach with some of my family and I hope to get a nice beach run in. I really enjoy running along the beach....nothing like natures music of the waves crashing to make a nice relaxing run.
How are you doing? What is something that holds you back?
Have a great one!
Jen
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Monday, November 7, 2011
one year...one year ....one year!
Hola people! How the heck are ya? So....if you didnt gather.....one year til the half marathon in Arizona. Yay! I am excited and excited for the journey to get there. I realized a few minutes ago as a posted something on my cousins facebook page that not only is it one year, but at this time next year we will (not should) have our bling hanging around our necks. Awesome!
So, tonight I officially started my training and got some thinking done about what I want to accomplish while out on my run/walk. I went out for a two mile run/ walk tonight. It is the time of year that it is gettingdark pretty early, so by the time I went out at 6:52 p.m. it was full dark. With phne in one jacket pocket, flashlight in the other, and drink in hand I took off. At first I was a little nervous cause there were certain points that were realy dark. I think that txvhis nervousness made me go even faster. I got to the one mile turn around spot and tried to take a picture to send to james but with it being s dark out, it didnt quite work. It was on the way back from the one mile mark that I really let myself get in the moment. I enjoyed the quietness of the night. An occasional car would drive by..but mostly the sounds I heard were my breathing and the leaves crunching under my feet. It was nice. Making me rethink the whole music thing. We will see!
I STARTED THE ABOVE ON FRIDAY WHEN IT WAS ACTUALLY A YEAR TIL THE RACE BUT DIDN'T GET AROUND TO FINISHING IT TIL TODAY
So...since Fridays 2 mile adventure...3 more miles have been conquered. Connor and I went to the NCR trail and went three miles. It was nice. I decided to take the stroller instead of hearing that he was tired and having to lug him back. That would have been a great decision if it was a good stroller for a rocky path....it was a little interesting. But.........we did it and that is what counts.
I have decided to give myself rewards. I think that I am going to start at 25 miles...originally I was going to start out at 50 miles but I think I need to start out at a lower number and the more miles I accrue the more miles I can put between rewards. So...at 25 miles run/walked/conquered I am going to reward myself with something....a new shirt/bottle/skirt...whatever!
That's it for now! Happy Monday!
So, tonight I officially started my training and got some thinking done about what I want to accomplish while out on my run/walk. I went out for a two mile run/ walk tonight. It is the time of year that it is gettingdark pretty early, so by the time I went out at 6:52 p.m. it was full dark. With phne in one jacket pocket, flashlight in the other, and drink in hand I took off. At first I was a little nervous cause there were certain points that were realy dark. I think that txvhis nervousness made me go even faster. I got to the one mile turn around spot and tried to take a picture to send to james but with it being s dark out, it didnt quite work. It was on the way back from the one mile mark that I really let myself get in the moment. I enjoyed the quietness of the night. An occasional car would drive by..but mostly the sounds I heard were my breathing and the leaves crunching under my feet. It was nice. Making me rethink the whole music thing. We will see!
I STARTED THE ABOVE ON FRIDAY WHEN IT WAS ACTUALLY A YEAR TIL THE RACE BUT DIDN'T GET AROUND TO FINISHING IT TIL TODAY
So...since Fridays 2 mile adventure...3 more miles have been conquered. Connor and I went to the NCR trail and went three miles. It was nice. I decided to take the stroller instead of hearing that he was tired and having to lug him back. That would have been a great decision if it was a good stroller for a rocky path....it was a little interesting. But.........we did it and that is what counts.
I have decided to give myself rewards. I think that I am going to start at 25 miles...originally I was going to start out at 50 miles but I think I need to start out at a lower number and the more miles I accrue the more miles I can put between rewards. So...at 25 miles run/walked/conquered I am going to reward myself with something....a new shirt/bottle/skirt...whatever!
That's it for now! Happy Monday!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Snow...in October...really?
Interesting....this weather is interesting. We have had an odd couple of months...extreme heat...oodles of rain...an earthquake...a hurricaine....and now snow in October? They are saying that we may get up to 5 inches. There goes Paige's soccer game and the pictures that go along with it. So...my plan is to make some yummy corn/potato chowder and break out the sandwich maker for some nice and toasty ham/cheese sandwiches. Sounds like good snowy/rainy/cold food!
Last week I had no zumba! It sucked....I missed it. Tuesday Paige had a school event and Thursday we had family come into town. It was a toss up whether I would go Thursday...I probably should have seeing as we only hung out at the house. I am glad to be back into it, though. Tuesday was a bit tough cause I was wiped out from the weekend. Last night went well. Time to start throwing some runs/walks into the mix, too.
So...I was thinking about the one part of my body that I struggle with the most to lose weight. Yeah we all have some belly jiggle but we know what to do to get rid of that. My biggest archnemesis is my thighs. Damn things. Gotta work on them. From what I have been reading, running should help with it. We shall see!
What's your archnemesis?
Last week I had no zumba! It sucked....I missed it. Tuesday Paige had a school event and Thursday we had family come into town. It was a toss up whether I would go Thursday...I probably should have seeing as we only hung out at the house. I am glad to be back into it, though. Tuesday was a bit tough cause I was wiped out from the weekend. Last night went well. Time to start throwing some runs/walks into the mix, too.
So...I was thinking about the one part of my body that I struggle with the most to lose weight. Yeah we all have some belly jiggle but we know what to do to get rid of that. My biggest archnemesis is my thighs. Damn things. Gotta work on them. From what I have been reading, running should help with it. We shall see!
What's your archnemesis?
Friday, October 14, 2011
13 point YAY!
YAY! That's how I feel most of the time about this race right now. Will my excitement waver with the fear about not being able to do it...the reality of how I am so not ready for it right now? YES! But, I need to focus on the right now. Of course I am not ready for it right now...that's why I didn't opt for the one that is November 2011. I will be able to do it...not going to be the fastest....probably not going to be the slowest....but I will cross the finish line.
I texted my cousin (Terri) yesterday about the race and this morning she told me that she is going to do it! So excited! I am even more excited because she lives closer so we can do our long runs together. There is a nice trail in between where she lives and I live ...it is one that my hubby used to train for his runs on. I plan on going on a long walk...with some running mixed in on Sunday...just to start my path to training. Back to Terri...I am so excited that she is coming! Not only will we be able train together but we can travel out there together and be each others crutch on the way back...cause I foresee some pain. Well....then I guess I should say that we can laugh at each other!!
Ooh..maybe I should state the exercise I have done this week. That's a good thing to add. So, I love Zumba. I didn't think that I would...but I do. My Tuesday instructor thinks that I should become an instructor. Possibly...maybe...we will see. Anyway...my usual Tuesday instructor was out (Sharon) so we had Hilary who is the instructor for Thursdays. Oh....I should mention that Sharon and Hilary have way different styles. I feel that on Tuesdays I get more of a stregnth/core workout and on Hilary I get a super cardio workout. So....I had an hour of super intense cardio on Tuesday and another on Thursday evening. I think that I am going to keep it like that and just add running in between. We will see!
Now...onto finding some fun running songs. Have any ideas?
I texted my cousin (Terri) yesterday about the race and this morning she told me that she is going to do it! So excited! I am even more excited because she lives closer so we can do our long runs together. There is a nice trail in between where she lives and I live ...it is one that my hubby used to train for his runs on. I plan on going on a long walk...with some running mixed in on Sunday...just to start my path to training. Back to Terri...I am so excited that she is coming! Not only will we be able train together but we can travel out there together and be each others crutch on the way back...cause I foresee some pain. Well....then I guess I should say that we can laugh at each other!!
Ooh..maybe I should state the exercise I have done this week. That's a good thing to add. So, I love Zumba. I didn't think that I would...but I do. My Tuesday instructor thinks that I should become an instructor. Possibly...maybe...we will see. Anyway...my usual Tuesday instructor was out (Sharon) so we had Hilary who is the instructor for Thursdays. Oh....I should mention that Sharon and Hilary have way different styles. I feel that on Tuesdays I get more of a stregnth/core workout and on Hilary I get a super cardio workout. So....I had an hour of super intense cardio on Tuesday and another on Thursday evening. I think that I am going to keep it like that and just add running in between. We will see!
Now...onto finding some fun running songs. Have any ideas?
Thursday, October 13, 2011
13 Point What?
Hi all! It's been a long time...too long! Hope everyone is doing well. I was going to start a whole new blog about my new goal of 1/2 marathon next year...but then realized that I could just change the name. Here is the first posting I wrote on the new blog (which has since been deleted...lol).
13 point what?
Yup....13 point what?!?!? Oh boy. 3/4 of me is excited and 1/4 of me is like holy s#$& what am I getting myself into.
So...how did this start? It started by going to the Army 10 Miler packet pickup and expo this past Saturday. I am always excited about going to packet pick ups because there are fun goodies and cute workout attire. I was looking forward to going to the Womens Running Magazine table because I always seem to have nice conversations there that kind of gives me food for thought....plus the free magazine doesn't hurt! Ha! So...there I was in the very far corner of the expo at the Womens Running Mag table...and the lady hands me a save the date card. The first one I see is the 1/2 marathon for next November in Arizona. I believe the lady told me that it is going to be in Phoenix..although it is not written anywhere. I remember getting a little excited thinking I could run with my sister in law (Hi Annie). I am not sure what happened from there....whether I mentioned running it or whether my husband did but it stuck in my head to run this one. We called Annie on the way home from the expo and left a message informing her that she WILL be running the 1/2 on November 4, 2012 in Phoenix.
Now...where's my head? I am over all excited. Annie has committed to running a 1/2 with me next year (which will be the one in Phoenix unless she moves) and my other sister in law (Hi Julie) might be running with us, too. Would be cool to have all the Butler girls out there running. All of us are new so we can keep each other company at the back of the pack.
I have dabbled (I say this very loosely) in running in the past...having ran a 5k back in June. Since it got hot I haven't ran because I hate the hot....but I didn't just sit and do nothing. I have been going to zumba 2x a week which I love and is a good cardio workout. Now...I need to work running in. It seems that all the training programs are short so I may be brave and figure out one for myself. I/we have just over a year to train so I don't really want to follow a 12/15 training program because I am more apt to hurt myself.
I am also wanting new attire. I know...may sound stupid to you...but that's okay. I want to feel fun and not just wear the same black shorts/monotone shirts/regular socks/regular shoes. So...while I am going to stick with my mizuno shoes....I am going to find some fun clothing. I am hoping to start with a simple thing like socks. Who knew that the compression socks were so expensive and they are the ones that are longer and will stay up while running. Hopefully I will find a pair or two on clearance somewhere. I also may want to get a running skirt (I know..I know James...I said I would never get one). I like the idea that they have the little spandex short underneath. James thinks I should get a tutu---always a possibility. My newest thought and one that may go with is getting regular white compression socks (which are cheaper) and tye dye them! Might also do the same thing to a tech shirt and see how that comes out.
Anywho...first post...a long rambling of thoughts regarding the race...I am excited! Til tomorrow!
Jen
So...how did this start? It started by going to the Army 10 Miler packet pickup and expo this past Saturday. I am always excited about going to packet pick ups because there are fun goodies and cute workout attire. I was looking forward to going to the Womens Running Magazine table because I always seem to have nice conversations there that kind of gives me food for thought....plus the free magazine doesn't hurt! Ha! So...there I was in the very far corner of the expo at the Womens Running Mag table...and the lady hands me a save the date card. The first one I see is the 1/2 marathon for next November in Arizona. I believe the lady told me that it is going to be in Phoenix..although it is not written anywhere. I remember getting a little excited thinking I could run with my sister in law (Hi Annie). I am not sure what happened from there....whether I mentioned running it or whether my husband did but it stuck in my head to run this one. We called Annie on the way home from the expo and left a message informing her that she WILL be running the 1/2 on November 4, 2012 in Phoenix.
Now...where's my head? I am over all excited. Annie has committed to running a 1/2 with me next year (which will be the one in Phoenix unless she moves) and my other sister in law (Hi Julie) might be running with us, too. Would be cool to have all the Butler girls out there running. All of us are new so we can keep each other company at the back of the pack.
I have dabbled (I say this very loosely) in running in the past...having ran a 5k back in June. Since it got hot I haven't ran because I hate the hot....but I didn't just sit and do nothing. I have been going to zumba 2x a week which I love and is a good cardio workout. Now...I need to work running in. It seems that all the training programs are short so I may be brave and figure out one for myself. I/we have just over a year to train so I don't really want to follow a 12/15 training program because I am more apt to hurt myself.
I am also wanting new attire. I know...may sound stupid to you...but that's okay. I want to feel fun and not just wear the same black shorts/monotone shirts/regular socks/regular shoes. So...while I am going to stick with my mizuno shoes....I am going to find some fun clothing. I am hoping to start with a simple thing like socks. Who knew that the compression socks were so expensive and they are the ones that are longer and will stay up while running. Hopefully I will find a pair or two on clearance somewhere. I also may want to get a running skirt (I know..I know James...I said I would never get one). I like the idea that they have the little spandex short underneath. James thinks I should get a tutu---always a possibility. My newest thought and one that may go with is getting regular white compression socks (which are cheaper) and tye dye them! Might also do the same thing to a tech shirt and see how that comes out.
Anywho...first post...a long rambling of thoughts regarding the race...I am excited! Til tomorrow!
Jen
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Whoooooo!
Whooooo! Big sigh of relief. $6000?!?!?! Not any more! I just got online and checked the insurance claim and all of it was paid except $30! Now that is better. After reviewing it I realized more so why doctors charge so much! Out of that charge over $4000 was discounted through the in network agreement. That is over half that he lost! Geez.
So....March 1st is the big change over day. Had an issue with my incision and while it is still open...it is not as open as it was...so I had to wait a little longer to exercise and stuff. Well--March 1st is it. Time to get busy with getting fit! I have a weight goal in my head and maybe one day soon I will post it on here. My short term goal is to get out there moving and find a video that I like to do on the other days. That gives me almost 3 months til we fly til Texas for James' friends wedding to get into a dress that I love and feel more comfortable with how I look.
Any suggestions as to what dvd to work with? Any advice for weight loss/getting fit? What did you do?
So....March 1st is the big change over day. Had an issue with my incision and while it is still open...it is not as open as it was...so I had to wait a little longer to exercise and stuff. Well--March 1st is it. Time to get busy with getting fit! I have a weight goal in my head and maybe one day soon I will post it on here. My short term goal is to get out there moving and find a video that I like to do on the other days. That gives me almost 3 months til we fly til Texas for James' friends wedding to get into a dress that I love and feel more comfortable with how I look.
Any suggestions as to what dvd to work with? Any advice for weight loss/getting fit? What did you do?
Monday, February 7, 2011
Beyond Frustrated!!!!!
INSURANCE COMPANIES.....does that say enough? ARGH!!!!
So....I checked on the status of my claims online for my surgery. Why is is that EVERYTHING (except $50 for the hospital) was covered except for the surgeon? REALLY? SERIOUSLY? Ummm....excuse me insurance company you gave me a pre-authorization! Online it is listed that they are not affiliated with the doctor but ummmm...YES YOU ARE! You paid for my pre surgery appts.....and you have a contract with the doctor......and he is listed online. So...I spent about an hour on the phone with them and even the woman who investigated it was stumped. She forwarded it to the adjusters with notes and said that I would be hearing from her within 14 business days. I then called the doctors office and they were stumped to. They are going to contact their contact to see about it. So here is the breakdown of costs:
$7608.80 Outpatient surgical center
$1680.20 Anesthisiologist
$ 888.00 Oncologist to review stuff they took out
$6000.00 Surgeon expenses
TOTAL: $16,177
That is a crazy high number!!!
I have faith that they will get that bill fixed....especially since everyone is stumped why they denied it. Hopefully it was that the person just hit the wrong button.
Anyway--hope you are doing well!
Jen
So....I checked on the status of my claims online for my surgery. Why is is that EVERYTHING (except $50 for the hospital) was covered except for the surgeon? REALLY? SERIOUSLY? Ummm....excuse me insurance company you gave me a pre-authorization! Online it is listed that they are not affiliated with the doctor but ummmm...YES YOU ARE! You paid for my pre surgery appts.....and you have a contract with the doctor......and he is listed online. So...I spent about an hour on the phone with them and even the woman who investigated it was stumped. She forwarded it to the adjusters with notes and said that I would be hearing from her within 14 business days. I then called the doctors office and they were stumped to. They are going to contact their contact to see about it. So here is the breakdown of costs:
$7608.80 Outpatient surgical center
$1680.20 Anesthisiologist
$ 888.00 Oncologist to review stuff they took out
$6000.00 Surgeon expenses
TOTAL: $16,177
That is a crazy high number!!!
I have faith that they will get that bill fixed....especially since everyone is stumped why they denied it. Hopefully it was that the person just hit the wrong button.
Anyway--hope you are doing well!
Jen
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