Getting back into the Groove!

Just realizing that it's been a few days since I've posted. I have spent the last couple of days walking trying to get my ankles better, thankfully they have been feeling better lately!

Got out and actually ran this morning but instead of wearing my running shoes I ran in my Vibram 5 fingers....surprisingly it felt better to run in those than it has to attempt running in my running shoes. I never would have expected that! I completed a one mile run in 10 minutes 25 seconds, which has been right around my usual pace, so excited. So excited, that I plan on running the 5K on Thursday and Tim is now also signed up for it. We are going to run it together! I do plan on getting out again tomorrow morning and doing another run, hopefully I can get a longer run in! I will update with my results tomorrow!!

Getting Better!

So I did get out last night once the sun started to go down to go for a little walk. I walked 1 mile in about 21 minutes, which is very good since I hurt myself. That was my best pace per mile while walking by almost 2 minutes in the last 2 1/2 weeks! Going to go out again tonight and walk again to see how I do....although I think I'm going to brace my ankles when I walk or run from now on. My feet were getting kind of sore during my walk last night. 

Slowly but surly I will get back to running...need to take it easy though so I don't do more damage to myself. I'm still hoping that I can run my 5K next week, but I'm not holding my breath. I'm thinking I may have to sit this one out, which really bums me out, but there will be more and I just have to remember that. 

Well it has been hotter than h*ll here lately, makes it hard to get out and do anything. I made an attempt at walking outside a few days ago, but my ankles were still too sore for that. I was averaging about 33 minutes per mile and only walked about a half mile. 

Since yesterday my ankles have been feeling better which makes me extremely happy! Hoping that things are looking up from here on out. I'm still hoping to run my first 5K next Thursday, July 4th. I've got a week to finish healing and if I'm not in any pain and am able to at least walk a 5K and run some then I will be making an attempt at the race. 

I decided to return my Asics Noosa Tri 7's in for a pair of Asics Gel Nimbus 14. I tried on a pair at a local store and instantly feel in love with them, even more than I was with my Noosas! I got my new shoes today and so far they are great. I'm hoping to get out either tomorrow morning or Friday morning for a nice long walk to work my ankles some more and see how I do. Since my ankles have been bothering me so much I've been getting on my stationary bike and getting my sweat on that way. =)

And on that note...I'll leave you with a little motivation!

Impatiently waiting

Went to the doctor yesterday to have my ankles looked at just to make sure it's nothing too serious. Had x-rays and they looked fine. The doctor thought micro-stress fractures in my ankles...but I'm not convinced! ;) 

I am impatiently waiting to be able to run again. It's hard to wait around for my ankles to heal and be able to run again. But my ultimate goal is for them to be better so I can run my 5K on the 4th of July...so I will continue to allow them time to heal. 

On another note...I got my new running shoes today and am super excited to give them a try once I am better. I do have to say, they are pretty awesome! (Asics Noosa Tri 7). This is my first ever pair of Asics and so far I am liking them just wearing them around the house. 

On another great note - Tim went out running again this morning, gradually increasing his distance and time. I couldn't be more proud of him for taking this journey with me! I love my husband and kids! They are my biggest supporters! Even though I am just starting out I know that I can always count on them to cheer me on and be there for me when I need them! 

Biked Today!

Got the hubby into it...

So when I was getting ready to run my first race this past Saturday my husband, Tim, said that he was a little jealous and wished that he was out there with me. Well what do you know, I got him to start running as well. This is a gradual process for both of which, which I'm guessing is the same for anyone that is just starting out running. 

I have us both signed up to do "A Midsummer Nights Trail Run" in Hastings, NE on July 13th. It's a 4 mile nighttime trail run/walk. I am very excited for us to be continuing on this journey together and hope that he will want to run a marathon with me in 2014! 

I am so proud of my husband and am so happy that he is doing this too. What a great way for us to get healthy together and spend time together doing something different! 

A Midsummer Nights Trail Run

Completed my first race!!!

I completed my first race on Saturday, June 15th! How exciting for me. It was a 2 mile race and I finished in 20 minutes and 48 seconds....Not Fast but Not Last!! I was very proud of my time considering that I ran on hurt ankles. I'm resting them now to get ready for my first 5K run on the 4th of July! 

This is just the beginning of a very long journey for me. I have really started to enjoy running and not being able to while I heal my ankles has been a bummer for me. I'm hoping to get back out there in the next week so I am ready for my 5K!