Sarah's wj

[Sarah]

Yes, I am a slacker.

But I get my cast off today. I can't wait for my foot to feel free again

[Sarah]

I really don't know what I've gotten myself into. What day is it today? Oh yeah the 8th. On the 24th of September I've signed up for a marathon. Yay! Proceeds go to The heart and stroke foundation. Which is good. My mom had a stroke in March But she's doing really well

There are 3 different lengths: 5,10 and 15km. I just had to sign up for 15km. I don't know what I was thinking! I went for a run on Sunday and could only do about 8k. I was whipped! Still am kinda tired.

I don't know if I should have a leg day at the gym or not. Legs need to be strong, but if I get injured I'm screwed. It wouldn't really be that big of a loss not having leg day. Because I don't like squats at all. Maybe I'll just focus on running completely.

I have to do this. I can't wimp out of the 15 and go for 10. This is a challenge that I can overcome. I hope . . .

Okay, my foots taped. Time to go out and see what I can do.

[Pseudonym]

Hey welcome back, Sarah! Which country are you in now - have you made it to NZ yet?

[Sarah]

Yeah, I need to wake up and smell some reality.

There is no way that this 15km thing would ever happen. The fact is I'm not perfectly healthy. I'm feeling a million times better. But that doesn't mean Im invincible. I've been really cranky because I'm tired. And pushing myself like this isn't doing me any favours.

This is my first marathon and I should enjoy it. I made a phone call and switched to the 10. I'll run as much as I can and walk the rest. I'll see how this one goes. There always seems to be one happening, so I can sign up for another one later.

I have enough stress in my life, stressing about a marthon is not worth it. I feel better about it already

[Sarah]

Hey welcome back, Sarah! Which country are you in now - have you made it to NZ yet?

Thanks!

I'm still in Canada. Haven't made it out that way yet. But it looks like I'll be making an appearance in a month :grin:

[Varven]

looking forward to more updates !

good luck with your training.

im sure youll get what you want if your consistent

[Sarah]

Thank you Varven.

Let's see here. Things have been pretty hectic lately. I've been working a lot and stuff like that.

I've pretty much been able to get 18km in every 3 days with approx. 3km of that running. I have no idea how to pace myself, and it is quite a distance. It's interesting to note how my energy levels change when I'm out. Sometimes it sucks. But once I'm out there I gotta make it home, my phone doesn't work out that way. So I'd pretty much be sol. Good old lake.

Otherwise I've been heading to the track at 4am( :? ) for whatever I have the energy for.

I've started up the pilates again to get a good stretch, because it is definately needed.

My vacation is coming up and I have no idea where I'm going to run while I'm away. And I don't even think I've factored in jet lag. I'm going to come home, go to work the next day, then do the marathon. Oh boy :shifty: It's for charity so it's all good. And I REALLY need a vacation. I hope I have a good time.

Work was boring and I'm still bored so I guess I'll head out to the lake. There's nothing else to do.

[poos_n_wees]

Otherwise I've been heading to the track at 4am( :? ) for whatever I have the energy for.

Hey Sarah, heading to the track 4am? :shock: Its hard for me to comprehend any time before 9am :oops:

Are you coming to NZ for your vacation?

[Sarah]

Yeah, 4am sucks. But it's the only time I can.

Yay, vacation is coming soon. I need a break. It's nice that the weather is cool out this way. I'm looking forward to a bit of a break from the heat.

I haven't made it up to the lake in about 3 days, I've been opting for the track instead. My hamstring hurts pretty bad right now. So I didn't so anything today.

Guess I should hit they hay, cause I gota get up early. I hope the time difference doesn't hit me to bad. Although I have a feeling it will . . .

[Sarah]

Wow!!!!! It's sooooo nice in NZ :grin:

I've been really lazy cause I'm on vacay. But I've been trying to run as much as I can. Well actually. I have been pretty lazy. And I've been eating meat. But it tastes so good. But that's okay.

There is this really nice sidewalk type deal around a big body of water. I assume it's the ocean, Lol. If I was at home right now I'd be heading out twice a day instead of only once.

Oh my. I glad I'm out here right now. NZ spinach is safe. If I was at home right now I could have e-coli. I rang my Mom and she was happy that I'm out here so I didn't get sick. I hope the spinach problem is cleared before I get home. Grrrr. Imported yank spinach making people sick.

I have finally adjusted to the time difference out here. But I know I'm going to be stuffed when I get home. I'll need to sleep as much as I can when I get home in preperation for Sunday.

Heh stuffed out here means tired. But in Canada stuffed means full, like you ate too much.

I am really impressed with how clean Auckland is for a city.

[Pseudonym]

Welcome to NZ! Where are you staying?

BTW, stuffed can mean full here too. Or it can mean broken - "It's stuffed, mate." It's a very versatile word!

[juddy]

There is this really nice sidewalk type deal around a big body of water. I assume it's the ocean, Lol. If I was at home right now I'd be heading out twice a day instead of only once.

Sounds like your in Auckland? If so, I hope you dont limit your stay to that rat race. Plenty of open space and heaps of things to see & do South of Auckland :nod:

[Sarah]

Yes, I was in Auckland.

I'm home now The trip went by way to fast. But then again vacations always do . . .

I am quite jet lagged. My flight back to Canada was delayed and after with dealing with customs. I didn't end up getting out of the airport until after 10pm. Then it took awhile to get home and see a few people. I couldn't fall asleep till after 2am and my legs kept cramping and they still are a bit. I guess I'll drink some more water and grab a couple of bananas. Working today was harsh.

I guess I'll have a nap, then go for a run, then go to bed. I have no idea what I'm going to feel like tomorrow for the marathon :shock: When I woke up this morning I had no idea where I was. I didn't realize until I turned the light on that I was at home.

[Sarah]

Well I did much better on Sunday than I had anticipated. My Mom was realy proud And a lot of money was raised for the heart and stroke foundation. I left pretty much as soon as I was finished. Cause I was so tired.But I should get an e-mail with the totals and such. It'll be interesting to see.

One difference between Canada and NZ is that NZer's are much nicer to pedestrians!

I had a pretty good run tonight. My hips were still sore from Sunday. But that's alright. It'll be the last one for a bit. I have some health issues to take care of. I really hope that everything will be pretty much alright soon. . .

Hmmmm, I wonder what's happening on Shortland Street? :pfft:

There is still no spinach!!!!!!!!!!! :x I am quite upset and suffering from withdrawal. As for my diet. I have to have fish. I can't live without it. It's only fish, it's not that bad. I attempted to have a bite of steak the other night and that didn't go over too well. I never thought such a thing could be possible I suppose it's been a transition. It started with no pork and now I can't handle red meat. I've even been having a hard time with chicken. I think being lacto/ovo with the occasional piece of fish thrown in will be fine

[poos_n_wees]

Hmmmm, I wonder what's happening on Shortland Street? :pfft:

Come back in a year's time and the storyline will prolly be exactly the same :roll: How long were you in NZ for?

There is still no spinach!!!!!!!!!!! :x I am quite upset and suffering from withdrawal. As for my diet. I have to have fish. I can't live without it. It's only fish, it's not that bad. I attempted to have a bite of steak the other night and that didn't go over too well. I never thought such a thing could be possible I suppose it's been a transition. It started with no pork and now I can't handle red meat. I've even been having a hard time with chicken. I think being lacto/ovo with the occasional piece of fish thrown in will be fine

Hehehe, reading this made me think of Popeye (its the spinach )

And 'scuse my ignorance, but wot's lacto/ovo? And how come you can't have red meat or chicken? Is it just the taste?

[2guns]

Plenty of open space and heaps of things to see & do South of Auckland

what? like getting beaten up! :pfft:

imo stay out of south auckland, unless u want to die

(no offence to anyone if they live there)

[poos_n_wees]

Plenty of open space and heaps of things to see & do South of Auckland

what? like getting beaten up! :pfft:

imo stay out of south auckland, unless u want to die

(no offence to anyone if they live there)

Oh, none taken

**Makes mental note to beat up 2guns if he ever comes down to South Auckland

[2guns]

**Makes mental note to beat up 2guns if he ever comes down to South Auckland

ok ill be out side the supermarket

[ExpensiveUrine]

Haha.

Although, you have to admit that 7 murders in 1 month is a little much.

And yes, I live in the South too.

[2guns]

yeah sounds abit dodge

[Sarah]

Hmmmm, I wonder what's happening on Shortland Street? :pfft:

Come back in a year's time and the storyline will prolly be exactly the same :roll: How long were you in NZ for?

There is still no spinach!!!!!!!!!!! :x I am quite upset and suffering from withdrawal. As for my diet. I have to have fish. I can't live without it. It's only fish, it's not that bad. I attempted to have a bite of steak the other night and that didn't go over too well. I never thought such a thing could be possible I suppose it's been a transition. It started with no pork and now I can't handle red meat. I've even been having a hard time with chicken. I think being lacto/ovo with the occasional piece of fish thrown in will be fine

Hehehe, reading this made me think of Popeye (its the spinach )

And 'scuse my ignorance, but wot's lacto/ovo? And how come you can't have red meat or chicken? Is it just the taste?

I was in NZ for only 12 days. I was trying to be annoying talking about Shortland Street

I'm supposed to be following a lacto/ovo vegetarian diet. I have a kidney condition. So I have a very limited protein allotment for the day.

[Sarah]

Haha.

Although, you have to admit that 7 murders in 1 month is a little much.

And yes, I live in the South too.

:shock: 7 murders in 1 month! Oh my goodness! I still don't really understand how it's organized in NZ. With all the suburbs and street names. It's so easy to get confused.

It's easy out here with a number system. Although I see how numbers wouldn't work out there.

[Sarah]

I'm feeling pretty good. I had a procedure on the 27th and it's not as bad as I thought it was going to be.

I did some pilates this morning. It was good to stretch out. I'd really like to start working on my flexibility again.

I feel a little let down now that I don't really have a goal to work towards. The weather is going to be changing out here so there are no more marathons. It was really good to work towards a goal like that. I may not have reached it but it was my first one and my expectations were completey out of context. But now I know what to expect.

I know that losing weight and being healthy are good goals to work for. But it's not the same. I suppose I can start looking at something for the spring.

[Sarah]

I guess I'll focus on weight lifting for awhile. I don't feel the same way about it as most people . I don't get all excited when it's time to go to the gym. But maybe that'll change . . . I prefer running because it's a way to vent and I can zone out. I don't feel that way from lifting. I get confused and mixed up at times. But it would be nice to increase my strength. Im such a weakling.

Anyways. I go to the gym this afternoon and this guy really ticked me off. So instead of staying and ignoring what he said. I left. Not the best choice. But it's too late to back today. I gotta get ready for class soon.

I don't exactly have a running plan figured out yet. But I know I want to do a long run on Sunday, and I need to do some hill work. I'll go to the track tonight.

The spinach ban was lifted on Monday. Hopefully it will be in stock soon.

Yay. This coming Monday is Thanksgiving. To eat or not eat Turkey is the question.

[Sarah]

Last evenings run was alright did 3.5. Did some pilates this morning. About to head to the track. Starting to get a little chilly. Should bundle up a bit more. It sure is getting dark out earlier :? I'll aim for 3 miles. Ooooh I'm making veggie fajitas for dinner tonight. Lot's of peppers or should I say capsicum :wink:

I'm going to see Jackass 2 later. I hope it won't be as gross as the first one. But it prolly will be . . .