Last weekend, I completed my first 10K race - it was so fun and exhilarating. I finished the 10K in 1:18:34 - that was totally unexpected. I thought I'd be slower. Then Sunday was another milestone - completed 10 miles! 10 MILES! WOW - at first I didn't know if I was going to be able to do 10 miles - but did it one mile at a time - before you know it - 10 miles completed. Yes, my legs were hurting a bit and I did nothing the rest of the day - it was all worth it!
This weekend, mileage will be tapered to 8 miles - which I welcome - but will have to work on form and put a little intensity in this practice. I am so looking forward to it.
My goal for next few weeks would be to run 30 miles per week - I'll let you know how I do!
Have a great weekend!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
New Beginnings
I cannot believe that its been weeks since I first posted my initial entry on this blog. I'll try to make up for it here.
I started training with "Team in Training" the first Sunday of August, 2009. I have met lots of nice people and continue to train with them. I am traning for my first marathon which will be held in Phoenix, Arizona on January 17, 2010. I don't know exactly what my weight was when I started, but I believe I have lost approximately 5 lbs! My clothes fit better and some of the unwanted bulges are diminishing. I hope to be in great shape, physically, by January 2010.
Why running? Why not? At this time, I can't think of a better way to get in shape while healing emotionally. Not too long ago, I lost my beautiful, lovely and wonderful granddaugther, Samantha Rose, to SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). She was the most wonderful thing that has happened to me for a long time. Sam's parents lives in Sacramento, so I would drive or fly as often as possible to spend time and get to know Sam. Everything was so great. Then one day, I received a call from my daughter-in-law saying that Sam was brought to the hospital because she was not breathing. My heart sank but I was still hopeful that everything was going to be okay. An hour later, I received another call saying that Sam was not revived by the doctors. I was in total shock - how can a baby who is so healthy and lively be gone? Did not have any answers then - and I still don't have any explanation at this point. All I know was that I lost my granddaughter and life turned upside down.
It was hard losing a granddaughter, but it was doubly hard to see my son go through this ordeal. I was heartbroken - devastated and did not know how to help my son. We had the funeral on May 26, 2009 - Sam should have been 4 months old - but it was not meant to be. For awhile, I could not function properly - I was depressed and did not have any desire to do anything. I had no motivation. I tried to use pills and alcohol to help me but those only made me more depressed and left with no energy.
I did not want to be is such a state - I knew I was not being a good example to him and my daughter-in-law. So I started to look for things to do to occupy my free time - tried going to the driving range and playing golf more often - I felt good while doing the sport but not any better when I'm off the golf course.
One day, one of the attorneys in my office talked about her experience with Team in Training and how it help her get in shape. But there was a catch - as a participant, you must do some fundraising. I've never done fundraising before but I was interested in the traning part so I checked out the website and other sites for running events and I became intrigued - is this something I can do? Will never know unless I try! The rest is history.
I signed up with the Westside Chapter and I have not looked back since. I have completed my first official 10K race and I did better than I expected. I am still training for my first marathon but I have met several lovely ladies - I am helping raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to find the cure for blood cancer - and I feel good about myself. I hope that my son is able to see that life do not have to end because of the loss of Samantha - one can move on and honor her memory, celebrate her life by doing something that not only helps oneself but also help others. Maybe not at this time - I am hopeful that it will be soon.
I started training with "Team in Training" the first Sunday of August, 2009. I have met lots of nice people and continue to train with them. I am traning for my first marathon which will be held in Phoenix, Arizona on January 17, 2010. I don't know exactly what my weight was when I started, but I believe I have lost approximately 5 lbs! My clothes fit better and some of the unwanted bulges are diminishing. I hope to be in great shape, physically, by January 2010.
Why running? Why not? At this time, I can't think of a better way to get in shape while healing emotionally. Not too long ago, I lost my beautiful, lovely and wonderful granddaugther, Samantha Rose, to SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). She was the most wonderful thing that has happened to me for a long time. Sam's parents lives in Sacramento, so I would drive or fly as often as possible to spend time and get to know Sam. Everything was so great. Then one day, I received a call from my daughter-in-law saying that Sam was brought to the hospital because she was not breathing. My heart sank but I was still hopeful that everything was going to be okay. An hour later, I received another call saying that Sam was not revived by the doctors. I was in total shock - how can a baby who is so healthy and lively be gone? Did not have any answers then - and I still don't have any explanation at this point. All I know was that I lost my granddaughter and life turned upside down.
It was hard losing a granddaughter, but it was doubly hard to see my son go through this ordeal. I was heartbroken - devastated and did not know how to help my son. We had the funeral on May 26, 2009 - Sam should have been 4 months old - but it was not meant to be. For awhile, I could not function properly - I was depressed and did not have any desire to do anything. I had no motivation. I tried to use pills and alcohol to help me but those only made me more depressed and left with no energy.
I did not want to be is such a state - I knew I was not being a good example to him and my daughter-in-law. So I started to look for things to do to occupy my free time - tried going to the driving range and playing golf more often - I felt good while doing the sport but not any better when I'm off the golf course.
One day, one of the attorneys in my office talked about her experience with Team in Training and how it help her get in shape. But there was a catch - as a participant, you must do some fundraising. I've never done fundraising before but I was interested in the traning part so I checked out the website and other sites for running events and I became intrigued - is this something I can do? Will never know unless I try! The rest is history.
I signed up with the Westside Chapter and I have not looked back since. I have completed my first official 10K race and I did better than I expected. I am still training for my first marathon but I have met several lovely ladies - I am helping raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to find the cure for blood cancer - and I feel good about myself. I hope that my son is able to see that life do not have to end because of the loss of Samantha - one can move on and honor her memory, celebrate her life by doing something that not only helps oneself but also help others. Maybe not at this time - I am hopeful that it will be soon.
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