CHALLENGE Challenge - Determination (Page 7)

I think tonight's going to be a quiet night in.  Looking forward to a snowy run tomorrow morning, and hopefully some trainer time on Sunday.

And, I'll heading up to lovely CT on Sunday for a baby shower.

I can't stand seeing us off the board, so ...

I put in a short run today for the team! No walking, all running. That's a biggie for me.

Hey All!  I didn't get my work out in today...very busy day but that just means today turned into my rest day instead of tomorrow.  Aaaand, as sad as I am about our friends leaving tonight to go back to CO, I am happy to get back to some semblance of normalcy around here and better able to focus on getting my workouts in!

I am happy to say that it is official ~ I signed up for my first tri!  I am so very excited and yet so very scared!!

Congrats Michelle!! Nothing like throwing down some cash to excite and scare you into training all the more!   I'm excited for you! 

I should head into the gym this morning.  I don't feel like it though.  I know I need to go.  Just don't want to.  *sigh*  After the kiddlets are done eating breakfast, we'll leave.  I also pick up a few things at the grocery for dinner tonight.  Nothing too exciting here. 

Oh, Slugger, I had the Shiraz with the cheetah cork last night.  I liked it.  And the price was GREAT!  I love a good bargin wine!  I didn't finish my serving so I have it for tonight too!

Here ya go....sending a little sunshine your way, Erica!

I have a question for you guys...I've been experiencing stomach pain when running and sometimes when doing other workouts especially when it's a physically demanding work out.  The pain is in the upper portion of my lower ab and mainly on the left side.  It starts almost immediately and sometimes subsides but if I push myself too hard at first it will stay with me but will lessen enough for me to push thru.  I'm wondering if it's from lack of water ~ is that possible since I know I haven't been drinking what I should be or what I normally do?! 

First, congrats on signing up for your first tri! That's awesome--enjoy the training!

As for the above--is it something like having a side stitch? I get those sometimes while running (and less often while swimming).

It's always wise to stay well-hydrated and drink plenty of water, never hurts (the pee test ... is it very light or clear as it should be?

However, try to stay well-hydrated throughout the day ... big gulps of water immediately before working out can actually fill the stomach (left side) and may contribute to the pain.

Is there anything you can do that helps get rid of it? Slow down, push on the area, straighten up and stretch tall, take a deep breath and push it down, bend over at the waist ... does any of these things help?

that is awesome!!!  Congrats on signing up!! Dont be askeered, we are all here for you!!

No kidding. Sounds like you needed it!

Yes, it's something like a side stitch.  However, for the first time, it stayed with me off and on today.  I decided not to run or lift today because of it but I did swim and it didn't bother me.  It was hurting me just walking around the neighborhood with Sam; it seems better after I stretch it but pushing it doesn't really seem to do anything.  Errrrrrg!  I am guzzling water today like we're running out and there won't be any left tomorrow!

Thanks...I need to hear that every now and then!

Hey Slugger!  Glad to see you're feeling better and able to join us!

Well, after Slugger's pep talk up there, I upped my goal 5 miles.  I was going to up it 10 but this week is already off to a bad start and I had to scrap a 4.5 mile run.  So I went with 5 extra miles and we'll see how that goes!

Yay!!!  How exciting....congrats!!!  I know exactly how you feel about being excited and scared at the same time, but I can guarantee the excitement will win out  

I've got a 6 mile run for this afternoon and then checking out a tri swim class tonight.  Pretty excited about the swim class.  Not so excited about the run on icy roads.