I'm back...

As you can see it has been a while since I posted. I've been, um, distracted.

I was thinking on my journey the past couple of years of turning myself into an endurance runner/athlete that there is SOOO little information on training and eating for a Type 2 diabetic as myself. Also it is so hard to find a doctor that knows how to deal with one that runs as much as I do. 

Being a nurse and a teacher, it would be good to share things I learn along the way. I'm still not sure about this blog thing. Especially since it is mainly a way to procrastinate from doing my school work. 

One thing I have learned is that proper fueling and electrolyte balance is VITAL to being about to move. I am finding that a good complex carb and protein bar during my runs work much better than gels and simple sugars. 

Well, this is a work in progress and I have a practice-video guide to do. Sorry this is so boring for today, but everything starts with little steps. 

How sad. My last post was on Aug 7th and so much has happened since then - almost a lifetime of experiences.

I did finish my Half Marathon that I was thinking about doing on November 20, 2011 at Philadelphia. It was hard fought, but I managed to finish in 3:39:15. Definitely on my bucket list for next year so I can redeem myself. Race report to follow after I get over this stupid headache.

Decisions, decisions...

Started a new training program. In keeping my motivation up after the Gettysburg Triathlon was cancelled this year, I was looking for a suitable replacement. I think I may have finally found one but the thought of doing it makes me a little nauseous.

http://www.philadelphiamarathon.com/half-marathon

It sounds like it would be a lot of fun, but I haven't run that much since ROTC. I thought it would be a good goal to keep me moving.

Thesis chapters 1 though 3 keep to calling me. In keeping with my blog title I keep getting distracted from doing my school work.

Exercise or lit review - which one would you choose? :)

Distracted...: Hoo Ha Ride Glide Giveaway :)

Distracted...: Hoo Ha Ride Glide Giveaway :)

Hoo Ha Ride Glide Giveaway :)

I can't say enough about this product. (I have no financial gain through this, I just absolutely love this product.) It is for any kind of chafing not just bike riding. I've had an open area that 2 prescription and 3 OTC products failed to touch.

http://milesandmadness.blogspot.com/2011/07/hooha-ride-glide-giveaway.html

3 Things I Like About Me :)

OK, I am entering a contest for a beautiful necklace that says "Bee Enough" by Life Your Sole Jewelry that asks you to post 3 things I like about me. It is much easier to list 3 things I don't like or I need to improve since I am always my harshest critic. This might take a while to figure it out.

1. I like that I am doing what I was meant to do in being a nurse and a teacher of nurses. I don't always love my job, but it was what I was meant to do and I will have to say I am pretty good at it. :) I always feel a higher power guiding me in difficult situations to clear my mind to concentrate on what needs to be done.

2. I like my constant curiosity about life. I have never gotten to the point where I have said I have learned enough or that I "know-it-all". There is always something new to learn!

3. I like the fact that I never give up. I might procrastinate, feel insecure, and give it to a defeated attitude for a short while, but then I pick myself up and keep plugging until what I need to do is done. One of my favorite quotes is "Fall down 7 times, get up 8." ~Japanese proverb.

Rest Day...

Before when I sat around drinking coffee in the morning, I felt more sluggish and washed-out. Today Grandma has the boys so I decided to rest the old knees today. I am actually feeling more rested this morning than I have in a while, but I do miss my run.  Tomorrow will be a good one, I can feel it!