tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18392988049147503062024-03-13T16:09:30.834-04:00On My WayTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-46288574101957345912012-01-29T23:45:00.002-05:002012-01-29T23:50:59.843-05:00A Whole New GoalIt's been a long time since i've blogged and posted some of goals this year. In January I ran the most incredible race with my sister, the 2012 Disney Marathon Relay. It was the most exciting thing I've ran and I got to do it with my sister. Training is tough because of my crazy hours. I work nights and it's a very physically demanding job. Getting a few hours in the morning and than and hour or so before work has been incredibly hard to adjust. My diet hasn't cooperated with me. Do I eat at night like I do during the day? My day is peoples nights. I can't seem to take the any weight off, which would make a world of a differene. Not to sure what I can do, but I need to focus ahead of what I've always wanted to do since I've been in my 20's... Run a marathon, and I've never been more focused. Running the Disney with my sister inspired me, if that won't be my first one the Hartford just might. Gearing up for another 1/2 a marathon in March. Training has been rough, but I've been training. Well Until next time hopefully will be posting some new pictures of Disney and my new up coming races this year. Happy Running!Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-36203636992212401002010-10-24T19:00:00.002-04:002010-10-24T19:16:31.184-04:00<div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Trumbull Church of Christ</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;">2 Drew Circle</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Trumbull, CT </span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;">203-261-5201</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></em></strong> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc33cc;">We are Hosting</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc33cc;">A</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc33cc;"></span></em></strong> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;"><strong><em>Talent Show</em></strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">November 13th 2010</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">Starting 6:30 p.m.</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;"></span></em></strong> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;"><strong>We will be hosting a winter coat and winter clothing drive</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;"><strong>For the Act Spooner House and Residents Living in the Area</strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;">Please bring items with you</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;">Entrance is Free</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000000;"><em>Come have fun and Enjoy the show!</em></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">If you have any questions please feel free to call the number above for more information.</span></strong></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.churchofchrist-trumbull.org/"><span style="font-size:130%;">www.churchofchrist-trumbull.org</span></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-55283620667642004582010-02-01T09:54:00.005-05:002010-02-06T10:29:43.609-05:00New Talent Show and New GoalsWow it's been forever since I've blogged, but I've been working on some new music. Now, I can post my song but I'm trying to figure out how too.<br /><br />Well I set myself some big goals this year. I want to run the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fairfield</span> 1/2 marathon in June again as well as the Hartford full Marathon which I'm hoping Marathon Chris gets to joins me. I'm bit <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">nervous</span>, but excited. I plan to train a bit differnent but since my surgery and through all my tough starts there is something I've learned. Never beat yourself up if it didn't work out the first time, pick up yourself on your feet again and try it again and never ever give up. So looking forward to keeping everyone posted and updated. Happy Running!Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-85247980051757824502009-11-20T17:20:00.002-05:002009-11-20T17:30:40.107-05:00A New StartWell it's been awhile since I've blogged, I know on my last post I wanted to start up training again, but I a lot of things were going on and stress and not feeling well played a big part.<br /><br />I decided to set myself a goal again, two things, run the Fairfield 1/2 Marathon again and also run a full marathon next year in October. (ING Hartford, CT marathon) So those are my goals. This week got to a great start, the weather for November has been beautiful, it was in the 60's and breezy. We have been very spoiled this fall, I just hope we don't have a winter like we had last year. The cold didn't bother me as much as the nice and snow, but lets see how it works out.<br /><br />I'm excited to let everyone know my home based business is starting to kick off, slowly but it starting, looks like this month is going to be a good one.<br /><br />I'm slowly feeling better physically and mentally so I can focus more on what I really enjoy.<br /><br />My music on the other hand hasn't gotten as far as I'd like. I have recorded a few songs, and singing is something I absolutely love, but we will see what the future holds.<br /><br />I hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving. I hope everyone enjoys spending time with the family and enjoy a wonderful meal as well.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-82017126289441553352009-09-30T18:29:00.002-04:002009-09-30T18:34:30.458-04:00Need to Hit the RoadLately, I've been bummed out not being able to train like I want to. My business has picked up and my time is kind of limited. I've been feeling in a down mood a bit, but on a good note alot of things are coming up. My Talent Show for my church is on the October 17th. We are hosting another food drive this year. We are collecting non perishable food items for an entrace fee and we are giving it to our local families in need. I can't wait, I haveing a feeling it's going to be big hit. I have practice the Friday evening and I'm really looking forward to it. Also the ING Hartford Marathon is coming up and I offered to volunteer for Team in Training. I can't wait, it will be fun to cheer on a wonderful group that has been amazing supportive of so many close friends. Now just to figure out how to place my song on my page so everyone can listen LOL... yes it's pretty much done, but not sure how to put it on so everyone can listen. Once I figure it out in the next day or so I'll let you know.<br /><br />Well happy training everyone, I could really use a nice run or bike ride.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-81547380953847810682009-09-19T11:36:00.002-04:002009-09-19T11:46:15.293-04:00Another ShowWell, we booked a date for our next Talent Show at my church on October 17th. This years event is looking great, alot more adults will be participating. We are doing a food drive, so all who come to see the show, we will be collecting non perishable food items no money. Figured it's a great time of year for it since it's so close to Holidays. I'm getting more and more excited and looking forward to seeing what our church and friends show off their talent. <br /><br />Also on October 10th, I will be the ING Hartford Marathon....<br /><br />I will be volunteering for Team in Training with LLS.<br /><br />In Honor of Roger Morris and Rosemary Rainey..... this one will be for you both.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-87244863295878902142009-09-10T22:43:00.003-04:002009-09-10T22:54:48.183-04:00Incredible Weather & New BeginningsWell, we have been having some amazing weather. It's right now 10 pm in the evening and in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">the</span> 50's... mid 60's close to 70 by mid day. Perfect weather for a runner. Well, my friend Irene is an amazing woman, she been great to be with. She has been a very positive influence on me with working and sticking to it and also starting our new line of business with a wellness company. Now that my boys are in school, I can focus on what I need to. Using these products has given me the energy I need to do my workouts with and now, my friend is now joining me.<br />After all the problems I've had with supplements and gels I've had some issues with taking, these are the first ones I know that are gluten and sulfate free... soooo happy.<br /><br />So, today I decided that I will <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">volunteer by </span>helping out at the Hartford Marathon , 1/2 marathon and 5K on October 10<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> for Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Something I would love to do for amazing group. There are 101 participants this race so exciting to see such a large group. It'll be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">a lot</span> of fun and something I'm really looking forward too. I'll try to post as many pictures as I can on that day so I can post them.<br /><br />Happy running folks!!Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-7928990278433676642009-09-02T20:20:00.009-04:002009-09-03T14:12:59.526-04:00Training and MusicWell, it's been a busy few months and I haven't blogged in awhile. A lot of things have been going on, I had my sons 8<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span></span> birthday party <div><div><br /></div><div></div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377033098467554882" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nP43xtmMSYk/Sp8PHUOtNkI/AAAAAAAAADc/qmgaaHenyzc/s320/Nate%27s+8th+B-Day+007.JPG" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377033341248994450" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nP43xtmMSYk/Sp8PVcqT_JI/AAAAAAAAADk/zPlvBEQDScM/s320/Nate%27s+8th+B-Day+001.JPG" /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>I also visited my father in Vermont<br /><br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377031571875510946" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nP43xtmMSYk/Sp8NudOzOqI/AAAAAAAAADU/aqX9s2FaV94/s320/HPIM0308.JPG" /><br /><br /><div>Boy I miss him. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and it has really progressed in the last year. I'm glad I went to visit him, I had a very hard time to leaving him. I wish I could have stayed to help. Next time I won't wait so long to visit him, I'm hoping my next visit will be soon.</div>My boys fell in love with his dog <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stich</span> as well. He was so cute.<br /><br />My boys and I also were hitting the pool when it finally warmed up, get this only for 3 weeks, now it's way to cold to swim (the pool is not heated) now they will be closing the pool next week already. We didn't have much of a summer here and his year my boys were not afraid to dunk their heads under the water and hold their breath.. I'm so glad they got over that hump.<br /><br /><br /><div>I'm still trying to figure out how to put my song so everyone can here the a rough copy of my song I wrote. I was able to play the guitar on it as well. I had forgotten how much work and how much I enjoy Recording. I really enjoy it more and more. Hopefully I can place it on a post it soon. </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I also started my at home business for a great wellness company. Come to find out they have a ton of stuff I can have.. get this Gluten Free Products.. Yahoo.. great to know I can use their products. Their cleaning products are incredible, the best I've used, the laundry detergent, cleaners for bathroom, soups, lotions, facial stuff, allergy medicines <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">ect</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">ect</span> The price was cheaper than the store and I've shopped around, so I figured I'd give it try, now I love it, I can't stand the cleaning products from the store. It can't compare on how well it cleans. The cost of the products, get this... I save money and I don't have to run <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Walmart</span> which I don't always have an opportunity to do. (I love <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Walmart</span>, I do <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">sooo</span> much shopping there) </div><div></div><div>I originally signed as a customer because I was so sceptical , but decided to do it for a home business because of how well they help train and help folks build their own business. It only made sense since so I can work around my kids schedule while they are in school.</div><div></div><div></div><div>I also started training again this week. Two old classmates from my middle school maybe running the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">ING</span></span> Direct Hartford Marathon, so I feel obligated to at least do the 1/2 marathon. It's a nice flat course. I won't be ready for a full marathon, but I can get ready for at least the 1/2. If they both register... looking like I may need to myself <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span></span>, it would be great to see some old classmates I haven't seen since the 8<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span></span> grade. (so that' s like 27 years ago)</div><div></div><div></div><div>I took it slow with a walk on Monday of 2 miles, but I hate walking because my shins kill me when I walk.. so running I did today. The last few weeks, I put in a lot of swimming to help with my cardio and my back and my knee have been bugging me. I figured what on earth did I do that was different.... <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">hmmm</span></span> I haven't been running! I feel pretty good but I plan to pay a chiropractor a visit as well. I think I could have hurt my back while diving in my pool which is effecting my knee...(not a smart thing) lets see how I feel <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">tommorrow</span></span>. </div><div></div><div></div><div>Well I guess that's it for now, I'll make sure I'll post my new webpage and my music in the next few days. I hope that all my blog buddies will enjoy my music and once my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">web page</span> is designed properly, I'll make sure you guys can check it out as well.</div><div></div><div>Happy running and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">training</span> everyone.. Music should be on the blog in a few days.</div><div></div><div>Happy running! </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-36502555263759357492009-07-18T09:58:00.002-04:002009-07-18T10:08:26.522-04:00Something DifferentWell after my 1/2 marathon, I was extremely excited and wanted to do another race. Now, I'm finding less time to get in my training due to my boys being home for the summer. I use to run first thing in the morning after they went off to school, but now they are home, I can't exactly leave them home by themselves, they'll end up beating up on each other. Last week my body ached so bad, I decided to take a bit of a break, about a week. Well, today I went out for a nice short run, and if felt great. I figured I maintain and and get back into more training when they get back into school. I plan to start hitting the pool a bit more since it's finally getting warmer. Another goal that has taken off has been music which I'm very excited about. My husband and I are working on putting together a band, and also a friend of mine also wants me to sing on some of his <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">originals</span>. This is so exciting! Singing and writing has always been a big part of my life. I'm hoping I can get started on working on my friends <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">originals</span> so I can give the opportunity to all my blog buddies to hear what I sound like. I'll keep you posted when I'll be recording and hopefully let you all get a chance to listen to it.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-3907705695174714182009-06-30T08:54:00.004-04:002009-06-30T09:41:14.916-04:00Stratton Faxon Fairfield 1/2 Marathon Completed WHOOT!!!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nP43xtmMSYk/SkoUPSEli6I/AAAAAAAAADM/fau3tthoQNQ/s1600-h/half+marathon+pic+shirt+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353113359864925090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nP43xtmMSYk/SkoUPSEli6I/AAAAAAAAADM/fau3tthoQNQ/s320/half+marathon+pic+shirt+001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well I know it's been awhile since I have blogged, but I finally completed my first 1/2 marathon yippee!!!. My time was slow due not putting in the time I wanted to for training due to my kids being sick. 3:02. It was the most exciting run I have ever done, but probably one of the toughest runs. It was worth every mile I ran it. I didn't realize how many folks wanted to do this race, only max of 4000 participants, registration closed a week early, I ended up getting two messages from folks who really wanted to run the course. I'm wondering if they were able to make it anyway.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>First I have to say thank you again for everyone who had supported me, my coach, friends, family and blog buddies. Again, I struggle with training, my health and trying to find the time with due to my kids and myself being sick. If feels so great to be able to get over that hurdle. </div><br /><div>Team In Training were wonderful, supportive and a great group. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Unfortunately</span></span>, my family wasn't able to bring the camera to take pictures, but I know TNT has some and they were their cheering me on to the finish line.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>My coach picked me up roughly around 6:15 a.m. so we could get a decent parking spot. We arrived at the beach (where the race started) around 6:30 a.m. and starting seeing some participants with Team in Training. We worked our way to the tent, I was completely blown away when the participants started to show up. Total of 108 participants with Team in Training for the race between the 5K and the 1/2 Marathon. They took some pictures of us all together and than I picked up my number tag and chip. They had the coolest chips this year, electronic.. nothing to tie on your shoe. It's kind of nice when you don't have to bend down after 13 miles to take off a chip off your shoe. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Well as we all were waiting at the starting line up, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">temperature</span></span> was a great 61 degrees (Yes 61.. and it's the end of June) we couldn't have asked for a nicer day. The excitement and folks saying they just wanted to finish there were of 3500 participants just for the 1/2 alone. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Running, the first few miles weren't so bad nice and flat no hills until we started to reach mile 3... <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">uggg</span></span>, there were hills (most of them up hill) until mile 11, finally not more hills after mile 11. I was hoping to use my gels at mile 3, 6, and 9, but it ended up being mile 4, 7, and 10. While I ran this race I kept on thinking of all the folks who were in my life that have suffered with blood cancers, this was only a few hours for me, but they battle for months and years for treatments.</div><br /><div>My first mile I wanted to dedicate to a little girl, she didn't have cancer, but she was killed that week. Her name is Gabriella, she was a 3rd grade 8 year old little girl (who went to my kids school) who was so sweet and kind and was killed by her mother who than killed herself due to a murder suicide. A friend of mine informed me that the mother was her cousin... it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">devastated</span></span> me because they had not clue to why she did this. I wanted to dedicate this first mile to the little 8 year old girl, although she didn't have cancer... she didn't have a chance to fight either. God Bless her heart and she will be in many hearts forever.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>At around mile 6 I started to see folks running the opposite way, I said wait they're going the wrong way <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">haa</span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">haa</span></span>, but they were actually finishing. I started to cheer them on.. it was actually kind of fun knowing how fast they can finish.. it took me forever. I said at this point, wow I'm not even 1/2 done and they flying way to go!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Anyway, mile 7 I was my coach, Fred!!! I was so happy to see a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">familiar</span></span> face on course, there was a pretty good hill coming up and wanted to know how I was making out. I actually didn't feel so bad, I was a bit tired, but I didn't feel to bad at that point. He told me he was going to try to wait for me right before the finish line, than I ran up this hill, ( I can't walk up hills, no matter how hard I try I just can't) </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>By Mile 9 I started to really feel it, my body started to cramp... <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">uggg</span></span> I've never had that before even when I did my 20K, my whole body every muscle, my back, my legs my arms.., so I pushed on to the water stop at mile 10 and walked a bit and had my final gel, boy I really needed that, my muscle eventually stopped cramping. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This course what may be very hilly, was beautiful. The homes and folks that came out to spray water on you or offer you water was great. The houses were really great to see, there were <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">a lot</span></span> of trees too, which made it nice.. kept the run a bit cooler. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Mile 11 came, I started getting excited, I said only 2 miles, I can do this. I thought about my kids and hubby waiting for me. (they decided to come later to wait for me) I wanted to cry. I worked so hard and fought(which caused some stress) to raise this $ for Team in Training and training and wanting to do this since last year. It was worth everything I did to get to this point. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>My last mile came up and I started to see the finishers... they cheered us on saying to keep going your almost done. There were two other young ladies that we kind of all ran around the same pace. It was grueling, but I said nope I'm pushing through this last mile for everyone I'm running this race for, as slow paced as I was I wanted to run my last mile in strong. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I finally started to see the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">entrance</span></span> to the finish line... I WAS SO EXCITED....I ran a bit faster, than I saw my mentor Jessica... she ran with me..(she has been so supportive) I ran faster and stronger if felt so good to be seeing that finish line and my mentor running with me, I had a huge smile on my face... than I saw my kids and hubby cheering me on at the end... it was so exciting.. than I finally crossed that finish line... it felt <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">SO</span> good. Two of the other girls that just finished the same time from TNT crossed that finish line and cried... it was the best feeling I ran over to them and give them a hug too, I told them they deserved this because the worked really hard to get to this point. </div><div></div><div>I was so excited and happy to finish. I'm <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">definitely</span> up for running another 1/2 hopefully soon, maybe September. They have a labor day the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Stratton</span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Faxon</span></span> New Haven 20K, or I may do another 1/2 marathon in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Norwalk</span></span>, CT but I'm not to sure how organized the run is. </div><div></div><div>I'm feel pretty decent two days after my race, I'm actually ready to run a few miles or bike a few. Although my next race probably won't be with Team in Training, I can't wait for it to be here, so I can beat my PR of 3:02.</div><div></div><div>Oh by the way, I didn't have to use one <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">porta</span> potty once!! Yeah!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-45463056378028288802009-06-14T22:52:00.002-04:002009-06-14T23:10:21.818-04:0014 Days and Counting!!!Wow only 14 more days to go and I'm sick and I'm not letting it stop me. I'm running a fever and coughing, but that's nothing compared to what I went through last year. I'm so excited. I might not beable to finish this race real quick, but I plan to finish. <br /><br />I was thinking of all the folks I'm running this race for everyday... there aren't enough miles to run compared to what they have been through. <br /><br />I'm running in <strong>Memory of</strong>:<br /><br />My Cousin<br />Louise Mannie III<br />passed away age 19<br />Leukemia<br /><br />My Aunt Marie<br />Leukemia<br />passed away age 59<br /><br />My Uncle Bob<br />Lymphoma & Leukemia<br />passed away in his 60's<br /><br />Kim Horin<br />passed away<br />Leukemia (for her husband Larry :D keep smiling)<br /><br /><br />I think about them everyday of my life knowing what they had went through.<br /><br />I'm running in <strong>Honor of:</strong><br /><br />Kevin Reid<br />In Remission (You rock Kevin!!!)<br /><br />Roger Morris<br />In Remission (This one is for you and Leslie)<br /><br />Rosemary Rainey<br />In Remission (What a tough fight your amazing!)<br /><br />Luther Cooper<br />In Remission (Keep smiling)<br /><br />Elija Talley<br />(What a tough fight your so brave Elija at such a young age)<br /><br />All these people have been through so much as well as their families, they are all incredible and amazing. I wish I could do more for them. <br /><br />Running a 13.1 miles is nothing compared to what they all have been through as well as their families. <br /><br />I want to thank my all my friends, blogger followers and family members for supporting me. I also want to thank Team in Training, my mentors Jessica Arrien and Fred Harmon as well as the ladies at Team in Training Connectictut Chapter(Nicole and Tina) for all your support and help and encouragement to get me this far. (Also Chuck Householder a TNT member who is very supportive as well.)Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-71995711031956420972009-06-07T22:11:00.003-04:002009-06-07T22:24:32.139-04:00Getting CloserWow, my 1/2 marathon is only about 3 weeks away and getting down to the wire. My fundraising has gone pretty well I only need to raise little less than $200 to reach my goal. I did a fundraiser at a place called <a href="http://www.twobootsbridgeport.com/">Two Boots</a> downtown here in Bridgeport. A great place to go, I couldn't have done it without help from my buddy Johnny Guitar & his band,my friends, family, my hubby and Bob D. at Two Boots. I had a lot of fun and I even got to sing a few songs too. It was the best time I've had doing my fundraising because a lot of it has been a bit stressfull for me with planning in short periods of time with a lot of running around. To all my blog buddies and friends I want to thank so much for supporting me in the last year since I've starting blogging and attempting to reach my goal of $1700 with <a href="http://pages.teamintraining.org/ct/fair09/tpena">Team in Training</a>. I'm so excited, I'm a bit nervous since my schedule has been so crazy the last few weeks with my son being sick and trying to practice some music, and fitting the time to train. I'm gearing up for a nice long run tommorrow in my nice running shoes 10 miler... lets see how it turns out. Weekends now are almost impossible to fit long runs in at all.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-57227230195965442912009-05-24T23:22:00.002-04:002009-05-24T23:33:08.925-04:00A Very Tough WeekThis week was probably one of tougest weeks I've had. I'm not to sure what more to do. My son was very very sick and I spent most of my day running to doctors and spending in the hospital. I havent' seen my son so sick for so long and was incredibly heart breaking to tell him when they poke you with a needle it's there to help him not hurt him. It wasn't the flu but a mix of two different things, so his body didn't handle the virus to well. He ended up getting stomach virus and also ended up getting a bacterial infection... soooo to make a long story short, it's been almost a whole week of my son still running a tempature, but finally after 5 day's he can at least eat some food and hold down his medicine. I'm not to sure how ready I'll be for my 1/2, my training went right out the door this week. It's been horrible the last two months. I'm hoping I can go for a run tommorrow and start up to see how well I can do. My 1/2 marathon is only 5 weeks away blahh. We will see how the outcome turns out. <br /><br />I'm just very happy my son is feeling better. That's all that matters, he had a terrible week, and I'm glad he slowly feeling more like himself. <br /><br />I'm also under a ton of stress one of my fundraiser I had to cancel and the one I've been trying to plan, has been very tough to set a date. Most places don't like running fundraisers on a weekend. I'm so stressed, I made a commiment to do this, I'll let you know this week turns out to be better.<br /><br />I hope everyone else enjoys their Memorial Day weekend, this has been the most stressfull one of them all for me. I just have to try to look forward and move on.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-83820277823455975612009-05-14T14:36:00.002-04:002009-05-14T14:51:59.468-04:006 More Weeks!!!!Wow, 6 more weeks before my First 1/2 Marathon the Stratton Faxxon 1/2 Marathon 2009. I can't believe it. I just hope the weather is just as nice. It's been in the mid 60's yes, the 60's perfect weather. Usually it's a tough race to do because it's hot, but maybe the hot weather will start later (crossing fingers) I'm starting to physically feel so much better (the medication my doctor gave me kicked what ever I had for 3 weeks, out of me 2 weeks ago) and I ran 6.5 miles today and feel pretty good even with a cold. I started more of a raw food diet (lettuce, tomato's & avocado with some w/ beans) and staying away from meat and resting more. I'm $550 away from my total goal on my fundraising and now as much as I would like to running the 1/2 marathon, this I know I can do. Hills will be the key in the race with hot weather MMMMMM.. how fun. So hill training it will be until the day of the race. Finding the time to do everything is the toughest part, with doctors appointments, planning fundraisers,my boys, and work, they are keeping me very busy. <br /><br />I know my body will be strong for my 1/2, I'm totally looking forward to it especially running with Team in Training. I may be slow, but I'll know I'll finish. This race will be for so many people... In memory of My cousin Louie, Uncle Bobby, & Aunt Marie and In Honor of Luther, Roger, and Kevin. <br /><br />Happy running, I'll be updating again soon.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-27562381198152433602009-04-20T23:34:00.007-04:002009-04-22T17:44:28.920-04:00Too Long<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nP43xtmMSYk/Se-OHhVQSbI/AAAAAAAAAC8/hyDY30yTHI4/s1600-h/040.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327633144060332466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nP43xtmMSYk/Se-OHhVQSbI/AAAAAAAAAC8/hyDY30yTHI4/s320/040.JPG" border="0" /></a>From left to right.... My Mother-in-law Judy, Father-in-law Eddie, my son Zack, my hubby Hank, Me, and my little guy Nathan.<br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div>Well, I went on vacation to Texas thinking that it would have given me a chance to relax and train. Not only did I feel terrible, but I hardly ran but 9 miles last week. I've been a bit down and my energy levels are on the floor. My diet also has been a mess the last few weeks trying to prepare for this trip and going away. I'm hoping I can get back my motivation to get back into my routine again, it's been very difficult. </div><br /><br /><div>We visted Houston, TX which the weather was just beautiful. I ran on a treadmill for the first time in months and hated it, so God Bless all those folks that run on treadmills to train. </div><br /><br /><div>Anyway we went to church on Sunday and met someone who worked for NASA. We were planning to visit there on Monday, but this wonderful gentleman gave us a great tour. He works in area called the <strong>National Bouyancy Laboratory</strong> where all astronauts train in their full gear for training for weightlessness. We got an opportunity to get to see the astronauts get dressed. Unfortuntely there was some technical difficulty and were unable to see them enter the water, but it was very very cool. This is the largest training pool. Since the last launch for shuttle and working at the space station in 2010, this facility may be shutting down. I really hope they can keep it open, what a shame to close it down.</div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327631239990121874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nP43xtmMSYk/Se-MYsHilZI/AAAAAAAAACs/APVQ35WOpzs/s320/050.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div>We also went to the Houston Zoo and got to see two of the coolest things, an Eagle and Komodo Dragon.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327631538566299698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nP43xtmMSYk/Se-MqEZpgDI/AAAAAAAAAC0/JKUH0IheqAU/s320/082.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327634710927502338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nP43xtmMSYk/Se-PiuXf7AI/AAAAAAAAADE/FjrzDoSP2ss/s320/099.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Today I was able to run a 4.2 miles. I ran it nice and easy and didn't stop, which lately I've been struggling with getting through the first mile. It felt great and now I need to focus on putting more time in for my workouts. I've been very depressed on not getting out to run, knowing that's I can catch up again, I feel much better. My energy levels are still the same... I have none at all. I'm not to sure what I can do to bring up my energy levels. My diet improved as soon as I came back... no more meats for me accept fish. I will never go on vacation and eat like that again!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-6899744039305495402009-04-09T20:36:00.003-04:002009-04-09T20:51:52.303-04:00Things to Think AboutWell things are going well for exception of my training. I haven't put in the time or milege I really need to put in to pick up my speed. Things have been so crazy and it's tough to put in any miles when it's still cold and rainy outside. My energy levels are awful, by 10:00 am I'm so tired, I'm falling asleep. I've also had a ton of things on my mind. My fundraising goal is going well, I spoke with TNT and they are transferring the $ that I raised for Hartford since I wasn't able to complete it because of my surgery. So with that and $ I sent in recently little over 1/2 way there YIPPEE!!!.<br /><br />I just got a call from my dad, terrible news is that he got laid off from his job. He is 72 and has Parkinsons Disease. I can't believe he still worked to this day, and he's upset because he can't work. I wish I was closer to help him. He no longer can take physical therapy due to his insurance will not cover him due to a limit plus the cost of his co-pays were expensive...so he's back in a walker and needs a scooter which he doesn't have the $ for. I'm hoping that I can some how help him, but I don't know how. I do plan to visit him in Summer. I miss him dearly, my dad has always worked so hard and never ever complained. I want him to feel better so he can get around. I want him to enjoy his later years in life and not worry about taking care and providing for a family. I'm going to try my best to work hard to do something for him after my 1/2 marathon... My dad deserves it.<br /><br />Well I'm hoping that my training week will go much better next week. I really need to find the time to do this. Happy running to everyone.. and if you can, on a practice run.. run a mile for my dad. ;DTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-68143785773270601402009-04-02T14:40:00.002-04:002009-04-02T14:50:03.889-04:00One of Those WeeksWell this week I haven't put the miles I've wanted to, but my schedule has been nuts. Tueday I went to see Jesus Christ Superstar with Ted Neely, it was totally awesome. What an incredible voice he has. Monday I worked, Wednesday was my fundraiser and our of roughly 18 people who comfirmed only 3 showed up (My Mentor and a friend who also ran Team in Training & also someone else whos' running w/TNT). Soooooo, I was very disappointed, I'm not to sure if I even want to go through the entire thing, just to run with LLS. This group I know has supported and helped people I know with Leukemia and Lymphoma but I'm not sure if I want another disappointing turnout. I had some nice stuff that was raffled off and some of the employees even purchased tickets as well. Well we will see. This weekend we have a Talent Show and this year we are doing a food drive to collect food for needy family in our area. Not much of a big turnout on participants, I hope I get a better audiance. <br /><br />Well I hope next week will be better, my spirits have been kind of down and I haven't been able to run as much as well (and wanting to) <br /><br />Let you know what I plan to do, maybe I can do another fundraiser and hopefully I will get a better turnout.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-37706867654788016082009-03-26T19:16:00.002-04:002009-03-26T19:40:02.152-04:00What To DoWell, went to my Endocrinologist visit and had some blood work done. I've been feeling a bit sluggish, but I've been using this energy spray which helps me get through the day, or I'm dead by 3 pm. I made sure this time I would get a copy of my blood work, always good to get a copy. I called his office, to talk about my results, my blood work is showing that my T3 counts are low, but he comments more on my Vitamin A & D which are, low as well, than my T3. If my T3 is slow, that means I'm on a bit sluggish, but the nurse who called me back said my doctor told me this is okay. That's one of reasons why I probably can't take the pounds off I've been wanted too. Not to sure what I'm going to do if my doctor isn't going to help me. I do plan to call my ND tommorrow, I should make an appointment with her. I really need to bring these levels up. I know if I lost at least 5 or 10 lbs it would make a world of a difference in my running. I will try to talk to this doctor again and see what he says since he wanted to treat me with T3 hormone last year, but we will see if he plans to do anything. I've struggled with so many doctors not caring it stinks. Not to sure what to do, my ND is a wonderful doctor, she's been my lifesaver, the only thing is we have only one car, so I will try to get to see her soon I hope.<br /><br /><br />Some good news, I went to Easter Mountain Sports, there was a girl who worked there who was so incredibly helpful. She's a runner and gave me some good hints. She suggested the type of shoe and inserts I need as well as good hints on running in the hot weather. My 1/2 marathon at the end of June gets pretty warm, I remember from last year doing the 5K it was a hot day. She suggested I get some e-caps. So I plan to take her advice and pick up some a new pair of shoes and inserts as well in May before my race at the end of June. <br /><br />Lets see how next week goes.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-8370686675883649432009-03-16T16:18:00.002-04:002009-03-16T16:42:16.693-04:00Starting OverWell, things have been absolutely bonkers and my training totally went down the tubes last week. I put in 4 days, but not enough that I would be happy with. I finally decided to get myself a much needed new pair of running shoes. I decided in Adidas because they made my feet very happy last time, and they haven't been to happy the last month or so. Well today I took them for a test run. Felt great and on top of that, my body did not ache as bad and my legs and back feel better too. I didn't realize what a difference it would make. It's been so tough trying to get out to the store and not having <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">transportation</span> during the day stinks a bit..(we have one car).<br /><br />I think what's made a difference too is the weather. It's been so beautiful, in the 50's. Perfect weather. I didn't have to wear my winter running gear, my runners coat with a hat and mittens. It's nice to get a break from that cold weather, I think spring has finally arrived. <br /><br />Although I have to say, I have some good news. I heard from my old trainer, (Winston <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Jeune</span>) from when I was in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Tae</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Kwon</span> Do. I was so excited to hear from him. He was the teacher who gave me to drive and pushed me and made me think about how I can become better. He's always given me the best advice and has also gave me some new suggestions for my running like taking up yoga. Hearing from him makes me really want to get into martial arts again, but since we are on a budget.., I may have to put that off until finances are a bit better. I was in the best shape I ever was when I took up martial arts, maybe I should apply some of that into my training now. <br /><br />Well anyway. I hope everyone who is getting spring weather is enjoying every minute of it, I know I am. Happy Training!!!!Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-25166944811667135532009-03-06T16:46:00.002-05:002009-03-06T17:02:20.214-05:00My Fundraising Event and Status of my TrainingWell, I finally booked a date Tuesday March 31st to do my Fundraising Event. March 31st at a place called the<a href="http://www.blackbearsono.com/"> Black Bear Saloon</a>. in Norwalk. I'll keep folks posted and take lots of photos to post on my blog and my facebook account.<br /><br />Well my training last week went back wards. I think with my not having enough time to run, and the weather, plus my diet, my mileage went backwards, but this week it's looking better. My body was telling me I needed a bit of break last week. I was really disappointed that I didn't do as well as week before. <br /><br />I hit the gym twice two days this week and ran 3 days now I have my weekend to run the rest of mileage. the week. Tomorrow I plan to do a long run but I do have to waitress in the evening, so I'm not to sure how long my long run will be hopefully 6 to 7 miles. I have of course, like usual, a ton of stuff to do tomorrow. Working as a waitress and being on my feet gets a bit tough when you do a long run the same day. <br /><br />My strength and core training is going okay, I wish I had the time to do more and put more time into it, but I see how it has helped me improve my running alot. <br /><br />Well everyone happy training :D. I don't think I'll be doing any hill training tommorrow... it really kicked my butt the week before. Normal hills is okay for me tommorrow, I don't think there's a flat surface around where I live if I looked.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-65328816311698840752009-02-26T20:43:00.007-05:002009-02-26T21:01:07.443-05:00A New Route<iframe src="http://js.mapmyfitness.com/embed/blogview.html?r=1cbe1e80529330e6f64d47f619eb8e49&u=m&t=run" height="500px" width="350px" frameborder="0"><a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/ct/bridgeport/141092950347">Nice Hill run</a><br/><a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com/find-run/united-states/ct/bridgeport">Find more Runs in Bridgeport, Connecticut</a></iframe><!-- MMF PARTNER TOOL --><br /><br />I just started a new route, great practice run on hills, did a nice easy run and got to see a few runners along the route. Enjoyed it on a beautiful day, it was in the 40's and dry. I'll let you know when my timing picks up on this one, I was a bit slow on this but really enjoyed this run alot. Check out the elevation on this one :D.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-65211628765968916552009-02-22T18:58:00.003-05:002009-02-22T19:17:12.662-05:00Back To RoutineWell this week my kids had the entire week off, trying to keep them entertained was another story. For now on, I know what they like, to roller skate. There is a local roller rink that opens when the kids are off from school for a few hours a day during the entire week they are off on vacation. I got the greatest workout ever roller skating and it was alot of fun too. Wore my kids out hee hee...wait... I wore my kids out (Okay now isn't it suppose to be the other way around?) <br /><br />It was great having them home for a week, but I had more fun spending time with them and having fun. My little guy read his books, my older son did his vacation home work packet, now finally they are back to school tommorrow. I'll miss them, but looking forward to going back to a normal routine. I'll have a bit more time to put in for training to prepare for my 1/2 Marathon in June. I was able to at least do a my first 7.36 miles since my surgery :D (with a quick bio & drink break) took my time on that run and had some walk stops on the last mile, but all in all it was a good run.<br /><br />I also discovered... I need new running shoes. The tops of my feet having been killing me even after relacing, and I never had that problem before. I decided I need to go another 1/2 up again when I look for a new pair, plus I put a few hundred miles on this pair. Let you know how I make out. <br /><br />Happy training everyone lets hope for a the weather to get warm soon, the cold weather had been a bummer.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-75684389510520247842009-02-11T12:31:00.002-05:002009-02-11T12:51:58.517-05:00Is It Spring?What a beautiful day today, in the upper 50's. Weather I've wanted to run in for along time, I actually today ran in a t-shirt. Well, training is going very well. I think that my cross training is a huge key, I didn't realize how important it was to cross train and eat right and how much better I would feel. I try hitting the gym 3 times a week, if not I try to do other cardio and core stuff at home. Plus I plan to take some advice from Shirley.... (more weights and strenghth training)<br /><br />In regards to eating, I now eat every 2 to 3 hours small meals. I feel like I'm always eating, but at least they are healthy snacks. I've been doing so much better on staying away from meats (chicken, beef & Pork) I really notice the difference. I cook it for my family meat, but I only eat the veggies and rice. I try to make up for my protein through with protein shakes and fish (tuna and white fish) snacks are usually fruit & veggies. I've been staying away from gluten as well.<br /><br />I'm hoping my timing will start to pick up, I tried a new podrunner mix of 175 bpm and boy it really did a number on me, but if felt great. If I stick to this I know it will improve my time a lot more. My 1/2 in June is going to go well, I've just been spoiled with cooler temps, I hope it's not hot that day. 50's is perfect weather to run in. Time to pick up some Cliff shots and I'm going to try some stuff called Goo for my long runs on the weekends.<br /><br />Thanks everyone for all your support, even my friends from my online games I play (DDO and LOTR). When I saw Shirleys post of when she was in martial arts, it made me think of how much work and time that I had put into my training when I was in Martial Arts myself. It payed off too, I ended up winning a Silver Medal in the NJ States Championship 1994 for my age and weight. So, I look back and think of how much I pushed myself... well I think that it's time again I do the same. No pain no gain for me.... as I always say when you push, push harder to get to point you want to be at. I can't wait until my 1/2 marathon.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-50901679958671671082009-02-03T14:03:00.003-05:002009-02-03T14:32:24.122-05:00Picking It Up a NotchWell, so far I've been feeling pretty good the last few weeks considering I still have a lingering cold. I would have never thought two weeks ago I'd be saying that I felt great and I'm seeing results. I stuggled so much just to get to this point. My diet has been coming along and improved which has most likely helped me on my running as well. When I eat right, I feel wonderful.<br /><br />Although I find it tough on somedays to fit in any of my workouts in, I'm very comfortable now with a 4 mile run. I think I really need to pick up my training more not so much my running but cross training, strength and core. I don't always have the opportunity to make it to the gym, but there is a ton of stuff I can do at home.<br /><br />I've also started my fundraising again for Team In Training for Fairfield 1/2 Marathon. I'm very excited and I'm really looking forward to my 1/2 Marathon with the group in June. My last race I was unable to join them do to my surgery and I was unable to meet my fundraising goal. Now I'm back withTeam In Training and I'm ready to get back into it again. I've got a big job ahead of me I'm looking forward to the challenge.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1839298804914750306.post-4846726016271870992009-01-27T11:31:00.003-05:002009-01-27T12:09:31.002-05:00NutricianEveryone has been so terrific trying to help me with my diet. I wanted to give everyone my updated information on what I can to eat because this list is alot shorter than what I can't eat. I have Celiac Disease and I have a Sulfite allergy. The Celiac is alot easier to live with because there is a ton of food that is gluten free which is wonderful, <strong>BUT.....</strong> yes there is a but. Most of the gluten free foods I <strong>can not</strong> have. Most have starches or enriched flours (rice flour, potatoes starch, tapioca and other stuff) and dried fruits as well have <strong>sulfites</strong> in or on them. If I eat a small amount of any of these foods I get horrible headaches and heart palipitations and my face gets red. I am so highly allergic to sulfites, chewing gum gives me headaches(yep sulfites in that too), most fruits and veggies at the food store have sulfites to preserve them. (I use a veggie wash and buy organic) So to make a very long story short, I'm very limited. This is what I can eat since it's just much easier.<br /><br />Brown Rice (rice cakes are yummy)<br />Quinoa (it's yummy)<br />organic fruites and veggies (no onions or garlic)<br />Rice cakes :D.<br />Certain beans(that do not bother me)<br />seeds<br />nuts<br />olive oil<br />rice vinegar (sometime that bothers me to)<br />spices (should by freash)<br />(Flax Seed bothers me alot but I love it)<br /><br /><br /><br />Meats<br />I can have most meats but need to cut down fat due to the problem of having cysts. I have a tough time processing fat because of the Celiac Disease. I have two liver cysts as well which I need to cleanse my liver and try to some how shrink the cysts.<br />So it's pretty much Fish for me<br /><br />Dairy<br /><br />(also fatty, try low fat again because of the liver cysts, my ND wanted me not to have dairy because of the hormones and fat)<br />Rice milk is great but it's enriched<br />Organic Almond Milk<br />(NO SOY PRODUCTS ESPECIALLY TOFU)<br /><br />So that is pretty much what I can have so being creative it very hard to do. I do not do well with night shade fruits and veggies. (potatoes & oranges) so I use sweet potato & grapefruit.<br /><br /><br />I do realize I don't eat enough calories in my diet that I should be eating and that's why I feel hungry all the time. I eat a lot of banana's and I take an great iron supplement, w/B12 and folic acid.<br /><br />I'm not anemic anymore due to my wonderful ND (first time in 6 Years) that's was a huge hurdle I needed to over come. That's has given my my energy back, now I need to try to eat more.<br /><br />Now all I have to do is get over this cold. Only thing now is for Winter to Go Away and Spring (Oh Spring) I long for warmer temps. I don't like running in 20 degree weather anymore and try to eat more, I think that's the key! Maybe than I'll lose some weight.Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13309016730775956062noreply@blogger.com2