you get out of it what you put into it

I was cleared by the sports doc yesterday to run as long as I "take it easy" and continue on the foam roller a lot.  I did 3.3 on the treadmill tonight with a run/walk combo.  I would run for a while (0.50-1.0 depending on which time) and then walk .50 at a 15 minute pace to rest my knee a bit.  I could definitely feel a slight pain but I was so happy to be running!  I hope to get in a long run this weekend pending weather.  I definitely will not be doing it on the treadmill.......  I'd rather saw my arm off with a dull butter knife!

Ran 6 in the sleet this morning.  I was supposed to do 9-10 but I could feel my knee throbbing a bit.  I figure it's better to take it easy for a few weeks rather than injure myself again.  I felt great the entire run!  I've missed it... 

Treadmill.

Wasn't feelin' it tonight.

:( 

Life is good!

Knee is still bothering me.  I'm thinking volleyball wasn't a good idea this week; all that jumping and diving and sudden movement is not good for my IT band.

Still a very nice, pleasant, 27* run with my friends.  I didn't want to cut it short but I'd rather be 100% for upcoming races rather than unable to race at all because I'm still injured. Dangit, making smart decisions sucks sometimes.

Off to watch the Olympics!  Go USA!!!!  

Nevels frolicking in the snow last week made me jealous.  So, when we got snow all day today I decided to try it out as I've never ran in snow.  It was odd as I did an out and back loop, but the snow was in my face both directions!  I thoroughly enjoyed it and wish I would've done more...  My calf was very tight; don't think I've ever had that ailment before...

 Favorite song from the night

Makes me wanna go for a milkshake; anyone up for Steak N Shake????  

Oh yea... y'all wanna know how incredibly slow I am?  I ran this pretty hard (for me).  

1 mile - 9:10.  Dang, I suck....  

Nothing like watching Hannity (I love Fox News) and mens figure skating at the Olympics (GO USA) while trying not to fall off the treadmill.  Occasionally, if a commercial was on both channels, I would flip over to MTV and watch "16 and Pregnant".  I'm not really a big TV watcher and this was a new experience for me.  Ummm... wow.  

Excellent Night.

Great friends.  Great temps.  Great route.  Great conversations.  Great run.

Bliss.

About 15 of us run at 7 every Saturday morning in beautiful, downtown Huntsville.  Here are the girls I run with the most; we bring up the back of the pack and are glad to do so.  Burt, which one am I???  :)  

I was posed with quite a dilemma tonight.  Do I go for my  normal Tuesday run on the dreaded treadmill with Amy at my side?  Or, do we go over to IHOP and enjoy the National Pancake Day festivities and get ourselves a free stack and gossip?  I, being the dedicated runner than I am, of course chose what any broke college student would choose... Free food!  Needless to say, I am quite happy with my decision.  Amy and I had a great time.

I'll leave you with my facebook status for the night:

Just fought the masses, waited 45 minutes for a table, and saw a fight break out all for free pancakes.  Thank you IHOP!!! 

I'm on a girls getaway this weekend.  I hope to get in a few miles while here.  I ran around a lovely little river today.  TONS of fisherman out... I mean tons for a Thursday afternoon at 3pm; do these people not work??  Apparently it is fishing season for some specific fish in North Alabama.  Bass maybe?  40* out; perfect for shorts and a long tech shirt.  I passed these 3 men on a small, pedestrian bridge that made me a bit nervous...  One of them told me I was pretty (yes, I'm serious) which made me even more nervous.  No harm done though.  Also, I saw more squirrels on this run then I have ever seen in my life.  They were running out in front of me and everything... what's up with the squirrels and the fishermen?

And, obviously this is a very scattered post.... just what was running through my mind.  

Still on my girls trip... Went to the same place to run today - did the loop 3 times.  Once again, saw a ton of squirrels and fisherman.  I had to pee sooooo bad that I went in the only somewhat hidden location I could find... in a briar patch.  Yes, that was FUN!  Weather was perfect, absolutely perfect.  This was the first time I've run sans gloves and ear warmers in months and it was wonderful.  It was 50* out....  Hello spring!!   

Today, I went shopping at the ultimate redneck hangout.  This place is interesting.  They actually have some pretty cool stuff.  I bought 2 dresses, a shirt, and a coat; all brand name and I only spent $50... makes for a happy KP!   

Back to my girls now.  I think we'll have margarita's for dinner.  Tasty...