Saturday, July 5, 2008

This and That

Yesterday, Husband & I went out for an easy ride. It was my first time on the bike since I've been resting the injured leg. My main goal was to have fun and not make the injury worst.

In the end we had 26miles behind us and my leg felt great! This morning I wondered out loud if I could run again yet. Husband suggested I wait a few more days. Always the voice of reason.

The 5K next Sunday is going to be interesting. My first time back to running won't be until Thursday.

Push-ups are still a pain in the abs, but my confidence is building. This morning I was able to drop and give 'em three. It's still not enough to start W1D2, but it's an improvement.

Here's my "Grrrrrrr, I'm strong and I can do this push-up challenge" face. Pretty intimidating huh? I bet you totally don't want to run up against me in a dark alley now. LOL

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, folks!!

28 comments:

  1. I didn't know you had an injury (I been gone awhile). It's hard to take time off and heal, but sometimes that's the ticket. Twice I had debilitating tendinitis in, of all places, my long (2d) toe and the only thing that made it better was six weeks off each time. Period. It worked too, although it was a drag getting back to running after the layoff.

    The pushup challenge. I oughtta look into that.

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  2. Glad to hear your legs felt strong after the ride. Just give it a few more days before running again. :)

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  3. OMG Lisa!! I started the challenge . . .my oh my I'm so going to need your help to get through this thing LOL I will have to tell you how horrible I did later . . .

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  4. If I was a push up challenge, I would be VERY AFRAID :-)

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  5. Great photo! Glad you are letting your injury heal, what patience you have! It should really pay off though.

    Meanwhile the push up challenge is there for the taking . . . .

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  6. Take your time, don't run too early, listen to your husband. I know - I am not very good at that either ... :-)

    I decided to take up the push-up challenge, too. :-) Let's do it togeher!

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  7. Love the GRRRRR pic! keep on keeping on!

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  8. That is a good "go get 'em" face! Those push ups schould be scurrred!

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  9. WooHoo, i'll run with you, promise you'll go easy on me?? :O)
    Good luck on your race my friend!!!

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  10. It is hard to let injuries heal... just thismorning I jammed my toe... I don't think it is broken, I hope it isn't broken it is nice and swollen right now and turned a lovely shade of dark blue! My point is... I understand the injury thing... I am so frustrated at myself!

    Em

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  11. Rarrrrrrrr!! I love the push up face!! You can do it!!!!!!

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  12. whoa! scary :) I'm thinking about the pushup challenge now too. see what you started? take care of that leg!

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  13. I have been so out of the blog loop, I didn't realize a push-up challenge was going on until I read it on Jess's blog.

    Glad to hear you're resting your injury.

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  14. Glad your injury is on the mend. You will be the push-up queen!

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  15. Glad your leg felt good on the bike! We got out there a bit later than you guys.

    Way to stick with the push-up challenge. I'm starting it for real tomorrow. I've been putting off trying any pushups yet!

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  16. That IS pretty intimidating!! (Or it looks like you're trying to push out a sideways turd...)

    Good luck with the challenge!!! After my tri this upcoming weenkend, I think I'll start that challenge!

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  17. Glad to hear the bike ride didn't bother your knee! And yes I'm totally scared and would run in a dark alley! LOL

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  18. I'm starting the challenge tomorrow. See how many people you've inspired?

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  19. I would also run away in a dark alley, but I am afraid I would never outrun you!

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  20. Thats one intimidating photo. Good to hear your legs felt good. Few more days and youll be 100%

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  21. Super news about the leg. I love your push up face. LOL

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  22. Yup, scary face!
    Looks like you are doing a good job of taking it as slow as you must.. but pushing to get back..
    Best wishes with that.

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  23. your picture made me smile...i can not decide on the push up challenge...i can't do one!
    Take Care

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  24. you look scary! ;-)

    ya, i hate pushups too, but they do great things for you. maybe i should try them. ok, really, i am going to try them.

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  25. Haha ..the picture looks like you're enjoying them!

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  26. That's the face to take into the 5k. Make 'em move out of your way....Comin' Through!

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  27. Lordy - Lisa you took the words right out of my mouth about that picture! No way would I ever want to upset you!!! ;o)

    Good luck with the leggie, sounds like you survived the ride ok - are you going to try a x-trainer before you go for your first run???

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  28. you one scary girl..there....

    get down and give me 20 pushups

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