tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91861976143070758252024-03-05T21:17:24.821-08:00Running at the speed of lifeFinally made it to The West Coast!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-21181763313459464592016-05-06T09:50:00.000-07:002016-05-06T09:50:41.610-07:00Bloom Vox Box<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I received the BloomVoxBox earlier this week. These products are complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.<br />
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Not Your Mother's Plump For Joy: I have enjoyed other NYM's products. I like the packaging of this and other NYM's products. This is a great size to sample.<br />
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Cutex nail polish remover pads: I have tried other brands that claim to remove polish from all 10 nails with one pad. This product actually lives up to that claim. I probably could have taken polish off 20 nails if needed. The pads were very saturated and easily removed all the polish from my toe nails within a couple of minutes. I will definitely be purchasing this in the future.<br />
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Nuxe multi purpose oil: I have tried this product thanks to Birchbox in the past. This is a multi purpose oil that can be used on hair or body. It smells lovely. It added shine to my hair, however did not tame my frizz as I had hoped. It is hard to apply because it runs between my fingers once I pour it out of the bottle. If the packaging could be changed to make application easier and if this did more to tame my frizz, then I would be sold on this product.<br />
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Sinful Shine nail polish: I just started seeing this product in stores (Target). The color is brighter than one I would have picked out on my own, but it works well on my toes for the summer. I needed two coats to get an even application. Now to wait and see how long it lasts.<br />
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Secret Outlast Xtend Deodorant: I usually alternate between Secret deodorant and Dove, depending on whats on sale/available and my mood. I prefer solid deodorant, so this works well for me. It doesn't leave a white residue and is easy to apply.<br />
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Sunbelt Bakery Fudge Dipped Chocolate Chip: This granola bar tasted fresh and delicious. I definitely want more! My only problem is that the chocolate had melted while sitting on my doorstep for a couple of hours before I brought the box inside.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-77393660818955293102015-11-10T19:00:00.000-08:002015-11-10T19:00:05.536-08:00Influenster Product reviews: #HairThatMoves<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I recently received another complimentary box of products to test from Influenster: Nexxus Oil Infinite Shampoo, Conditioner, and Hair Oil. The products are full size and will last me a while since I don't shampoo my hair daily.<br />
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My hair felt clean, soft, and moisturized after one use. The shampoo and conditioner smell really luxurious. I found myself smelling my hair often while using these products. The oil did a nice job of smoothing out frizz. I would have liked to see a cream for curly hair that could be used to compliment these products. Overall, I liked testing these products and interested in trying more products from the Nexxus brand as a result of my experience. Another great VoxBox for me. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-60337778670773317782015-04-29T14:29:00.003-07:002015-04-29T14:29:35.011-07:00XOVoxBox From Influenster<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have started to notice I have a bit of an online shopping problem. So it was a nice surprise today to receive a box of FREE stuff from Influenster.<br />
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Here's a picture of all the products I received and I will review them below.<br />
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Adore Me: I received a coupon code via e-mail to get a coupon code for a free lingire set when signing up for their VIP program. I opted for this comfy, pink robe which I love. It is very well made and is so comfy. I love that it has a hood!<br />
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Tide Febreeze Pods: I like the scent of these pods, however the old washers in my apartment building don't always dissolve these all the way. I'm sure I won't have trouble passing these along to someone else.<br />
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Colgate Optic White Toothbrush with built in Whitening Pen: I like the idea of this, but not the product itself. The bristles of the toothbrush are too hard for my liking and the toothbrush itself feels like it's made of cheap plastic. I felt that the combination of this and the toothpaste did whiten my teeth. I have a hard time figuring out when to use this product as I would normally use mouthwash after brushing my teeth. Not sure how to use this AND mouthwash.<br />
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Colgate Optic White Express White Toothpaste: I like the toothpaste and have used it in the past as well. It does slowly whiten my teeth which I like.<br />
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Skinfix Hand Repair Cream: This is a thick hand cream that soaks in well. This is a great fix for dry hands this time of year. There is no perfume to this cream for those of you who don't like scented lotions/creams. Even after washing my hands several times, my hands still felt moisturized.<br />
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John Frieda Frizz Ease Frizz-Immunity Shampoo & Conditioner: My hair felt clean and soft after using these products, however my frizz remained.<br />
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John Frieda Frizz Ease Frizz-Immunity Primer: This product may have smoothed my frizz a little, but not enough for my liking.<br />
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Coupons: $3.00 off two John Frieda Frizz Ease Beyond Smooth Products. Lands End coupon to be e-mailed "in the coming weeks."<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-16464819832837310822014-08-26T08:26:00.000-07:002014-08-26T08:26:03.450-07:00Bummer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I might have a torn labrum in my right hip. Major bummer. I am trying conservative treatment (PT, stretching, foam roller) and hoping for the best. Starting dry needling later this week. That should be interesting.<br />
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Joined the Y this weekend and am going to start swimming. Most cardio, including walking and biking, bother my hip. I'm hoping swimming will be pain free. Time to get back into shape by trying new things. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-22213439415985244852014-08-24T19:16:00.000-07:002014-08-24T19:29:08.833-07:00Vitality Vox Box Review, including Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide Caplet Serum and more<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This box arrived the same day I was
notified it was on it's way. These products were complimentary for
testing purposes from Influenster. This is my third Vox Box since
becoming a member of the Influenster community. I was familiar with a
few of the items in this box and had previously heard of most of the
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Pure Leaf. I discovered this brand over
the summer during our road trip home. During the trip I decided not
to drink soda and was looking for a non sugary drink. This hit the
spot! This tea is very refreshing (especially when it is hot
outside). My only problem is being able to find it unsweetened in
stores where I live (Welcome to The South!). I like that this is a
natural tea without preservatives or added colors. I would definitely
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Softlips CUBE: I just started noticing
this in stores this week and was curious about it. I was surprised
and excited to see it in my Vox Box. I got the pomegranate blueberry
flavor. It is very addictive as are all softlips products in my
opinion. It goes on smoothly and feels great. I love the cube! What a
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Elizabeth Arden Flawless Future Powered
by Ceramide Caplet Serum: This product is slightly sticky initially
after application. After it dries it makes my skin feel soft and
silky. I do not plan on buying this due to the price ($60 for 1 oz!). It has made my skin feel smoother over the course of using it and the sample was enough for me to use twice daily for several days. <a href="http://www.elizabetharden.com/Flawless-Future-Powered-by-Ceramide-Caplet-Serum/1001CERN40201,default,pd.html?start=1&cgid=flawless-future-view-all?cm_mmc=Influenster%20-_-Sampling-_-FF%20Serum-_-Product%20&utm_source=Influenster&utm_medium=FF%20sampling">http://www.elizabetharden.com/Flawless-Future-Powered-by-Ceramide-Caplet-Serum</a></div>
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Bikini Ready Energy Gummies: I hadn't
heard of this product nor the brand prior to receiving this sample.
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First Degree Advanced Burn Cream: I
didn't have a burn to test this on, so I tried it out on some
mosquito bites. This cream goes on smoothly and is not oily. It has a
very light smell. I would be interested to see how this feels and
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Playtex Sport Fresh Balance: Have not used these yet, but am excited for a free box of tampons- they aren't the cheapest things, are they? #playon</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-52894746583264671992014-05-25T22:14:00.000-07:002014-05-25T22:16:14.375-07:00Traveling<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As I have mentioned, The Best Man and I did a "quick" 3 week trip to Europe. We went to London, Paris, Barcelona, Salzburg and Munich.<br />
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Many people have asked us to pick just one favorite city. I can't do it. I can narrow it down to 3, but that's cheating, isn't it? My top three would be Paris, Salzburg and Barcelona. I loved the art and pastries in Paris (and probably would have loved the wine had it been more reasonably priced for me to try the good stuff). I love, LOVE, L.O.V.E. The Sound of Music and thus loved our short stay in Salzburg. We did a bike tour and got to see over 20 of the sites from the movie. The food was also fabulous. And finally, Barcelona. Ah. The food, the culture, the architecture. I loved it all. While there we took a train down to Sitges, a beach city south of Barcelona. In the future, I would love to stay there and enjoy the beach and food.<br />
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We just started our "long drive back to Virginia" last week. We will be going to around a dozen national parks. So far, we have explored Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park. We did a one night trip into the backcountry in Sequoia. The only time I have backpacked was our Grand Canyon REI trip with Tod and Tom in 2012. The logistics were crazy, especially, never having done it on our own before. The hike up to Twin Lakes took about 5 hours with about 3,000 ft of elevation gain. Part way up, we started seeing patches of snow. Thankfully, we knew there would be some snow up and had packed several extra layers. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I would camp in the snow. What an experience!<br />
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I will try to post more as we continue on this trip, however internet is hard to come by up here in the mountains.<br />
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We are currently staying at at KOA just south of Yosemite and will head into the park tomorrow. Then its off to the San Francisco area (hello, wine country!) at the end of the week.<br />
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Have a happy and safe Memorial Day!<br />
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Edit: I will try to post pictures when I have a faster internet connection. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-3379992013321219222014-05-25T21:56:00.000-07:002014-05-25T22:00:47.364-07:00Mary Kay VoxBox from Influenster Follow Up<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Got home a week and a half ago from a whirlwind trip in Europe (5 countries in 3 weeks) and was finally able to finish trying all the complimentary Mary Kay products I received from Influenster the day I left for the trip. </div>
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The two products I took with me on the trip where the cream eye shadow in apricot twist and the lip gloss in mango tango. I wore the eyeshadow almost every day. The color is perfect for summer and can easily transition into fall. The same goes for the lip color. </div>
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I was hesitant about the gel eyeliner as I am not that great with applying regular eye liner. It was very easy to use with the applicator brush included. I normally do not go with black eyeliner (I use a gray or dark brown instead), so I was surprised to find I liked the jet black. The mascara looked great with only 1-2 coats, however took longer than any other mascara I have used to dry. This left my lids speckled with mascara after one blink. </div>
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The translucent powder would work well to set a foundation. Using it alone did not provide me with enough coverage. The blush and bronzer completed the look and both are great to add a summer glow. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-63547591203800112562014-04-23T10:55:00.000-07:002014-04-23T10:56:00.283-07:00Influenster Mary Kay Vox Box<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I received my first Vox Box from Influenster today. Perfect timing because we are getting ready to head to the airport. The box was full of Mary Kay products that are complimentary for testing purposes. I have already tried the lip gloss which I love. The color is lovely and it has a beautiful shine. I am bringing along the cream eye shadow on my trip and will try out the rest of the products when I return.<br />
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Now to fix my hair before I hop on that plane! Look out Europe, Here I come!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-11422376502951595862014-03-13T11:33:00.000-07:002014-03-13T11:34:22.429-07:00First post op follow up<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I now have more empathy for my patients after my follow up yesterday with the surgeon. He deemed my leg "hypersensitive" after demonstrating how to perform a deep massage to the anterior compartment. I then cried like a baby in front of everyone. The good news? My incisions look awesome! Below are some pictures before and after they were cleaned up and the steri strips were changed.<br />
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Both incisions prior to getting cleaned; steri strips on. </div>
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Disclaimer: Please do not use my experiences to diagnose yourself or someone else. If you think you have compartment syndrome please see your primary care provider or orthopedist.<br />
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I was starting to give up the idea of ever running again when I spoke with two of my former classmates whom suggested I may have compartment syndrome. I immediately scheduled a follow up with my orthopedist to see if this was the case and what to do about it. <br />
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There are two forms of compartment syndrome: acute and chronic. Acute compartment syndrome normally occurs following a traumatic injury. The injury causes swelling in the compartment. The fascia around the compartment is not flexible and does not allow any relief of the pressure. This is a medical emergency and is treated with a fasciotomy. This is an incision along the length of the skin and fascia to relieve the pressure. The second type of compartment syndrome is chronic or exertional compartment syndrome. This is often seen in athletes of repetitive sports (think running, cycling). There are multiple theories regarding what causes chronic or exertional compartment syndrome. Some of these are biomechanics, tight or adhered fascia, or poor venous return. Most research shows that the best treatment for chronic exertional compartment syndrome is a fasciotomy. However, it is recommended to try conservative treatment first (stretching, physical therapy). The fasciotomy or compartment release for chronic exertional compartment syndrome is not as invasive as that performed for acute compartment syndrome. <br />
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A diagnoses of chronic compartment syndrome is based based on history, symptoms and signs during a physical exam. My symptoms were pain in my lower leg and sometimes in my foot during the following activities: walking, running, stationary bike or cardio on the elliptical machine at the gym. If left untreated, the swelling in the compartment can cause compromise to nerves, muscles and arteries (ie.numbness, tingling, paralysis, tissue death).<br />
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A pressure compartment test is the "gold standard" for diagnosing compartment syndrome. For chronic compartment syndrome, the pressure in the compartment is taken pre and post exercise (1 minute after and then again 5 minutes after). A large needle is stuck into the compartment and then a catheter is inserted to test the pressure. My pressure was elevated at rest and then increased with exercise. This along with the clinical signs I exhibited confirmed my diagnosis of chronic compartment syndrome.<br />
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Since I had failed conservative treatment (physical therapy, stretching, taping, etc.), I decided to have the fasciotomy.<br />
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I am now one week post op. The pain has been tolerable for the most part. I am now able to walk from one room to another in the apartment without crutches if my pain is managed. I am starting to wear the walking boot as that is what I will need to wear to return to work later this week. The boot puts a lot of pressure on the incisions and I can not wear it for very long. This is only the second day that I have tried wearing it. Initially after surgery I was put in a splint. However, I had that removed the day after surgery because it was putting too much pressure on my heel which caused pain and burning. The incisions look great (from what I can see; they are covered with steri strips) and I am just starting to have bruising throughout the front of my leg.<br />
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Below are some pictures of the incisions. If you are squeamish don't look. I don't think they are too graphic, but I work in health care and am somewhat desensitized to seeing clean, intact wounds. A word of warning: I wouldn't google image or video search "fasciotomy" unless you want to upset your stomach. I have watched half a dozen surgeries and see post op incisions frequently at work, however some of the pictures and video that come up regarding faciotomies are quiet graphic (especially if you are thinking of having the surgery done!). (Do keep in mind that most of them are for acute compartment syndrome and the surgery is much more invasive than that for chronic compartment syndrome.)<br />
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Elevating my leg on the patio while enjoying the view.<br />
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As far as recovery goes, it will be a full 3 months until I am able to "return to sport," which for me is running. I will be able to bike and eventually do the elliptical prior to that 3 month mark. I will try to keep this updated throughout my recovery process. Check the labels for "compartment syndrome" and "fasciotomy" and hopefully (this summer!) under "run"! </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-16697369277627479212013-08-05T12:29:00.001-07:002013-08-05T12:29:07.939-07:00Two!Just finished my first two mile run since March! <div><br></div><div>I changed my form a bit by leaning forward. It felt awkward, but I only had minimal back discomfort. </div><div><br></div><div>I remembered my high school track coaches telling me I ran with my back arched- almost like I was leaning backwards. There are pictures floating around somewhere that prove my form was off. </div><div><br></div><div>Making this little correction helped reach my seemingly illusive goal of running two miles without stopping. </div><div><br></div><div>My next short term goals: run 3 times/week, run 3 2 mile runs without pain over the course of a week, run a 5k!!! </div><div><br></div><div>Long term goals: run 6 miles, complete a 10k then a 1/2 marathon. </div><div><br></div><div>I would love to complete the marathon I'm signed up to do in November, but it doesn't look like that is going to happen this year. </div><div><br></div><div>For now, I will be happy with running two (very slow) miles. I am happy, but not content. I must keep trying to do more. </div><div><br></div><div>On another fitness note, The Best Man and I finally joined a gym. We have been going at least 3x/week, doing a little cardio, a lot of weights and loads of stretching. I'm hoping this will help with returning to run. I need to continue to strengthen my hip abductors and stretch my hip flexors and piriformi. </div><div><br></div><div>Run happy! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-4792095551397339722013-07-24T12:43:00.001-07:002013-07-24T12:43:34.294-07:00Back on track....<p dir=ltr>I'm on fire this week! I have run 1.5 miles. TWICE! </p>
<p dir=ltr>Okay. So this may sound wimpy, but its the farthest my body has let me run since the marathon in March. </p>
<p dir=ltr>Here's hoping I can run Richmond in the fall! <br></p>
<p dir=ltr>(Okay, let's be honest. I will probably have to downgrade to the half. But hey. Its a start!)</p>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-30943961588874657852013-07-19T21:39:00.001-07:002013-07-19T21:39:34.708-07:00The Best Man Turns 30!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We just got back from a fabulous (ly HOT) trip to Vegas! I had several birthday surprises for The Best Man.<br />
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1) Helicopter Tour of The Las Vegas Strip<br />
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2) Penn & Teller<br />
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3) The Neon Museum Tour<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-22375221957382212982013-06-12T17:11:00.001-07:002013-06-12T17:11:56.479-07:00Back to running...one half mile at a time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Over the past month I have slowly gotten back into running. One. Slow. Half. Mile. At. A. Time.<br />
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It's disheartening to have old people walk briskly past me while I am warming and ask that I move along faster.<br />
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However, it does feel good to feel the wind in my hair and the ground moving under my feet. If only for a half mile at a time. It's better than nothing, right?<br />
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I have already signed up for the Richmond Marathon in November. This means I need to start training in ONE MONTH. Yikes.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-86978642391497417452013-05-02T22:31:00.001-07:002013-05-06T13:36:32.036-07:00Hawaii<p dir=ltr>I am spoiled rotten and am currently in Maui celebrating my 30th birthday. We will be here for a week and have already enjoyed ourselves immensely. </p>
<p dir=ltr>We arrived yesterday morning around 10 am. We went to a farmers market, got my free scoop of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, then went to the local taco shop, Maui Tacos, for a quick bite to eat before hitting the beach. </p>
<p dir=ltr>We tested out the water, enjoyed the view and took a nap before checking into our B&B. We got some great restaurant recommendations and had some poke and blacked mahi mahi for dinner. Then we went to bed early to get our beauty sleep before seeing sunrise at Haleakala this morning. </p>
<p dir=ltr>We listened to the guide books to go to a look out before the summit and were tickled to have the whole place to ourselves. </p>
<p dir=ltr>It was magical. </p>
<p dir=ltr>We then had a delicious breakfast the The Kula Lodge. We stuffed ourselves silly before heading to some farms: a lavender farm and a goat farm. More on that later.</p>
<p dir=ltr>More pictures and video to come. Stay tuned!</p>
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We are currently in the process of moving from a beach front one bedroom studio that is less than 300 sq feet to a 900 sq foot 2 bedroom apartment a 1/2 mile from the beach 30 minutes north. <br />
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We have about 3/4 of our stuff in the new place. We need to bring up the fridge (apartments in our price point don't necessarily come with a refrigerator ..you'd think that paying over $1500/mo would mean you would get a 'fridge!), pack up the kitchen at the old place and move the last 1.5 loads into the new place. Oh, and completely clean the old place and the new place.<br />
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The Best Man and I are so excited to have a bigger place AND to have our first year lease together. Ever. We have been together for 6 years and have been married almost 2 years. I can't believe we will be in one place for 12 consecutive months!<br />
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I am most looking forward to having furniture, friends and a place to call home. I'm hoping to find a gym here soon. It has been hard to stay in shape when I haven't been able to run. We haven't been making an effort to go to yoga class either. I'm hoping to drive the 30 minutes south to our yoga studio to use more of our classes before they expire in August. <br />
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Hawaii for my 30th birthday (next week!!!)<br />
Disney and an Angels game for our 2 year anniversary (the week after we get back from Hawaii)<br />
In-laws visit at the beginning of June<br />
Then we are hoping to go to Joshua Tree to camp and hike at the end of June<br />
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So many exciting things coming up!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-30231002700905038092013-04-09T22:36:00.001-07:002013-04-22T22:04:43.490-07:00Epic<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Free Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Mexican food for lunch. Opening Day at Petco Park for the Padres vs. Dodgers game complete with free shirt. Sushi for dinner. </div>
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Today was pretty epic indeed. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-13617402508623386822013-04-01T17:20:00.001-07:002013-04-01T19:45:44.799-07:00No longer a hop a long! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today is my first day without the boot. We did a lot of errands so its a tad sore, but otherwise I am doing well. I am so glad to be rid of das boot! It was really starting to hurt my back due to the height difference between footwear. </div>
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I had my second PT visit today and continue to do a lot of glute medius strengthening. </div>
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Will keep you posted as I continue to recover and dream of a world were I can run as much or as little as I want without consequenses. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-60233165345621193182013-03-26T17:10:00.001-07:002013-04-01T19:45:07.783-07:00Tendonitis<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-24862862482579648422013-03-24T15:00:00.001-07:002013-03-24T15:28:27.085-07:00Hop a long<p dir=ltr>After stay off my foot for 99.89% of the weekend it is feeling better. The boot has helped stabilize my ankle and I have also been icing it. A lot. </p>
<p dir=ltr>I have also managed to get a cold, so I'm feeling yucky and grumpy while being stuck with my foot elevated. I have enjoyed the sun that has made appearance the past two days. </p>
<p dir=ltr>I am starting to plan our trip to Hawaii.  Any suggestions? We will have 4-6 days and a small budget. We are currently thinking about Maui. Who has been to Hawaii? What do you know?</p>
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I'm not sure if I mentioned this, but I decided to run a marathon before turning 30. I had been wanting to do it for years now and figured I should shoot to do it before the big 3-0. Some how The Best Man felt obligated or inspired to do this with me. <br />
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Training had been going well until mid January, when we ran 18 miles. My right hip started "talking to me" and then began screaming. I had to limp the last 2-3 miles home. I had "gluteus medius syndrome" from muscle imbalances related to my SIJD (sacroiliac joint dysfunction). With this injury and started a new job our training was slim to none the 6-8 weeks preceding the race. </div>
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The race itself went well. I felt sluggish around miles 14-15, but managed to slog on. The Best Man began to complain of knee pain a few miles later and we ended up walking a good bit of the last 5-6 miles. We lumbered across the finish line in just under 5 hours. </div>
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I had a lot of energy at the end of the race and was dreaming about signing up for another marathon before we even finished. Must. Get. Sub. 4:30. </div>
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Needless to say I was really sore the days following the race, but nothing that was unexpected. That is, until a few days later. Monday we took it easy and got to see a taping of Jay Leno. Tuesday we walked around the San Diego Zoo all day (Amazing!). Wednesday we had planned to run, but I wasn't feeling up to it just yet, so we walked twice. The second walk was on the beach. Afterwards, I noted what I thought was a gnarly trigger point lateral to my distal tibia (that's shin bone for you lay persons). </div>
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I tried to massage it out, stretch it out, iced it, took ibuprofen. It was bothering me all Thursday at work and got worse after lunch when I was forced to limp around due to the pain. That evening I tried to diagnose my self like any self respecting hypochondriac would. With all the bending and twisting and tugging I made things worse. </div>
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I couldn't get an ortho appointment until Monday, so I went to urgent care and had some x-rays taken. I am currently sporting a fashionable air cast walking boot while waiting to hear back about the x-rays. Wish me luck!</div>
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By the way, The Asics LA Marathon was awesome! The course started at The Dodgers Stadium and went west towards the coast to end near Santa Monica Pier. We got there early and were pleased we were able to hang out inside the stadium for the two hours prior to the start. What a treat! There were so many great spectators along the course (with the exception of the bit near the end through the VA) cheering, clapping, and handing out goodies (oranges, water, beer, pretzels, candy). There were a few tough hills near the beginning of the race, but otherwise nothing to complain about. The weather was perfect. The medal and technical tee were top notch. I would definitely do it again. Oh and did I mention it was on St. Patty's Day which meant I had an excuse to wear my all time favorite color: <span style="color: #38761d;">GREEN! </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-7599834470788769492013-03-12T18:13:00.001-07:002013-03-12T18:15:24.430-07:00Gearing up for vacation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My Kid Brother and <a href="http://agirlnamedleney.blogspot.com/">A Girl Named Leney</a> will start making their long journey here in just over 4 hours. My Sassy is driving them from Richmond to D.C. at 1 PM EST. They will then catch a flight to us here in SoCal. The Best Man and I will play tour guide for a WEEK!<br />
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This week will be spent walking on sandy beaches, toasting in wine country, beading for the girls and surfing for the boys, gazing at the animals at the San Diego Zoo, strolling down numerous piers, perhaps riding a feris wheel, enjoying sunsets, touring LA, hopefully spotting a celeb or two- just to name a few things.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744678476395603599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186197614307075825.post-65016142768731068572013-03-04T14:20:00.001-08:002013-03-04T14:20:41.314-08:00Sunshine<p dir=ltr>Honestly, I don't see how laying in the sun in the winter months could ever get old. I wish I could transplant everything I know and love about the east coast here. </p>
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The screeching and scratching of the drills at the dentist office make me cringe. The dentist often asks if I'm okay, thinking I'm in pain. The noise is like nails over a chalk board to me. EEEEK!<br />
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This morning, while under the drill, I realized some of the sounds reminded me of R2D2. So envisioned him getting fussed at by C3P0. Thinking about C3PO's perpetually flexed elbows further entertained me.<br />
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So, then I get home with my face still numb. This includes my nose and my eye. I've had my eye go to sleep before while at the dentist (which freaked me out because I thought I had nerve damage!), but never my nose. It's a weird feeling. Anyway, I digress. I got home to see <a href="http://agirlnamedleney.blogspot.com/2013/03/life-according-to-instagram.html?showComment=1362429624932#c6676541650414257168">this post </a>by <a href="http://agirlnamedleney.blogspot.com/">A Girl Named Leney</a>.<br />
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Do you remember <a href="http://runkrissyrun.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-girl-named-leney.html">this post about A Girl Named Leney's Hair Cuttery Giveaway</a> last week? Well...I WON! I am so excited! My hair is in desperate need of some love and attention. The Best Man, who had always loved my long hair, mentioned he had been looking at old pictures and said I need to get my hair cut again because the short cut did look good. Now, I'm in that in between stage. I miss having loads to do with my long hair. Mainly find a different way to braid it on Pinterest every day. But, the short cut is so much easier to take care of and has a lot more sass.<br />
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Pretty bad, huh? So, my baby blues couldn't handle the sunlight, even though it was coming from behind. And my face is still numb from the dentist. I decided a funny face would work best to disguise these two flaws. Did it work? No? I didn't think so either, but it was worth a try? </div>
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The funny thing is. I've had two patients in the past week or so compliment me on my hair. When it was up in a pony tail. Both dead serious. "You hair looks lovely! Do you go to the beauty shop?" and "Your hair is pretty. I can say these things because I am old" said an 80 something year old after already having complemented my baby blues. </div>
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Will post pictures after I get my new 'do! Until then, I'm going to enjoy my oreo milkshake in prep for A Girl Named Leney's arrival and because my face is still numb and I'm hungry! </div>
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I got off work early. By early I mean EARLY. I only worked a half day. The sun was hiding, so I made a beeline for the bed and turned myself into a burrito with the sheets and covers.<br />
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I had a lovely nap, half asleep listening to the waves break. Then My Kid Brother called and I got to chat and giggle and plan with him. My Kid Brother and A Girl Named Leney will be visiting. In. Ten. Days. Let the planning continue!<br />
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I am coming to the startling realization that I may like back scratches better than massages. The Best Man devotes a handful of seconds a day to this. If I were a dog he'd be bruised by my enthusiastic tail wagging. The great thing about getting a good back scratch is that though I want more, I am more satisfied than with a "massage" of the same duration.<br />
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In other news. Just. Now. Realized. Our first full marathon is TWO weeks from today. Crap.<br />
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Addendum: The Best Man just gave me such a good back scratch that I face planted on my key board and closed all my windows. True Story. </div>
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