for the record,
although i stopped training, I DID run the race for the cure in Akron on July 28 with my cousin Brooke, Rychele and Dani. It was AWESOME.

Day 13-14

Unfortunately I am loosing inspiration and motivation to run this race. 

Some people are born runners, some people force themselves. I force. I think it does more damage to my legs then it for good for my body.

My shin bones will forever separate from my muscles, and my joint in my knee will forever be all fucked up. 

So today and yesterday I did not run. 

Oh well. 

Day 12

I worked today, planned and administrated a surprise birthday party for Frank's mom. That was interesting because out of nowhere she decided she wanted to go to Matus Winery (Where we had planned her party) and she invited everyone that we invited so that was retarded, but we had everyone tell her "no". LOL. Either way she was happy. So before that party I had to get my run in.

I ran 1 mile while Rychele and I watched Game of Thrones (best show ever) then I got irritated and just wanted to watch the show while sitting! Rychele said just go a mile and a half but the driving force behind me made me continue on and run the second mile at 6mph. I finished, attempted to stop sweating and go get in the shower.

The run felt great but the whole night my legs hurt really bad. Shin Splinting.

Hopefully it sods off.

Day 11

I did not run today due to everyone yelling at me to take a day off.
So I did.
Because I felt like crap.

Day 10

I had an absurdly big day today! I worked with Rychele in her tomato green house, learned a lot, and had a great time! By noon I was exhausted! 

From standing and squatting in the greenhouse, my thighs were sore. And I am sore in general from running, and everyone is yelling at me to take a day off, so I did today. Although I did run a half of a mile, just to keep my mindset. 

I went through Frank's box of stuff he sent home today. I miss him :( 

I hope tomorrow I don't die running. I am getting kind of sick of it already, but I am probably being just a grump... As usual.

Xx,

Jz

Day 9

Day 9 of running and 9 days without hearing from Frank. This whole navy/bootcamp/military thing is a whole lot harder than I expected. Especially while preparing to go to London. With due dates and money and classes and letters I feel like I am on a roller coaster from hell. But it has a good destination. 

Today was fun, Rychele and I spent the afternoon in Sandusky, had lunch and did a spot of shopping. I bought a pair of bright pink running capris for the race. They were only $10! Horay for TJ Maxx. 

By the time I got to run, I had a half a glass of wine in my stomach. Causing me to stop and belch at 1.2 miles. 

I get impatient while running. I feel like my goal is so far away. Once I get to 1.5 it is ok because I am almost finished. I finished at 2.1 today because I stopped for my burps... Lol

I am afraid to run outside. 

Too bad the race isn't on a giant treadmill? Or those things that are in the airport that make you walk faster without looking like a bafoone. 

I miss frank and I wish I wasn't so broke. But we all have to go through trials in life. At least I can go to his graduation. 

I just wish he could write to me. 

Xx,

Jz

Week 2 Day 8

On my way home from work today, I categorized today as a shit day. Work was unpleasant, I still hadn't heard from Frank, I was tired, and I just wanted to be a grump.

I stopped at Rycheles and had a chat with her, got some tomatoes and blue berries, and went home. I chatted with my mom about how no one notices any of the good things you do, but they will notice, and ridicule the one thing, that may not even be bad, but is at least, half bad. Its a viscous negative world out there, and the sooner one learns to deal with it, the better.

I had a yogurt and some blue berries, then realized I cannot run on an undigested stomach. So I went down to sit on my butt, and start watching Game of Thrones. What a great show! It is very intriguing. The Queen is a bitch, but what else is new.

After the first episode, I gathered enough willpower to run.

So I hopped on the treadmill, and started the second episode and began running at a 5mph pace. I ran one mile in about 12 minutes, and since I was not overly depleted of oxygen, I boosted it to 5.5mph for the second mile.

Around 1.3 miles, I got extremely discouraged and rather down on myself because, as usual, I just wanted to be done! Then, I got a text messaged from Frank's recruiter telling me that Frank's projected graduation date is August 30th!

It was the best news I have had all week! I may only get to see Frank for 12 hours, but that is 12 hours more than I would have if not. I am so happy to be able to go to see him graduate Navy boot camp! After receiving that news, I almost cried because I am a sap, but then I just used the positive energy to finish my last mile!

After my run I felt great! I sweated a lot, but that was awesome because sweating is good!

In our darkest hours, and after the trails, God provides for us! I am so thankful for this news today!

Tomorrow I will embark on another 2 mile stretch!

Xx,

Jz

Day 7

I made it one week!

As I sit back after my run, reflecting on this past week, I am burping peach rings and watching Julie and Julia. 

Someday I will have my own cooking blog of sorts. Once I get my own house and such. 

So today! After getting ridiculed by my father for letting the laundry "rot" for a day in the washer, I abandoned the table and went to run. 

I ran .6 miles and had to pee like no other so I went upstairs and took care of my business. 

Back down and finished quite well. I didn't feel too bad or too good. Tomorrow I move on to a two mike run! 

Wish me luck. If anyone is reading this anyhow. In which case, my apologies for the lack of excitement.

Xx

Jz

 

Day 6

I had two large doughnut things from Kiedroski's Bakery in Amherst. They were so good. But I regret the calories. Although, I ran well today. 

I got on the treadmill an started off at 5mph as to pace myself this time. I was watching Big Bang Theory to keep my attention because when I run I get deathly bored. 

I ran the first mile with ease. The last half mile I sped up to 5.5 mph. And made it well also. 

Watching TV helps! Big Bang Theory is quite comical. 

I am proud of my progress today!

Tomrrow Rychele and I are running at the track together at 3. Unfortunately that is the heat of the day.... But it needs to be done! I hope I can run outside... Treadmill running is much easier.

Day 5

Today was a sloth day. 

Long story short. I had a hotdog with ketchup and onion, and some jello with mandarin oranges. I waited, then attempted to run....

I ran at 6mph for a mile, then slowed down. At about 1.25 I started to feel terrible. So I jumped off the tread and burped about three times, then jumped back on. I had to stop running at 1.4 because I could tell if I kept going, I would definitely vomit. 

I walked the rest of my goal of 1.5 miles.

At least I got there in the end.

Also, we gave the dog a bath today... Lol

Day 4

Happy 4th of July! I wonder what the founding fathers would think of this country today. Anyways, I slothed all day, playing sims and watching The Lord of the Rings. It was fantastic. 

Some family and friends came over to celebrate. We played a new game my dad bought. Bill doesn't understand my fathers obsession with games. I told him it is like his obsession with woodworking. 

I didn't get to run or get the motivation to run until about 8:45 so I go down to the treadmill and start running. I get about .3 miles and am interrupted by a call from Bill which I let go to voicemail since he was merely upstairs. I found that running to Mumford and Sons was a good thing today. The Cave. 

I made it a mile today with relative ease. Tomorrow I will go on to 1.5 miles. 

Come to find out about the voicemail, I couldn't understand a word. But I am driving them home soon. 

It's a rough holiday without your best friend but I will learn to manage. 

Xx,

Jz

Day 3

Today was disturbing for my running.

I crawled out of bed around 9:45 and laid their like a slug on the couch. The cat was exceptionally loving this morning. Rubbing his cat hair all over me and wanting me to pet him. It was rather adorable.

I dropped my car off at my uncle's shop to get a new belt, oil change and AC fixed. Then Grams drove me over to the library so I could study and I did very well on my math for the day, poor on my astronomy. Stupid planets. I had lunch at Ziggy's with Crystal and Sheri. Went back to Grams' and spent some time with her, got chased by a goose, and went home. The family and I went to Buffalo Wild Wings where I got ridiculed for not wanting wings... How rude.

So all being said and done, I did not get home until about 10pm, with no run in, and still astronomy homework to do. So I hurry down to the treadmill where I have to basically unbury it from all my brother's playing debris. Slobs.

I got up there, ran another 10ish minute mile, and died.

When I got to .8miles, it was exhausting and I just wanted to be done. My iPhone fell down and so my music was off the rest of the run, which was about 2 minutes but that is the worst two minutes of it. .9 is OK because I know I am almost done and I just have to hold on a bit longer.

I thought of a cool piece of art to do on a canvas. So I am going to try to get that done.

Also, I did not really stretch beforehand so my legs hurt. Ooops. I better stretch tomorrow.

Tomorrow is my last day at only 1 mile...

I am sort of scared to move up the mileage.

Also, I went to call Frank today to tell him something exciting, but it went to voice mail and I cried.

Xx,

Jz

Day 2

I stayed the night at my friend's house, and lucky for me, she has a tredmill.

So I woke up around 8, and forced my lazy self to run a mile.

I wanted to quit really bad around .6 miles because for some reason I was dying. Probably because it was the morning and I hate mornings. I am a night owl.

At any rate, I pushed myself to finish, and I did and I was glad afterwards.

I went to work at my mom's store, and I feel like I am stiff.

So I am going to start stretching at bit before I run.

I had a shakeology and I am ready for the Kid Rock/Uncle Cracker/Kool and the Gang concert.

Xx,

Jz

Introduction and Day 1

On July 28th I am going to run the Race for the Cure 5k in Akron. It is my goal to finish the race without stopping like a little whimpy butt. I would also like for this to help me shed a few pounds and gain a few muscles. Today, July 1st is Day 1 and the day that Frank left for Navy Bootcamp in Illinois. July 28th is a halfway point for his bootcamp, so hopefully my training and school work will help the time fly by!

On top of the running part of the blog, I will add in anything interesting that has happened to me that day, or if I have heard from Frank.

Today, I arrived at Cleveland MEPS around 8:30 AM. We waited around and spent some time with Frank until his swear in. He swore in outside and the Army Captain that swore them in told them two words to live by for the next 10 weeks: Be Positive. I am also going to try to take those words to heart and live by it. Bill and Crystal said their goodbyes before I, so they left. I stayed until the shuttle was to take Frank away.

Picture this sob story: We walk outside with his group, say our goodbyes that will last for at least 10 weeks, maybe 5 months. He hugged me tight, and we told each other we love each other. As I walk towards my car, it starts to rain, and by the time I made it to my car, it was pouring. I started my car, and the serpentine belt squealed as it has been for the past few months. As I drove by, Frank heard the car and waved. I drove off into the rain.

How sad. Either way, I made it the whole rest of the day (ok, I cried like a millisecond when I got home home at 7pm) without crying or being overly dramatic.

Frank called me when he got to Chicago, and let me know he was ok. I am expecting a call from him sometime tonight or tomorrow morning. I hope.

ANYWAYS, on to the running part.

I got home, talked to my parents, put on my running clothes, and just went for it. I listened to P!nk today and it wasn't the right beat for running, or maybe my mood wasn't mixing. I think P!nk is more of a lifting or something artist.

I ran 1 mile in 10 minutes and 20 seconds. Then I walked for about .1 mile to cool down a bit.

Today was a good start and very encouraging to start my 5k training.

I was thinking about putting how much I weigh in this but I am not really in the mood to share that with the world, if anyone is reading this anyways.... Which I don't really care either way, because this is just to help me stay sane and keep on track.

Until tomorrow,

Jozi

PS: I am at Heckel's, waiting to go to Rycheles, and Kitty is sitting next to me in a very somber mood.