Recuperation

I'm now up and out running by 8:30! This is phenomenal to me as a month ago, 8:30am did not exist to me.

The pain in my knees is at a 1 today, more like stiff knees from a bad sleep, or a little pressure, than any real pain. And of course, I just can't shake this itch to get out and run.

It was a cool morning and I had to layer up, which was a different experience for me and one I still have to get used to since once I was warm, I didn't know what to do with my zip-up! I enjoyed the freshness of the morning though, it seemed to be invigorating...

or something like that.

In an effort to not make my injury worse, I cut my run short and only went out for about 25 minutes. I did run, but it was tough trying to get my knees to do what I wanted them to, and I probably looked a little goofy to anyone watching me run. I think I used my hips more than anything else to propel me since my knees weren't entirely bending. And of course my strides were small...I probably was moving at the same speed when I was walking. Again, the distance I ran before slowing to a walk was longer, which makes me happy to know I am improving. But I chose to walk the entire return, just to be safe.

I tried something else new today, perhaps since I figured it wouldn't be as intense of a run. I chose not to take my water bottle with me. I see runners while I'm out all the time with no water and I figure, at some point I'm going to need to be able to run without drinking as much water in half an hour as I have been. After all, the running belts only hold about 1 Litre and right now I'm drinking about that on my training run. I clearly can't carry 6 Litres on my body on the marathon! 

Either way, running without water was rough! My knuckles got swollen and my tongue got all dried out and all I could think about was my water bottle on the counter in the kitchen. So, yet another thing I will have to come to terms with...just add it to the list with how I will eat while I run and bathroom stops.

I must say, even though today wasn't as relaxing of a run as I normally have, it was nice to be out earlier. There were a lot less people on the trail and the city was so quiet. I can't wait until I move my run up even earlier and I feel like the only person around for miles! It's empowering.

Final bit of news tonight, we have another event booked and a few more that will probably be confirmed by the weekend. So, mark it in your calendar - Friday, July 24 at 7:00pm. We are hosting a Fantasia Party! Some of you may have read about it already...we're calling it 'Get Lei'd for Diabetes' (Man, I am so clever). Anyway, what with the marathon being in Honolulu, and people liking themes, it just seemed like the right thing to do. I'll be mixing up tropical drinks to enjoy while the rep from Fantasia shows off the massage oils, lingerie and toys for sale. If you haven't been to a Fantasia party, it's the same as Mary Kay or Party Lite or Pampered Chef....just with a lot more sex involved! It's a lot of fun for guys and girls though, and a very entertaining night. Of course, 10% of the evening's revenues will be sent to Team Diabetes Canada as part of our fundraising.

Also, the rep said that if she sells over $300 worth of stuff at the party, there is a hostess gift involved - and I will raffle whatever that is off to those in attendance! See? Tons o' fun!

If you want to come but aren't on our Facebook group, just send me an email and I will let you know where it is. You know you want to.