Life and the pursuit of running

Ok. I just need to admit it. Life is in the way of my running right now. And, that's ok. Deep breath. I'll get back to it when I get back to it. Right now my priorities need to be elsewhere. I'm taking care of my mom while she rehabs after her knee replacement. You may recall we went through this at the beginning of the year. I suppose it's fitting for me to end the year the same way. Hmm. Putting it that way gives me some comfort and peace of mind actually. I like symmetry. It makes me happy.

My mom had knee replacement surgery on her left knee on January 16th. She had the right knee done September 18th. She stayed with my husband and I for her rehab. She lives in Atlanta but my sister and I live here. So, since my job allows me to take extended family medical leave, and I have a single level house with a guest room and guest bath, we thought it best for her to come to Denver for her surgery. It's worked out very well. Her rehab has been great. Having a dedicated support system in place does wonders for her spirit and recovery. This time around she even has a great-granddaughter to play with.

For the first knee surgery, we were all well prepared considering we didn't know what to expect. It was challenging but we had our game faces on and took everything in stride. For some reason, this time around we are all a bit more impatient. I think we know what to expect, having been through it once before, so are anticipating the end sooner. That's not a wholly bad thing but it makes everyone a bit anxious. I also have a lot more going on right now which causes added stress.

So, I think it's time to let go of what little control I think I have over everything and just relax and be in the moment. Enjoy my mother's time visiting and enjoy the grand babies when they visit. The running will be there when I have time to get back to it.

It's all good.

And another thought that gets me through the running down time... I've done most of my races and have been most successful in the winter. Yeah. I'm not done yet.

 

Y-M-C-A!

I renewed my YMCA membership today. And I picked up an October class schedule.

Neighborhood walk

I took a quick walk this afternoon while my mom was comfy and settled in the recliner. I even dusted off the Garmin. There was just enough charge to get me back home. Whew. When I logged in to MyGarmin (or whatever it's really called) my last logged run effort was July 15th. Wow.

Neighborhood walk Garmin stats.

Goals for the week? Walk 3 times this week. Tabata burpees 3 times this week. Apply for three jobs.

Before and After

I'd forgotten I'd taken a "before" photo after our anniversary vacation. I need to dig that up again. That image, and my mom's recovery, should get me motivated again. It was during her recovery after her first knee surgery that I started going to CrossFit. So, while I am home for the next 3-4 weeks, I plan to develop some kind of fitness routine again. I think I might start with 7 minutes of burpees, keeping track of how many I can do. That way I'll have a measuring stick for that length of time. And it will give me a jumping off point for other things. Like running.

Lots going on lately. I've been trying to set up a phone interview recently (from the hospital where my mom has been.) And a consulting business with a friend and colleague. My mom gets discharged tomorrow. Yay!

My sister and I may do a free day at the CrossFit gym in Broomfield some Saturday. I really need a workout partner.

*Sigh*

I suck. Not running or anything. No motivation. No desire. No nothing.

Walking

Yesterday evening, the hubby and I had a brisk walk in the neighborhood - about 2 miles. Today, I did about a mile on a quick break at work.

That is all. :-)

The near future peut-être

September 16th
Wheat Ridge High School Farmers 5000
5K

September 22nd
Estes Park Running of the Bulls 
3.75 miles (weekend after my mother's surgery so probably won't be doing this one)

September 30th
Bear Chase Trail Race
10K (not the half)

October 7th
Golden Gallop
5.280 miles

October 13th
Regis University Move Forward
5K/10K

October 27th
Kooky-Spooky
5K/10K

November 10th
Backcountry Wilderness Half Marathon
Trail half (my last chance this year to get a trail half done)