Behind and Somewhat (Mostly) Injured

It's been about 8 months since a post, it's about time to write yes?

Quite a lot has happened in 8 months, most importantly I'm getting married! In December my then boyfriend proposed to me over a surprise weekend in Las Vegas. We're tying the knot later this year and needless to say, it's been a busy 8 months. Since the Corn Maze 5k in OCTOBER I've accomplished the following:

• Continued yoga practice at CorePower Yoga
• Tailgate 5k with Leigh Ann, Gail and her friends (so fun)
• Hot Chocolate 5k with Lori
• New license plate!
• Running biomechanics clinic with Janet Leet of SUB5
• Engaged in Vegas!
• Lululemon Warehouse Sale in January 2012 with Sarah (#unsupervisedshopping)
• Continued #unsupervisedshopping
• The Color Run 5k (Go look at my videos!) although we walked to stay colorful
• SELF Workout in the Park with Dolvette of the Biggest Loser!
• Signed up for:
• Glo Run 5k (this Saturday night!)
• Twin Lakes Sprint Triathlon - June 24
• Glenview Sprint Triathlon - July 29
• Danskin Women's Triathlon - August 26
• Hell Run - September 1

So between wedding plans, starting a new business with my fiance, continuing my full-time job (which I love), and sticking with my endurance and yoga practice, it's been busy.

Reward for running

My calf/ankle injury is still here and isn't going away. I was fitted for new shoes in December, and while running in the winter it didn't bother me, but it came back with a vengence in March. It's STILL here and one round of physical therapy hasn't helped. Went to Athletico yesterday and they said I should meet with a running specialist.

Ask me how many times I've been in the pool this year? Twice. How many open water swims? Zero. How many times on the bike? 4-5. How many outdoor rides this year? Zero. So between this and my running pain, next week's triathlon should be interesting, as it was last year. Although, I just reread it and my words gave me a new perspective on this awful pain. I race because I love it, and if I'm slow I'm out there enjoying my hobby. I can't find a picture of it, but my new license plate reads TRI IT. Double meaning too; meaning I encourage people to always try things with me, and of course, triathlons.

IL residents have a nack for vanity license plates, and ever since I could figure it out I've always wanted one. This year we made it happen! I'm a sucker for it but it's very true to me.

Thanks for reading. Up next: Glo Run 5k and next weekend's triathlon.

I'm No Ironman but I Still Tri

Alumni Tailtage 5k

Flattering, I know. But the bus speaks the truth.

F'in freezing but full! The amount of chocolate
and sugar actually made me a bit sick.

;k;l