Thursday, August 24, 2006
SOMETIMES I AM MADE TO FEEL SO GOOD
Yesterday, after a dreadful day in the office, I left work to visit a client and then I got a call to tell me some flowers had arrived. I had to get my office girl to open and read me the card but I knew in my heart they would be from my very special friend. A friend that has come to mean so much to me over the past 12 months and who knew instinctively that I was in need of re-assurance that someone really cared and that I was worth caring about. So thanks my special friend. Just know that I will be here for you just as you are being for me.
Funny thing is that 2 years ago I would have said I had stopped making friends but thanks to this blogging community and to changes in my own self confidence I have been truly blessed with new friendships. Amazing isn't it what weight actually affects?
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
TAKE THE TIME TO STOP AND SMELL THE FLOWERS
Last few weeks have been very stressful with some serious health issues. Added to that stress at work and the dreadfully cold winter and motivation has been frequently lacking. However this morning the sun was shining and I took the time to visit my garden and that made me feel better. Spring is just a round the corner and I needed to remind myself to count the good things in life not dwell on the bad. I am going to try to take a few minutes each day to appreciate some of the good things in my life. Yesterday I played tennis. I have not played for 3 weeks and had no exercise at all for 8 days due to the flu. It felt wonderful to be exercising again even though I was surprised to find today that I am a little sore from it. Amazing what having a week off from exercise does. I am looking forward to getting back into some regular exercise each day. As far as eating goes that has also been all over the place but I am being exceptionally good this week and it definitely helps me feel better. Hope everyone is having a good week and especially Jodie who has only 1 week to go. How exciting and definitely a reminder of what life is all about.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2006
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I WAS THE ONE IN THE RED HAT
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GREAT WEEKEND
After a week of being really ill with the flu I went to Sydney for the weekend. Lots of lectures from my family about the dangers of running when ill!!! With infected sinuses the landing was painful. On landing I had 2 phone calls to deal with and ended up in the baggage areA feeling quite seedy and disoriented. Panic when my phone seemd to have lost all Brionys numbers, (whiCh mysteriously appeared again that night). Briony was there with her smiles though to meet me and we set off for our adventure in the city. Expecting to be unable to check in and to just store my bag, it was lovely to be greeted at reception by the manager who said my room was ready for me and he then offered a late checkout so I could shower after the run on Sunday. The room was incredible and Briony and I could have been quite comfortable there all afternoon. But we ventured into the city for a little window shopping and of course lunch. A couple of hours walking made us feel very virtuous and we tried to take some photos. The park is just beautiful and the weather was perfect. A chinese man took a photo of us both but it didn't turn out. So separate photos were all we had which I had fun merging into one last night. A quick swim and spa then we made ourselves beautiful and headed off into the city for the blog meet. As others have described it was a wonderful evening. It was spoiled a bit by me because I was feeling quite ill but I am glad I came to Sydney and was able to meet so many inspirational people. Back at the hotel some arm twisting occurred and we decided to sample the room service menu for dessert. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Very sadly Bri departed and I went to bed, just little me in a GIANT king size bed. A few times during the night I thought of cancelling my run the next morning. However when the morning arrived the sun was shining and I knew I had to at least try. I met up with M and Linda and eventually the race started for us. Luckily I had my own stop watch because it took us over 15 minutes to get moving. We started weaving in and out of the crowd together but the urge to run overtook me so I bid my farewells and took off. I really enjoyed this run. The crowd was annoying me because it was so difficult to run any distance but I think this forced me to pace myself and not overdo it trying to be fast. The atmosphere was great, the weather was perfect and the views were beautiful. Heartbreak Hill was a challenge but manageable. The last km did seem to be very long but I had planned for under 2 hrs so was pleased with my personal time which was 116mins. The hardest part was then lining up for a bus and getting back to the hotel with only 30mins to spare to bathe and get ready. I then did some shopping but exhaution set in so I went to the airport early and sat and read a book, with lots of dozing. Next year I will definitely stay another night and go back to the hotel and sleep in the afternoon! Arrived home at 9pm barely able to keep my eyes open but pleased with the weekend.
This week I hav estill been ill with teh flu and very busy at work. Eating is not good but taht s ok when I am over thsi flu I will get back to normal which I am pleased to say is now being good.
Thanks to everyone for organising and attending Sat night.
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Sunday, August 06, 2006
FUN RUN......................
Yesterday was the run at Albert Park. I entered the 10km with my trainer and Jenny my training buddy entered the 5km. E was going to do it but her glands are swollen again so we decided she should rest instead. After a week plagued by illness and worrying about getting injured before the C2S I was quite nervous. I did the first 2km in good time at 6min/km but slowed down after that completing the first 5km in 34.30 mins. That was what I planned so that was good. The second lap I was much slower. My ulcers played up at the 7km mark so I walked a lot of it, albeit fairly vigourously and did interval walking/running till the end. 100m from the finish line my trainer ran back to me and yelled at me to keep running till the end and Jenny took a photo, hence the smile. I completed it in 72.30 minutes which was 2.30 mins slower than I had hoped but faster than teh last funrun I did. On coming through the finish line I was given a spot prize. I am sure because h ewas so relieved this old lady didn't collapse into his arms, but Jenny said it was because I was smiling! He said to run up to the stage as they were already giving them out so I did. Amazing how I was able to run a bit more for a prize. I won $100 voucher to the restaurant on the lake. That was a great reward.
When I got home I went out again to get a massage. My masseur resigned on Friday so I had a new person. Well I won't be going back to her again. Although I like and need deep tissue massage this was unbearably painful. Even when I told her she still persisted. Now I am hurting all over and it is from the massage not the run. I was quite a sight this morning at kickboxing. Our trainer has increased the intensity of my workouts and I am really pleased with that but I certainly felt it in every muscle. Then off for a tennis leson. My coach has not been coaching for 6 months and since he has been available it has been too wet. So today of all days we had an intense session and I was actualy dripping in sweat at the end of 45mins. The sad part then was that I have had to come in to work and try to be enthusiastic and efficent when all I want to do is go home and get into bed.
Haven't been abl eto blog much because our internet is not working properly. Found out last night it is because T has been downloading movies!!!!!!!!! Should reset tomorrow. Then my hotmail is not working at home either!!!!!!
I am looking forward to the weekend in Sydney but with quite a bit of trepidation re meeting new people and then the actual run itself. Not long to go though and the excitement re catching up with old friends and making new ones certainly outweighs the fear.
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