Back in July I was convinced to buy a Nike+ sensor. Considering I didn't have an iPod I wasn't able to just buy the basic sensor & chip. I bought the Nike+ Sportsband with sensor. It was a watch with the chip in it. The chip section removes & turns into a USB that can be inserted into your computer & then directly links to your nike running account. Luckily a few months ago I was able to get my very own iPhone. I still have my Nike+ stuff, but now I also have Nike+ GPS app. I am now able to track my runs without having a sensor on my shoe...which is sometimes very, very nice. Plus it shows my route. My hubby always asks "where" I went running & with Nike+ GPS I can easily show him as soon as I get home.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not a runner by any means. I didn't mind running in high school. I actually ran track...but not cross country. I like "shorter" distances at faster paces. Not longer distances at a slower pace. The off campus mile was my favorite...but it was best during my Junior year when I was in "Sports Conditioning" with all the boys from the wrestling & football teams. Yeah yeah. Since my accident in 2007 I've lost the ability to truly run...or at least at a pace that I'd consider running. I'm now running at a slow cross country pace instead of a fast track pace. I've definitely got no sprinting material left in me. We like to call what I do wogging. I mix walking with jogging. I can hope that one day I'll be back in physical shape & my knee/leg can sustain longer/faster runs.
So back to recent times. Between July & now I've gotten out a bit here & there, but nothing too serious. Back in mid November I ran just over 3.5 miles. I was about 14 1/2 weeks pregnant then. Between then & now I've been a total slacker. Well Thursday I decided its time to start running again. After almost 2 full months I went out for a run.
Yes, Thursday I ran a 5k. Now lets admit the insanity that is me. I'm 22 weeks pregnant. At the 1.25 mile mark I had an asthma attack. I texted Jesse & had him bring me my inhaler, since I didn't have it with me. It was 41 degrees outside & for 3-4 blocks the wind was blowing straight into my face. Instant asthma attack. Jesse was sure I was going to let him pick me up in the truck & drive me home...like a failure. Lets all admit that Sarah doesn't fail or at least I wasn't in the mood to fail that night. Jesse pulled up the road about 1/4 mile & waited to make sure I made it at least that much further. At that point I told him I'd be fine & to head home. At the 2.3 mile mark Jesse passed me after having gone to get gas & he didn't even notice me. I texted him thinking maybe he was looking for me. He asked me why I was still running & I told him I had 0.8 more miles till the 5k mark. He was concerned & of course turned around to check on me. I made it, but my body was telling me I was an idiot for running 3.1+ miles after not running at all for 2 months. I could barely move, let alone walk. Climbing the stairs almost took an act of God. No, I'm serious. I fell over on the stairs and the only thing that kept me going was prayer. I pushed through going to Sacramento about 15 minutes after my run. I did squats at Barbershop rehearsal to try loosening up my legs a bit. I was a mess. Being pregnant I am also more susceptible to leg cramps. After going to bed that night I woke up with the worst leg cramps ever. Screaming in pain, I woke up my hubby & he helped me massage my legs until I was able to sleep again. Pitiful.
Friday I felt pretty good. Semi sore, but good. Something told me I needed to go running. I posted to Facebook that I was thinking about going on a run. My husband...who gets my automatic FB updates looked at me & said I was insane.
This all started 2 weeks ago...well I guess 3. I'll be posting mileage updates here with what I manage to bust out.
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