Being out of running shape is frustrating and some awesome family news.

My husband and I tag team with our daughter to get runs in. Lately I’ve been hiking more than running, though I did run on the mountain trails a teeny bit with Susanna in the Ergo Baby with our diaper bag (a running bag) on my back when the hub was working. I think I just wanted to prove that I could do it. I can.

Lunch today was a green salad with left over dressing from Ohana. I love that when you order out, they put one salad dressing in the salad and another in the bag.

I’m definitely far from my running shape but I look at it as you do now… A challenge to get myself back into running shape the best I can! The last salad I ate was a Chipotle salad. To.Die.For. I just love their guacamole. One day I’ll just order it as my meal. I’m so jealous of the eye color of everyone in your family!

Where are you in terms of your personal running shape? I’m definitely at medium, getting over an injury myself but this is my third week back at it, still easing back into it as I overtrained like crazy and got an awful case of ITBS. :(

I still have to go running – I think I’m going to try to get 6 in at an easy-medium pace.

Last kind of salad that you ate – Whole Foods Salad with Guta….so good!!!!

Running shape? Hmm, well not as great as I was last fall. I kinda used the whole “it is so dark outside when I get home from work and the air is all smoggy (gotta love SLC in January) so I am just going to sit on my couch and watch reruns instead” excuse for some of the winter. Finally picked running back up at the end of March and it is slow and steady.

Today’s run is hill repeats. I’m excited.

I eat a salad everyday for lunch. Today, romaine with hardboiled egg, leftover roasted broccoli, and some chicken. Delish!

Trying to get back to where I was. I too am recovering from ITBS. :( Only up to 5 miles now. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO frustrating.

Congrats Dad! That’s awesome :) I’m in medium running shape. Whenever I start to beat myself up about running I remember how awful I was when I started and how far I’ve come. That usually helps change my attitude.

Are you naturally blonde too? Or are you the one sister that came out brunette? My friend is like that, her whole family is brunette, but she is blonde! Funny how things work.

The last salad I ate was at chickfila. It had strawberries and blueberries in it. Yum! P.s. bonus question: does the 8 minute abs video music ever get stuck in your head? It’s been in mine for approx 4 days now….hah

I’m nowhere near the running shape I was a year or so ago…but that MIGHT be because for about 7-8 months the most running I did was 10-15 minute intervals on the treadmill. Now that the weather’s cooperating I’m sure I’ll be able to get some of that back.

Hmm where I am no where near what I used to be. I mean I can actually hold my old pace but not for long. I ran sat and sun, prb too much because now my back hurts. I never had a baby sitter when I began running. My husband and I took turns.

Congrats to your Dad! That’s huge!

I’ve taken 4 days off of running so far, so I don’t think I’m in tippy top shape. But hopefully I haven’t gotten much worse? (Crossing my fingers.)

Congrats to your Dad, that’s fabulous!!!

I am finally getting back into running shape after being out for FOREVER with injuries. Yippe!!

Awww love your girls lunch group! So cool how many generations there are in that photo :) I had a romaine salad with basically everything I had in my fridge i.e. broccoli, craisins, walnuts, cheese, apple, balsamic vinegar and olive oil! That’s pretty much my lunch every day. So many veggies!

xo

Curly reminds me so much of my little anna – so much personality through the pictures and mine is a wild child! You can see it in the eyes!;-) So much fun.
I totally know the feeling of not feeling up to speed (pun intended), know that you will be right back to where you were and beyond because you will be stronger for resting and healing, in no time.
I signed up for a 5k this weekend because I was itching to race and I just ran a half and I have another half in a few weeks! I hope you find a race soon:)

I am in very bad running shape after only taking 2 weeks off for shin splints and family emergencies. I am beyond frustrated and want to cry every time I run but I will persist because I know if I got to such a great place the first time around I can get back there and surpass all my old prs!

Today I only ran 3.1 miles and it was awful after 1.68…that is how I know I’m in trouble.

I’m in pretty awesome shape for me. I’m about 4 weeks away from my first 50k, so I have two more peak weeks ahead of me before I start my taper! Altitude is a total killer. I’m from Colorado and every time I got back to visit I feel like I am totally just sucking air.

My run today was cut short due to a 3 year old threatening she had to pee…and yelling that she wanted to go home. 1.5 miles when I should’ve done 2. First half marathon on Saturday!!

I got really sick about a year ago, which destroyed the best shape I’ve been in since high school. My immune system started attacking my nerves, so I basically had to start from nothing. It’s been very frustrating, but I’m trying to look at the bright side and be glad that I can even run at all now. Going through something like this makes you so grateful for your health, and not judge anyone, because you have no idea what they’ve been through.

I would say I am in medium running shape :) My hubby will always watch Elijah so I can run. Good man! I took a rest day today since my hip flexors were pretty sore from yesterday’s run.

My last run was today, and it was super frustrating. I started out awesome and was feeling great, but then I had to stop and go to the bathroom. As soon as I started back my side started cramping like no other and the rest of my run was split between power walks and a slow jog. I was so mad!

The last salad I had was actually for dinner. I enjoyed a delicious taco salad with guacamole, tomatoes, onions, and bell pepper!

I’m in medium shape right now. I tried some new shoes and that was a big mistake so I have a cranky shin that is going to require a couple of days off. I’m trying to learn to take whatever each run day gives me and not get too frustrated, but that is so much easier said than done! Great job to your Dad!

I think I am currently at my beginning best. What I mean by that is I have only been running consistently since January and completed my first half marathon a week ago and have my second half then end of this month. I feel good, but I know with practice and patience I will get better.

I try to get in my running between work and picking my daughter up from daycare. I have a BOB and sometimes she rides a long with me, or my handy dandy Mother likes to watch her.

My run today was good, I did 4 miles pushing BOB. (or as we like to call it “The adventure machine”

The last kind of salad had was mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese on top. mmm

LOVE the pictures of your family, glad to see your are having a good time. Don’t get discouraged about your run either. We have to have bad ones because it lets us soak in the amazement of our good ones!

Good questions! I read your blog often but I am not a big commentor.

Anyway congrats to your dad! That is awesome!!

As far as running- I am in the best distance shape. Well, any distance over a mile. I was faster in shorter distances in high school but I don’t see myself getting that back. Hoping to keep improving!

Last salad- the new Cobb salad at Chick-fil-a. They have a whole new salad line and they are GOOD! I recommend the avocado lime ranch salad dressing!

I’m in baaaaad running shape. Tops was about a year ago at my first half marathon. I was religious about my training from the word go, and managed a 2:22 half. I could run 9:15-9:30 miles, no sweat. Now, I can’t hold that pace for more than a mile or swithout taking a walk break. I’m working hard to get back in that shape!