Training non-existent

I am so frustrated. I had great plans for this summer. I was going to finish my first marathon. Yes, you heard me right, a marathon. But I haven't been able to run for months because of my shins. As far as the doctor, coach, and acupuncturist can tell my shin muscles are incredibly tight and that is causing this horrible pain. I am on strict instructions to stop running/walking as soon as it start to hurt. Which means I get in about 10 minutes. **makes an ugly face** I am trying to be okay with this development and focus on some other issues (managing stress mostly), but there are times when I just want to scream and/or cry. Right now it is a combo of the two. Okay, whining over for now :)

Attention any Seattle-dwellers...

Boot camp!! You know you want to join!! (P.S.--I designed this awesome flyer :) )

Banana Blossom Press

A friend told me about Banana Blossom Press and I absolutely love their designs! Exercise and fitness oriented cards and t-shirts. Simple. Love them! And...they are having a SALE right now, 20% off your order. Use coupon code: SPRING 2009 at checkout. I just ordered this Find Your Inner Athlete tee...I can't wait for it to get here!

Damn Shins!

Seriously...can a girl get a break??  I tried to run today---but my shins hurt :(  I am so frustrated.  I just want to run--is that too much to ask???  Grrrrrr...

The silver lining is instead of pouting, I hopped off the treadmill (after only 10 minutes) and pounded out an hour on the elliptical.  **sigh**

It's Official

I signed up for the Seattle Rock-n-Roll Marathon today. Honestly, I am scared :) But, I will be okay. It should be a good experience--or at least let's hope it is!!

This is the inaugural event for the Rock-n-Roll Marathon series in Seattle--so it should be fun to be part of that.  

Join me!!  Check it out here!

Steps toward Number 6

So...I took a step today toward number 6 on my list--finish a marathon...I bought a book :)  I have a few other running books on my "to read" list as well, but this was the first marathon specific book.  It is called The Non Runner's Marathon Guide for Women by Dawn Dais.  It has been good so far.  I am thinking about which race to sign up for and nervous just thinking about it!  

I don't know why I choose such big goals. I mean, maybe I should start with running a 5k, instead of 26.2 miles!  I tend to do this--go all in with stuff.  I am not a runner--I have never been.  When I did my triathlons a couple of years ago I walked most of the 5k.  My goal was just to complete the triathlon and I did (twice).  I was really slow (I just looked at my times and they are embarrassingly slow), but I finishing and that was my goal.  But most of the "run" portion (5k) was walked.  

So, I am a bit apprehensive about the whole thing but I want to do it (for some reason I can't explain). I am thinking about the Seattle Rock-n-Roll Marathon at the end of June. I think that should be enough time to train.  Hmmmm....guess what I will be thinking about this weekend!!