I'm a bit nervous... I'm not sure why but I am. I am looking forward to the 5K. Should be mostly flat, unlike my neighborhood; many police officers and firefighters - I've worked with many over the years and I am lucky enough to call many my friends. I have a chance to race and promote Train4Autism and to honor those fallen in the line of duty. If it is not raining or not raining hard my family will be at the finish line. What more could a girl want on a race day?!!
Happy running to ya'll!!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
New running partner
Saturday morning I woke up earlier than usual (husband had a bicycle class training class to attend), I got dressed, started stretching then heard my daughter (21 months) wake up. I went to ask my husband if he was getting up he said our 4yr old had a night terror last night and he had slept off/ on in his room so if he could grab an extra hour it would be great.
I had planned for a 4.5 mi run with our dog. But instead, took my daughter in her jogging stroller (1st time for going on a run). The dog was mad! After 1/2 mi of fiddling with the handle placement apparently, made for men 6'+ or women who are 5'3" (I'm 5'9") I gave up having my arms at a comfortable place and concentrated on showing Moira some of the wooded areas I run in.
Birds were everywhere, she loves birds.So for 2.5 mi. We enjoyed naming all the things we saw.We passed other runners - she waved at all of them. Most smiled and waved back. It was fun, I loved it! We'll have to do it again!
Don't worry Guinness we'll be back on the long trail next Saturday ...
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Most important piece of Gear
..is my RoadI.D. (shoe ID). I run at 4:30-45AM and even though not many people are out I've a few near run ins with people headed home in a hurry. I feel better since I have severe medicinal allergies, it say right there on my ID.
My husband bike commutes to work and I worry about him headed to and from work, so I got him the wrist ID.
To see more go to their site: http://www.roadid.com/Common/default.aspx
Friday, May 29, 2009
Train4Autism Begins
I thought I was suppose to start 2 weeks ago, my body had a different calendar. So Thursday, I started my training for The Columbus 5K in August.
I turned to running for a few reasons awhile back - one was to lose weight and to get into shape. This is my third reason. My first reason is both my kids - I want to show them a healthy lifestyle and I want to be able to fully participate in theirs lives. An extension of this is my son, Duncan a high functioning Autistic - a child who lives with autism.
I grew up in a house with my brother who has cerebral palsy, I know what it is like as a sibling. Many time over my lifetime I marveled at my parents strength and love raising him in our home with 3 other kids - we were terrors all 4 of us in our own ways! Now, I am learning as parent what is autism how do I help my son be the best Duncan he can be.
Any parent who has children living with autism will tell you it has its good bad... as with any child. The first task after the diagnose is to get the resources in place for your child. As my mom told me, "Remember Duncan and Moira's needs are first, then you can deal with you." We are addressing their needs first. Next is me - "How do I prepare myself everyday to address their needs - I need to be centered, relaxed and fit - physically and emotionally.
My 4:45AM morning runs are my centering time. My "me" time. My body is shaping up, my mind is clear and some days I reach the epiphany that moves me forward. Sometimes it is my thoughts, sometimes it a podcast or a song that puts my life in perspective.
On my second Saturday 4 mile run (ever), I stopped for a moment and cried. Josh Groban sang in my ear - "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)"
I usually listen to ska, alternative, punk when I run for pace. How did Josh end up on my running playlist? Who cares! This is what I been trying to say to Duncan this is it! Duncan uses echolalia for communication - music, movie or what hears from others... I recently noticed that he associates songs with certain people. I began playing this to Moira and him on our rides to Daycare/ Preschool - I tell both of them - This is from me to you, I love you and will always be there for you.
So, I run for my children, myself, my husband, my health and now I run to raise awareness and funds for autism and autism research.
You can donate to help me train at http://train4autism.kintera.org/mgwolf13
I turned to running for a few reasons awhile back - one was to lose weight and to get into shape. This is my third reason. My first reason is both my kids - I want to show them a healthy lifestyle and I want to be able to fully participate in theirs lives. An extension of this is my son, Duncan a high functioning Autistic - a child who lives with autism.
I grew up in a house with my brother who has cerebral palsy, I know what it is like as a sibling. Many time over my lifetime I marveled at my parents strength and love raising him in our home with 3 other kids - we were terrors all 4 of us in our own ways! Now, I am learning as parent what is autism how do I help my son be the best Duncan he can be.
Any parent who has children living with autism will tell you it has its good bad... as with any child. The first task after the diagnose is to get the resources in place for your child. As my mom told me, "Remember Duncan and Moira's needs are first, then you can deal with you." We are addressing their needs first. Next is me - "How do I prepare myself everyday to address their needs - I need to be centered, relaxed and fit - physically and emotionally.
My 4:45AM morning runs are my centering time. My "me" time. My body is shaping up, my mind is clear and some days I reach the epiphany that moves me forward. Sometimes it is my thoughts, sometimes it a podcast or a song that puts my life in perspective.
On my second Saturday 4 mile run (ever), I stopped for a moment and cried. Josh Groban sang in my ear - "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)"
I usually listen to ska, alternative, punk when I run for pace. How did Josh end up on my running playlist? Who cares! This is what I been trying to say to Duncan this is it! Duncan uses echolalia for communication - music, movie or what hears from others... I recently noticed that he associates songs with certain people. I began playing this to Moira and him on our rides to Daycare/ Preschool - I tell both of them - This is from me to you, I love you and will always be there for you.
So, I run for my children, myself, my husband, my health and now I run to raise awareness and funds for autism and autism research.
You can donate to help me train at http://train4autism.kintera.org/mgwolf13
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Race for the Cure
Completed, but time was never a factor for this humbling experience. There were over 45,000 participants! I met a few survivors, walked with friends and marveled at the wave of hope for the people with breast cancer, their families, their friends and so on.
Hope
Hope
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
First 5K - Done!
Well I did it! I completed it! All body organs intact and under my silent time. I felt really sore Saturday, but Yesterday and today I feel pretty good.
I know now what I am capable of and need to step up my training!
Did I say "I finished!"
I know now what I am capable of and need to step up my training!
Did I say "I finished!"
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