This Week

Hello! So this week I have experienced my first "injury" due to running. I say "injury" in quotes because it wasn't a full on injury just little soreness in my lower leg just between my calf muscle. After last weekends long run I don't think I stretched properly. Monday night I went out for my maintenance run and it started hurting then. Tuesday I made a call to Novacare, one of the AIDS Marathon Sponsors, and spoke to an athletic trainer/therapist who basically politely scolded me for not stretching properly and gave me some stretching tips. After taking Tuesday and Wednesday as rest days I am off to run in yet another Thursday night 5k, the Athens Sister City Shuffle, followed by some Greek dining and a drink or two. So, tomorrow I promise to have my results and more details as I just realized I have about 20 minutes to get to the race.

Don't forget why I am running and please sponsor me. Thanks to those who already have.

Overheard at Nordstrom

I just had to share this...

Ok, put aside that I had to go to Nordstrom after going to the gym to buy new underwear as I had forgotten a clean change for post gym….
As I am going down the escalator, behind me I hear “well Cherl, due to the Derrick situation, you are entitled to go out and get yourself laid”

I don't know who Derrick is, nor do I know what his situation is. But, thank you Derrick for entitling Cherl to go out and get herself laid!

-Happy Tuesday, go get yourself laid! but not before you sign up to sponsor me. I only have about $1,200 to go and could use your help.

Today is...

MY BIRTHDAY! And while I am heading out the door to meet friends for dinner at Big Jones, followed by cocktails at Marty's Martini Bar...I leave you with this email I just received as part of the AIDS Marathon weekly e-newsletter...I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, it really makes me feel good about running 4-hours in a marathon and describes how I feel about another birthday...hehe;

"EVERYBODY POOPS
If you have a small child or a pet, you surely know this. But maybe you didn't know how common "runner's trots" are. As running is an up and down motion that jars the body and your digestive system, it is not that uncommon for runners, even the elite, to experience bouts of diarrhea during a training run or the race itself - or the sudden and terrible urge to sprint towards the bathroom. Now, maybe you're saying, "It won't happen to me." Hmmm, that's what they all say. Well, I've seen it and almost experienced it first- hand. If it happens to you, don't feel bad, it's a running badge of honor (like blisters, black toenails, and bloody nipples). But just the same, chances are you'll want to avoid it. So here ya go:
Runner's trots can be caused by too much caffeine, alcohol or fiber in the days or hours leading up to a run - so avoid these things. You also want your dinner the evening before to be early and light.
If you're lactose intolerant, dairy may be the culprit.
And here's one that may seem obvious: try to allow plenty of time before a run to go to the bathroom. Wake up early for breakfast and give yourself a chance to "go."
Carry toilet paper or tissues in your pack, its okay to run into the bushes or behind a tree when nature REALLY calls! You can get Charmin' To Go at drug stores in the travel section (It's a mini-roll that you can carry easily).
If you do experience a bout with runner's trots while on the trail, it may be necessary to stop your run for that day. Although minor cases of diarrhea (usually just from nerves for that days run) are not enough to end your run, if you are experiencing severe stomach problems you should not continue on your run as it could lead to dehydration. "

It's about time!

Wow, I didn't realize that I had not posted since July 23. Where has the time gone? Well it has been one crazy summer and one that I will never forget!

I am about to head out of work to a dinner so I just wanted to do a quick post and update everyone on where I am.

This past Thursday I ran in the Elvis is Alive 5k...see picture...It was a great time, then again any race which ends with a beer tent and an Elvis impersonator with back up band had got to be a good time! I finished in about 26minutes.

Since my last post I have had two long runs with my training group. a 10miler and this past Saturday we ran 12miles! More to come about these in another post.

Well, I just wanted to drop a line to everyone and let you know I am still here and still hard at work with my training and my fund raising. I am now at $2,300 and if you haven't yet please show your support by visiting my donation page.