tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83288461272381357752024-02-20T18:39:57.211-06:00Triathlon and everything else in between*triathlete*RN*clean-eater *traveler*advocate*Midwest transplantTerrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-89766907331779086722012-02-11T12:09:00.000-06:002012-02-11T12:09:33.615-06:00Where in the world....That's pretty much what I've been saying for the last couple of months, where have I been? Well, I finished my 1st (of this year) half marathon in AZ being RnRAZ. It was a fun, painful, interesting race. Let's just say that I've never ran with that much pain in my calves before..yet you wouldn't be able to tell by my race photos!! My parents had come down from WI to watch me run and then enjoy the warmer weather with me.<br />
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After my parents left, things in my life sorta fell apart. I'm totally used to only seeing them about every 3 months or so but this time it was different. After they left, it's like they took my training with them. Phoenix was warming up (yay??) so I could ride outside again and run in the morning and not be so cold (its relative I do realize). Yet I was also faced with having no job-no new travel assignment had been found yet and my contract was up at the end of January. My job hunt was included calling my company on a daily (if not 2x ) for updates and then I decided to just apply at Mayo Hospital in Phoenix as a last ditch effort.<br />
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Terra without plan and without an upcoming job=stress x10. That rolled over into migraines and lack of wanting to training. I would wait to run til almost dark and waste my days off on the most beautiful days in Phoenix. I had gone to 2 different job interviews at Mayo's by Jan 24th and had nothing as a travel job. Coming up this week was the running clinic in Estes Park, CO. All I have to say is, it set me straight.<br />
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Thank you to <span style="color: purple;">@Coachprs</span> and <span style="color: purple;">Active at Altitude</span>. Thank you to Cindy <span style="color: purple;">(@knittingrunner),</span> David <span style="color: purple;">(@DP_Turtle),</span> Glenn <span style="color: purple;">(@mcdanielg),</span> Jon <span style="color: purple;">(@jonjay500),</span> Cheryl, and Megan <span style="color: purple;">(@meganMnelson).</span> This clinic helped me put confidence in my running and just being around teammates during this time really helped me. It broke me of whatever I was stuck in -maybe it was the cold Colorado air and the Rocky Mnt high...<br />
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Returning from the clinic I found out the next day that I got the job at Mayo-permanent job...me?? And I start end of Feb 27th and by the way, you have to do this and that and......STRESS!!! <br />
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Fast forward to today. Today I am back in WI (home) where I am finishing packing up my belongings to send back to Scottsdale for good. This is a huge deal for me. I keep asking "Am I doing the right thing" and I keep getting yes otherwise things wouldn't be working out. This is true. Everything works out for a reason. For reasons, I am meant to be in the Phoenix area for now.<br />
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What does this mean for my schedule?? I don't have one right now. I have a list of races that I can race locally and just noticed that HITS HIM Lake Havasu will be in my own back yard (bonus!) and I'll be able to volunteer for IM AZ again in hopes for a spot at IM AZ 2013 with <span style="color: purple;">@meganMnelson</span>.<br />
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Til next time-Be Safe and Train like you mean itTerrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-72466094577217604872012-02-10T23:17:00.000-06:002012-02-10T23:17:03.128-06:00Wordless Saturday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuKuJ8NXfRvk8JV4o5k6pJPYJpFtYLZJS9-wv_Td3b8fBgaZvRKUivIXHWvow7s88AkHqOiX8pHr2Vh6Ab1Okypi_UHDgrOfHhU-wetalBfCXyw4tjKZWZjFJCj36jeQE2NGtPLhWeZTo/s1600/image_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuKuJ8NXfRvk8JV4o5k6pJPYJpFtYLZJS9-wv_Td3b8fBgaZvRKUivIXHWvow7s88AkHqOiX8pHr2Vh6Ab1Okypi_UHDgrOfHhU-wetalBfCXyw4tjKZWZjFJCj36jeQE2NGtPLhWeZTo/s320/image_6.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Running!! From Phoenix/Scottsdale AZ</div>Terrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-69383844009470904672012-01-07T10:29:00.000-06:002012-01-07T10:29:30.031-06:00New Year, time for a change<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well good bye 2011 and hello 2012 and boy did you come in with a bang! Where did 2011 go?? I think I'm still trying to find some of it if you look at my nurse's notes (ie-still 2011 with error thru it). I went back and looked at my goals that I set forth for myself this year and a few I met, one I will always be working on, and the others just fell apart for reasons.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">In 2011 I was lucky to have only 2 different jobs verses the 4 possible and they both were only 90 minutes apart when I needed to more which made my life even easier! Up until May, I spent the winter in Tuscon, AZ. I was sick for awhile and then got injured while training for RnR Dallas. I'm not one to just sit still so I used P90x/Turbo Fire/Rev abs to keep me in shape for the small amount of time I had off of running. Then I got back on that horse and was at my fav local running store weekly looking/trying on shoes and trying to figure out what happened. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Amongst this time, my personal biz I had decided to put away due to personal reasons. It wasn't working for me but I did and have managed to figure out who my "real" friends are. If you know the song "Find out who your friends are" by Tracy Lawrence you will know what I am talking about-otherwise google it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I came into Phoenix during the HOTTEST summer on recorded (yay me!) which killed me for training. It was nice to wake up at 4:55 am to see it was only 95*-no, I'm kidding. It got old after a month. Good thing I had easy access to a pool-but even that was hard to be at for a while. I survived-learned that I needed to drink ALOT more water and watch my electrolytes or else....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Trying to race locally??? yeah...I gave that up. I love to travel too much. I went to SD for a sprint tri which was awesome and then to St Louis and Savannah for 2 half marathons. I had a blast. I think I am one to always travel for races. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">So..goals for 2012</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">1.HIM..late summer to fall</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">2.Ragnar CO-I'm co-captain!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">3.Marathon??</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">4. probably run 2 half marys along the way too (the 1st Jan 15th)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">5. Running Coaching clinic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">6. Make it back to California...some how..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Here's to a great and better 2012</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">-T</span>Terrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-74985034665066285092011-10-31T23:06:00.000-05:002011-10-31T23:06:27.694-05:00Rockin in St LouisBack on the #RnR series, I picked up this race on whim. When I asked my coach if I could do it, I could hear her mind punching numbers...thinking I was crazy especially when I was planning a marathon on Nov 6. "It's possible" and that's all I need. (I think she knew I would do it anyways, just had to figure out how without getting injured. <br />
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I actually had already bought airfare and had a hotel on reserve so it was just training. I had presented this to my coach in Mid august. I'm living in Phoenix where the temps still at 5 am are 90* and she forewarned me about the double training cause this training would be during my triathlon training. <br />
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I managed to get it all down and was doing a run/walk at various time lengths due to IT band issues. So that was the plan for the race: run/walk it as I have been and if I felt that I could run the last couple of miles..DO IT.<br />
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Step back..taper week. My coach wanted the long run done on Sunday than flat out rest remainder of week. Um...yeah...My week actually went: Run Sunday, work Monday, Tuesday (13 hours cardiac RN) Wednesday (nada), Thursday work, and Friday fly to STL. Not really a taper since I've figured out that I walk 5-6 miles daily at work.<br />
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Catch an early flight out of Phoenix to St Louis and get to the hotel to sleep a bit. Did a short run in the "cold" weather and checked out the expo. A friend was suppose to be staying and racing with me but had a family emergency so it was just me this weekend. <br />
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Saturday I laid low. Had a slight cold so I was taking cold medicine, watching football, and sleeping. It was after all a vacation for me. I got out all my race gear, laid them out, got my gear check bag situated and fell asleep.<br />
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The bonus of race times at 7:30, you don't have to get up until 6am. YES!!!! So I did, got all bundled up and walked to the starting area. I could already feel the energy. This was St Louis's 1st #RnR and they did a pretty good job. Dropped off my stuff, ate another half banana, and found where I was suppose to be.<br />
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#RnR are a blast. Bands every mile, cheer squads, and there is always Elvis. I really enjoyed this race. I didn't like all the hills I had to conquer but I tried to keep on pace. I probably would have hit my goal had I not walked up 2 hills but I really didn't feel like dying over them. I stuck to my plan up to mile 11. I had to dig deep to keep going. Right around mile 6, I hit a mental wall of "what were you thinking". Mile 11 passed, then 12 and all I kept hearing was the "you're almost there" or "the finish line is right there" I kept saying where, where cause I was cramping bad; luckily I ran by a med tent with salt tabs grabbed 3, downed them with a little water and pushed on. <br />
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I managed to pick up a runner who just stopped running; got him up and running to the finish line. He thanked me-I was his first half marathon. I sure hope he had a blast.<br />
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I love the #RnR series. I may run with my ipod but I still hear the bands, crowds. It's an experience that I keep coming back to.<br />
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So what's next? #RnRSV half (yeah I changed it), #RnRAZ 2012, OD in Feb, and HIM end of April. I can't wait.Terrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-48192599865460530272011-10-31T22:31:00.000-05:002011-10-31T22:31:04.036-05:00Sprint Re-capYes...it's been awhile since I first posted the beginning of my triathlon venture. It's called life. So back to the race.<br />
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I woke up at 4:30am and I can say that I really didn't sleep well that night anyways. I was afraid that my alarm clock would fail or even worse, I would sleep through it :( It went off and I got up; ate my normal PB and J on bagel with banana. I knew that this race I would be going all out. I had already set up my transition area the night prior and had it packed. So I grabbed my bag, bike, extra water and out the door I went. I was only 5 minutes from transition and it was a quick walk cause it was cold (for me).<br />
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True to the sport, the company around me was very helpful. I was so nervous. There were the obvious top competitors-Vineman, Oceanside and then the newbies who rolled in on the beach cuisers (that was cool). Still being dark I set up my transition area-luckily that got an end spot right on the bike out. Couldn't miss my bike. Set up, wetsuit on, and the walk to the starting line (which wasn't fun being all stony and barefooted)<br />
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Being Sept 11th, the National Anthem was sung by a military personal who was overseas during that time. Very moving and, yes, I did shed tears. As the ways started into the water, everyone got to cheer each on. When it was my turn, I knew the instant I hit the water, a toasty 68*, that my swim was going to be difficult. Treading water trying to stay warm, I couldn't keep my feet from cramping; as the gun went off, I tried to kick and all I felt was constant cramping in feet and up my calves. Welp-plan B: pull the whole way and I did. First OW and I pulled the whole way. That was an experience in itself. This, though, was the best 400 yds time that I posted to date.<br />
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Coming into T1, I was totally off balance. I had some motion sickness from the waves (dramine next time) and couldn't think. So T1 I took a little longer to recollect myself and head. Thanks to <span style="color: red;">@crittermedic, @kgirltris</span>, and <span style="color: red;">@indianabackdoc</span>, I had my bike setup all coordinated. Grabbed my bike and off I went.<br />
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Bike: Um..they will have to re-do this part. It just isn't fun to have ride over them at a 45* angle ON padding, coming down a hill, to hopefully prevent crashes. I saw many "top" competitors walking back with their pricey bikes and many visiting the ambulance that was purposefully placed there. Otherwise it was a good ride. There is a photo of me with "deer in headlights" look. My coach and I laughed.<br />
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Run: For me T2 was easy, drop bike and helmet, and go! And I did, at the fastest I could. This is a sprint, so you're going to push yourself. I did to a pace that I hadn't seen in a year!! :) But I felt it every step, in every breath. I walked only 2x for maybe a minute but once I crossed that finish line, I was done. Luckily, my friend <span style="color: red;">@tipcan</span> was there to rescue me and help me out.<br />
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I had a blast and plan to continue the triathlon experience. I PR'd the 5K. I will always remember this race, this day, and all the aches, pain, tears, joy that I felt. It was so worth it.<br />
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Breakdown<br />
Total:1:35:00<br />
swim:400 yrd-13.18<br />
bike-9.2 in 40 min<br />
run-00:33Terrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-91746765698769762582011-09-28T21:55:00.000-05:002011-09-28T21:55:57.507-05:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKnmDakDuhORTDlU2HzSadO2YBZC4ZIZPt_2OH5p8v0V2tXvX3Yy89hyB_E6Ol5cRWAu-qTxsz-SfFEMWrj8kCyJhN8NDmFqKK0eTacBORUhqGtp1Kk_K21vR2RnuwgN8vtvAZ8hf78o/s1600/IMG_0479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKnmDakDuhORTDlU2HzSadO2YBZC4ZIZPt_2OH5p8v0V2tXvX3Yy89hyB_E6Ol5cRWAu-qTxsz-SfFEMWrj8kCyJhN8NDmFqKK0eTacBORUhqGtp1Kk_K21vR2RnuwgN8vtvAZ8hf78o/s320/IMG_0479.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
For my grandpa: Thank you<br />
For my cousin: my God be with you and watch over you while you are overseas<br />
For all: Thank you for protecting us, serving. Words can never say enoughTerrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-6031574515967106792011-09-15T21:17:00.000-05:002011-09-15T21:17:55.941-05:00Weekend in San DiegoSince May, I had made the choice to attempt a triathlon. I knew that it would be in September sometime, just not which weekend. As long as I started with the base building for that time being, when the event would actually take place wasn't a huge deal. I knew that I was going to be doing the sprint distance (400 yd swim, 10 mi bike, 5k run). As the time approached, and might I add, my contract on my current floor near end, I was forced to pick a weekend. I literally had 3 hours to pick a weekend, not really a race for my event (I owe that one to my recruiters ). The weekend-Sept 10-11th. I had no idea if there was going to be a race that weekend, I just hoped since I was granted that weekend off without a problem.<br />
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So every time I go on a race-cation, there always seems to be some kind of drama. No different here. I got up Friday morning, tied up loose ends around my apartment, packed up my car and headed out to San Diego. I've seen alot of desert and this drive just added more to it. Flat, sand, and boring. I was so excited to see the mountains hence the other side meant San Diego. I got into the city right before rush hour (just like I planned) and drove to my hotel. Upon arriving, I noticed that the area was really run down with bars on the windows, including the hotel-NEW HOTEL<br />
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Text my good friend Tip <span style="color: blue;">@tipcan</span> for some help to find the host hotel for the Tri Rock event. The Hilton it was; via phone, he managed to get me there safe and sound. I quick ran in to see if there were any open spots and I got lucky. I would have a place to sleep-thank goodness. Unpacked my car, headed up to the 29th floor to unwind and catch with <span style="color: blue;">@kgirltris</span> and <span style="color: blue;">@coachprs</span>. We talked about the race and my goal (which for me was just to complete it). I set up my transition area and bike that night and called it a day. My brain was tired. I'd have all day Saturday to do whatever I wanted.<br />
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God blessTerrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-12250486350960332962011-09-10T19:30:00.000-05:002011-09-10T19:30:33.248-05:00Training with...Have you ever planned a trip to stay with a friend? I'm sure..Now how about a friend you haven't seen in years but kept in touch with? Sure! Finally, a trip to train and visit your coach 3 timezones away-coach/friend and husband you met in Jan at a race and have remained in touch thanks to twitter, training plans, email, and phone calls? Not many of us get that if we have online coaches. Well..I did that. In July..4 days training and spending time with my coach <span style="color: blue;">@Kgirltris</span> ( coach with Team PRS Fit), husband <span style="color: blue;">@indianabackdoc</span> and their kids. It was a lot of fun, filled with chaos and adventure but it was something that I needed.<br />
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So my adventure started with a red eye flight after work into Louisville where Kristine met me at the airport and hence begins the adventure. All smiles and hugs, I hadn't seen her since the #RnRAZ in January but it's like nothing had changed. Headed off to make a quick stop to see her husband aka Doc at his clinic and then back to their gorgeous house where I met their wonderful kids. Man...it was nice to be around family and people again. Being a traveling nurse, I travel and live by myself. its difficult to establish friends at many places cause the staff knows that you probably will be leaving in 3 months.<br />
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First stop was the pool. This particular training was to focus on my entrance into the tri world. "belly button to the wall," "Glide" I think Kristine's hand gestures made this much easier for me to understand than just being told over a training plan.<br />
After about 900 yds and a couple of complete flipped circles, we called it a day.<br />
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For anyone who knows Kristine and Doc, they follow a clean way of eating/way to nutrition. So for the next 4 days I would be introduced to a better, healthy way of eating to keep my energy levels up and help my training. The next day was looking at my running. I was nervous about this cause I thinking that I had been doing something wrong. Turns out. I had been wrong. The only thing that I really needed to work out was "popping" my knees, looking forward, and hands at the hips-military style if you wish with elbows tucked in. Wow was I surprised!! Just a couple of weeks and I'm good to go.<br />
Next we did some OW swimming with @abbazabba81-yep needed this practice since all of mine had been in a pool. The water was hot but that was ok. Great to be out practicing with others what I needed to get done.<br />
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Day 3 first we (adults) all headed to the gym. Kristine and I went through a killer weight workout. I truly miss my weights but with this being my first tri, I've been focusing alot on the bike and swim. It was a fun routine and great to have a workout partner again. So next, was headed down to the Ohio river for some just plain fun. Yes, it was hot so it was nice to be in the water just hanging out...talking..taking photos. It was a great way to end my days in the humid, hot midwest summer.<br />
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My final day was rest and just talk. Good 'ole girl and coach talk. I needed a rest. I swam not sure how much while I was there and had a blast. I was sad to leave as I was reminded of was great people they are (and their kids). My point: If you have an opportunity to train with your coach, DO IT. If your part of a team that is online, go visit. I'm sure that your coach would be glad to have you. I learned alot and will do it again. ;)Terrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-57968789068713253072011-06-12T11:25:00.000-05:002011-06-12T11:25:05.111-05:00Back on my feetToday was my first run OUTSIDE since I was sidelined in May due to dehydration. Let me just say, it felt awesome!! I was nervous attempting this because I really didn't want to become dehydrated from the heat again. I have spent the past month concentrating really hard on drinking close to a gallon of water daily, plus electrolyte supplements, and rest. With all that said, I decided to attempt it.<br />
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Alarm clock went off at 5am and I crawled out of bed. Checked the weather and it was already 72*. Well, better get my but cracking cause it's only getting hotter as the minutes pass. Out the door and drove down to an area about 2 miles away. There's the water Chanel and then a shaded street that's all packed trail, which I love. Since re-dedicating myself to training, that has also meant to heart rate training. So me, Mr Camelback, and my HR monitor all adventured out at 545am.<br />
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It felt good to be outside running again. All the friendly hello/nods from others out early to beat the heat. Felt like I was accomplishing something. I've spent the last month inside training, afraid of the heat; trying to get used to it (and its only going to get hotter as summer approaches).<br />
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I've learned to really focus on my breathing, which helps keep my HR under control; also keeps the rest of my mind in check with my body, even with my ipod on. This has been the longest distance I've ran and I'm so happy. I don't feel dead. And...one step forward toward becoming a triathlete and marathoner (again).<br />
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-TTerrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-78427845012133067162011-05-11T20:43:00.000-05:002011-05-13T15:37:39.731-05:00The runThe run. It can be empowering. It can be a time of peace or time of chatter with friends. It can make us stronger and it can also break us down. It can give us positive feedback on our bodies. Its a time when you can hear your heart beat, feel your feet hit the ground with each step, your lungs expand with each breath. <br />
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And then it happens. Your body decides to rebel. It decides to make training difficult, delays training, pushes back training, or even can pull you from your planned races. That's when things get rough. You want to keep going, and you will because you're a runner. But then your body rebels even more. Stretching, long warm ups, foam rolling, foam rolling, drills but nothing seems to be helping. Idea: maybe some type of cross training will help. You try for a couple of weeks but that's a no go. So then there's an idea of possibility of switching sports for the time being<br />
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The run. It's an awesome experience. Yet you have taken a toll on my body. You have forced me to pull out of two race this year already. I have dabbled in biking and swimming as cross training and learned to love it. Therefore, I am turning to the Triathlon. It's not that I am forgetting you, dear Run, as I will meet you again in November in Savannah. But for now, it will be better for my body and will give me a different challenge. Terrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-8795872800999032352011-03-10T18:38:00.005-06:002011-03-10T18:40:57.544-06:00ABC's of Me!!So I saw this post on <span style="color: purple;">Run Courtney Run's</span> site. I changed it a little and thought it would be a great way for y'all to know a bit more about me :)<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(A) Age: </span> 31<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(B) Bed Size:</span> Queen (currently)<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(C) Chore You Really Dislike: </span> Cleaning<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(D) Divorced:</span> Yep<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(E) Essential Start To Your Day: </span> breakfast and sometimes coffee<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(F) Favorite Color: </span> Pink<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(G) Gold or Silver: </span> white gold<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(H) Height:</span> 5'6"<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(I) Instruments I played: </span> Flute and violin<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(J) Job:</span> Registered Nurse (currently traveling RN)<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(K) Kids:</span> Maybe someday??<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(L) Live:</span> Umm..all over the country for the last 2 years<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(M) Mom's Name:</span> Doreen<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(N) Nicknames:</span> none<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(O) Overnight Hospital Stays:</span> Several unfortunately<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(P) Pet Peeve:</span> Lately, when I'm told that I need to know Spanish because the majority of my patient speak it<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(Q) Quote: </span><span style="color: white;"> Carpe</span> Diem!<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(R) Right or Left Handed:</span> Right<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(S) Siblings:</span> Younger brother, 29<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(T) Time You Wake Up:</span> If I work 5:10am, otherwise whenever my body wants to; lately 6ish (am)<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(U) Underwear:</span> That's for only someone special to know ;)<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(V) Vegetable You Dislike: </span> Brussel sprouts<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(W) What Makes You Run Late:</span> Traffic<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(X) X-Rays:</span> Chest, head, full body<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(Y) Yummy Food You Make:</span> Apricot chicken<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">•(Z) Zoo, Favorite animal:</span> well I really love dolphins<br />
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-TTerrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-65634391507568754862011-03-07T09:06:00.000-06:002011-03-07T09:06:32.302-06:00Just not a runner<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I get asked numerous times what is a traveling nurse so here it is and why I chose to take on this adventure for 2 years. A traveling nurse is basically just that-nurse that travels across the country (if he/she chooses to) at 13 weeks assignments for a recruitment company. Hospitals use "us" to fill in needs, especially in the the south during the winter months aka "snowbird season." That's basically it. I probably have been one of the more adventurous ones as I have taken with me my car and we have gone from Coast to Coast to Coast. And she is still running strong! I have been living out of a suitcase(s) for the last 2 years which is very interesting. So why would I want to continue to do this? I'm constantly wondering where am I going next and it is stressful, so why? Well...</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Places I have been/seen</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: cyan;">1)</span> Grand Canyon <span style="color: cyan;">2)</span> Santa Barbara and Oprah's house<span style="color: cyan;"> 3)</span> 13 weeks spent 50 feet from the ocean(and I'm from WI!) <span style="color: cyan;">4)</span> Made friends from across the nation<span style="color: cyan;"> 5)</span>Lived at 6000 ft for 6 months <span style="color: cyan;">6)</span> Made it to RI, CA, NM, and AZ as places to visit <span style="color: cyan;">7)</span> Got to see celebrities up close and in person<span style="color: cyan;"> 8)</span> Learned how nursing differs across the country <span style="color: cyan;">9)</span> Quickly got over my fear of flying <span style="color: cyan;">10)</span> Own frequent flyer miles with every major airlines and use them <span style="color: cyan;">11)</span>Got to go jet skiing in NOVEMBER!! <span style="color: cyan;">12)</span>Rode a tram for miles up to 10,000 feet to overlook Albuquerque,NM.<span style="color: cyan;"> 13)</span> Seen how much more athletic people are in the South them at home and it makes me sad<span style="color: cyan;"> 14)</span> New York City!! <span style="color: cyan;">15)</span> Biosphere 2, Tucson <span style="color: cyan;">16)</span> Taos, NM<span style="color: cyan;"> 17)</span> need I keep going...</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">What has it allowed me to do:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Not only do I travel for my career but I also travel for running. So I might have been in California but ran in Las Vegas for instance. I have gotten to travel from almost free to New Orleans, San Diego, Las Vegas, Chicago, LA, and Seattle all because of my career. I go "home" to see family and friends almost every 6 weeks so I get lots of frequent flier miles which I cash in on other flights. It's been awesome. It has also allowed me to grow greatly as a person. I have to rely on myself only. Accident-figured it out. Deathly sick-get yourself to the Urgent care. Learn to navigate thru numerous different cities thanks to my GPS system!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">I love my career. Now I have a decision to make if I want to stop traveling and plant some roots for a bit. De-stress and get involved in some things that I want to do but can't because I travel. Will it hinder my running and traveling. Nope. I already have a plan for that one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">My days at work are 12 1/2 hours long but more like 13. LOTS of walking, 75% on your feet, little time to eat lunch (15 minutes if I'm having a good day) and bathroom breaks....So drinking water becomes a challenge when I'm on the floor and spend little time at the nurses station where drinks are only allowed. This past week, half was spent in WI (my home), flew back to Tucson on Thursday and then spent Friday thru Sunday working. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Flying just dehydrates one period. So i made sure I bought the largest bottle of H20 I could find after security and finished that on the plane. Came home to sleep, then run, then to bed. Friday....5:00 am the alarm goes off. Drank 8oz of water with my breakfast, had the 20oz G2 at work and that's where it gets fuzzy. I remember eating glasses of ice with water but I don't remember how many. Early Saturday am I got up to use the bathroom. I remember thinking, "wow, my legs are really wobbly."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">Next thing I know, I'm crashing into the closet and on the ground. Yep, I have passed out. Now, I always tell my patients, sit at the side of the bed and make sure you're not dizzy before getting up. Yeah...I didn't listen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">I went into work the next day and had my charge nurse check my blood pressure-it was low, lower than normal. So I began to drink. Drank my G2. The next thing I did was set my alarm on my watch to go off every hour. When it went off-as long as I wasn't in an emergent issue, stopped into the nurse's station and downed a glass of water. A quick 2 minutes (and piece of mind)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">My point-do what you need to maintain adequate hydration, especially being an athlete. For me it's setting the alarm on my watch at work. I don't have an issue with my water intake while I'm off since I'm glued to my Nalgene bottle. Also, though, make sure that you are replacing your electrolytes. If you become over hydrated, you can also run into other issues that can potentially land you in the ER (not to scare you). I really don't want to see you on my cardiac floor; I'd rather see you at a race!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">-T</span>Terrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-23533493699793981592011-02-12T20:38:00.005-06:002011-02-12T21:15:14.645-06:00Valentine's Day<span style="font-size:78%;">So as Valentine's Day approaches, I decided to blog about that. These past couple of days have not been easy for me. As some know, or just saw, my boyfriend decided to end our relationship via email. Now this was a person whom I thought I was going to marry and be with. I was willing to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sacrifice</span> weather and a move back to a state that I REALLY dislike to be with him. And in one email, one click, he decided that it was over. Obviously, things could be worse..a death or divorce..but those who have been where I stand can understand. I was and still am crushed. It's now Saturday and the reality has finally hit me that I am single again and he has totally blocked me from his life; he doesn't even want to discuss it when I return home in 5 days.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">I have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">received</span> a world of support from friends/runners on twitter whom are my family (I'm in AZ right now and base is WI). One stated "he's not man enough to say it to you in person." Another, whom <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">I've</span> held numerous conversations with, thought he might come around aka grow some balls and step up to the plate-yea that didn't and won't occur. That person also helped me understand some of myself like I first come off as intimidating to a weaker person but that is a great trait to have. I'm still processing that one. Others said "your better off" or "focus on yourself and find yourself" or " I deserve better and I'm strong enough to move on".</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">To each and everyone who made one of those comments, thank you.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">To Valentine's Day, I just don't like the day. It's 2 days before my ex-marriage wedding day and I have never had a good experience with the day. Not a good date or something with a relationship goes wrong. Case in point. So cheers to all those happy couples out there celebrating this happy day. For the rest of us, I propose a toast-to being single. It may not be all fun a games but we are only accountable to ourselves! Cheers to all</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">-T</span>Terrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-47974100162428487292011-02-05T19:13:00.005-06:002011-02-05T19:50:28.385-06:00February<span style="font-size:78%;">It's only 5 days into February, so it's not too late to say this: My goals for this month. My overall focus, though maybe selfish, is on self improvement.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">1)Always have my Nalgene water bottle with me. I can't tell you how many times I have forgotten it for work and come home so dehydrated that it isn't funny.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">2)After each run, practice forefooting drills. I just saw, and heard stories of a teammate of mine, <span style="color:#cc0000;">@KGIRLTRIS</span>, and her strides she made this week up in Denver.</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">3)Keep my stress level as low as possible. I just spent January de-stressing it. My job is stressful enough-working with patients that are ticking time bombs..enough said</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">4) Take the Personal Trainer cert test on February 20th to make that goal come true!</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">5) Learning to re-accept myself as it is. I think Pink's F***ing Perfect </span><a href="http://www.pinkspage.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;color:#cc0000;">http://www.pinkspage.com</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> could possibly be replayed everyday </span>Terrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-50113886964262954512011-01-19T22:34:00.005-06:002011-01-19T23:00:52.286-06:00PF Chang MarathonLet's rock and roll baby!! Actually, I didn't run this race but had the awesome opportunity to work one of the med tents at the finish line. First, lets back this whole thing up to Saturday where I managed to meet a whole bunch of twitter friends from across the country. @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">dragonflytweet</span>, @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">indianabackdoc</span>, @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">KGIRLTRIS</span>, @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">funegrl</span>262, @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">LJ</span>3000, @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">MissJewels</span>212, @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">aimeespencer</span>, @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">sarahstanley</span>, @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">bedmadthen</span>, @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">azrunningman</span>, @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">britishbulldog</span>, @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">allyspeirs</span>..i think that is all. I know it was quiet a few; some at Starbucks and then some for dinner at Thia Elephant. All and all, Saturday was a blast talking and hearing stories of transformation, encouragement, and determination.<br /> Sunday: Big day for all who where running. Beautiful day, cool start temps with the sun out around 9 am. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Congratulations</span> to all that ran, finished, PR...it was great race, run right, with the right people. I had a lot of fun working in a tent fun of many pharmacy students, MD, 3rd year medical student, and a Pharmacist. Lots of interesting things to be seen, stories heard. Now my two cents: <br /> 1. After running a marathon/half marathon, please remember to re-hydrate, eat more than just 2 oranges. You wont be okay. You will be on your way to see me, dehydrated, confused, and sent to the hospital.<br /> 2. When on the course, drink more than just water!!! Your sweating out all the electrolytes in your body. If you can't drink the course mix, bring your own. Otherwise, again, <img class="gl_spell" border="0" alt="Check Spelling" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" />you will be on your way to see me.<br /> 3. After the race, get the heck out of the sun. You just exhausted your body; pushed yourself to the extreme and need to relax. If you do choose to hang in the sun, make sure to continue to re-hydrate or *surprise* see ya at the med tent.<br /><br />I would like to thank @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">runrockandroll</span> for a very well run event. I can't wait to volunteer at my next one. Even better, run my 2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> marathon in Georgia!!<br />-TTerrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-25708511658289067072011-01-09T11:42:00.004-06:002011-01-09T11:57:32.847-06:002011 GoalsSo this year I have decided to make a few with running and my personal life. Things last year got blown off with running due to my work schedule, traveling due to work, and being sick. I also have lost touch with my friends which I will try to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">amend</span>.<br /><br />Running:<br />1. To find local races in the areas that I am going to be at. This will take planning on my part but it can be done.<br />2. Continue with my cross training with p90x/turbo fire/rev abs. These programs have kept me going when I haven't been able to run and also saved me the expense of finding another gym. All I need is dumbbells and resistance bands that travel with me<br />3.Master goal of doing a Half <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ironman</span> this year...TBA<br />4. Attend local training camps <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">wherever</span> I may be on running etc to help my improvement and gain more information<br /><br />Personal<br />1. Find a success partner to hold me accountable to my new biz<br />2. Read 6 books this year...that will be a REAL challenge on my part.<br />3. Reconnect with friends via phone calls and letters (yes, snail mail)<br />4. Continue to work on my long distance relationship with my boyfriend in WI<br />5. Attempt to find a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">permanent</span> job in WI!!<br /><br />The main thing that will help me is finding that success partner. I think everyone should have a success part-for business, workouts-it goes a long way!<br /><br />-TTerrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-61279651267412492162010-12-31T20:24:00.010-06:002010-12-31T21:02:32.614-06:002010-what a year2010 has been a year for me. It has been filled with its heartbreaks, injures, sickness, weddings, runs, and lots of airplanes. I assembled this vision board at the beginning of the year to help me keep on track with what I want my future to be like. When my friend @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">twittyrun</span> got a peek at it, he said " You are running across America..instead of so much flying." I laughed.<br />I have done so much traveling for my job and running that I can pack on 5 minutes notice to catch a plane 1:30 hours (literally had to do that). With that said, here are a few things that I have to say.<br /><br />1.Places I've been in a year<br /> I start in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Albuquerque</span>, NM still my traveling RN position there. I also went back to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Greenville</span>,NC to continue with a long distance relationship. Went to DC (wedding shower) and New Orleans (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">RnR</span> half marathon) in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">February</span>. March-WI on 5 min notice. April-Richmond, VA (wedding) then Westerly,RI(new job and yes I drove <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">xcrountry</span>!!) May-nothing. June-San Diego (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">RnR</span> half marathon) and the to Santa Barbara (job). August-Chicago/WI (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">RnR</span> Chicago)<br />Sept-drove home to Milwaukee to fly to Dallas (wedding) to fly back and drive to Iowa City, IA (job). That was all in one week. November-Tucson(job). December-WI x2. My car has literally been from East coast to West coast in a year and everywhere <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">in between</span>. I have done a lot of traveling.<br /><br />2. Injuries/sickness<br /> New Orleans I prepared for in one month. Luckily I was training at 6000 ft and running at to below sea level. My personal trainer/bodybuilder pulled me through that one. Next to San Diego. Got a call from a from boyfriend to run this race a month prior; hence <span style="color:#ff0000;">@<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">coachprs</span></span> comes in. I struggled to find time to run, breathing, training now in warmer weather, IT band issues but I wanted to run. Ran San Diego-got to meet <span style="color:#ff0000;">@<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">twittyRun</span></span> :) I suffer from chronic sinus infections, which made breathing difficult, messed with my HR. Enter CA and working nights-now a whole new issue. I tried to run but I couldn't. Migraines, knee issues, IT band. So I took a month off of straight out training and ran to ran. It eased my stress level. I ran <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">RnR Chicago</span> but not how I wanted to. Now comes the sad part. October I didn't have a job but I was already registered for 2 more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">halves</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">scratched</span>. I didn't know where money was coming, if I would be able to afford flights..those are the hardest for me because I didn't even get a chance.<br /><br />3. Heartbreaks<br /> I entered the year in a long distance relationship from a guy in the 82<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> Airborne. Met him in Sept 09 and things were great or so I thought. All in all, he cheated on me and told me so when I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">received</span> a box with my things from his house. On to California and I met this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surfer</span> boy from Canada-how things happened I don't know but he gave me the ultimatum: you travel and this ends. Well, we know where that one head. Now to present day. Yep, I'm back in another long distance relationship but with a FF I once dated prior to all this traveling and we decided to try and make things work when I was home in October. I'm happy (except these last weeks) and have to deal with the situation.<br /><br />So yeah! I have had a very interesting year. I've been to 11 states of which most my car has driven through. Injuries suck and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">I'm</span> miserable when I can't run. My hearts been broken twice. You can judge me for whatever you want but that's my life and it's ups/downs. Here's to a happier, smarter, less costly 2011. <br /><br />Happy New Years y'all!!!!!!!!!!!<br />-TTerrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-23477445067928747352010-12-22T20:59:00.004-06:002010-12-22T21:38:09.976-06:00Last 6 monthsThese last 6 months have been challenging to say the least. My job, if you don't know, requires to travel about every 3 months as a nurse-m<img class="gl_align_center" border="0" alt="Align Center" src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" />y specialty is cardiac. Love the heart, even when its going bad and giving me grief at work. Since June, I've been in Santa Barbara, Cedar Rapids (IA), <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hartland</span>(WI), and Tucson (AZ). Yes, I travel <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">alot</span>. I finally figured out why I had been sick since June-simple sinus infection. I'm involved in a long distance relationship with a Firefighter; thanks to the support of <span style="color:#ff0000;">@<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">jessywuv</span></span> and her story, I keep praying that everything works out. <span style="color:#ff0000;">@<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">jessywuv</span></span>, you and Matt- you guys have an inspirational story of trial through a long distance relationship, making it work, fighting and working through it. Jessy, you have helped me in more ways then I can explain.<br /><br />So then I go to my whole traveling bit. I have been talking with <span style="color:#ff0000;">@<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">rshill</span>37</span> about traveling, moving, airports, unemployment. Yes, it's hard. Being a traveling nurse, there are times when I will not have income for up to 3 weeks. I've gone for 2 months without having anything, not knowing anything. I know that I am lucky to have a job in this economy and a place that I can always go "home" to. But it sucks to have to always pick up and leave after 3 months. I have friends from RI to CA just through work, which is great!! Lots of places to travel for vacation, not that I don't do enough of that already. <span style="color:#ff0000;">@<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">rshill</span>37</span> is coming back to her "home" for now and I maybe too. I am somewhat excited; there are 2 opportunities for me as permanent positions and 3 positions as a traveling nurse. But I am not excited. My boyfriend would be devastated to hear this (he doesn't read this) if he knew this. I don't want a job in "the tundra." Basically, I am only considering the permanent positions cause they are at the only hospital in the state that I want to work at. <br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">@<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">rshill</span>37</span>, I totally understand how you are feeling and this time of year really doesn't help. <span style="color:#ff0000;">@<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">jessywuv</span></span> I enjoy hearing your stories/adventures with Matt. I only hope to find that soon. To both of you, I hope that you both get your "run" on in 2011 and look forward to following and tweeting with you more.<br />-TTerrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-1475042552888802092010-12-18T20:29:00.006-06:002010-12-18T21:00:07.079-06:00Triathlon trainingToday I rushed home to watch the last 30 minutes of Ironman Championship in Kona. Earlier this week I had picked up an issue of triathlete.com. First, I should probably back track. I half been cross training since my November post with cycling (indoor) and <span style="color:#cc0000;">@p90x</span> with running here and there. Since I picked up the magazine, I've been inspired to do more and after watching Kona, I've got my mind set to do one in 2011.<br /><br />I've been blessed with the ability to swim without a problem, bike without difficulty and luckily I've already been running half and full marathons. I'm planning on just doing a half IM which is 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run. I know that I can handle all of that, it's just putting it all together. I've gotten suggestions from <span style="color:#cc0000;">@gabox</span>, <span style="color:#cc0000;">@indianabackdoc</span>, and <span style="color:#cc0000;">@KGIRLTRIS</span> to do Cancun 70.3. I have also looked at Racine 70.3. So for now I and New Year's goal is a Half Ironman. I, of course, will be needing coaching and am hoping two of the world's finest coaches that many of us know - <span style="color:#cc0000;">@coachprs</span> and <span style="color:#cc0000;">@dianeprs</span>-will do so when I can get myself back to functioning mode. For the first time in 6 months, I am actually proud of myself!! :)<br />-TTerrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-74842396997964491652010-12-18T20:10:00.005-06:002010-12-18T20:28:52.789-06:00It's a powerful drinkSo along with my full time job as a nurse I have jumped head first into BeachBody. For those not familiar with that name, does <span style="color:#ff0000;">@p90x</span> ring a bell? For most that one does; Beachbody is the producers of <span style="color:#ff0000;">@p90x</span> amongst other products. Beachbody is my "other" job if you wish to call it that. I choose not to since I'm being paid to workout (I'm using @p90x for cross training) and this wonderful drink <span style="color:#ff0000;">@shakeology</span>. Shakeology has been a blessing to me. When I am at work I can quick mix it with water and drink while I'm charting; it's given me more energy, I can think more clearly, and I don't get nearly as irriated as I used to. On my 4 days away from the hospital, I get to break out the blender and mix up all sorts of "desserts" as I call them. Each and every one is filling and fantastic!! I can't say enough about them except you have to try them. If you would like more information, click on the link and message me. I don't know why anyone, even MD's are speechless, shouldn't have access to them.<br />-TTerrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-45293715448573217212010-11-23T19:38:00.006-06:002010-11-23T20:20:47.377-06:00Beachbody coach<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I'm on another adventure with nursing down in Tucson (11/2). I had to make some decisions when taking this assignment. First, it meant dropping my training for a planned marathon in February-hopes of still doing the half!! Secondly, there will be no traveling for me. Next that meant dropping my half marathon in Las Vegas. So, for the first 2 weeks I struggled with losing parts of my running in a sense.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">I came across a friend <span style="color:#cc66cc;">@fitnurseboy</span> on a<span style="color:#ff99ff;"> #FF</span> and got in touch with him. We got to talking and he got me to sign up as a Beachbody coach. My new adventure: Team Beachbody Coach!! When I'm not working I'm working but on my own schedule!! I love it. Plus I get discounts on all <span style="color:#cc66cc;">@Beachbody</span> products.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">It took me awhile to come to terms with my decisions on running (my non running friends didn't have a clue). I still am running on my days off, but it's when I want to. I'm not logging them on <span style="color:#cc66cc;">@dailymile</span> (if you're wondering); I'm running for myself. Not for a pace, goal, time. I'm not in training mode this month; maybe not next month either...it depends on how things progress. I have to be in a good place mentally and physically again. With that said, I am using <span style="color:#cc66cc;">#p90x</span> to help me stay conditioned and strength my muscles.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">Right now I'm on a "pause" you could say but I'm still moving forward, just with different goals in mind.</span>Terrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-53077525112394950552010-10-21T22:30:00.004-05:002010-10-21T22:44:56.623-05:00The American Cancer Society:<a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TRC/DetermiNation/DNFY10GreatWest?pg=peditor&fr_id=27350&px=17070785">The American Cancer Society:</a><br />I am helping to beat cancer by joining up with ACS and Determination. I am running the half marathon on Dec 5th in Vegas!!. Above is the link to the ACS site. There one can search for me (Terra Marr), then leading to my secure donation site and the story of my running. Please help in this journey of running and celebrating more birthdays.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />terraTerrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328846127238135775.post-72788438140737231632010-10-21T20:56:00.007-05:002010-10-21T21:36:27.155-05:00November's 10sToday, I decided to blog about 10 things I am thankful for. These past couple of weeks have not been easy for me. When I got out of bed, I didn't want to run, but I did and then these thoughts popped into my head<br /><br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">1)</span> For my legs/feet and that they are not injured and I can continue to run<br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">2)</span>For every day that it remains sunny-there will be less and less in WI<br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">3)</span>My white/pink underamour tops with hoods-my ears thank me :)<br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">4)</span>I was able to roll out my ITB w/o crying<br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">5)</span>Reconnecting with someone who I lost touch with today<br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">6)</span>My parents and their continued support<br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">7)</span>PRSFit <span style="color:#993399;">@coachprs</span>, <span style="color:#993399;">@dianeprs</span><br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">8) </span><span style="color:#000000;">"I chase boys, they chase me" tee for inspiration</span><br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">9) </span><span style="color:#993399;">@jessyuvw, @frenchgurl, @twittyrun, @the_wick</span><br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">10) </span><span style="color:#000000;">the song "Dynamite" cause I played it 5 times during this particular run</span><br /><br />C-ya on the flip side<br />TerraTerrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07186400485842760176noreply@blogger.com0