3 runs in a row!

It's been awhile since I have been running. My knees have been hurting pretty consistently and almost constantly. I am not sure why and should probably go to the doctor soon just to see if they can figure out why...I did get new running shoes (Mizuno) which feel really good, but I don't know that that was my probably. Though I did find out my Adidas were 1 size too small--oops. Live and learn. Chris and I went out for a jog a few weeks ago and I ended up having to walk. Overall, Chris has been way more motivated to go running than I have. Which I am way proud of him for! It's just been discouraging for me.

On Saturday our stake had their 5K. Chris had planned to run it too, but ended up being asked to cook breakfast during the run. I ran it with the boys in the jogger. I ran really slow since I didn't want to hurt my knees more than they already are. Ian kept telling me to run faster, which was funny because usually he is telling me to slow down (not that I run that fast!) :) I ran a 37:19. Slow, but it was meant to be just a nice jog.

My knees are still being funky but this week I did go with Crystal at 9 p.m. to the BYU indoor track. We probably ran for 1/2 hour at a very slow pace, but it felt good; we were able to converse the whole time (which was great! good "away"/fun time for me! I love Crystal!! We have great conversations which made the running even more pleasant.).

Because I knew Chris probably wouldn't be back from hunting until late tonight, I decided to take the boys out in the stroller this morning. It is crazy how chilly is suddenly is. It was in the 50's and is the in-between where I didn't want my sweatshirt but I was cold with my t-shirt. I think I'll try a long-sleeved t-shirt next time. Cooper fell asleep and went back down when we got home around 9 a.m. which was wonderful! Ian was really good and ended up with my Shuffle and was quite entertained. He dropped Cookie Monster and Hantoo in some water, then later Hantoo fell out, but luckily a man driving down in the road said: "I think you might have lost something back there." Thank goodness! that would have been bad!!

So I am taking it slow and easy. I've decided I need to give myself one day inbetween each run and that I can't get discouraged about my progress. I just need to go slow and give my body time. I think I pushed too hard this summer. I am looking for DVDs at the library to do toning, pilates on the off-run days so I can strengthen my core and muscles, which I am hoping will take pressure off my poor knees. Waddle on, friends. I think I am realizing I am more of an adult-onset runner than I realized. And ya know what, that is okay. I will take it at my pace and not compare myself to others and will be happy. Since I am learning that doing too much or the wrong thing doesn't get me where I want to be anyways :) Just be me, the runner that I can be. :)