Monthly Archives: August 2009

Laughter is NOT the Best Medicine

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On Sunday, my mom, dad, my sister and her new husband stopped in for a visit to celebrate my belated birthday over brunch.  As usual, the jokes were flying back and forth and the stupid one-liners dished out between courses brought tears to my eyes.  Only your family can make you laugh so hard that you cry and for whatever reason, your family loves to see you in pain.  The giggles and laughter that tickled my ribs came with a price because all that laughing really hurt.  Bruised ribs are no laughing matter.

 

Since last Friday’s crash, it still hurts when I take a deep breath, cough or sneeze.  I contemplated visiting a doctor for an x-ray to satisfy my curiosity: Is it cracked ribs or bruised ribs?  But knowing the answer won’t help with the healing process.  From what I’ve read on-line, bruised and/or cracked ribs can take weeks to heal.  Resting and popping the occasional Tylenol when needed are my only options.

 

This morning, my 4 y.o. awoke crying from a bad dream.  When my DH didn’t respond to her wails, I slumped out of bed to comfort her.  When I picked her up, I felt a shooting pain in my ribs again, which meant another day of no running for me.

 

I can’t sit in certain positions and sometimes lying down hurts.  The pain isn’t as bad as it was on Sunday when my family had me in stitches, but every day I wake up hopeful that I can run again and be ready for the triathlon on Saturday, however, at this point, it doesn’t look good.

Gracie’s Gear Giveaway

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Part of preparing for a race includes selecting the right outfit.  This might sound silly, but you have to wear what’s comfortable.  Plus, it needs to be something you’ve trained in and you know works for you. 

 

For Saturday’s triathlon, I’ve selected a pair of padded bike shorts for sure, but I’ve also decided my Gracie’s Gear Long Tank is the perfect pick for Saturday’s triathlon because I know it works for me.  I plan to stash a Cliff Shot in the flexible Power Pouch so I can suck down a shot running into transition to gear up for the biking leg.  (Did I mention it’s a reverse tri?)

 

I wore my Gracie’s Gear Long Tank during the Gasparilla Marathon and proclaimed my love for it.  Now, once again I can share my love for this product with another Gracie’s Gear Giveaway!  :-) To win a Gracie’s Gear Long Tank, visit graciesgearandtraining.com and view The Long Tanks.  Then, post a comment stating which size/color long tank you would like to win. 

 

 

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  • Tweet about this giveaway.  Add a new comment for each time you tweet: @denisermt Run DMT’s #blogoversary #giveaway- Win a Gracie’s Gear Long Tank- http://tinyurl.com/n3c79n
  • Visit graciesgearandtraining.com and read her Training Tips.  Add a comment here to let us know which tips you read and if you tried them.  Each time you read an article and post another comment is an additional entry. 
  • Gracie’s Gear is a supporter of EMWomen, so visit emwomen.com and let us know what interesting things you found there.

I Want to Ride My Bicycle

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Last Friday, I was so bummed that I had to cut my 10.5 mile ride short after almost getting crushed by a pick-up truck.  Since my nasty spill, my bruised ribs and headaches have prevented me from training for the Faces of Courage Triathlon.  I just want to ride my bicycle and perform well on Saturday.

 

Queen’s Bicycle Race seemed like the perfect song to lift my spirits and help me prepare for next Saturday’s triathlon even though it may be a few more days until I heal and am ready to run and hop on a bike again.  Although, I won’t be butt naked on a bike.  Good Lord, I can’t even imagine racing on a bike without padded bike shorts!

 

 

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Milestones Jewelry Giveaway

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Blogoversary

I am a sucker for sparkly things.  If it shimmers or glimmers, chances are it will catch my eye.  Perhaps, that’s the real reason behind all my running, because at the end of every race, I am given a shiny bit of bling. 

 

As runners, we challenge ourselves constantly.  We always push ourselves a little harder and a little further and sometimes at the end of it all, we are rewarded with a medal, which we can wear proudly.  But how likely are you to wear it every day?  You can only get away with wearing your marathon medal to grocery store so many times before people begin to think you’re a quack instead of being quick.  So, why not celebrate your milestones with some sparkly that you can wear everyday, like a fabulous bracelet or anklet from Milestones Jewelry.

 

The lovely ladies at Milestones Jewelry want to help celebrate your running achievements with some sparkly bling.  One lucky Run DMT reader can win a bracelet or anklet of his/her choice (up $50 value) from Milestones Jewelry.  (Don’t judge.  Men can totally wear these and play it off too.  But, they also make great gifts for that beautiful runner in your life.)

 

To enter to win, visit Milestones Jewelry and view their selection of bracelets, anklets and all their charm choices.  Then, add a comment here stating which piece you would like to win.  Please include the style number/name and your preferred size.  One lucky winner will be randomly selected on Sunday, August 9.

 

 

In addition to this great giveaway, Milestones Jewelry is also offering all Run DMT readers a 10% discount using code.  Use the coupon code CLUB at the check-out, but don’t delay!  This exclusive deal expires August 9. 

 

 

For additional entries to win a bracelet or anklet from Milestones Jewelry:

  • Write a post about this giveaway on your blog.
  • Follow @denisermt on Twitter.
  • Tweet about this giveaway.  Add a new comment for each time you tweet: @denisermt Run DMT’s #blogoversary #giveaway- Win a bracelet/anklet of your choice from Milestones Jewelry http://tinyurl.com/mw7q5p
  • Visit Milestones Jewelry’s Blog and comment on one of the posts.  If you comment on more than one post, then you will get one additional entry for each comment you leave

Push-Up Challenge, Day 12

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I meant to perform my exhaustion test on Wednesday, but somehow the day slipped by and I never completed the test.  Then Thursday rolled in and I intended to perform the test once I rested after my 4 mile run, however, that never came to fruition.  So, it definitely had to be FRIDAY that I would perform my exhaustion test.  After all, Friday was the end of the challenge!  Um…yeah…after a nasty spill on my bike that never happened, either.  So, here I sit with bruised ribs wondering exactly how many push-ups can I do?  Until I heal, I guess we will all have to keep wondering.

 

For me, the challenge isn’t over and I will continue with the program until I reach one hundred.  It ain’t over yet, folks! 

 

So, how did you all finish the challenge?  How many can you do?  Did you make 100?   Please, please, PLEASE leave a comment letting me know how you did or how you are doing, if you are continuing with the program, because I have a special treat for one lucky push-up participant! ;-)  

 

Oh, I can’t keep secrets!  OK, if you really must know…It’s an autographed copy of 7 Weeks to 100 Push-Ups by Steve Speirs, the mastermind by the onehundredpushups program!!!  How cool is that?!  :-) So, leave a comment now and tell me all about your performance!  One lucky commenting push-up participant will be selected on Saturday, August 8.