THE Jog Blog – 26

May 5, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

Thank you for all the love and support I received regarding Tuesday’s blog, “Talk Until Someone Listens”. I really appreciate you sharing the message and passing it on. THANK YOU.

Tina’s Happy Place:

The ocean or hiking in the rainforests. It brings me peace and clarity.

An Old Journal Entry:

After careful examination of past behavior and my current situation, as simplistic as it may seem, I am my biggest block.

TRAINING TIPS BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE:

  1. I highly recommend a walk/run program. Walking allows your body to rest and repair. You’ll go greater distances and lessen your risk of injury by incorporating that type of program. In the beginning when I was training for 40by40, I started at walking four minutes, running one minute for a total of fifteen minutes…then I went to bed. (Yes, literally!)
  2. Don’t start too much too soon. Start from where you are at and don’t push the river. If you are like I was and you’ve never jogged before, please start slow. Pushing yourself too hard too soon can make you really hate running because it feels so difficult and can put you at risk for injury.
  3. Listen to your body. It will tell you all you need to know. Pay attention to when it needs rest, water, more nutrition, massage etc.

WHAT I’VE TRIED THAT DOESN’T WORK:

  1. Thick socks on a hot day. I was inexperienced and thought my feet would need the extra cushioning. I got a blister the size of a large coin. Never did that again!
  2. Running consistently without any walk breaks. In the very beginning of my training, I thought I wasn’t a ‘real runner’ if I was taking walk breaks. I immediately started to feel sore in my joints, back, tightness in my legs etc. Once I incorporated the walk/jog program those irritations went away and I was able to jog for longer distances with greater ease.
  3. Not stretching. In my first year of jogging, I completed a 30K jog in preparation for my 40by40. I didn’t stretch afterwards and as a result I could barely walk for two weeks following. STRETCH!

Because my doctor lives in a different town, I am in the middle of trying to find a local doctor who will then give me a referral to see the UBC Sports Medicine. I’ve been told they are the best to figure out what is wrong with my shin. I almost went jogging this week but listened to my body and continued to rest. Tough to do for me because I needed the emotional release, but important to listen to my body if I want to JOG FOR LIFE.

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY NOT YOUR BRAIN.

YOUR BODY WILL TELL YOU THE TRUTH, YOUR BRAIN CAN LIE TO YOU.

Have a great weekend and THANK YOU for passing on my blog to others. I appreciate your wonderful emails, messages and words of love and support. I am very grateful.

See you on Tuesday!

With a smile,

Tina

Talk Until Someone Listens

May 3, 2011 By Tina Moore 3 Comments

On Sunday, as I was writing in my journal with my cup of warm, sweet Chai and loving dog beside me, I was also sending out ‘happy morning texts,’ which I do from time to time to family, friends and students.

I sent one text to a friend of mine who is having a particularly difficult time. His text said,

“Sitting here looking at the gorgeous sunny day, drinking my Chai…a moment of peace I send to you… xo”

Then, in a matter of seconds my life changed by one phone call.

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THE Jog Blog – 25

April 28, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

“Tina, you shouldn’t run the half marathon next Sunday.”

“Tina, don’t run next Sunday, you could do permanent damage.”

“Tina, I don’t recommend you run on Sunday. I recommend you REST.”

That was the expert advice I got from three different sources when I asked them what I should do regarding this Sunday’s Daily News Boogie The Bridge Half Marathon.

It’s unanimous.

DON’T RUN.

REST.

This is in response to pain in my right shin that’s appeared more consistently over the last three weeks. We are going to eliminate the possibility of a hairline fracture by getting X-Rays. The consensus is that it’s a shin splint. Because I’ve never personally had an injury before, I’m learning that jogging injuries aren’t easy to diagnose. The acute pain is in the middle of my shin but it’s also causing an ache, all the way up my leg. Enough to cause me to curl up on Sunday, take some medication and go to bed.

This is what I know about myself. When I am sick, I feel vulnerable. When I feel vulnerable, the negative voice gets much MUCH LOUDER.

This is what the negative voice has been saying to me:

“Tina, you are going to DISAPPOINT a lot of people. What will they think? They’re going to think you are a BAD JOGGER, a BAD EXAMPLE. You could run if you really wanted to; you’re just being a wimp. Other people run with injuries. You’re just all talk and no action. LOSER.”

Yup, pretty brutal. Since I can’t calm the negativity down with a good jog and a steep hill, I have to do it a different way. I am exposing it to you. By being honest, that negativity dissipates.

This is what jogging has taught me:

  • LISTEN TO YOUR BODY NOT YOUR BRAIN
  • YOUR BRAIN WILL LIE TO YOU, YOUR BODY WON’T
  • LISTEN TO YOUR INSTINCT
  • TRUST YOUR INSTINCT
  • DON’T WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK OTHERS WILL SAY, DO WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU

I will not be running the half marathon on Sunday. I will be listening to my body and taking care of it. I will use the money I would have spent driving to Kamloops and put it towards massage and physiotherapy. I would LOVE to be there and support my friends and fellow runners, walkers and Boogiers in person, but it’s not the right choice for me this time. I’m disappointed but I know it’s the right decision.

I will not be attending Boogie the Bridge, but my HEART, my SUPPORT and my LOVE will be there ten fold.

Have a fantastic weekend and hope to see you here Tuesday!

With a smile,

Tina

What Is My LIFE PURPOSE?

April 26, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

Ug, that question plagued my life for 30 years.

Why am I here? What am I suppose to be doing? Why isn’t the answer easy? Why do I feel so lost? Confused?

It was a heavy phrase that boomed in my head, haunting my life:

WHAT IS MY LIFE PURPOSE ?

In my early 30’s I was deeply depressed and it took all my energy to get off the couch and meet someone for coffee. I isolated, wrote in my journal and cried day upon day. I was in a very dark place.

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THE Jog Blog – 24

April 21, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

THANK YOU for your amazing response to Tuesday’s blog “Are You An Amazing Woman”. I appreciate all your comments, messages and emails. THANK YOU for spreading the word and helping people realize their unique qualities, special talents and value as individuals.

Tina’s Inner Buddha:

Instinct’s working again…too bad I didn’t listen when the quiet voice of reason said, “Don’t wear white pants to the dog park”…sigh…

Mental Note To Self:

When a BEAUTIFUL man walks by with his well-behaved dog and says, “Hello” with dimples to die for and a smile to knock your socks off…DO NOT KEEP WALKING!

Tina’s Favorite Response To The Above:

“You’re a RUNNER! Catch up!”

TRAINING TIPS BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE:

  1. Please make sure you eat a healthy breakfast approximately 45 minutes to an hour before your morning runs. I usually eat organic oatmeal with blueberries and pecans or an organic multigrain bagel with organic blueberry jam. Do NOT run on an empty stomach. Your body needs fuel to work. Please treat it kindly.
  2. Eat some protein and a carbohydrate within 20 minutes after your workout. An egg, piece of cheese, cottage cheese or yogurt with orange juice or multigrain toast is usually what I have. If I’m near a Starbucks or Booster Juice I’ll have a smoothie with protein. YUM! Remember: Your body needs to repair itself so give it the love it deserves!
  3. Experiment with what food works the best for you on your training days. Everyone is slightly different so see what gives you the best results. DO NOT TRY ANYTHING NEW ON A RACE DAY!

WHAT I’VE TRIED THAT DOESN’T WORK:

  1. Running too soon after I eat. If I didn’t actually vomit, I really felt like it and that makes for a very long run.
  2. Taking gels without water. This was an innocent mistake I made in a race as I thought there was a water station coming up. There wasn’t and I paid dearly for it. Vomiting for hours = no fun.
  3. Running without a hat. This is a personal preference but I like a hat to shield me from the sun and it’s a great way to keep the sweat from getting into my eyes. My problem is I have a small head so finding hats that fit me is a challenge!

LAST WEEK’S TRAINING SCHEDULE:

April 14, 2011 – 9K JOG (10 minute jog / 1 minute walk with hills)

April 15, 2011 – REST

April 16, 2011 – REST / EASY HIKE WITH MY DOG

April 17, 2011 – 15.5K JOG WITH HILLS (10 minute jog / 1 minute walk)

April 18, 2011 – REST

April 19, 2011 – SPEED TRAIN (was not able to do this workout due to my shin)

April 20, 2011 – CROSS TRAIN / EASY HIKE WITH MY DOG

I enjoyed my runs this week. As you can see I only did two runs with some walks and hikes in between. I am still very cautious about my shin and calf on the right side. It tweaks if I over use it or do too many hills. Even though I only ran twice, they were hilly routes (especially the long run) and my shin let me know. So I’m backing off to ensure I’ll be strong for the Daily News Boogie Half Marathon May 1st.

SOME EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE

I have a group of women in Fort Saskatchewan who are joining me in Victoria when I run my marathon and celebrate 42K on my 42nd birthday. I am meeting these women in May, so I’m very excited! These ladies are also involved in “The Weekend to End Women’s Cancers”. It is a two day 60K or one day 32K walk to raise awareness and funds to end breast and gynecologic cancers in women.

Please take a look at their site “Fight Like A Girl” to help raise funds for their cause, which is OUR cause. Women’s cancers affect all of us either personally or through someone we know. Please, take the time to check out their site and make a donation. Every dollar helps towards our health.

Each woman has a personal goal to reach financially so read their bios and decide where you want to contribute.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

I look forward to seeing you on TUESDAY, in the meantime, have a FANTASTIC weekend. Make sure you get some fresh air because it’s good for the soul.

With a smile,

Tina

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