Time To Take Care

May 10, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

This past week I dealt with a serious crisis involving a loved one. I used every ounce of energy, love, support, resources, experience, communication skills and anything else I could think of to make this situation safe and secure. I was not alone in this quest; it took everything from everyone involved.

So today, because my brain is crammed full of thoughts not yet organized and my body is consumed with emotions not yet processed I am putting into practice what I tell YOU to do all the time.

I am nurturing and taking care of myself.

I am emotionally and physically exhausted. I don’t feel a blog written in this state of mind would be useful to you so I went through my previous blogs and found some that I think are valuable and received great feedback in the past. If you haven’t read them or forget what they were about, I hope you will take the time to look at them. If you have read them, please pass them on so they can help others.

How Well Do You Really Know Yourself?

The Prophecy Of Pain

5 Reasons Why I Jog

Self Loathing – What YOU Can Do About It

One thing I learned this week was small acts of kindness mean the world to someone in crisis. You just never know what someone is going through and what words might resonate. With that in mind, THANK YOU for passing these articles on and helping someone in need of support, another perspective or a glimmer of hope.

With a smile and much gratitude,

Tina

PS. I was ready to post this when I realized I really LOVE a particular blog, Living Authentically and had to included it.

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

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

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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THE Jog Blog – 23

April 14, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

SUPER HAPPY EXCITED ANNOUNCEMENT:

I have been working very hard at finishing my Ebook. This book shares my transformation from depression and anxiety to joy and laughter by making a life changing decision. I WILL SHARE ALL THE STEPS I TOOK TO MAKE THE DECISION AND ULTIMATELY REACH THE GOAL. It’s a great resource to MOTIVATE, INSPIRE and CREATE CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE! Super excited to share it with you! It’s currently in editing and will be available SOON!

The Underwear Affair:

This is a 10k jog or 5k walk happening in July. I’ll be jogging with Jody Kennett. Not only is this a fantastic cause but WE GET TO JOG IN OUR UNDERWEAR! I finally have a reason to do it publicly. (Ha Ha) For more information please click HERE. Go to the bottom of this page for all other organized runs I’ll participate in this year.

Special Hugs – to Jody Kennett from Leapfit for a thousand and one reasons and to my dear friend who recently had surgery. You are one step closer to running and golfing!

Check out the ARTICLE I wrote this week for the Daily News!

WOW!

Women Of Worth Conference – May 7, 2011. This is a fantastic conference that celebrates the magnificence of WOMEN. Want to be inspired? Check it out HERE!

April 7, 2011 – REST

I was scheduled to speed train but I’m resting instead. Listening to your body is hard sometimes! Especially when it’s so nice out…I want to JOG!!

April 8, 2011 – 6K JOG (10 minute run / 1 minute walk)

What a gorgeous day! It is sunny, blue skies and my heart feels happy.

I stretched a bit before I jogged today. I don’t do crazy stretches, just enough for the muscles to know I’m going to be using them soon. I jogged along the seawall. I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of that route. It’s stunning and I’m sure I’ve done it a hundred times.

My right shin tweaked a couple times so I relaxed my calves and that helped. I ran in honor of my friend who had surgery on her foot today. This one’s for YOU!

April 9, 2011 – REST

I saw Benita at Ocean Wellness today. She helped me with my shins by giving me a couple exercises. In regards to the rest of my body, it wasn’t that bad so that’s good!

April 10, 2011 – 18K JOG (9 minute jog / 1 minute walk)

I jogged 18K in the pouring rain with my dear FRIEND and coach Jody Kennett from Leapfit. I highlight friend because she could have said,

“No Tina, I can’t jog today but you have to because it’s on your training schedule”.

She could have changed her mind about joining me once she looked outside and saw how miserable it was. But she didn’t. She faced the wind, rain and cold with me. What a gal!

I was kidding with her and said,

“A good friend will jog with me in the rain, but a great friend will say, screw it, let’s go for breakfast!”

Believe it or not, it was a great jog…we went along some trails and then ran along the seawall where they were celebrating “The Great Capilano Duck Splash”. Appropriate for the weather I thought, especially since my feet were sloshing around in my wet runners. There were a few joggers out and I cheered them on,

“WE ROCK!”

…because we did! We were soaking wet by the first kilometer and we had seventeen more to go.

This is where ego comes in handy. I was complaining to one of my friends and he threw my own blog in my face! He said,

“You need to read your own blog…no option to fail, remember?”

Yes, no option to fail and no option to drown in the pouring rain! I complained as I got dressed, ate breakfast and got in my car, but how did I feel afterwards?

FANTASTIC! Jody and I talked and laughed. Blessings, even in the rain.

Oh, I almost forgot, after running 18K IN THE POURING RAIN JODY MADE ME DO A SET OF STAIRS THAT WERE REALLY LONG, REALLY STEEP, AND REALLY LONG (did I mention how long and steep they were). She asked me,

“Is this going to be in your blog?”

Ah, that Jody, she’s a sweet girl….YES IT’S GOING TO BE IN MY BLOG! THAT WAS PURE TORTURE AFTER RUNNING 18K IN THE RAIN SOAKING WET….ok, not really….actually not at all…it was a challenge and I like challenges. Thanks Jody!

April 11, 2011 – REST (Small power hike – 30 minutes)

I don’t really count this as cross training but it was such a beautiful sunny day I had to get out there…so I walked my happy dog along the trail and did so at a quick pace. Because of the hills, at the end I could feel my calves so I made sure I stretched afterwards.

April 12, 2011 – REST

My shoes aren’t dry yet!

April 13, 2011 – CROSS TRAIN

I took the last two days off to ensure my calves were ok. They tightened after Sunday’s long jog so I’ve been using a rolling pin on them. I massage out the tightness both with my hands and the rolling pin. Works great!

ORGANIZED RUNS I AM JOGGING SO FAR THIS YEAR. CHECK THEM OUT AND JOIN ME!

The Daily News Boogie the Bridge – May 1, 2011

Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon / 5K – June 26, 2011

The Underwear Affair 5K walk / 10K jog – July 9, 2011

GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon / Half Marathon / 8K – October 9, 2011

WISHING YOU A FABULOUS WEEKEND WITH MANY BLESSINGS. SEE YOU ON TUESDAY!

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