Where have I been??!!

So its been awhile since I last blogged and so much has happen for starters, I just completed my first 5K (3.10 miles) marathon about two weekends ago. I completed it in 33:46 minutes. I believe I was running 10:52 per mile if you wanted the breakdown. I have finally realized I have a passion for running and believe it or not I actually really enjoy it. Weird I know!!  Who likes to run !! But the more distant I ran the better I felt about myself. I feel a sense of accomplishment. So my next agenda is to run the Brea 8K in Feb 2009.

Here I am about to cross the finish line during the Long Beach 5K.... Based on my look can I use a glass of water or what??

So here is the downside to it, after running vigerously i have developed what is called Plantar Fasciitis pronounced ( Plan-tar Fashee-eye-tiss ).  Well I haven't been medically diagnosed with it, more of a self diagnosis based on the symptoms I have have.  It's basically a ligament located on the bottom of your foot and is attached to the heal and extends to the ball of the foot where small tears cause the ligament to become flamed then developing sharp, aching pains in the foot.  So for the past week I haven't been running as much so that I can have my foot heal a bit.  But I am happy to say at least today I was able to run 1.5 miles with no problem but of course after that the pain started so I had to stop.

So thats been my excitement for the past few weeks, besides the normal quality time with family and friends.