Suckie End of October Update

The title says it all for my running.  I don't recall going out for a run since the last running update post.  I have jogged a few places here and there to get somewhere faster but no outings for a dedicated run.

These are not (valid) excuses, but these are the key things that I let me keep me from running.  I'm not listing them to justify why I didn't run, I'm listing them for me to document and examine to see if there is a pattern I can help break.

• Lakefront Marathon - there is much work and some celebratory activity (now that I am in a leadership role on its staff) that I allow to take a priority over my me-tasks
• Barb T's Wedding and Travel to Vegas- almost the same result, I feel this is an important one time thing.  One-time being significant because it means I can't skip out and do it next time.   I allowed this to take a priority over me
• Soar Throat and Cough - I do not exercise when I don't feel well and this cold and cough lasted for 2 weeks.  
• Soar Right Knee - my knee feels tight and swollen often when I either do too much or wear shoes that don't provide enough support.   The knee hurt after the black trail hike; that trail has lots of hills and is about 7 miles.  The knee also hurt after Vegas when walking around in sandals.    I've been home from Vegas since Monday and my knee seams to be

The post title is pretty negative but there have been some positive things. I have been out walking and hiking a few times.  And it does feel sooooo good.  I want to do more and I think I can do more now that the dog is a getting a bit older and better by himself.   Also I ran into one of the trainers from the old gym at the LFM Expo and found out she left the gym and is doing some training on the side.  I would like to work with her a couple times a month where we do a routine together and gives me goals/program to follow.  And I am committed to the Santa Hustle December 5K.

So there is hope - I have a goal, the Santa Hustle, I like to walk - can I push that to a run/walk and keep pushing to a (slow) run?  and I could have a trainer to help get me there.   My cold/cough is almost gone.   My biggest concern/excuse is my right knee.  I need it to stop hurting!