Where Have I Been?

 It's been over two weeks since I blogged here.  It's been almost that long since I've done any running.  If you don't read my other blog, you probably have no idea what's gone on since February 28th (date of my last post.)  We flew home that night, arriving in LA at 5:30 Friday morning.  By 2:00 p.m. that same day, we were in Fresno.  My Dad was extremely sick, I actually wondered if I would make it home in time to see him.  He passed away on the following Tuesday, March 5th and his funeral was last Monday, March 11th.  It has been a heartbreaking time.  I am really, really going to miss my Dad.  He was a great Dad!

We are now back in Hawaii and settling in for an extended stay.  I'm ready for lots of running and walking.  I've avoided the scale, I know my eating was out of control for a few days and exercise was non-existent.  I had actually started a post the week of February 24th, but never finished it, so I'm gonna get you all caught up!

February 24th-March 1st

Sunday - Walked 4.5 miles
I turned my Strava tracker on as I headed out this morning.  I knew I walked a lot, but was surprised by the total!

Monday - Walked 2 miles in the morning (Don Q's, of course!)
Ran 2.36 miles in 30:00, 12:43 pace.  I did this on the treadmill in the evening while Les was working out on the weight machines in our complex.  It has been YEARS since I was on a treadmill.  I was a sweat drippin' mess!  Average heart rate 149!

Tuesday -Ran 7.75 miles in 1:30:25, 11:40 pace
Got up and ran long and hard this morning.  Saw the full moon and the sunrise, while running in wind and rain!

Wednesday - Rested
I didn't even walk to Don Q's today.  My legs really needed the rest.

Thursday - Ran 8.6 miles in 1:33:53, 10:54 pace
Felt great this day!
Walked 3 miles.

Friday - Rested
Took a red eye flight home and arrived at 5:30 a.m.

Saturday -Stood at my Dad's bedside with my heart breaking in two.

March 3rd-9th
I know I should have gotten out and run during this stressful time, but it didn't happen.  After my Dad passed away, Les and I moved from his house to a hotel - it was really stressful trying to stay there.  I managed one run on the hotel treadmill on Friday afternoon.
2.45 miles in 26:12, 10:43 pace

March 10th-16th
This week was a little better once we got back home to Simi Valley. My energy level has been pretty low, with lots of emotional stuff weighing me down as well.

Tuesday - Ran 4.6 miles in 1:06:01, 14:20 pace
This really can't be called a run.  I remember starting out running, but I think it turned into a walk at some point.  Honestly, I don't remember!

Thursday - Rode 9.32 miles in 1:10:52, 9 mph
Les prodded me out the door and I'm so glad he did.  I probably would have stayed in bed and cried for a couple of hours if he hadn't.

Friday - Back in Oahu!  Walked 3.5 miles, including a trip to Don Q's, of course.

Saturday - Walked 4.58 miles in 1:09:11, 15:06 pace.
I headed out planning to run, but again had no energy.  I had to remind myself that walking is excellent cross training.
Also walked 2.7 miles in 42:35, 15:33 pace
I took a trip to the AMFM (Ala Moana Farmer's Market)  I went early this time and found some great things - corn, tomatoes, Lilikoi bread, and macadamia nut stick buns!

So that's my last three weeks in a nutshell!  I know this slump will end with time, because time is definitely the best healer.