A 6 miler and a 3

So, needless to say, it has been almost 2 weeks since my last run.  I have a valid reason for not running, but it doesn't make my half-marathon training any easier. My husband and I went to see our parents for a few days. Both of us took our running clothes, but we were instead greeted with anywhere from 10-20 inches of snow.  Long story short, my first run since then was on Monday evening with my husband.  We decided to try a little bit of a longer run down a new road we found.  I managed to run 6 miles, but the course was not easy. It always felt uphill (yes, I know I live in FL, but there were hills). Plus, it was so boring.  Overall, good run though.  Tonight we decided to try about 3 miles through the neighborhood.  Just not my day to run.  Couldn't quite get the feel of it, plus my right shoulder felt super tight and tense.  With the half-marathon looming a little over 6 weeks away, I am not sure I'm going to be able to do it.  Guess I better train harder. 
On another note, we started Clomid round 2 this week. Praying I don't get more hot flashes and gain weight again. 
See you soon.

7 miles and an ICI

Yesterday, I ran my longest distance in quite some time. 7 miles around Hulbert. I figured since I finally signed up for the Pensacola Half Marathon, I needed to get busy with my training. My husband, who was at home visiting family, guilted me into running.  I was so tired, but decided I would try a run anyway.  Right before I left, I ate about a half of a package of Jelly Belly Sports beans.  The first mile or so, I kept checking my Garmin to check my pace.  Ironically enough, I had to slow down or I knew I would never make.  I didn't set out to run 7 miles at first, but I felt good and knew I needed to increase my distance.  The bad thing about running, for me, is once I set my mind to a distance I either have to finish or I'm very frustrated.  I don't even like taking walking breaks.  So needless to say, the run was great. I probably could have ran farther if it wasn't getting dark outside.  It really helped to me to clear my mind about everything going on lately.

On another note, my husband and I had our first infertility treatment last week.  I have PCOS and am on Clomid and Metformin.  Plus, we are doing a procedure called and ICI (intracervical insemination). Lets just say it is an interesting adventure.  We have been TTC for close to 2 years now, getting interrupted by deployments and PCS'ing to Florida.  It felt like hurry up and wait.  So, last week was a major hurdle to cross by actually starting treatment.  I have never had so many hot flashes in my life, but thankfully no mood swings. Fairly certain it isn't going to work this month, but we have to start somewhere.  No use in getting upset right now.  It is what it is, and we will try again.

Bye for now.