StarWarsGirl
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Going to the gym after work
I don't wanna. But I shall.
I don't wanna. But I shall.
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Congrats, you've made it through the hardest days.
ajrwdwgirl
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I worked late today and didn't want to do Day 9 of the 30 days of yoga. I had plenty of excuses but I still pulled out my mat and did it. Glad I did.
HouCuseChickie
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Today was my first day hitting the gym and biking since I went into taper and completed my races. I'm not sure what it is, but I just love the bike. Things are still hurting from the run weekend, and while I think the pain is more from a combo of poor sleeping and eating habits combined with too much time on my feet, I'm trying to ease back into things. I'm seriously considering joining the Y. I think I need more in my cross training, and I think they have their own run clubs...meaning I might not have to keep running alone. I am contemplating some lofty goals and I may really need more than what got me to where I'm at now.
On a different note, my trip ended on a scary note. Still debating about throwing it in to the end of the TR I just started, but I figured I'd share here since we tend to chat more about the non-Disney stuff.
I got off of my plane on Sunday after returning to Houston and headed straight to the bathroom. The line was about 4-5 women long, so I got at the end and waited. When I got to the front of the line, I made my way to the next stall to open up. Ya know...standard bathroom line process. I moved my bags into the stall and started to back in, when this girl...maybe early to mid 20s...rushes up on me and starts yelling at me for cutting. She kept going on about didn't I see her standing there, to which I replied that she wasn't in line. She went off saying she doesn't need to be in line to be next. I told her again that she was at the mirror and wasn't in line, so she wasn't next. She started again about there's no need for her to wait in a line, so I just shut and locked the door to the stall. She called me a privileged white *B* and I replied to learn the effing rules. I was so tired and shocked that it was the only thing I could come up with at that point. I still think it's insane that she was stupid enough to call me privileged...after I waited in the line like a normal human being, when she felt she was entitled to cut the line. Upon leaving the stall, I looked around and didn't see her. I washed my hands, picked up my bags, and as I was going to leave, she appears...rushes towards me and uses her shoulder to slam into my chest and shoulder. It hurt probably more than it should because I had some lingering pains from the runs. That's when I announced that I was going to security. I didn't see any, so the next best option seemed like going to a gate agent. I immediately told them I needed security and that a girl assaulted me in the bathroom because I wouldn't let her cut in line. Crazy girl then came up, pushed me aside and started asking for security because I came up and shoulder blocked her in the bathroom for no reason. At first, I tried defending myself, but I realized that the gate agents were believing my side and just trying to help. I could see them typing messages and then overheard some codes called in. The one agent looked at me...stone cold serious look on her face...and said that her "boss" was coming and he'd be able to take me to a safe spot. Ultimately, I think he was some form of security because I wasn't getting the boss vibe. I really didn't care...I just wanted to be out of there and get home safely. He walked me to baggage and asked me what happened. He said they had her detained at the gate, but were trying to find out if she was staying in Houston or connecting. He said he'd stay with me until my ground transportation pulled away to make sure nobody with her was following me. After we got my bags, he said they were pretty confident she was not staying in Houston, but he stuck with me anyway. Obviously, this could have been so much worse, but I still think it's pretty darn scary and crazy. She was seated several rows away from me while we were waiting at MCO and she was so loud...cursing up a storm on her phone...and constantly threatening to block all of these people because I guess they weren't saying what she wanted to hear. So, as you can probably tell, she was super classy. Ugh...drama...always drama!
On a different note, my trip ended on a scary note. Still debating about throwing it in to the end of the TR I just started, but I figured I'd share here since we tend to chat more about the non-Disney stuff.
I got off of my plane on Sunday after returning to Houston and headed straight to the bathroom. The line was about 4-5 women long, so I got at the end and waited. When I got to the front of the line, I made my way to the next stall to open up. Ya know...standard bathroom line process. I moved my bags into the stall and started to back in, when this girl...maybe early to mid 20s...rushes up on me and starts yelling at me for cutting. She kept going on about didn't I see her standing there, to which I replied that she wasn't in line. She went off saying she doesn't need to be in line to be next. I told her again that she was at the mirror and wasn't in line, so she wasn't next. She started again about there's no need for her to wait in a line, so I just shut and locked the door to the stall. She called me a privileged white *B* and I replied to learn the effing rules. I was so tired and shocked that it was the only thing I could come up with at that point. I still think it's insane that she was stupid enough to call me privileged...after I waited in the line like a normal human being, when she felt she was entitled to cut the line. Upon leaving the stall, I looked around and didn't see her. I washed my hands, picked up my bags, and as I was going to leave, she appears...rushes towards me and uses her shoulder to slam into my chest and shoulder. It hurt probably more than it should because I had some lingering pains from the runs. That's when I announced that I was going to security. I didn't see any, so the next best option seemed like going to a gate agent. I immediately told them I needed security and that a girl assaulted me in the bathroom because I wouldn't let her cut in line. Crazy girl then came up, pushed me aside and started asking for security because I came up and shoulder blocked her in the bathroom for no reason. At first, I tried defending myself, but I realized that the gate agents were believing my side and just trying to help. I could see them typing messages and then overheard some codes called in. The one agent looked at me...stone cold serious look on her face...and said that her "boss" was coming and he'd be able to take me to a safe spot. Ultimately, I think he was some form of security because I wasn't getting the boss vibe. I really didn't care...I just wanted to be out of there and get home safely. He walked me to baggage and asked me what happened. He said they had her detained at the gate, but were trying to find out if she was staying in Houston or connecting. He said he'd stay with me until my ground transportation pulled away to make sure nobody with her was following me. After we got my bags, he said they were pretty confident she was not staying in Houston, but he stuck with me anyway. Obviously, this could have been so much worse, but I still think it's pretty darn scary and crazy. She was seated several rows away from me while we were waiting at MCO and she was so loud...cursing up a storm on her phone...and constantly threatening to block all of these people because I guess they weren't saying what she wanted to hear. So, as you can probably tell, she was super classy. Ugh...drama...always drama!
StarWarsGirl
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I did go to the gym after work.
I learned the hard way yesterday about the New Year's resolution crowd. I had trouble finding parking, and sooo many machines were taken.
But the pool has not been crowded, so I we t for a swim today. I haven't for a while because I honestly haven't felt like putting on a bathing suit when it's been so cold.
I learned the hard way yesterday about the New Year's resolution crowd. I had trouble finding parking, and sooo many machines were taken.
But the pool has not been crowded, so I we t for a swim today. I haven't for a while because I honestly haven't felt like putting on a bathing suit when it's been so cold.
StarWarsGirl
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That last paragraph....please excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor...
Seriously, that girl should be charged with assault.
ajrwdwgirl
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Oh my! I’m glad you got some help and got home safe.
MinnieM123
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What an awful situation you experienced. I'm relieved to read that at least, you had an escort to the baggage area, and he waited with you until you could leave safely. As for the woman who created the problem, she was just a complete, out-of-control nut job (also, my comment is based upon her behavior toward otherss as well). What concerns me is that I'm hearing more of these types of situations occurring, and wondering why the lunatic fringe appears to be increasing. Ugh.
HouCuseChickie
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After I got home and calmed down, I thought about how I probably should have been calling police rather than security, but I think my mind just went into "get me out of here" mode.
Thanks! It was just an unbelievable situation.
What an awful situation you experienced. I'm relieved to read that at least, you had an escort to the baggage area, and he waited with you until you could leave safely. As for the woman who created the problem, she was just a complete, out-of-control nut job (also, my comment is based upon her behavior toward otherss as well). What concerns me is that I'm hearing more of these types of situations occurring, and wondering why the lunatic fringe appears to be increasing. Ugh.
The term "lunatic" is what caused me to pull back a bit after I realized this girl was a total nut job. People like this often behave like they have nothing to lose. It was already bad, but I didn't want it to be even worse. While I'm thankful it didn't come to it, in the back of my mind, I was thinking about my massage gun at the top of my carry on. It's essentially a big heavy club, but my luck, it could have been used against me. I still just keep playing it over in my mind...like, what did I do wrong? The answer is nothing, but I'm still so shocked that this all came from the simple act of waiting in a line to use an airport bathroom. My mom wonders if she targeted me...like she saw me at one point and something rubbed her the wrong way. Her choice of words when I shut the stall could point to that. She clearly picked a spot in the airport with no security cameras, which put us in a he said she said. What also bothers me is that there were other people in this bathroom and nobody said a thing. It makes me think of that tv show with the whole "what would you do?" set ups. In this case... nobody did anything.
StarWarsGirl
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Hindsight is always 20/20. I think I probably would have just ignored her screaming at me, and then asked for the TSA or police once I got out. Then again, we never really know how we would react in that situation. Crazy people
HouCuseChickie
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Definitely! I have played this out in my head so many times and wonder what would have happened if I did this or that instead. I am trying to stop those thoughts though, because it makes me so emotional. I can't change it now, so I just have to be thankful that it wasn't worse than it was and I got out of there OK. I just still can't shake how something so seemingly simple as waiting in the line for the bathroom could have turned into this, but it just goes to show that crazy can strike at any time.
MinnieM123
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Maybe there was no "right" solution. In the moment, we all do what instinct tells us to do, to protect ourselves. Really, I don't blame you for thinking about the incident days afterwards -- I think we all want closure to specific situations.
But, in the case of the lunatic that entered your space, it's just too complicated dealing with irrational, dangerous people. At least it's over, and it will leave your mind in due course. Perhaps focus on the trip you just had and your running accomplishments.
Walking has been inside or at the mall because it's been carpy
HouCuseChickie
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It's been a strange week for working out. I was really good last week, but this week has been all over the place. I blame it on meds, but this will be a good thing in the long run...I hope...and pun possibly intended.
I woke up yesterday to work out, but I barely got any sleep the night before. So, after 20 min on the bike at a sluggish pace, I just crawled back into bed. It didn't help that my knee was hurting. I'm starting to think it's arthritis in that knee and it seems to act up when I consume certain foods. I think white potatoes were the culprit. My dad gets this as well and I guess it's a known link between certain nightshade veggies and joint irritation. I was getting this as well in Dec around all of my latke consumption. It's rapidly improving since I've been potato free.
It wasn't my knee that kept me up. I went to my daughter's allergist on Monday to talk to him about my running induced asthma. He still feels it's tied into my allergies, but wanted to get me on some meds in the meantime to see if it improves my run breathing. He told me to just take it before runs, but the package said 4x a day. I think my last dose was too close to bedtime and it kept me wired for a number of hours. Albuterol does that. I didn't do my morning workout today for two reasons...1. I had to take my car in at 7am and I just needed to make up for that lost sleep. 2. I was testing running with these meds for the first time today. It was supposed to be yesterday, but some nasty looking dogs I saw on Christmas Eve have been creating problems and I didn't want to go out for a run before getting my new pepper spray and stun gun. So, I went today in the rain and it was my first time really focusing on speed drills in a long time. My legs got crampy because I hadn't stretched enough, but my lungs felt really good...which is really exciting. I've only felt this a couple of times in my life, so I'm pretty excited on what the future may hold.
I woke up yesterday to work out, but I barely got any sleep the night before. So, after 20 min on the bike at a sluggish pace, I just crawled back into bed. It didn't help that my knee was hurting. I'm starting to think it's arthritis in that knee and it seems to act up when I consume certain foods. I think white potatoes were the culprit. My dad gets this as well and I guess it's a known link between certain nightshade veggies and joint irritation. I was getting this as well in Dec around all of my latke consumption. It's rapidly improving since I've been potato free.
It wasn't my knee that kept me up. I went to my daughter's allergist on Monday to talk to him about my running induced asthma. He still feels it's tied into my allergies, but wanted to get me on some meds in the meantime to see if it improves my run breathing. He told me to just take it before runs, but the package said 4x a day. I think my last dose was too close to bedtime and it kept me wired for a number of hours. Albuterol does that. I didn't do my morning workout today for two reasons...1. I had to take my car in at 7am and I just needed to make up for that lost sleep. 2. I was testing running with these meds for the first time today. It was supposed to be yesterday, but some nasty looking dogs I saw on Christmas Eve have been creating problems and I didn't want to go out for a run before getting my new pepper spray and stun gun. So, I went today in the rain and it was my first time really focusing on speed drills in a long time. My legs got crampy because I hadn't stretched enough, but my lungs felt really good...which is really exciting. I've only felt this a couple of times in my life, so I'm pretty excited on what the future may hold.
StarWarsGirl
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What asthma medication does he have you on? Is he having you take Albuterol before you run every time?
I have really bad asthma. Like, bad enough that it's put me in the hospital before. I'd be really shocked if you actually needed to take something four times a day. I think it probably should say "up to four times a day". That's pretty standard for Albuterol; you can take it every four hours as needed.
HouCuseChickie
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He put me on Ventolin, Singulair, and Nasocort. I've been on Albuterol before...in one way or another. I have a nebulizer with vials and vials of the stuff, but it's not exactly portable. I was hospitalized several times as a kid and was prone to asthmatic bronchitis in the fall when all of the leaves would fall and decay. I haven't been nearly as bad since moving from the northeast.
StarWarsGirl
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Ventolin is just the brand name for Albuterol. I'd use a puff or two before you exercise, but then leave off of it unless you're having trouble. Oral allergy meds might also help.
Have you ever used a peak flow meter? It might be good to invest in one so you can see if you're in trouble just after you exercise, or if you're in trouble at other points, say before bed. And not one of those crappy ones they give you in hospitals, one of these...
I had mine as a kid also. Same thing; it got bad in the fall, I'd end up with bronchitis and land in the hospital. I had allergy shots for five years. Unfortunately, the asthma never went away; it's just changed over the years, so I've had to learn to manage it as an adult. I have to carry a portable neb when I travel in case I get sick or encounter an irritant. I keep it in my car because if someone sprays perfume near me or showers in cologne instead of water, I'll start to shut down. I have to put Albuterol and pulmicort in it. And then I have two controllers, plus I carry around a Spiriva because sometimes that is the only thing that will open me up. Surprisingly, though, with all of this, I have very well controlled asthma. Thankfully. Wish I could move away from Maryland because I suspect I'd do better in Florida, but because Hopkins is so close, I need to stay here for a bit, not for asthma. Unfortunately.
HouCuseChickie
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Unlike when I was a kid, the majority of my problems seem to be exercise related in adulthood. Still, like your perfume example, I can have a strong reaction to some allergens and suddenly be a mess. I was on shots for years, but I think they helped me. I know for certain that things I was allergic to when I was a kid and teen no longer show reaction when I'm tested. I don't know if I was any better in FL, but after several years in TX, I stopped showing reactions to one of my top allergens (oak pollen). So, I'm wondering if my system eventually adapted. I used to have a peak flow meter, but I haven't owned one in years. Still, it might be a helpful measure to see how things change for me when I run.
Pulmicort sounds very familiar, like it may have been in whatever they used when I was hospitalized at summer camp due to an asthma attack. It's all just so scary, but good to hear that yours is very well controlled!