Well, I Made it Eleven Weeks

I tried to make it the full four months, I really did.  Kind of.

I went out yesterday for a short walk/run, and ended up doing 10 minutes of walking, 5 running, 5 walking, 5 running, 5 walking, with no pain.

After that run, I felt pretty gung-ho to start Pfitzinger's stress fracture recovery program, but I woke up this morning to some thoughtful comments to a question I posted on a running forum.  The comments basically said the same thing:  it's better to be overcautious then wind up with a setback, and that there are plenty of other sidelined runners who feel my frustration.

Perhaps it is better to wait it out a bit longer... I'm just not sure.

This injury is bringing out a different side of my personality.  Normally, I'm pretty secure in my opinions, and prefer to research an issue endlessly than bring it up to someone for advice, but recently, I've been seeking medical advice from anyone that crosses my path.

This new trait was clearly displayed a few weeks ago - I was at a relatives house who is not a runner, doesn't know anything about running, and there I was, hopping up and down on my injured leg like a lunatic, frantically saying, "See?  See?  Don't you think I could run on this?"

Please.  There are worse things than being sidelined for another few weeks (like being a whiny moron).  Besides, since I'm not really an "athlete" right now, I can continue to enjoy my breakfasts of champions:  Halloween candy and a glass of chocolate milk in my inspiring pint glass.

P.S.  Did you enter my giveaway yet?  Super cute tank top from Running Divas is up for grabs!

Running Divas Review and Giveaway!

Hey, good morning!

The awesome folks over at Running Divas recently gave me an opportunity to review some of their sweet products.

I really like this company because they make clothes that are cute enough to wear while not working out.. but they have fun sayings printed on the gear so everyone who sees you knows you are a badass runner.  Plus, the prices are REALLY reasonable, and the quality is excellent.  Definitely a great gift idea for a fellow runner.

I received this black long sleeve T - and I love it:

It is so cozy and the sleeves are long enough to pull down over my hands, which I love.  The back says "flaunt it".

My absolute favorite thing they sent (and probably my new favorite top period) is this:

Back shot to spare you another picture of my face.

It's really lightweight and soft, and the sleeves are longer than most short-sleeve shirts.  It also has a hood.  Does not get any better than this.  Here's the interesting thing on this.  It's a size Large, and fits me perfectly but I normally wear a Small or Medium.  Maybe I just like this particular item a bit looser, but if I were going to order it for a gift for someone (which I am going to) I'll order a size up.  The back says "Don't make me run after you."  Love it.

Now, on to the giveaway!

I have one tank top, size medium up for grabs for one lucky reader.  The tank top is very long and the material is stretchy, so I think it'll fit a wide range of bodies.

The front reads "freakishly strong" , and the back says "i know - alot of me tells me that".  haha.  The green color is really vibrant and pretty in person.

To enter:

(leave a comment for each entry)

+1 Become a follow of my blog or let me know if you already are (mandatory).

+1 - "Like" Life in the Twin Lane on Facebook - I just set up this page, and it's pretty lonely!

+1 - Share this giveaway on any of your various social networking tools, you tech-savvy folks you.

That's it!  

I'll announce the winner on Wednesday, November 2!