Something that you 'knee'd to know

Hey everyone!

I think I've figured out what my knee problem is (because I'm a doctor y'all) and it's called 'runner's knee' in common man terms.  Medically; it's Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome which sounds way more crazy and difficult.  Wanna know the treatment?

Ice and rest.

Yep, the knee thing that has bothered me throughout this running experience just needs me to take a break sometimes and ice my knees...so what I've been doing.
 

This crazy thing? That was actually appropriate...

I wish I could figure out a way to help it at work since that's when it acts up the most...but it's amazing how having a name for an annoying problem.

Letters to Antonio is going great! It's a lot of tablework right now but it's helping a lot and will make getting on our feet that much easier.

I can't believe it's almost July...I got a reminder that the wedding is 2 months away (cue panic noises).  Everything is going to be fine but it's still weird.

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Okay, I should get ready for work...and maybe think about coffee.

Until next time, keep running strong!
Actress on the Run

Rainy day reflections

Hey everyone!

It is storming like CRAZY here! Which gives me time to reflect on the fact that I have 9 weeks until my wedding and a show to rehearse for plus another race! Aaaah!

I will not lie that I'm not stressing out a bit...but people keep reminding me to be calm.  That's why I'm enjoying moments of "serenity" when I can. This thunderstorm is a great example; I love them and can just relax to them.  Most people don't think that...but I do.  So I'm going to relax to it.

We start The Sonnet Project tonight! Assuming that the weather doesn't change things....I'm currently hearing a siren. Freaky.  The show sounds cool and I'm excited to work on such a cool project and to update you all on this exciting project!

I got pictures from my past races!  It's so weird to actually see myself as a runner...and I mean like in the running state.  I always say I'm a "sorta" runner with that air of a not really one but when I see these photos so me in the race I look so...runner like.  There is no posing, I'm really a runner.  I'm really doing it...and it was something that I never thought I would be. That's a fun thing to think about, the fact that I am doing the thing I dreaded most.

Run Gabby Run!

Anyways...sirens are off but I'm still weird about the weather so I'm just gonna sign off and get ready for rehearsal?

Until next time, keep running strong!

Actress on the Run

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Be safe y'all

Hey ho! Catch up time!

Hey everyone!

Woof, it's been a while since I've posted...did ya miss me?

Where to even begin?  The last few weeks have been a little nuts and I can't decide if this post is going to end up super long or not.  Here goes nothing.

The graduate and I- like the theme?

My brother Brennen graduated high school! I feel old now...sorry family on Facebook who are laughing at me at that statement.  It was just very cool to see him in the slideshow and with his friends; he and I were never in the same school building so I feel like I've missed a lot of things.  I also feel like I don't do enough stuff with him- but I hope he really knows how proud I am of him and how cool I think he is.  The kid is living in a log one room cabin by a lake during school! I mean- if only I was partially that cool!

Mamrie and I- I was just following her expressions...basically BFFs

I met the YouTuber Mamrie Hart and SHE.IS.DELIGHTFUL.  Oh my goodness, not only is she sweet and funny on stage, she is nice one on one.  She was taking selfies with us (her preferred method) and while we were taking mine she asked about my knee, which I had KT Tape on for my race this week.  I told her why and she was actually interested.  And even if she wasn't she made me feel like she was damit and THAT'S A TRULY COOL PERSON.

My car got it's cadillac convertor stolen from it so I know sound like I drive a homemade motorcycle (hi dad!) which is not nearly as exciting as it should be.

Mike and I are looking for apartments which is exciting but also a little stressful because I feel like I'm being picky and he just wants to know he has a place to move into July 1st (we thought we had until July 30th...oops).  I think the first true test of a relationship/marriage is picking a place to live.  Hope we do okay!

I ran the North Shore Classic 5K this Sunday and did it in 29:01!  WHAT.   I was super tired that morning, mainly because Mike and I went to one of our favorite comedians, John Mulaney, the night before and it was a late show. But I was in Corral A and Ally was there (because I was afraid of falling asleep driving home and the fact my car is a jet, as stated before) so I was going to hopefully not die.  You want to know what is one of the most discouraging things ever? Seeing kids speed past you....when you started in front.  But I kept my pace and was surprised when I got to Mile 1 and the time was under 9 minutes.  Wait, what?  The race was cool (I mean literally it was 47 degrees and WINDY...it's June now Chicago! FIX THIS!) but the course had two BIG hills in it that I was not aware of and those suckers can take the wind right out of ya.  But I did it! And now I have to change my goal for the Hot Chocolate 5k because I've already completed a 5k in under 30 minutes.  Hmmm...goals.

My times

We don't do mornings well

Sooo....sleepy

 Alright, enough chattering...I have a vlog to update and a book to read.

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Until next time, keep running strong!
Actress on the Run