Three slightly painful, disappointing miles in 29:44. I ate too much sugar (and too much in general) today and I could feel myself dragging from it. My bad.
Dear right shin: I’m not impressed with you. Quit being such a jerk.
Off to watch The Office. Farewell, Michael Scott! Here’s to better miles on Saturday!!
I’m obsessed with little baby leaves on trees. From the old emerges new…
Today was quarterly bonus day at work. My job is pretty fast-paced and stressful, but Christmas comes four times a year and makes it all worth it. I squirrel (most of) my loot away in savings like a good girl, but I might treat myself to some running swag : D
It’s sprinkling outside, but I’m gonna return to the local track and get a nice run in tonight.
Tomorrow night is a double date with new friends.
Saturday is my long run, a haircut and my mom’s birthday dinner (as well as her actual birthday).
Sunday is Aaron’s final birthday celebration – the Chris Cornell acoustic concert.
Plus, I get to cheer on all of you who are gonna dominate races this weekend, then read your exciting recaps! Oooh, how I love recaps!!!
It’s Gangster Argyle Thursday!
Anyone? Anyone?
I’m currently making all this happen for dinner. Making my own veggie-based pasta sauce with some beans for protein. I have no idea what I’m doing, but that’s the fun! Choose your own adventure!
Anyway, I’ve decided to train for my half-marathon at my own pace and not get stressed out (i.e. have a panic attack) by putting too much pressure on myself to follow the DetermiNation schedule. Unfortunately, I still have a little shin pain the day after I run, so I need to alternate running days with strength/yoga/cross/rest days.
Here’s what I’m thinking:
Monday: cardio/strength/core DVD (Ms. Jillian Michaels)
Tuesday: track run with the team (alternating speed/hill workouts)
Wednesday: power yoga
Thursday: run on my own
Friday: rest
Saturday: long run with the team
Sunday: cross-train (bike, walk, yoga)
I loved the power yoga class that I went to tonight. The teacher was great and the class was fast-paced enough that I sweated a decent amount, plus felt the strengthening moves in my arms and legs. I realized I need at least one yoga class a week to calm down, stretch out and get my zen on, and this one is perfect.
Life is looking up! I’m excited!
This, on repeat, all day.
I realize I’m extremely late to the party on this one, but a party’s still a party! “And the party don’t start till I walk innnn…”
I finally went to a Tuesday-night track workout with the DetermiNation team. I haven’t been to a single one since I joined the team because:
I’ve been too intimidated.
I’ve been too lazy.
I’ve felt too behind the group because I’ve been too intimidated and too lazy to train with them.
B.S., I know. I finally went and it was AWESOME. I realized how much I underestimate myself. Maybe I’m behind the group in mileage, but I’m not behind at all in terms of fitness and how much I gave to the workout last night.
We did some warmups and a few laps around the track, then ran to a park and did hill repeats. I did 8 or so – I stopped counting. On the last one, I powered up the hill steadily, feeling strong and energized, and the coach (who, by the way, consistently kills 5Ks in the 17- to 19-minute range) said, “Perfect form!!”
Such a confidence-booster. Definitely not afraid of hills anymore. Thank you, Rose, if you’re reading!!
I came home with a huge smile on my face and a new commitment to give half-marathon training all I’ve got. I’m going to tweak the official schedule a bit to better accommodate my needs, but more on that later.
Plus, I discovered the local high-school track was quite possibly constructed in heaven. It was so nice and cushiony and lovely to my legs. I felt like I could run reeeeally fast if I wanted to. I’ll find that out soon!
GPOYW: Holiday Party Photobooth with Aaron Edition
We’re having a staring contest.
Why hello, DC Runographer! What a nice compliment – thank you!
Three things:
1. Flattery will get you everywhere.
2. Your blog is awesome. I will be following it with interest.
3. I’ve added Disqus comments to my blog, so all you non-Tumblr folks and your moms should be able to comment. And my mom can now comment! (Mom? You there?)
Leave a comment so I know that it works! Shoot me an “Ask” if it doesn’t. Yay for comments!
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