I was supposed to do 14 miles today, but ended up having a really bad run and walking most of the hills and cutting out at 12 miles. I was super defeated :( It really sucks to have a bad run, I feel like crap now. Boo. But, to keep it in perspective, it's not the end of the world I have another ... Read More about Defeated
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Snowcone Oasis
After work I decided to try and walk to Costco and figured Ben could pick me up there. A half a mile there and I realized the rest of the way was on a busy highway with no sidewalk. So, I vetoed that plan and decided to walk home. That added a significant distance to my walk! I had been walking over ... Read More about Snowcone Oasis
Intuitive Eating Challenge & Friday Beverages
Why Wait until Monday? The Intuitive Eating Challenge should start today! I weigh myself on Fridays (for no reason in particular) and realized I have lost 7 pounds since I first wrote the "About" page. Now, that's not very impressive since I wrote it over a year ago, but I am not 17 pounds away from ... Read More about Intuitive Eating Challenge & Friday Beverages
Disney World Marathon Training
Here is a link to my training plan for the Disney World Marathon January 10, 2010! Disney World Marathon Training I broke each day of the week down like this: Sunday: Rest day/Yoga or strength training Monday: MP = Marathon Pace run Tuesday: Hills or Speed work Wednesday: Easy ... Read More about Disney World Marathon Training
Friday :)
I think the title speaks for itself! Today I did an easy 4.75 miles. It was supposed to be 5, but the last quarter mile was all uphill and it was supposed to be an easy run because I have a long run tomorrow. Massive Dogs!!! I was running along this morning when I saw a massive dog on the path ... Read More about Friday :)
Read/Walk and the Weirdest Dinner
I didn't take a picture of the temperature at work today, but you're going to have to take my word for it that it was 91 degrees. WTF. I always joke that I wish I was a lizard that could just lay on a rock in the sun all day, but this is too much. I welcomed the walk home today since it was cooler ... Read More about Read/Walk and the Weirdest Dinner
Cross Training and Pills
Thursdays and Sundays are my Rest Days, but I still like to do some kind of cross training on these days. My favorite cross training is Yoga, followed by biking and walking :) But, today I did 40 minutes on the elliptical. I am also going to start strength training 3 days a week. I woke up late, so ... Read More about Cross Training and Pills
The Morning Train…
I took the morning train again today. I love that song “My baby takes the morning train…” I heard it for the first time in the supermarket one time last year and sing it randomly ever since. Ha. Now that I actually took the morning train I keep singing it again! I just realized this song is from ... Read More about The Morning Train…
Thank you, thank you
We got our Thank You cards in yesterday. Finally! I picked out 2 different designs... and this is the back... Today I did a run without my Garmin since it couldn't find the satellite. I ended up doing the same route again. I need to change it up. Now I am enjoying a Green Monster and one I'm ... Read More about Thank you, thank you
Can I buy you a drank?
Today I was wearing my reporter hat covering a conference in D.C. It was fun! I wasn't sure what my options were for lunch nearby so I packed lunch. (This was kinda akward because I had to carry it with me all day.) But I did buy a drink, or two :) I am like a camel and I need to store liquids in my ... Read More about Can I buy you a drank?
"Good Job Runner!"
One of my favorite things about running is the camaraderie between runners. I love saying "Good Job!" or "Keep it up!" to fellow runners. I love that we are sharing in this secret morning running club. This morning a fellow runner made a "whoop-whoop!" motion with his arm (but no words) to me. I ... Read More about "Good Job Runner!"
Find a new hobby
When I came home today I did a lot of random snacking...watermelon, ice cream bar, cereal. It's been a while since I've done this so I am super disappointed. Boo. Anyways, when I told Ben that I just came home and ate he said, "You need to find a new hobby." He didn't mean it in a mean way, but I ... Read More about Find a new hobby
It's getting hot in here
The AC in our office is broken. It was 94 in there today. Seriously. Way to sweat it up in my dress that's dry clean only. Way to go. Note to self: Don't buy dry clean only clothes. You are poor. Dry cleaning is fancy, you aren't. In other, more happy news...I got my Operation Beautiful shirt! ... Read More about It's getting hot in here
Being a redhead hurts…
Here is a link to an article about how Redheads require more anesthesia than others. Some gene mutation makes us more resistant to pain blockers. Weird, but interesting. I have wanted to dye my hair blond for the longest time, but then I won't get extra Novocaine at the dentist :( This is an ... Read More about Being a redhead hurts…
Oat-vernight
I have been meaning to make overnight oats for the longest time and keep forgetting! I think it's way too hot now for hot oatmeal and I've been missing a bowl o' oats :) I found this yogurt at Costco this weekend (they didn't have it the last time I went). I hope it's a regular item there! In the ... Read More about Oat-vernight
4 Weeks Until Belize!
Ben and I had to postpone our honeymoon because of the big move and all, which I was super bummed about at the time :( But that means I am going to Belize in 4 weeks!!! I am so excited, especially because the wedding, move in CA, new job, roadtrip across the US and everything has made our lives ... Read More about 4 Weeks Until Belize!