This is the reality of training for a marathon - CHAFING. It sucks people, but I am not here to lie to you. There will be chafing. Before training for a full mary I had ran 13 miles many times. I had experienced some irritation, but nothing really bothersome (I don't think it's necessary to get ... Read More about Lesson # 8 – Chafing, yep you heard me.
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Run 1/26/2009
Wedding planning aside, let's not forget - I have a marathon to run this weekend! Crazy. This week is a taper week, I am really appreciating that since I am so swamped with everything else! The taper week schedule: Monday - 5 miles Tuesday - 4 miles Wednesday - 5 miles Thursday - ... Read More about Run 1/26/2009
Wedding Location
After 2 weeks of intense research we found a location for the wedding!!! We are getting married in Paso Robles. You guys know how much I love that place :) I am very happy. It's a special place to me and the fiance since he took me to Paso on one of our first road-trips. We have had a lot of good ... Read More about Wedding Location
Marathon Lesson #9
#9 - You will figure out your best carbo loading dinners (through trial and error) Since I had ran a few half marathons before training for the full I had an idea of what foods worked for me, but I did have a few bad pre-run meals that I regretted ;( ...like that night of a huge bowl of ice cream ... Read More about Marathon Lesson #9
10 Day Marathon Countdown
I only have 10 days until my First Full Mary (!) and I thought I would share my thoughts and experiences as a countdown. Lesson 10 - You will make plans around your runs I have turned down dinners out, movies and parties because I had to get up early the next day to run. I have planned road trips ... Read More about 10 Day Marathon Countdown
Down to the wire!
I just realized Oh She Glows is holding a contest for Honest Foods bars - which I love! I think I barely made it in time to compete :) ... Read More about Down to the wire!
Run 1/22/2009
6 Miles - Today I got out early and saw a big ol' raccoon on my run :) That is not a common site around here. I was kinda scared of him(her?) because he was so BIG! Luckily, he was more scared of me and scurried into a sewer drain when he saw me coming. When the BF and I went to Costa Rica we were ... Read More about Run 1/22/2009
Food Find- Greek Yogurt at Costco
I was very happy to find 0% Fage at Costco yesterday. This huge container was only $6.99. Not too shabby huh? I know different areas have different selections, so this may or may not be available near you, but I know greek yogurt is often hard to find and more expensive than other yogurts so I ... Read More about Food Find- Greek Yogurt at Costco
Water water everywhere…
I drink a lot of water. No, really, a lot! My fiancé always jokes that waiters and waitresses must think I have a problem because they have to fill up my water glass so many times during one meal. Staying hydrated is essential for me, and I love having crisp, clean water to drink. That's why I’m ... Read More about Water water everywhere…
Run 1/21/2009
I did 3.5 miles today to take it a little easy :) I also did a 45 minute walk after work, this gives me great time to think - there's a lot going on right now! I am hoping to make it to yoga on Friday because I feel super anxious and tight. I have 1yogadownload on my computer so maybe I will do ... Read More about Run 1/21/2009
Jamba Juice Oatmeal
Is it me or is the world a little brighter today? My favorite smoothie place of all time - Jamba Juice is now offering oatmeal! Not just any oats folks, slow cooked organic steel cut oats. Yes. You read me right. I love Jamby and now I am super excited about this new addition to their menu. I am ... Read More about Jamba Juice Oatmeal
Much needed comedic relief
My friend Adriel and I were looking for a band-aid in the office First Aid kit when we came across - Cramp Tabs for Menstrual Relief. I thought it was funny because it's slightly vulgar/descriptive and not subtle at all :) Hey when you need a Cramp Tab, you need a Cramp Tab... ... Read More about Much needed comedic relief
How to plan a wedding in 6 months…
Sorry I haven't been posting foodies lately. Things are crazy around here. The fiance and I are trying to plan a wedding and all, plus I'm doing some extracurricular activities that are keeping me busy. As you read from the title, we are trying to plan the wedding in 6 months. We may be moving at ... Read More about How to plan a wedding in 6 months…
Run 1/19/2009
13 Days until the race - Now the Countdown until my first full mary begins! Over the next 13 days I am focusing on getting myself mentally ready. I know I am going to be very nervous before the race. I am tapering now so hard or long runs would hurt more than they would help. At this point I have ... Read More about Run 1/19/2009
Engagement Story
So a lot of peeps have asked about how the BF proposed. Unfortunately it's not a super dramatic love tale. I was thinking about making one up that would have you all gushing, but I decided against (mostly because I'm not in a creative mood). Ha. Anyway, those who are planning to propose to their ... Read More about Engagement Story
Run 1/17/2009
I met a new friend on my run today. I was doing 13 miles on a bike path nearby and at mile 8 a guy ran up beside me and started asking if I was training for a race. I told him which one and it turns out he is a pacer for that same race. He is pacing the 3:40 marathoners which is waaaaay faster than ... Read More about Run 1/17/2009