Sorry I was MIA yesterday. Turns out I am not very pleasant under the following circumstances:
1. When I can’t run
2. When I’m cold
3. When I have to help Ben get his car free from being stuck in the snow (see #2)
I also learned/confirmed a few things about myself:
1. I don’t like snow
2. I am a pessimist
I totally had a freak out yesterday when I realized I will not be able to do my last long run for the marathon. The sidewalks are super icy and slippery today and will probably be the same tomorrow 🙁 I freaked out when I pictured myself at mile 16 of the marathon, unable to keep running. I am scared that I will have to walk a lot of the race and I’m frustrated that I can’t run here.
I know it’s not the end of the world if I walk the last 6 miles of the marathon (I took a lot of walk breaks for my first one). But, I am very frustrated because I wanted to improve my time and it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen. Also, I kinda wanted to hang up my marathon running shoes, but I would be more at peace with that if I hit my goal time.
If I hadn’t married this guy 
and signed an apartment lease (which I am counting down the days till it’s done) I would be on a plane to CA as we speak (“Hi Mom! I’m moving back in!”)
My plan to stay in shape inside:
1. Take a bunch of sleeping pills so I can spend all day California dreaming
2. Realize running outside will not always be an option so I will run on the treadmill
3. Do some 20 minute Yoga Downloads for my sanity and peace
4. Take walks when I can 🙂
5. Look into DVDs or make up my own boot-camps
Today I hit up the treadmill for 6 miles. Wow – it’s been so long since I did that regularly it just seems like torture now. Adding some Pitbull to my playlist does help though. I just want to jump off the ‘mill and dance when I hear it! Leave a comment about whether or not you like Pitbull or if you never even heard of him. Don’t tell me loving the Pitbull is a Hispanic thing…he has great booty shaking music!
My breakfasts just keep getting later and later and bigger and bigger because I’m starving by the time I eat! Today I made a big smoothie, bagel with PB and a pear. I don’t know why the heck I made a smoothie because now I’m freezing! Brrrr! 
On the bright side – I am going to California tomorrow night!!! Woo-hoo! I will be blogging all the action live from SoCal, so don’t worry that you’ll miss my pessimistic rants. I’m here all week folks 🙂
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THINK POSITIVE! And don’t stress too much about it. Smile….
-Denise
I like Pitbull!! Definitely some good booty shakin’ music. 🙂 It’s one of the songs I commonly hear coming from the Zumba class at work and I always want to dance!
I agree about the yak trak suggestion (although I’ve never tried them, just wanted to) or possibly doing a modified long run when you get to cali? I’m not sure if it’s too close to the big day or not though… Don’t listen to me, I’m sitting here with a bag of frozen veggies from a 2 month old marathon injury. lol
Have a great Christmas!!
Don’t fret too much about all of the snow. I lived in DC for 9 years and can say that over a foot of snow is not common in that area. It should warm up enough to melt within the next few days and then you can get back out there for a run. Also, would you consider doing a modified long run when you’re back in Cali? Instead of 20, do 15. It might boost your confidence without killing your legs.
Two things came to mind after reading this:
– At least now you know!! You’ll never have to think “what if…” about moving to a different part of the country/climate. Now you’ll feel more confident in whatever location you and Ben choose next.
– One of the ONLY things that keeps me going through awful winters (and, it’s not foolproof… I maintain that there is very little good about Jan/Feb) is trying to embrace each season. I know it sounds cheesey, but in the winter you have the perfect excuse to hibernate, cuddle up and watch movies, etc. 🙂
Stephanie – you are so right on! I keep telling myself I really would have regretted not coming out here. I’m at peace with us living here, I just wish there was less snow 🙂
I would suggest getting a pair of YaxTrax. They attach to the bottom of your sneaker and keep you from slipping on the ice & snow. While its damn near impossible to run in a foot of snow, once the roads are plowed you could run regardless of ice with the yax trax. Make sure to get the kind that have a strap. Good luck. I hate the snow and I lived in NY my entire life.
Thanks Mander! I actually just heard about those today! I am going to look into it 🙂
I’m sorry your having a hard time in the snow : ( I’ve lived in Buffalo, NY my whole life and I still despise getting stuck in the snow. I also despise the cold (<20 degrees).
I love Pitbull-one of my fave Spin instructors uses a lot of his tunes, and they’re great.
And I’m definitely not Hispanic. 😉
I am loving the Pit Bull love guys!!!
I’m pretty sure I’m not hispanic so it’s not just a hispanic thing! Although, I think Hotel Room is the only song I’ve ever heard by pitbull 🙂
At least you won’t have to deal with the cold for much longer!
I like how you’re pretty sure you’re not Hispanic 🙂
I definitely know what you mean about missing California. I just moved to Upstate NY and every time it’s freezing I just think about how I could be in california with my boyfriend and my family. At least you have Ben there to keep you company! I’m alone in the cold! Just remember all the great things you have!
As for Pitbull, I kind of love him (no, not just because he’s hispanic). His songs are ridiculously catchy! They’re always on my gym playlists. “I Know You Want Me” is soooo catchy!
Have a safe trip to California! I still have faith that you will rock the marathon. You are an awesome runner!
Ugh!! I know the snow and cold sux!!!! I can imagine you hate it more being from somewhere warm!!! Happy Holidays love!! Have a safe trip to California!!!!!
I heart Calle Ocho!
I am in the same place but I have to train for the marathon, no matter what. I hate the snow and the cold too, and have actually given up running under such conditions for too many years. Therefore, I am not willing to do so again! But it took me so long to reach this decision, and either way, I still haven’t tried running in the snow!
I listen to Pitbull when I do cardio!
Happy Monday!
Katie
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I love pitbull! Sorry about the long run. 🙁 You can do 20 on the TM. It will suck but you can. Another blogger said to change it up on which treadmill you use every 5 miles and do something different so you change it up. Miles 1-5 easy, 5-10 interval things, 10-15 change incline, 15-20 new playlist or something. Also, don’t discredit all of the AMAZING training you’ve already done! You’ve been rockin’ the training program and missing one long run in the 4 months you’ve been doing this will not make a difference. You have to ease up on yourself chica- you’re going to rock it.
Don’t freak out because you missed a run. A) you can run 20 on a treadmill. Yes it’s completely ugly and horrible and tedious and you will doubt your very existence while you do it BUT think of how great you’ll feel knowing you’ve done that. B) Missing one workout – any one workout – is not going to make the marathon a fail. Come on! C) Give yourself a conservative pace target in the race. Go under race pace for the first 6, hit race pace for the next 10 and then see what happens. If all else fails allow yourself one minute walk every mile. The worst strategised race I ever ran I BQed in…
If you would like to do a long run while in SoCal, I am looking for a running buddy for my 18miler (or 16) this week. I live in Costa Mesa, but am willing to meet up anywhere.
It’s not that bad, the snow goes away. Spring is beautiful here. =) Just try to keep it all in perspective. It’s temporary–soon you’ll be back home.
I LUHHHVE PITBULL. Probably too much.
Good luck on the marathon- you’ll be fine! I agree, once you get used to running outside the treadmill is torturee
Thanks for the positive thoughts 🙂
It will be okay!
Have you tried podcasts? I love listening to “Savage Love” while I run–it’s hilarious and makes the time go by a little faster.
Aww keep your chin up! Winter is forever… Even though it seems that way 🙂
Don’t freak out – you’re going to be FINE!! Have an awesome time in SoCal 🙂
Don’t freak out about the marathon!! It’s not your first one, you can do this. You can do this!!
I love pitbull by the way. calle ocho is my jam.