I Love This Bar
July 21, 2009 at 8:21 pm | In Uncategorized | 2 CommentsTags: Fun, Horses, Injury, Run, running, Shoutout, Speedwork
I need a bar.
Reason A) I have 2 weeks of summer left. Reason B) I can’t run. Reason C) Half my laptop screen is messed up and permanetly darker than the other half.
And my warranty is expired.
Dude. You’re not getting a new screen.
ANYWAY. Quick shoutout to one of the best podcasters out there. MEGHAN DO THE 5K!!!!!!!!!!!!
And sorry about the pictures. I’m away at a conference and do not have my camera cord with me. So sorry.
But I can update on…well did I update on the speedwork? I did speedwork!!!! Yeeeah. 
It wasn’t quite as painful as expected so that was good. We did a mile warmup, 4 400’s, and then a half mile cool down. As soon as I’m runable again I need to do more. THANKS CARLY!!!!!!!
Then Saturday I did 8 miles for my LR. It went pretty well even though I got a later than usual start. Mom ran 6 of it with me and I finished the last 2 alone. It was a little painful and I was a little stiff afterwards but not too bad. However later that afternoon…I kind of got a little injured and it was totally my own fault. So…the person out there who may THINK it was her fault should NOT FEEL BAD. Seriously. That’s why I haven’t told you anything…cause I don’t want you to feel bad cause then I’ll feel bad….but anway. I got stepped on by a horse. It caught my ankle at a really awesome angle…and it hurt like hell.
And it swelled up. And I went to the hospital after my friend that’s an EMT looked at it and made me go. GOOD NEWS is it’s not broken. Or at least it does not have a visable break at this time. It is possible that there is a fracture and it will just take a week or two to show up on an x-ray…but for now it doesn’t appear to be broken in any way but I’m not supposed to run.
It still hurts quite a bit…and I tried to wear “real” (aka non-flipflop) shoes last night and that was a no-go. It doesn’t so much hurt to walk as it hurts to put pressure on the point below my ankle where the hoof hit. THAT’S what really hurts. So…shoes put pressure on that so…no shoes and no running for me.
However I’m totally going to try tomorrow morning and see how far I can make it. Or IF I can make it. My initial plan was to go to the pool that’s located near where my conference is at but the pool doesn’t open until 11am. That…does not work for me.
So. Running shall be attempted tomorrow.
But for now, I’m going to glare at the dark portion of my computer screen.
Mountainside
July 15, 2009 at 8:13 am | In Uncategorized | Leave a CommentTags: Berries, Golf, Long Run, Lyrics, marathon, Pictures, Run, running, Schedule, Training, Vacation
Well it’s been too many Sundays since I took the time to laugh
And I’d take a small vacation if I could save up the cash…~Bonepony
Well I took a small vacation!!! Because I couldn’t save up the cash for a real one….but that’s ok.
But first we’ll go over the “long” run of the weekend. I say “long” run because it REALLY didn’t feel like it was that long and I felt like it should have been longer. I guess I have the idea in my head that if I’m doing a LR, it should FEEL like a LR. It should hurt. And this all goes against what I preach at mom about not overdoing it and being careful…so yeah.
Carly and I did 6 miles. Ok Carly did 9.5, I did the last 6 with her because it’s been a long time since I’ve ran more than 4. And apparently I should have tried for 7 or 8. I felt fine. Granted it’s partially because it was a SLOW long run. But…that’s how I plan to run my marathon so that’s fine. We did really well. The only issue I had was some small blisters that appeared in their usual places. I blame the new socks I tried.
They were DeFeet Speede socks. And I don’t so much blame them as I do my own stupidity. I bought a size small because they didn’t have any extra small’s. And I KNOW I have small feet. I am a small-ish type person. My running shoes are around a 7 or 7.5 and my regular shoes are a 6. Little feet.
So the morning of the run when I put on my new socks…I knew RIGHT AWAY that they were too loose. But I continued and ran with them anyway. AND didn’t use body glide on my notorious blister spots.
And guess what!
I GOT BLISTERS!!!!!!!!!! Duh, Courtney.
But other than the last .5 miles of running it was awesome!!! I’m going to try to do 8 this weekend and get back on track for my marathon plan. I’m behind right now, did I mention that? BEHIND. Not good. Very concerning for my first full. Part of me thinks “HOLY CRAP I’M OFF SCHEDULE I AM GOING TO DIE!!!”. The other part says “Hey, you’ve done 2 halfs. You’ve done a tri. You have been undertrained before and you still pulled through. You can walk parts. You don’t have to go fast. It’ll be ok”.
I don’t listen to that last part as much…maybe I should…but I’m still really concerned. Maybe it’s because I don’t have a set in stone marathon plan. I’m still kind of flitting between two or three. Because I am behind. This was my FIRST long run, ok? The marathon is Oct 25. FIRST LONG RUN!!! First LR should have been in JUNE. I’m about 4-5 weeks behind. 14 weeks till the race.
But…I can’t turn back time so we’ll go on.
So the first long run went well. And my goal today is to get my marathon plan recorded. So I should feel better. Oh, and here’s my FAAAAVORITE post-run snack. I’ve probably posted this before but pshh, you’ll deal.
Ok the camera battery is dead so I can’t get the picture on here. I’ll do that later. But it’s a strawberry and orange protein shake (my recipe!) and a graham cracker with peanut butter. Mmmm. SO good.
Other than the LR, I did take a mini-vacation this weekend. The boyfriend and I went berry picking and I managed not to die climbing down the mini-mountain the berries were on! Why berries have to grow on the freaking face of a mountain I do not know but it is quite frustrating. I want to eat them, but do I have to risk my life to do so?!?! Apparently so. And Carly and I are going to go pick more later this week.
Also, the boyfriend and I played golf!! Ok, he played, I rode in the cart and took pictures. It was a BEAUTIFUL day, perfect for golf!!! I love golf, but…I am just NO GOOD. So I love watching and riding in the cart. And no, I do not drive the cart. I do not like to and I do not want to and if I can avoid it, I will not drive it at all. Not even 2 feet. No. I like to RIDE. I am driven. I do not do the work.
So once the camera battery gets over itself, some of my awesome pictures shall be uploaded below!
Oh, one more thing!!! Does anyone else find short runs harder than long runs sometimes? All the time? Any time? I SWEAR my long runs are ALWAYS more enjoyable and easier than my 3 mile morning runs!! Maybe I go faster on the 3 milers, but I swear it’s not that much. My 5K PR is around 27:00 and that’s not even that fast. Maybe it’s the mindset, maybe I’m going absurdly slow on the 6 mile run…but I LOVE my long runs usually. Short runs…3 or 4 miles….BLAH. Not fun at all. Anyone else have this issue??
Ok, that’s it for now. Have a good week, kids!!!
Crash
April 23, 2009 at 10:04 pm | In Uncategorized | 1 CommentTags: Bike, Biking, Birthday, Boston, Friends, Hurt, Knitting, Pain, Pictures, Recycling, Run, running, Shoutouts, Triathlon
Back it up, back it up
You got it, you got it
Put your hands up, put your hands up
You got it, you got it
Drive back baby to me fast in your car
I’m here waiting, crash into me real hard
Well. I crashed. Hard. Like…in to a very solid object kind of hard. I didn’t have it. I kind of already had my hands up…and there was a car involved.
What was I attempting to do, you ask? Oh…just attempting to balance like any normal 12 year old is fully capable of doing.
I was trying to get my water bottle, drink it, and put it back while biking.
I failed. Miserably.
Did I mention I haven’t been biking that long? And um…I’m NOT very good at it…
OH!!!!!! And did I also mention I have a triathlon this Sunday that involves 15 miles of biking!?!??!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!
So…I tried to drink…and…well I managed to get the bottle out, take a sip, but replacing it was where things went awry. I had to choose between pavement and a parked car…and I was in no way capable of hitting the breaks. And I was going downhill…so…I toppled over. And skidded along the ground. Twas awesome.
The rest of the damage is in the form of some awesome road rash on my elbow…
Also, I realized I forgot to update you on my birthday festivities. I turned the big 2-5 on Easter. Here are some of the highlights real quick.
The evil, evil boyfriend thought giving me a present and putting a note on it that said DO NOT TOUCH would be fun. You have no idea how hard things like that are for me…and probably for most girls….and 4 year olds. :) I mean…PRESENT….leave alone!?!?! NEVER!!!!!!!!!!
I was a wee bit excited when I discovered what was inside. Tickets to UT’s season opener. The football game of my dreams with my favorite team ever…my very first college football game. Yeah. I’m 25. I go to a major football school…but it’s not MY team. MY team is UT. And I refused to have my first college game anywhere but Neyland. Labor Day weekend. Yeah buddy.
The other best present ever. From my daddy. This is the grill off his tractor. The tractor…well…it crashed too. So before we parted it out, I told dad I wanted the grill. That tractor is the very first thing I learned to drive. I sat on dad’s lap. That tractor has always been a symbol of my dad…and that grill meant everything to me. And now the tractor is gone…but I’ve got what matters. My memories. And my grill.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok. Back on track now.
Tuesday night at the tri meeting…I got to be close to a dream of mine.
That. Is a Boston Marathon medal. I got to TOUCH a Boston medal. I know someone who RAN BOSTON. If you run…then you KNOW what I’m talking about. I mean…BOSTON. It’s the Holy Grail. It’s the Big Dance. It’s the Superbowl. It’s BOSTON. And I touched it. Mmmmmmm Boston.
And speaking of Boston…TiVo missed tivoing it. If I could punish a box of electronic components and computer chips…I so would. But alas…TiVo doesn’t understand why I’m mad…and unplugging it will only make things worse and cause me to reset the entire system…but still. I’m very upset about this matter.
But life goes on. And bikes will crash, tivo’s will fail, and Boston will still be Boston.
Tomorrow…I’m getting back on the bike. Oh, and for the record, after crashing and cleaning up, I went back out for another 25 minutes and stayed upright! YAY!!! I’m going to try for 8 miles tomorrow…get some good hills in because I hear the tri course is HILLY. Then…hold on tight and wait for Sunday. I talked to my trainer after my crash as well and she REALLY helped. She said she’s seen plenty of people get off the bike, and PUSH it up a hill. That really helped. So if I need a drink, gosh darnit I’m pulling over!!! Time doesn’t matter to me. Keeping my blood in my body does.
I’m assuming it’s going to be rough. I’m hoping for some adreniline…and I’m going to give it my best. There will be pictures. Lots.
So in Knitting News…I tried to recycle a sweater…Went to Goodwill…grabbed a good sweater with the proper seaming for unravling…
And set about trying to properly cut it and unravel…
Fail. Big fail. Good news is that I bought more than one sweater and next week I’ll be wandering to knitting group for recycling help!!!
Now let’s throw some shoutouts in….
One for Trainer…seriously, you made EVERYTHING better today. You have no idea how much you helped.
One for Kim…thanks for making my kid’s day better by making fun of me. Seriously, that rocks.
And one for Dr. Physics!!! I hear you saw my momma today and it appears as though you may occasionally stop by my blog…which ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!! HI DR PHYSICS!!!!!!!!! If you read this, I STILL MISS PHYSICS CLASS!!!!! Best. Professor. EVER!!!!!!!
Well, let’s all give three cheers for me updating when I said I would!!! The next time you’ll hear from me will be after the tri!!!!!!!!!!! EVERYONE KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED!!!!!!!!!!
Oh. And after the tri….the REAL training starts!!!!!!!!!!!
Letter To Me
April 20, 2009 at 9:40 pm | In Uncategorized | 3 CommentsTags: Boyfriend, Dogs, Friends, Happy, Knitting, Pictures, Run, running, Shoutouts, Socks
Dear Self. COMMIT TO THIS BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok. Administrative stuff out of the way…I’m going to now work on blogging on Sunday or Monday and then again on Thursday or Friday. We are going to commit. End of discussion.
Another note, shoutout to someone that I can tell is going to be one of my favorite running buddies!!!! Hi Carly!!!
She’s super-awesome. I met her at the River Race 5K I did a few weeks ago. She has a really cool dog that is going to make friends with Uri. I can tell Uri is very excited about having a friend to play with. Plus Carly is a much faster runner than I am…but apparently I’m a better distance runner than she is…so we’re going to help each other out!!! Yay for team work!
So. Let’s play catch up. Last time I announced my MCM sign up…I’m still a touch in shock but that’s fine. My triathlon is…um…THIS Sunday…so I’m a bit concerned about that…but…I’ll get through it. I hope.
I don’t know if I mentioned it, but I GOT A JOB!!!! REAL JOB!!!!!!!!!!! WHOOOOOOO!!!! I signed my letter of intent last Friday and mailed it off!!! WHOO!!! I start August 10th.
Here’s a picture from Easter and my 25th birthday. Fun times.
I got a new 8G ipod which was awesome. Aaaaand the boyfriend got me tickets to a UT football game!!!!!!!!! My FAVORITE team and my dream come true!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!! Seriously I can’t put in to words how excited I am. However…the football tickets…to the season opener….which are like AMAZING tickets ON THE FREAKING FIELD….yeah. Same day as the Jimmy Buffett concert I have tickets for.
Who’s fault is that? MINE…because SuperAmazingBoyfriend checked the dates…but my brain shut off and I told him I wasn’t busy that day. DUH!!!!!!!!
Oh well. I’m selling the JB tickets and heading to the football game. MY FIRST COLLEGE GAME!!!!!! AT MY DREAM SCHOOL!!!!!
Now on to knitting news!!!! I’m working on Christmas presents…socks so far.
I actually have a lot more done than that…but haven’t taken pictures. Also, the baby blanket is coming along nicely. Aaand…I want to learn to spin. NO MORE NEW HOBBIES!!! FOCUS, WOMAN!!! FOCUS!!!!!!!!
Well, that’s really all I have for now. I’m going to work on improving the blogging in both quantity and quality.
Last few shoutouts….
CONGRATS CHRISSY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN’T WAIT TO COME HELP PLAN!!!!!!!!!!
Sis….Cat sweaters. Cat. Sweaters. (And like 33 days????? SWEEEEEEET)
Lesley. You’re amazing. You’re strong. You’ve been through a lot and you deserve to be happy. I love you…because you’re just like me. And we’ll survive. We’ll be happy. We’ll be ok. And we’ll make it through this together. <3
You Must’ve Fallen
April 6, 2009 at 8:32 pm | In Uncategorized | 2 CommentsTags: 5k, Cascades, Dogs, Hiking, Marine Corps Marathon, Pictures, Ravelry, Run, running
Out of the sky like rain you must have fallen, baby
Bringing the water and the summer when it’s hot for days
You brought the alien smile, aquarian sage
You must have heard me calling~Ben Taylor Band
I slipped off the updating bandwagon yet again. Totally grad school’s fault. Wheeew.
So. Things you’ve missed…
After the Shamrock….I began knitting on a baby blanket…did I mention that? Yeeah. I think I did. My friend is having a baby. So anyway….I’ve also started another project that will be a Christmas present…I will not be disclosing any more real details because I don’t want people knowing what they are getting!!! If you’re on Ravelry you can catch the details there.
This weekend mom and I did a 5K. It was ABSURDLY windy. Just awful. I was really tired too, maybe still from the half, but I hope not.
OH. OH!!! OH!!!!!!!!! Um….I did something………
Something….um…that might not have been the best idea ever.
I registered for a full.
My first full.
THAT full.
Yeeeeeeeeah. So. Kind worried. Kinda thinking I may have lost it.
BUT anyway. Race last weekend. Dad got a LOT of great pictures because the course lapped the finish a few times.
That’s me and mom at the start.
Mom running past dad on the first lap.
Me finishing!!!!!!!! 29ish minutes. Not my best time…but not too terrible. Mom got 1st in her age group. YAY MOM!!!!!!! I also met a really cool girl with a really cool dog. Hopefully she and I are going to set up a play date for Uri and her dog.
So then Sunday Tracy and I went hiking. We just did a quick 4 mile hike outside of town up to the Cascade Falls. I shall leave you with some pictures from the hike.
Something stung Trace. HA.
I is cute!!!
I’m Supergirl
March 31, 2009 at 11:25 pm | In Uncategorized | 3 CommentsTags: running, Sad, stressed, Ugh, Upset
And I’m here
To save the world
And I wanna know
Who’s gonna save me?
Ok, so normally I’m perky and happy and upbeat…but guys…it ain’t happening today. I’m about to drop. And cry.
Ok so I’ve already cried.
It’s just been a really long, really crappy day…and grad school is maxing me out in the stress department…and all I want to do is run…but I’m too tired. All the time.
I did 4 miles today, but there was walking. Too much walking. And I was so tired when I got home that I fell asleep on my couch with a bulldozer AND a chainsaw going outside my apartment. I slept through that. I fell asleep in the world’s most uncomfortable position. I think I may have even been knitting when I passed out.
The baby blanket is coming along so that is some good news.
The bad news is that it feels like most of the rest of my life is unraveling. I have my first triathlon in….26 days…and I am so far from prepared it’s not even funny. Furthermore I have NO time to practice.
And no money.
Ohhh the money thing is so absurdly bad right now…I don’t mean to complain and whine this whole entry…but…I need someone to talk to. Tag. YOU’RE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I feel like…I can’t ask my family for help…because I did this to myself. I SUCK at managing money…I’ve been doing better but….it’s too little too late.
I mean I don’t go on extravagent spending sprees or anything….I used to…but not anymore…but….I knew at the begining of this semester that there was no way I could make it through on the little loan money I got…and I should have done something sooner.
But I couldn’t find the time.
Heck, I don’t even have time to get my class work done. I’m so freaking tired all the time. And stressed.
Did I mention the stress?
All I want to do is run.
That’s all I want. I just…want to go run. For a long, long, long time. But my body can’t right now. It’s too worn out. And at this point, it’s too worn out to even sleep. My sleep schedule is so messed up it’s not even funny. I TRY to sleep, don’t get me wrong…but I think it’s the stress…I can’t.
And…I don’t tell anyone how bad it is. I hate bothering other people with my problems…because other people have their OWN problems…
And all the people that I know would be there for me…and would let me literally cry on their shoulder…are 4 hours away at the closest.
Ugh.
Operator Won’t Ya Put Me On Through?
March 28, 2009 at 10:56 pm | In Uncategorized | 2 CommentsTags: Bicycle, Biking, Fun, Hat, Knitting, MCM, Run, running, Scarf, Shamrock, Training, Yoga
Gotta send my scarf down to Baton Rouge.
Yep. Finished the LSU scarf today.
And just so you kids know…this blog is now going to include knitting AND running. I’m thinking of renaming it “Knit, Run, Repeat”. What do you think?
Anyway. FINISHED THE LSU SCARF TODAY!!!!!!!! WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here are some pictures of the LSU scarf.
I’m going to mail it off soon, to my friend that went to LSU.
Then this week I also finished Beth’s OSU scarf. Here’s Beth opening it when I brought it by work.
And here’s Miss Beth and her rockin new scarf!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND…..I finished my pink hat today!!!! My first hat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah. I finished 3 projects this week. 3. That has got to be some kind of knitting record!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So here’s the hat….
Yeah. I got a little goofy with it.
Anyway, in Running News…I ran today for the first time since the half!!! Mom and I did 3 miles in the park. Pretty easy pace. I felt pretty good but now my ankle is bothering me. Not like I hurt it…but like it needs to pop…and I can’t for the life of me get it to pop. Oh well.
I have been working out this week as well, in other ways, just not running. I did some biking on my trainer and did some kickboxing and weights…and yoga. Lots of yoga to stretch those muscles out!! So I’ve rested, but not totally.
I’m pretty sure I’m going to train for the MCM. I got a guarenteed entry code at the Shamrock and…I’m thinking…it’s time for a full. I’m going to try at least. Maybe start looking at training plans next week. I’ve got over 6 months though. Plenty of time.
Back to knitting real quick…here’s the yarn for the newest project…and the reason I busted my butt to get everything else done.
This is yarn for a baby blanket for a friend of mine. As much as I don’t enjoy babies (Yes. I do not like babies. So sue me.) I love this friend…so I’m making her baby gifts. I figure I can get it done in 7 months before the little one is born…and maybe do a hat too. We’ll see. So…that’s the next big project in my knitting world.
Baby blankets and marathons.
Now if only grad school was this easy. LOL!!!!
Irish Eyes Are Smiling
March 24, 2009 at 7:25 am | In Uncategorized | 4 CommentsTags: Fun, Happy, Knitting, Pictures, Race, Run, running, Shamrock Half Marathon, Virginia Beach
2:15:42. I did it. I really didn’t think I could…I didn’t think I would even finish because of the severe lack of training I’ve had this year so far…but not only did I run the entire half marathon, but I took 10 minutes off my previous time. 2:25:31…ok 9 minutes and 49 seconds…but still. With less training and being almost 2 years older…it’s pretty awesome. My age grade went up 3% as well. Whooo!!!
So. About the race.
Saturday the boyfriend and I picked up my friend, Lesley, who was running with me and headed for Virginia Beach. Lesley and I were both beyond nervous. We both have had our training programs shot to heck because of grad school so it’s been a real struggle. I knitted…and un-knotted yarn during the ride to keep myself entertained and to keep from totally freaking out.
We got to the hotel and checked in, then went out to the grocery store and wal-mart to pick up some last minute supplies.
We went to bed pretty early because we had to be up at 5 for the race.
5am…and I was SO nervous. I took some stomach medication as a preventative…because I do have that intestinal issue…and that ended up being a good idea. I wasn’t QUITE as nervous as I was for my first half, but I was a little jittery. Breakfast was a banana and a powerbar. Mmmm good. :)
The amazing boyfriend got out of bed at 5:30 and drove us the 1.5ish miles from the hotel to the race finish…he parked the car there and WALKED BACK to the hotel so we could have a ride home without too much pain. How amazing is he?!!?
Oh, forgot to mention, at the race expo on Saturday he bought me YET ANOTHER running gift. He got me an expandable running belt…packed that puppy full of shot blocks, gu’s, and my camera, of course!
Anyway. Lesley and I walked the 10 or so blocks from the finish to the start…found our corral…and tried to calm our nerves. We also did the port-a-potty deal. Good times. NOT!
We didn’t have to wait very long, we timed our arrival pretty well I guess which was good because it was 34 degrees. 34. NOT FUN. Thankfully the race started right on time and it only took us about 5 minutes to make it from our corral to the start line.
And then we were off!!!! I have pictures from during the race…but they are on a disposable camera. I carried one with me for my first half and for this one. The first time the pictures turned out pretty well. We’ll see how it goes this time.
Lesley and I held a pretty darn good pace for the first 2 miles. Right around 10 minutes which is great for us. The sun started to come up around mile 2 so that was nice. It was pretty cold so I was happy to see some sign of warmth.
Around mile 3 there was a tent with people handing out beer instead of water. A lot of people took it but I decided that it probably wasn’t a great plan. :) It was really funny though.
The crowd support wasn’t exactly the same as it was for the last one…but that’s ok. It was still a nice run. The Rock n Roll is bigger so that’s why. There were still a decent amount of bands, radio stations, and just regular people out with radios or music so that we could be amused for a short distance. There were also little signs along the course to read that kept me entertained for awhile. Some had trivia like what’s the highest point in VA Beach (68 ft, Mt. Trashmore) and some just had jokes like “What color does a smurf turn if you choke it?”
So anyway…around mile 4 I had a gu…I was still feeling pretty decent. Lesley and I were still hitting around a 10 minute pace. Around mile 7 I started to feel it a little but kept going. I had some shot blocks around mile 8 I think…and Lesley was starting to drop back a little I tried to stay with her but around 8.5 I finally went on my own.
I kept running. At about mile 10 I wanted to quit…but convinced myself that I could do a 5K…I mean that’s all I had left. I could do it…
Mile 11, I ran for Kim and her mom, Shirley who has breast cancer. I chanted their names for the entire mile.
Mile 12 was for Tracy…because he has done SO much for me…it just amazes me.
Right around 12.5 I found myself running alongside some girls who were probably in about as much pain as I was…but they were literally cheering THEMSELVES across the finish. They would let out a whoop every few feet or some words of encouragement. I joined in and one of them yelled she was going to PR. I checked my watch and I yelled the same!! We kept yelling “WHOOO!!!” or “LET’S PR!!!” or “ALMOST DONE!!!” around the final turn and the final stretch down the boardwalk to the Neptune Statue.
However let me just say that we were told the finish was at the Neptune statue…it was actually just past that and I was SOOO irritated to find I had to KEEP RUNNING after the statue. I hauled ass. Pardon the expression but I did. The last 20 yards or so…I HAULED.
And then it was over.
And then Tracy was there. He apparently got a picture of me crossing the finish!!!!
Behind a palm tree. :)
Oh well. I FINISHED!!!!!!!!!!!
Then it was time for the 5 hour ride home. Which turned in to 8 hours because of traffic…awesome. Just awesome. So I knitted. And Tracy Drove. And I took pictures…
But hey. I FINISHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2:15:42.
God, What Am I Doing Here?
March 13, 2009 at 8:58 pm | In Uncategorized | 2 CommentsTags: 5k, Dog, Family, Geocaching, Half-Marathon, Knitting, Mom, Pictures, Ravelry, Run, running, Shamrock, Sisters, Spark, Sparkpeople, Tennessee, Training, Travel, Weight loss
The cold wind from space
Is blowing in my face
God, what am I doing here?
I wish I was a cat,
Then I’d know where it’s at
Sure has been a funny year~Holy Modal Rounders
Well. It’s been a funny last month or so. I’ve been missing in action, in case you didn’t notice. A lot has been going on…grad school and all that madness, but the good news is I’ve been semi-keeping up with the running and will be doing my second half-marathon in 10 days!!!!!!!!!
I feel a little under-prepared but with the pressures of grad school and the turmoil of winter, it’s the best I can do right now. The good news is that I’m running with my good friend and…well…she’s stuck in the same boat. We’re in the same grad program so we’re both maxed out and pressed for time and our running is suffering.
I’ve wandered to a few new websites so if anyone that reads this is on one of them, please add me as a friend!!! I’m on SparkPeople (sn is PinkCowgirl) and Ravelry (sn is also PinkCowgirl). I’m loving them both and I can get on them from school whereas wordpress is blocked. Stupid school.
Anyway, other exciting things that have happened: Ran 2 5K’s…went to see my sister (http://imamarinesgirl.wordpress.com/) and had an AWESOME time!!!!!!!! I miss her already and she needs to get her little butt up here!!!!!!!
Not much else to report, but plenty of pictures to share!!!!!!!!!
Mom, Uri, and me before the Classic! Mom came in 2nd in her age group in this race!!!
Jo found a cache!!!! She was a cache finding machine this weekend. AND IT WAS HER FIRST TIME GEOCACHING!!!!!!! Love ya, sissy.
OMG OMG OMG NEYLAND!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Me and my beautiful sister!!!
Me and mom before the Explore Park 5K. Mom’s first trail run!!!!
After the race! Mom got 1st in her age group and I got 2nd in mine. Mom also managed to come in a full minute under my time from 3 years ago in this race. And she’s about 30 years older than I was. Yeah. Mom is scary-good. And I’m super proud.
Well, mom and I have another 5K tomorrow, so I’ll try and be a better blogger and update then!!!
Raindrops On Roses
February 11, 2009 at 10:01 pm | In Uncategorized | 3 CommentsTags: Cardio, Fun, Rain, Weights
And on me.
I did 4 miles and felt crappy yesterday so today I was going to bike…but the sky kinda looked like all hell was going to break loose so…I did a cardio/weight training workout inside…and MAN did that get me pumped. I then proceeded to do some ab work, eat dinner, and then I had a private dance party in my kitchen.
*sings* B-B-B-B-BENNY AND THE JETS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah…it would have been embarassing if other people had been witness…but thankfully I was alone and no one could laugh at me.
So after that…I was still pumped…so I stole the boyfriends dog and ran outside to play in the rain.
It was close to 68 degrees here…so even though it was dark and rainy and 8pm…it was a NICE rain…the warm-ish kind that you don’t mind going out in…MMMMMMMMM SO FUN!!!!!!!!!!
So I ran and played in the rain like a kid.
Not a bad end to the day. Not at all.
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