This should be interesting ... Jason is working at a brand new job, Megan is no longer in preschool for the time being and I need to log in 27 miles this week. Where will I find the time?!?
Mon - Rest
Tue - 5 miles
Wed - 8 miles
Thu - Rest
Fri - 5 miles
Sun - 9 miles
Monday, October 31, 2005
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Long Run in New City
Today's long run was almost delayed until tomorrow which means it probably wouldn't have happened. Thank you Jason for getting me back on track!!!
By the time I headed out the door for my run it was almost noon. I talked Jason into letting me turn today's run into a short 3-5 miler and letting me run my long run tomorrow before we leave for New York, if and only if I promised to get up extra early and head out right away (which I admit to having a serious problem doing).
I headed out for a short run but got about 2 miles into it and realized I really could do my long run today. I pulled out my phone to call Jason to let him in on my plan only to discover that there was only one bar of battery left on it. I'm smart enough to realize that I didn't want to run in a very new and strange city without adequate cell phone availability so back to my original plan it was. When I got back to the house and told Jason that I almost ran the long run today and why I decided not to he literally pushed me out the door with his fully charged cell phone. So away I went.
Running in Pittsburgh ... oh my goodness the HILLS!!! Up, down ... Up, down ... Up, down, that's all I did today for over three hours. I saw alot of runners out there today and I had lessons to learn from them. At first I would huff and puff my way running up each of these hills, proud of myself for running while that runner was walking. After I noticed that this was definitely a pattern I realized how smart they were and I started walking right along with them. Keep in mind these are not your average every once in awhile hill, but STEEP come at you nonstop hills.
I did find a nice trail to run on. I probably could have run the whole run on this trail, going up and down over and over again. But it's hard running on a trail that you don't know how long it is ... or where it ends ... or how in the world you will get home ... or if you can find your way home ... or if you can't find your way home if the folks at home could even find you to pick you up. All in all ... it was a very unsettling kind of run today.
I ran for 3 1/2 hours today and only logged 13.56 miles. I have been told and have read that training runs should not exceed 3 1/2 hours and I was more then happy to quit when I was supposed to today. I'm hoping that the hills were enough to make up the extra 4.5 miles that I didn't get in today's run ...
Running Stats
Running Time: 3:29:35
Running Distance: 13.56 mi
Average Pace: 15:28/mi
On the shoe front ... my feet hurt and I'm pretty sure that it's the new shoes. My achilles tendon that was hurting in my old shoe was hurting today along with the other side where the tongue of the shoe hits. And the bottoms of both feet are pretty sore ... a new sore that I haven't dealt with before. I spent quite a bit of time (with timer turned off of course) readjusting my shoes trying to get my feet to stop hurting. I think I'm gonna wait until Tuesday to run again and try running with my old shoes again.
By the time I headed out the door for my run it was almost noon. I talked Jason into letting me turn today's run into a short 3-5 miler and letting me run my long run tomorrow before we leave for New York, if and only if I promised to get up extra early and head out right away (which I admit to having a serious problem doing).
I headed out for a short run but got about 2 miles into it and realized I really could do my long run today. I pulled out my phone to call Jason to let him in on my plan only to discover that there was only one bar of battery left on it. I'm smart enough to realize that I didn't want to run in a very new and strange city without adequate cell phone availability so back to my original plan it was. When I got back to the house and told Jason that I almost ran the long run today and why I decided not to he literally pushed me out the door with his fully charged cell phone. So away I went.
Running in Pittsburgh ... oh my goodness the HILLS!!! Up, down ... Up, down ... Up, down, that's all I did today for over three hours. I saw alot of runners out there today and I had lessons to learn from them. At first I would huff and puff my way running up each of these hills, proud of myself for running while that runner was walking. After I noticed that this was definitely a pattern I realized how smart they were and I started walking right along with them. Keep in mind these are not your average every once in awhile hill, but STEEP come at you nonstop hills.
I did find a nice trail to run on. I probably could have run the whole run on this trail, going up and down over and over again. But it's hard running on a trail that you don't know how long it is ... or where it ends ... or how in the world you will get home ... or if you can find your way home ... or if you can't find your way home if the folks at home could even find you to pick you up. All in all ... it was a very unsettling kind of run today.
I ran for 3 1/2 hours today and only logged 13.56 miles. I have been told and have read that training runs should not exceed 3 1/2 hours and I was more then happy to quit when I was supposed to today. I'm hoping that the hills were enough to make up the extra 4.5 miles that I didn't get in today's run ...
Running Stats
Running Time: 3:29:35
Running Distance: 13.56 mi
Average Pace: 15:28/mi
On the shoe front ... my feet hurt and I'm pretty sure that it's the new shoes. My achilles tendon that was hurting in my old shoe was hurting today along with the other side where the tongue of the shoe hits. And the bottoms of both feet are pretty sore ... a new sore that I haven't dealt with before. I spent quite a bit of time (with timer turned off of course) readjusting my shoes trying to get my feet to stop hurting. I think I'm gonna wait until Tuesday to run again and try running with my old shoes again.
In Pittsburgh ... Finally!!!
We arrived at Jason's parents house last night just after dark. I was so hoping to get there with daylight to spare so that I could head out for a short run, but alas, I realized once 'I' got seriously lost in Pittsburgh that wasn't going to happen.
We actually arrived in Pittsburgh in the daylight, but the directions that we pulled off of Rand McNally online were HORRIBLE. It didn't help matters either that we were driving two vehicles and trying to stay together in some pretty major traffic. After about an hour of driving around aimlessly while Jason was trying to get directions from his dad, who had only been living in Pittsburgh for about two months himself, we finally got back on the right interstate. Then I noticed a landmark from our Rand McNally directions and told Jason to take the next exit which he did. After driving about 10 blocks he abruptly turned off onto a side road and I had no choice but to follow. Just in time to watch him run a yellow light and leave me stranded at a red light. He called and told me to get back on the interstate and to take the next exit. I managed to somehow miss the turn to get back on the interstate and spent the next 45 minutes or so searching for it. Jason, by this time had gotten off at the exit his dad told him to take and sat sipping coffee at the local starbucks.
I never did find my way back onto the interstate but I somehow did manage to find my way back to the street that I was on before Jason took the unexpected detour on me. Funny thing is, we were only about 6 blocks away from their house when he made that turn that caused me alot of stress!!!
I ended up pulling up to the house at literally the exact same time as Jason ... we parked within seconds of each other.
So we are finally in Pittsburgh and we have just enough time to get our luggage upstairs and in our room before company, the man who got Jason his very first job in the nuclear industry and his wife, arrive for dinner. It was a fun evening and I had a few too many glasses of margarita. How smart is that the night before a scheduled 18 mile run?!?
We actually arrived in Pittsburgh in the daylight, but the directions that we pulled off of Rand McNally online were HORRIBLE. It didn't help matters either that we were driving two vehicles and trying to stay together in some pretty major traffic. After about an hour of driving around aimlessly while Jason was trying to get directions from his dad, who had only been living in Pittsburgh for about two months himself, we finally got back on the right interstate. Then I noticed a landmark from our Rand McNally directions and told Jason to take the next exit which he did. After driving about 10 blocks he abruptly turned off onto a side road and I had no choice but to follow. Just in time to watch him run a yellow light and leave me stranded at a red light. He called and told me to get back on the interstate and to take the next exit. I managed to somehow miss the turn to get back on the interstate and spent the next 45 minutes or so searching for it. Jason, by this time had gotten off at the exit his dad told him to take and sat sipping coffee at the local starbucks.
I never did find my way back onto the interstate but I somehow did manage to find my way back to the street that I was on before Jason took the unexpected detour on me. Funny thing is, we were only about 6 blocks away from their house when he made that turn that caused me alot of stress!!!
I ended up pulling up to the house at literally the exact same time as Jason ... we parked within seconds of each other.
So we are finally in Pittsburgh and we have just enough time to get our luggage upstairs and in our room before company, the man who got Jason his very first job in the nuclear industry and his wife, arrive for dinner. It was a fun evening and I had a few too many glasses of margarita. How smart is that the night before a scheduled 18 mile run?!?
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Excuses Excuses
I am three weeks away from a marathon, and my training schedule is going bust. I was supposed to run 8 miles yesterday and 5 miles today, but it seems like I just keep coming up with excuses, even though on the surface they are very valid.
The movers were here yesterday and boy was that rough. I have never dealt with someone who had less of a personality and yet was more lazy then Mr. Mover ... but that's a story for another time. After the movers left Jason and I spent the next couple of hours getting the house spic and span cleaned for the new owner. I am happy to say that I am proud of the way we left it.
Just as we were finishing our cleaning spree our realtor dropped by with our set of papers to sign. This was definitely the easiest house sale we have ever had ... what a relief for once.
Then it was time to catch a quick bite to eat and check into the hotel for the night. It was about 9 pm when we finally got all settled into the hotel. No chance I was running 8 miles yesterday. No problem right, I can do it today ...
... but I woke up this morning with a burning desire to get this show on the road. What's the difference between staying the night in a hotel here or staying the night in a hotel on the road. Well besides the added bonus of we get to split a 10+ hour drive to Pittsburgh into two days.
I have already got Jason on board, cancelled our room here for the night and arranged for lodging at a pet friendly hotel in route. Now I have a busy morning ahead ... packing up the car here at the hotel, loading up the stuff we still have left at the house (did I mention Mr. Mover was lazy?), returning the cable box, filling up gas tanks and ... oh my why did I want to leave today?!?
To make a long story short, I have already missed a 5 mile and a 8 mile run with only 3 weeks left until the marathon.
The movers were here yesterday and boy was that rough. I have never dealt with someone who had less of a personality and yet was more lazy then Mr. Mover ... but that's a story for another time. After the movers left Jason and I spent the next couple of hours getting the house spic and span cleaned for the new owner. I am happy to say that I am proud of the way we left it.
Just as we were finishing our cleaning spree our realtor dropped by with our set of papers to sign. This was definitely the easiest house sale we have ever had ... what a relief for once.
Then it was time to catch a quick bite to eat and check into the hotel for the night. It was about 9 pm when we finally got all settled into the hotel. No chance I was running 8 miles yesterday. No problem right, I can do it today ...
... but I woke up this morning with a burning desire to get this show on the road. What's the difference between staying the night in a hotel here or staying the night in a hotel on the road. Well besides the added bonus of we get to split a 10+ hour drive to Pittsburgh into two days.
I have already got Jason on board, cancelled our room here for the night and arranged for lodging at a pet friendly hotel in route. Now I have a busy morning ahead ... packing up the car here at the hotel, loading up the stuff we still have left at the house (did I mention Mr. Mover was lazy?), returning the cable box, filling up gas tanks and ... oh my why did I want to leave today?!?
To make a long story short, I have already missed a 5 mile and a 8 mile run with only 3 weeks left until the marathon.
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Saying Goodbye to Sac & Fox
Today's run was my last on the Sac and Fox trail and I'm feeling very bittersweet about it. I was once asked if the trail was an asphalt or gravel trail and I never answered because I thought it was bet explained by a picture. I kept meaning to bring my camera and take pictures of the beautiful fall foilage, but it never happened, and now it never will. So in answer to that question, the Sac and Fox is a hard packed dirt trail that is probably about 6 feet wide. The Sac and Fox was kind of like a well worn pair of sneakers that you know every nook and cranny in and you never want to let go.
To the Sac & Fox ... you were a good friend ... and you will be missed!
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:07:50
Running Distance: 5.00 mi
Average Pace: 13:33/mi
To the Sac & Fox ... you were a good friend ... and you will be missed!
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:07:50
Running Distance: 5.00 mi
Average Pace: 13:33/mi
Monday, October 24, 2005
Week 12 Schedule
This is going to be a very busy week. We have the packers coming to pack up our house tomorrow. Everything will be loaded onto the moving truck on Wednesday. Megan's last day of school will be Wednesday. Jason's last day of work will be Thursday. We close on our house on Friday morning at 8 am, pick up our documents at 9 am and then we drive non-stop to Pennsylvania to spend the evening with Jason's parents. We will spend Friday and Saturday night in Pennsylvania and then head back on the road on our way to New York. Jason starts his new job next Monday. Our household goods should be delivered sometime Monday or shortly thereafter.
And sometime during all this craziness I need to find time to work 8 hours of running in. Crazy!!!
Tentative Week 12 Schedule
Mon - Rest
Tue - 5 miles
Wed - 8 miles
Thu - 5 miles
Fri - Rest
Sat - 18 miles
Sun - Rest
Oh, and did I mention that I'm still really sore from my last 18 miles ...
And sometime during all this craziness I need to find time to work 8 hours of running in. Crazy!!!
Tentative Week 12 Schedule
Mon - Rest
Tue - 5 miles
Wed - 8 miles
Thu - 5 miles
Fri - Rest
Sat - 18 miles
Sun - Rest
Oh, and did I mention that I'm still really sore from my last 18 miles ...
Sunday, October 23, 2005
I am Shocked!!!
Running Stats
Running Time: 3:51:19
Running Distance: 18.00 mi
Average Pace: 12:53/mi
I am proud of myself! I am so very proud of myself that I had to start off with the running stats this time. I cannot believe that I ran 18 miles. I cannot believe that I ran 18 miles with an average pace of under 13 minutes a mile. I mean it's been ages since I have averaged less then 13 minutes a mile on my short runs let alone for a full 18 miles. Wow ...
I ran the Sac and Fox again. Parked in the middle, ran there and back one way ... there and back the other way ... and there and back the first way.
I will not lie, it was hard. I had two very dear people ask me once I was finished if I could have done another 8 and the answer was NO. Then again, if you would have asked me at mile 7 if I could have done another 11 the answer would have been NO.
I was sore the whole run. My butt cheaks actually felt like they were burning. I didn't think I was going to be able to sit down to drive home once I finished.
Oh, and let's talk about the shoes. Wearing new shoes for a long run is not a good idea. I thought I was being smart. I parked in the middle of the trail which I ran by at miles 7 and 14 and I brought my old shoes with me in case my new shoes got too uncomfortable. My feet started hurting around mile 4 and I couldn't wait until I could get back to my car to change my shoes. I reached the car at mile 7, slurped an energy gel and put my old comfy shoes on and then took off running. Limping rather as my old comfy shoes hurt like crazy. I have no idea what the deal was but they pressed against the bottom of my achilles tendon on my right foot and it just hurt. I only got about .05 of a mile down the trail before I realized I couldn't do it and had to go back and put my new shoes on. The new shoes hurt the bottom of my left foot, but not nearly as bad as my old shoes hurt my achilles tendon.
My favorite part of the run was when I ran past a couple as they were headed out for a walk and I was nearing a trailhead, with about 11 miles logged. I ran past them again as they were headed back from their walk and I was headed out from the trailhead. The lady asked me how far I was running today, to which I replied 'today's run will be 18 miles'. Her eyes got huge, really really huge. I didn't hear her reply because I was already running past her, but she looked more shocked then I felt.
I ran 18 miles today ...
Running Time: 3:51:19
Running Distance: 18.00 mi
Average Pace: 12:53/mi
I am proud of myself! I am so very proud of myself that I had to start off with the running stats this time. I cannot believe that I ran 18 miles. I cannot believe that I ran 18 miles with an average pace of under 13 minutes a mile. I mean it's been ages since I have averaged less then 13 minutes a mile on my short runs let alone for a full 18 miles. Wow ...
I ran the Sac and Fox again. Parked in the middle, ran there and back one way ... there and back the other way ... and there and back the first way.
I will not lie, it was hard. I had two very dear people ask me once I was finished if I could have done another 8 and the answer was NO. Then again, if you would have asked me at mile 7 if I could have done another 11 the answer would have been NO.
I was sore the whole run. My butt cheaks actually felt like they were burning. I didn't think I was going to be able to sit down to drive home once I finished.
Oh, and let's talk about the shoes. Wearing new shoes for a long run is not a good idea. I thought I was being smart. I parked in the middle of the trail which I ran by at miles 7 and 14 and I brought my old shoes with me in case my new shoes got too uncomfortable. My feet started hurting around mile 4 and I couldn't wait until I could get back to my car to change my shoes. I reached the car at mile 7, slurped an energy gel and put my old comfy shoes on and then took off running. Limping rather as my old comfy shoes hurt like crazy. I have no idea what the deal was but they pressed against the bottom of my achilles tendon on my right foot and it just hurt. I only got about .05 of a mile down the trail before I realized I couldn't do it and had to go back and put my new shoes on. The new shoes hurt the bottom of my left foot, but not nearly as bad as my old shoes hurt my achilles tendon.
My favorite part of the run was when I ran past a couple as they were headed out for a walk and I was nearing a trailhead, with about 11 miles logged. I ran past them again as they were headed back from their walk and I was headed out from the trailhead. The lady asked me how far I was running today, to which I replied 'today's run will be 18 miles'. Her eyes got huge, really really huge. I didn't hear her reply because I was already running past her, but she looked more shocked then I felt.
I ran 18 miles today ...
Saturday, October 22, 2005
0 Miles in my New Shoes
I bought myself some new shoes today. It was quite a process and I visited many stores, but I finally found them. Even if they weren't actually what I was looking for.
I started off the morning at Running Wild trying on a Asics GT2100 men's 9B. It had this annoying bar going across the ball of my foot and it wasn't a good fit. I then went to Famous Footwear and tried on a size 10, exactly like the shoe that I already own. It felt snug but I was willing to go with it because I've been running in a size 10 without any problems, though I can't say that I have run 26 miles in them either.
This afternoon we took Megan to the big mall 45 minutes away so that she can play in the 'mall park'. I left Jason watching her play while I went shopping!!! It's so fun shopping after you have lost some weight!!! Anyhow, I checked out Foot Locker, Lady's Foot Locker and the Finish Line looking for a size 10.5 in the Asics 2100. I was told the same thing in each store, they don't make 1/2 sizes after a size 10. I don't know if this is true or not but it's what the folks at these stores were telling me.
My last stop was at Scheel's which is a pretty big sporting goods store. I was given the same old story about the no 1/2 sizes after size 10, so I gave him my story. Size 10's seem to fit fine, but I'm fixin to run a marathon and was told I needed a larger size shoe. He agreed that I needed a larger shoe and had me try on a size 11. My foot slid all over that shoe and I told him it was no good that it just wasn't going to work. So he bent down and re-tied my shoe for me. And wouldn't ya know it .... it fit a lot better after he tied it. I apparently don't tie my shoe tight enough, nor did I know this little shoe lace trick that he did that apparently scoots your heel towards the back of the shoe. I have tried on shoes four times at Running Wild, a specialty running shoe store, and never did I receive the kind of shoe service as I did today. The best thing is, if these shoes don't work out for me, I can return them and get my money back. That is definitely a feel good.
So tomorrow, I'm running 18 miles in my brand new shoes. I am going to park my car at the mid point of the trail again and leave my old shoes in the car just in case. I don't expect to need them, but you never know.
It is such a relief to finally get these new shoes so that I can get them broke in appropriately before the big day.
I started off the morning at Running Wild trying on a Asics GT2100 men's 9B. It had this annoying bar going across the ball of my foot and it wasn't a good fit. I then went to Famous Footwear and tried on a size 10, exactly like the shoe that I already own. It felt snug but I was willing to go with it because I've been running in a size 10 without any problems, though I can't say that I have run 26 miles in them either.
This afternoon we took Megan to the big mall 45 minutes away so that she can play in the 'mall park'. I left Jason watching her play while I went shopping!!! It's so fun shopping after you have lost some weight!!! Anyhow, I checked out Foot Locker, Lady's Foot Locker and the Finish Line looking for a size 10.5 in the Asics 2100. I was told the same thing in each store, they don't make 1/2 sizes after a size 10. I don't know if this is true or not but it's what the folks at these stores were telling me.
My last stop was at Scheel's which is a pretty big sporting goods store. I was given the same old story about the no 1/2 sizes after size 10, so I gave him my story. Size 10's seem to fit fine, but I'm fixin to run a marathon and was told I needed a larger size shoe. He agreed that I needed a larger shoe and had me try on a size 11. My foot slid all over that shoe and I told him it was no good that it just wasn't going to work. So he bent down and re-tied my shoe for me. And wouldn't ya know it .... it fit a lot better after he tied it. I apparently don't tie my shoe tight enough, nor did I know this little shoe lace trick that he did that apparently scoots your heel towards the back of the shoe. I have tried on shoes four times at Running Wild, a specialty running shoe store, and never did I receive the kind of shoe service as I did today. The best thing is, if these shoes don't work out for me, I can return them and get my money back. That is definitely a feel good.
So tomorrow, I'm running 18 miles in my brand new shoes. I am going to park my car at the mid point of the trail again and leave my old shoes in the car just in case. I don't expect to need them, but you never know.
It is such a relief to finally get these new shoes so that I can get them broke in appropriately before the big day.
187 Miles in my New Shoes
I've been trying to get my new shoes ... really I have!
I went to Running Wild and they measured my foot and said I really should be in a 10.5 for a marathon because my feet will expand. Unfortunately, Asics is coming out with a new model on November 1st and it is next to impossible to get the old one right now. They ordered it but it never came in. They then ordered a men's size 9 narrow, insisting it was the equivalent shoe. My friend, kt, has been dealing with shoe difficulties, in large part because she was put into a men's shoe instead of a women's shoe. I don't even want to go there, I am going to be running a marathon in these shoes afterall. I did humor them and tried them on, and I can honestly say there is a bar that runs across the ball of my feet which was really uncomfortable.
I purchased my last two pairs (ok, only two pairs) of running shoes at Famous Footwear so I decided to go ahead and check them out this morning just in case. They have two pairs of size 10's! I'm going to try the other Famous Footwear here in town to see if they have a 10.5. If not, I'm going to go with the size 10. I've been running in a size 10 for the last 187 miles and so far so good!
I went to Running Wild and they measured my foot and said I really should be in a 10.5 for a marathon because my feet will expand. Unfortunately, Asics is coming out with a new model on November 1st and it is next to impossible to get the old one right now. They ordered it but it never came in. They then ordered a men's size 9 narrow, insisting it was the equivalent shoe. My friend, kt, has been dealing with shoe difficulties, in large part because she was put into a men's shoe instead of a women's shoe. I don't even want to go there, I am going to be running a marathon in these shoes afterall. I did humor them and tried them on, and I can honestly say there is a bar that runs across the ball of my feet which was really uncomfortable.
I purchased my last two pairs (ok, only two pairs) of running shoes at Famous Footwear so I decided to go ahead and check them out this morning just in case. They have two pairs of size 10's! I'm going to try the other Famous Footwear here in town to see if they have a 10.5. If not, I'm going to go with the size 10. I've been running in a size 10 for the last 187 miles and so far so good!
Friday, October 21, 2005
Racing the Clock
and I would have won, but the plans changed.
I am a major procrastinator ... always have been ... probably always will be. I was dressed in running clothes and walking out the door to take Megan to school, albeit a little late as usual, when I remembered that I needed to put part 2 of 'The Memory of Running' on my mp3 player. Meant to do it earlier, really I did. Of course it's never as easy as just doing it, especially when I have always had Jason there to do it for me. I had no choice but to take her to school and come back and do it myself. Ok, I did have the option of running without it, but I didn't want to.
I rushed home and figured out how to download the book from audible.com and then upload it onto my mp3 player ... all by myself. I ran out the door at 1:02. My run was supposed to be 1 hour 10 minutes and it takes me 15 minutes to get there and I had to be at the school at 2:30. Not much time to spare at all for stretching and chocolate milk (great protein to carb ratio for after a run).
My wonderful husband called me at 1 hour into my run to let me know that he was getting off early and would be able to pick Megan up. Finally I was able to relax and enjoy my run ... whoohoo ... the last 10 minutes of it :) Thanks Baby!!!
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:09:23
Running Distance: 5.00 mi
Average Pace: 13:52/mi
I am a major procrastinator ... always have been ... probably always will be. I was dressed in running clothes and walking out the door to take Megan to school, albeit a little late as usual, when I remembered that I needed to put part 2 of 'The Memory of Running' on my mp3 player. Meant to do it earlier, really I did. Of course it's never as easy as just doing it, especially when I have always had Jason there to do it for me. I had no choice but to take her to school and come back and do it myself. Ok, I did have the option of running without it, but I didn't want to.
I rushed home and figured out how to download the book from audible.com and then upload it onto my mp3 player ... all by myself. I ran out the door at 1:02. My run was supposed to be 1 hour 10 minutes and it takes me 15 minutes to get there and I had to be at the school at 2:30. Not much time to spare at all for stretching and chocolate milk (great protein to carb ratio for after a run).
My wonderful husband called me at 1 hour into my run to let me know that he was getting off early and would be able to pick Megan up. Finally I was able to relax and enjoy my run ... whoohoo ... the last 10 minutes of it :) Thanks Baby!!!
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:09:23
Running Distance: 5.00 mi
Average Pace: 13:52/mi
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Racing the Sun
and I won! Then again, I can take shortcuts and alter my course and the sun is pretty much stuck.
Exciting news!!! For the first time in three and a half years Jason and I went to see a movie all by ourselves. It was wonderful. We both got to sit through the whole movie and it was a movie that we picked out. Well kind of ... there was only one movie playing during our tight time line while Megan was in preschool ... but it was a good movie. We saw Flight Plan. It was very intense. I wanted the movie to hurry up and get over only because I needed to find out how it would end.
I had initially planned on running during preschool time, but the movie was such a nice treat. After the movie we took Megan to the 'blue park' and then hurried home so that I could run my 8 miles. By the time I finally got to the trail it was closing in on 5 o'clock and I knew that the sun would be all the way down at 7 o'clock. I was cutting it close since I was expecting to run close to 2 hours and there are no street lights on the trail.
I made it though. I parked at the trail entrance in the middle of the trail, ran out 2 miles and back and then ran the other way 1.5 miles then back. I wanted to stick close to the trail entrance that last mile just in case it got too dark. I finished my run with just minutes to spare. The sun was all the way down within 5 minutes of getting into my car.
There is a bonus to running at dusk on a creek lined trail. The deer like to go down to the creek for an evening drink at dusk and I must have seen at least a dozen deer during my run. All females though, I still haven't seen a buck.
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:46:12
Running Distance: 8.00 mi
Average Pace: 13:16/mi
Exciting news!!! For the first time in three and a half years Jason and I went to see a movie all by ourselves. It was wonderful. We both got to sit through the whole movie and it was a movie that we picked out. Well kind of ... there was only one movie playing during our tight time line while Megan was in preschool ... but it was a good movie. We saw Flight Plan. It was very intense. I wanted the movie to hurry up and get over only because I needed to find out how it would end.
I had initially planned on running during preschool time, but the movie was such a nice treat. After the movie we took Megan to the 'blue park' and then hurried home so that I could run my 8 miles. By the time I finally got to the trail it was closing in on 5 o'clock and I knew that the sun would be all the way down at 7 o'clock. I was cutting it close since I was expecting to run close to 2 hours and there are no street lights on the trail.
I made it though. I parked at the trail entrance in the middle of the trail, ran out 2 miles and back and then ran the other way 1.5 miles then back. I wanted to stick close to the trail entrance that last mile just in case it got too dark. I finished my run with just minutes to spare. The sun was all the way down within 5 minutes of getting into my car.
There is a bonus to running at dusk on a creek lined trail. The deer like to go down to the creek for an evening drink at dusk and I must have seen at least a dozen deer during my run. All females though, I still haven't seen a buck.
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:46:12
Running Distance: 8.00 mi
Average Pace: 13:16/mi
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Running in the Dark
Jason had an appointment with the orthopedic surgeon this afternoon and his ankle is looking better. He does have a small piece of chipped bone, but not bad enough to require surgery. Even better, his pain level has gone down tremendously. He even has permission now to put some weight on it and will take things day by day. Unfortunately, he will not be running the Suffolk County Marathon with me in February ... if I can even find information on it. I still have hopes for him running the Long Island Marathon with me in May though.
After his appointment we took Megan to the park to get let her run off some of that energy that she has been storing for the last seveal days. She made a friend and we ended up staying longer then we had planned.
We then picked up dinner from Olive Garden and headed home so that I could go out for my run. By the time I headed out the door it was close to 6 pm. I knew it was getting dark earlier, but I hadn't planned on it being fully dark by the time I got home an hour and some minutes later. We live in the older side of town and the sidewalks are none too level. Needless to say it was slow going that last mile running over leaf strewn, cracked and uneven sidewalks. Reminded me of watching the track athletes during practices ... running with exaggerated high knees.
My audio book is starting to get a bit more interesting. At least he is riding the bike now. Only took me about 4 hours to get into it ... geesh ...
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:10:23
Running Distance: 5.02 mi
Average Pace: 14:01/mi
After his appointment we took Megan to the park to get let her run off some of that energy that she has been storing for the last seveal days. She made a friend and we ended up staying longer then we had planned.
We then picked up dinner from Olive Garden and headed home so that I could go out for my run. By the time I headed out the door it was close to 6 pm. I knew it was getting dark earlier, but I hadn't planned on it being fully dark by the time I got home an hour and some minutes later. We live in the older side of town and the sidewalks are none too level. Needless to say it was slow going that last mile running over leaf strewn, cracked and uneven sidewalks. Reminded me of watching the track athletes during practices ... running with exaggerated high knees.
My audio book is starting to get a bit more interesting. At least he is riding the bike now. Only took me about 4 hours to get into it ... geesh ...
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:10:23
Running Distance: 5.02 mi
Average Pace: 14:01/mi
Monday, October 17, 2005
Week 11 Schedule
I am now officially in my high mile weeks. The previous two weeks were high miles, but the next two weeks are the highest that I'll hit before I taper before the marathon. I'm ready for it.
Mon - Rest
Tue - 5 miles
Wed - 8 miles
Thu - Rest
Fri - 5 miles
Sun - 18 miles
Mon - Rest
Tue - 5 miles
Wed - 8 miles
Thu - Rest
Fri - 5 miles
Sun - 18 miles
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Going to the Hospital
My father in law is visiting this weekend and we have had a wonderful visit. Megan adores having her Grandpa around. She is going to be devastated when he heads home Tuesday morning. We are gonna miss him too.
I had a bit of a late start this morning. I wasn't too rushed and with a 4 hour run looming ahead of me I was kind of dragging my feet a bit. But man, once I got started I was having a great run. It was one of those runs that just clicks and everything feels good. I was running at a great pace too. Well, a great pace for me that is. I looked down at my foreman somewhere during the first mile and I was running a 13:02 mile. That in itself is not unusual. At any given time during a run I could be running a 13 minute mile, sustaining it is my problem. Imagine my surprise then when I finished that first mile in 13:02. And my second mile? 12:48. My third was 13:08. I was running a solid 13ish mile the whole run and it felt good.
I ran the Sac and Fox again today. My plan was to run on the trail to the halfway point, run off the trail to the main road and back which is .3 miles, continue running past the trail entrance to the nature center and back hoping it was at least a mile, and then jumping back on the trail to run to the end and then all the way back again. My plan would have put me at the 16 mile mark about a 1/4 of the mile away from my car which is what I was hoping for. But as I learned during my last 16 mile run, plans are meant to be changed.
The first part of my plan went off without a hitch. It was even exactly 1 mile there and back to the nature center. Unfortunately about a 1/4 a mile away from the trailhead, or should I call it the trailend(?), my phone rings to let me know that I have a message. I check it and it's Jason letting me know that he hurt his ankle pretty badly and he is headed to the hospital to check it out. Thank God my father in law was here and was able to drive Jason to the hospital and take care of Megan until I got there. I called them immediately and they were in route to the hospital. I let them know that I would meet them there as soon as I could. I was an hour and forty-five minutes away from my car at this point but only about five minutes away from the trailhead. Luckily I had my cell phone with me and I had the phone number programmed for the only other people we know in Cedar Rapids. Thank God he was home and I was able to call in a favor. I ran off the trailhead and towards the direction he would be coming from and was even able to log an additional 1 1/2 miles before he picked me up.
Jared dropped me off at my car and then I rushed to the hospital. I got there just in time to catch Jason before he was taken from triage to x-ray. He had a knot on his ankle about the size of a large orange. He had been trying to get our unruly daughter out of the tunnels at McDonalds and missed a step and rolled his ankle. The x-ray showed a piece of bone chipped off and a space between the joint that doesn't look right. He is supposed to go to the orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday to get it checked out further and to see if he is needing surgery. He is home now with a moon boot, crutches and some serious pain meds.
Running Stats
Running Time: 2:11:45
Running Distance: 9.95 mi
Average Pace: 13:15/mi
Note: I cannot believe that I was .05 mi away from a 10 mile run. I just could not justify running that little bit further when my wonderful hubby was headed to the hospital.
I had a bit of a late start this morning. I wasn't too rushed and with a 4 hour run looming ahead of me I was kind of dragging my feet a bit. But man, once I got started I was having a great run. It was one of those runs that just clicks and everything feels good. I was running at a great pace too. Well, a great pace for me that is. I looked down at my foreman somewhere during the first mile and I was running a 13:02 mile. That in itself is not unusual. At any given time during a run I could be running a 13 minute mile, sustaining it is my problem. Imagine my surprise then when I finished that first mile in 13:02. And my second mile? 12:48. My third was 13:08. I was running a solid 13ish mile the whole run and it felt good.
I ran the Sac and Fox again today. My plan was to run on the trail to the halfway point, run off the trail to the main road and back which is .3 miles, continue running past the trail entrance to the nature center and back hoping it was at least a mile, and then jumping back on the trail to run to the end and then all the way back again. My plan would have put me at the 16 mile mark about a 1/4 of the mile away from my car which is what I was hoping for. But as I learned during my last 16 mile run, plans are meant to be changed.
The first part of my plan went off without a hitch. It was even exactly 1 mile there and back to the nature center. Unfortunately about a 1/4 a mile away from the trailhead, or should I call it the trailend(?), my phone rings to let me know that I have a message. I check it and it's Jason letting me know that he hurt his ankle pretty badly and he is headed to the hospital to check it out. Thank God my father in law was here and was able to drive Jason to the hospital and take care of Megan until I got there. I called them immediately and they were in route to the hospital. I let them know that I would meet them there as soon as I could. I was an hour and forty-five minutes away from my car at this point but only about five minutes away from the trailhead. Luckily I had my cell phone with me and I had the phone number programmed for the only other people we know in Cedar Rapids. Thank God he was home and I was able to call in a favor. I ran off the trailhead and towards the direction he would be coming from and was even able to log an additional 1 1/2 miles before he picked me up.
Jared dropped me off at my car and then I rushed to the hospital. I got there just in time to catch Jason before he was taken from triage to x-ray. He had a knot on his ankle about the size of a large orange. He had been trying to get our unruly daughter out of the tunnels at McDonalds and missed a step and rolled his ankle. The x-ray showed a piece of bone chipped off and a space between the joint that doesn't look right. He is supposed to go to the orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday to get it checked out further and to see if he is needing surgery. He is home now with a moon boot, crutches and some serious pain meds.
Running Stats
Running Time: 2:11:45
Running Distance: 9.95 mi
Average Pace: 13:15/mi
Note: I cannot believe that I was .05 mi away from a 10 mile run. I just could not justify running that little bit further when my wonderful hubby was headed to the hospital.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Ladybug, Ladybug Fly Away
This time last year Cedar Rapids was invaded by ladybugs. We were living in a 27 foot RV at the time in the Pleasant Creek RV park waiting for our new house to close. We woke up one morning to ladybugs. They were everywhere and in everything. The side of the RV was so covered with ladybugs that you could barely see white through them.
They are back this year, though thankfully not as bad. I used to like ladybugs until there were too many in one place. When they land on you they dig in, and it hurts. It's not an excruciating pain by any means, it's more like an 'ouch, what's that?' type of pain.
Anyhow, I was out for my last short run of the week, a quick 5 miles and I kept getting hit by flying ladybugs. More annoying then anything really. Who would have thought that ladybugs could be so annoying?
I'm still listening to 'The Memory of Running'. I'm now 3 hours into it and it hasn't gotten anywhere yet. It is supposed to be 4.7 stars out of 5 with over 700 responses on audible.com ... we'll see.
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:08:08
Running Distance: 5.00 mi
Average Pace: 13:38/mi
They are back this year, though thankfully not as bad. I used to like ladybugs until there were too many in one place. When they land on you they dig in, and it hurts. It's not an excruciating pain by any means, it's more like an 'ouch, what's that?' type of pain.
Anyhow, I was out for my last short run of the week, a quick 5 miles and I kept getting hit by flying ladybugs. More annoying then anything really. Who would have thought that ladybugs could be so annoying?
I'm still listening to 'The Memory of Running'. I'm now 3 hours into it and it hasn't gotten anywhere yet. It is supposed to be 4.7 stars out of 5 with over 700 responses on audible.com ... we'll see.
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:08:08
Running Distance: 5.00 mi
Average Pace: 13:38/mi
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Running with Nature
The Sac and Fox trail was absolutely gorgeous today. It is a winding creek side trail with overhanging trees on either side that are gloriously painted in beautiful fall colors. Minutes into my run I was blessed to come upon two deer gracefully running alongside the trail setting the tone for the rest of my afternoon.
There is a section of trail at about mile 3 that is completely canopied with trees. The little bit of light that filters through, dances across the moss covered valley floor and creates amazing patterns that are beautiful to behold. It is the perfect storybook setting.
Crossing the creek around mile 5 I happened to look down to see four deer getting an early evening drink. I always feel so blessed when I see deer while running ... like I've been given a special gift as recompense for my efforts.
A break in the trees around mile 6 opens up to a field of waist high golden hay that is surrounded on three sides with hills that are decked out in brilliant fall colors.
The most beautiful site though was found at mile 7.5 when I came around a curve in the path to see a man and a young girl crossing a sun soaked bridge. I was just thinking to myself how neat that would be if Jason were to bring Megan to meet me at the trailhead. Then the little girl looked up and saw me and yelled the most beautiful word that I have ever in my life heard ... mommeeee ... and then she ran towards me with arms raised high and a huge smile on her face.
My favorite part of the run was the last 1/2 mile when I chased my daughter off of the trail onto a large grassy knoll and then played tag with her ... the joy of my life ... my little miracle!
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:46:58
Running Distance: 8.06 mi
Average Pace: 13:16/mi
There is a section of trail at about mile 3 that is completely canopied with trees. The little bit of light that filters through, dances across the moss covered valley floor and creates amazing patterns that are beautiful to behold. It is the perfect storybook setting.
Crossing the creek around mile 5 I happened to look down to see four deer getting an early evening drink. I always feel so blessed when I see deer while running ... like I've been given a special gift as recompense for my efforts.
A break in the trees around mile 6 opens up to a field of waist high golden hay that is surrounded on three sides with hills that are decked out in brilliant fall colors.
The most beautiful site though was found at mile 7.5 when I came around a curve in the path to see a man and a young girl crossing a sun soaked bridge. I was just thinking to myself how neat that would be if Jason were to bring Megan to meet me at the trailhead. Then the little girl looked up and saw me and yelled the most beautiful word that I have ever in my life heard ... mommeeee ... and then she ran towards me with arms raised high and a huge smile on her face.
My favorite part of the run was the last 1/2 mile when I chased my daughter off of the trail onto a large grassy knoll and then played tag with her ... the joy of my life ... my little miracle!
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:46:58
Running Distance: 8.06 mi
Average Pace: 13:16/mi
Running Break
I had intended to drop Megan off for preschool today and head out for my medium run of the week, a not so quick 8 miler. She, however, did not cooperate with this plan.
For the first time today she refused to stay in class. We got there just fine, she went in just fine, she told the teacher she was going to go to the blue park today (just like she does every day). The teacher was asking me some questions about running so I stayed around a lil bit longer then usual. Megan was actually pushing me out the door. Then I said goodbye and she started sobbing like she was heartbroken.
I left anyways and went and sat in the office and watched on her on the monitor. Ten minutes later she was still sobbing so I asked the director to go and get her for me because I didn't want to be the one rescuing her. We tried everything we could to get her to go into class but she was having none of it. She insisted that she preferred to come home and take a nap instead of going to class. So here we are ... two hours later and she is still upstairs singing and hasn't gone to sleep yet. Crazy Girl!!!
So I spent my time checking out some blogs and I found this little diddy ... It only takes a few seconds...give it a try and let me know what you got.
At the end of this message, you are asked a question. Answer it immediately. Don't stop and think about it. Just say the first thing that pops into your mind. This is a fun "test"... AND kind of spooky at the same time! Give it a try, then let me know what your answer was and you'll see how many people you know fall into the same percentage as you. Now ... just follow the instructions as quickly as possible. Do not go to the next calculation before you have finished the previous one. You do not ever need to write or remember the answers, just do it using your mind. You'll be surprised.
Start:
How much is:
15 + 6
3 + 56
89 + 2
12 + 53
75 + 26
25 + 52
63 + 32
I know! Calculations are hard work, but it's nearly over..
Come on, one more...
123 + 5
QUICK! THINK ABOUT A COLOR AND A TOOL
Scroll further to the bottom...
A bit more...
You just thought about a red hammer, didn't you?
If this is not your answer, you are among 2% of people who have a different,
if not abnormal, mind. 98% of the folks would answer a red hammer while
doing this exercise. If you do not believe this, pass it around and you'll
see.
****I must admit, I thought of a red hammer - I guess those are just very common for colors and tools. Still, it's cool. I bet people who use tools a lot or artists would be the ones to get different answers.
For the first time today she refused to stay in class. We got there just fine, she went in just fine, she told the teacher she was going to go to the blue park today (just like she does every day). The teacher was asking me some questions about running so I stayed around a lil bit longer then usual. Megan was actually pushing me out the door. Then I said goodbye and she started sobbing like she was heartbroken.
I left anyways and went and sat in the office and watched on her on the monitor. Ten minutes later she was still sobbing so I asked the director to go and get her for me because I didn't want to be the one rescuing her. We tried everything we could to get her to go into class but she was having none of it. She insisted that she preferred to come home and take a nap instead of going to class. So here we are ... two hours later and she is still upstairs singing and hasn't gone to sleep yet. Crazy Girl!!!
So I spent my time checking out some blogs and I found this little diddy ... It only takes a few seconds...give it a try and let me know what you got.
At the end of this message, you are asked a question. Answer it immediately. Don't stop and think about it. Just say the first thing that pops into your mind. This is a fun "test"... AND kind of spooky at the same time! Give it a try, then let me know what your answer was and you'll see how many people you know fall into the same percentage as you. Now ... just follow the instructions as quickly as possible. Do not go to the next calculation before you have finished the previous one. You do not ever need to write or remember the answers, just do it using your mind. You'll be surprised.
Start:
How much is:
15 + 6
3 + 56
89 + 2
12 + 53
75 + 26
25 + 52
63 + 32
I know! Calculations are hard work, but it's nearly over..
Come on, one more...
123 + 5
QUICK! THINK ABOUT A COLOR AND A TOOL
Scroll further to the bottom...
A bit more...
You just thought about a red hammer, didn't you?
If this is not your answer, you are among 2% of people who have a different,
if not abnormal, mind. 98% of the folks would answer a red hammer while
doing this exercise. If you do not believe this, pass it around and you'll
see.
****I must admit, I thought of a red hammer - I guess those are just very common for colors and tools. Still, it's cool. I bet people who use tools a lot or artists would be the ones to get different answers.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
High Five
I tried getting Jason to upload a new book onto my mp3 player but it was having some problems. He did some research and it doesn't look good. Apparently several people have had problems with the Rio's after about 4 months (I've only had mine for 2). When they call customer service they are told they have a defective product and that they can ship it and $100 to the factory and they will send them a factory refurbished mp3 player. Ummm .. hello??? Jason didn't even spend $100 on the thing to begin with. What kind of customer service is that?!?
In spite of running mp3less I had a very good run. The weather was a perfect 60ish degrees. I doubled up the home route again and just took off running. Before I knew it I had run it twice and was heading back home. I just love it when a run feels good!!!
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:07:43
Running Distance: 5.00 mi
Average Pace: 13:32/mi
In spite of running mp3less I had a very good run. The weather was a perfect 60ish degrees. I doubled up the home route again and just took off running. Before I knew it I had run it twice and was heading back home. I just love it when a run feels good!!!
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:07:43
Running Distance: 5.00 mi
Average Pace: 13:32/mi
Got Socks?
I do, I spent $40 on socks yesterday. Makes me sick ...
All this running is hard on socks. I have had three pairs of socks develop holes lately. I ended up with two holes in my sock during my 16 mile run on Sunday. I noticed the first hole at about mile 5 when I emptied the multitude of rocks out of my shoes. The second one showed up at around mile 14, again when emptying the rocks out of my shoes.
So I went sock shopping yesterday. My first stop was the running store. I picked up two pairs of socks to be worn primarily for my long runs. These two pairs of socks alone were $20. But they are technologically created specifically for running long distances, wicking the sweat away from foot in an effort to prevent blisters. Sounds good to me, I don't like blisters.
My second stop was Kohl's to pick up some every day sports type socks. I was needing a variety of socks here so that's where the other $20 came in. I bought a package of long white sports socks because it's getting cold and I need to keep my ankles warm. Then I bought a package of long black sports socks because I can't find sweats long enough and black sweats on black socks kind of minimizes the geekiness of the 'girl who waits for flood' look (love ya dawn dawn). Then I had to buy some short white socks because I can't sleep in long socks. Not bad, 12 pairs of socks for $20. Sounds much better then 2 pair for $20.
All this running is hard on socks. I have had three pairs of socks develop holes lately. I ended up with two holes in my sock during my 16 mile run on Sunday. I noticed the first hole at about mile 5 when I emptied the multitude of rocks out of my shoes. The second one showed up at around mile 14, again when emptying the rocks out of my shoes.
So I went sock shopping yesterday. My first stop was the running store. I picked up two pairs of socks to be worn primarily for my long runs. These two pairs of socks alone were $20. But they are technologically created specifically for running long distances, wicking the sweat away from foot in an effort to prevent blisters. Sounds good to me, I don't like blisters.
My second stop was Kohl's to pick up some every day sports type socks. I was needing a variety of socks here so that's where the other $20 came in. I bought a package of long white sports socks because it's getting cold and I need to keep my ankles warm. Then I bought a package of long black sports socks because I can't find sweats long enough and black sweats on black socks kind of minimizes the geekiness of the 'girl who waits for flood' look (love ya dawn dawn). Then I had to buy some short white socks because I can't sleep in long socks. Not bad, 12 pairs of socks for $20. Sounds much better then 2 pair for $20.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Week 10 Schedule
Week 10 of 15 ... I am officially in double digit training weeks. Which means I'm really close to running a marathon. Only three more super duper long runs before I taper off before the big day. Wow, where did the time go?
Mon - Rest
Tue - 5 miles
Wed - 8 miles
Thu - Rest
Fri - 5 miles
Sun - 16 miles
Mon - Rest
Tue - 5 miles
Wed - 8 miles
Thu - Rest
Fri - 5 miles
Sun - 16 miles
Sunday, October 09, 2005
10 Miles and a 10K
10 miles + 10 kilometers = 16 miles
I was really nervous going into this one because of last week's fiasco when I wasn't able to run the 14 miles. But I did it, and it wasn't bad at all and I will do it again, and then some.
It was one of those runs where I was lost in thought and just along for the run. I ran the sac and fox trail which is 7.2 miles long. My goal was to run the trail, run about a mile out and then head back giving me 16 miles total. Goals sometimes have to be rearranged though.
There is a port o potty at the half way point, 3.6 miles, which I made use of. Then at 5.6 miles I realized I needed to go again. Unfortunately the city parks department has decided that they don't need facilities at the trail heads, just at the half way point for some reason. I had to go bad enough that I tried calling Jason from the trail head to have him come pick me up and take me to a potty but he wasn't answering the phone, something to do with singing the abc song with our daughter?!? Anyhow, my only choice was to cut out the extra mile and head back as quickly as I could. I seriously considered finding a bush and going behind it but I was wearing a bright blue sweatshirt over a bright blue long sleeve shirt. Anyone coming up the trail would have seen me from any distance and would have known what I was doing and I just didn't have the guts to do it. I can't tell you how relieved I was to make it see that port o potty!!!
My knee didn't give me a bit of trouble the whole run. It was a little bit stiff every time I sat down to empty the multitude of rocks out of my shoes, but no pain. Unfortunately my calf wasn't so generous. About mile 14 I started getting some cramps in my calf that would then radiate down my leg.
Christie had mentioned that I might want to run 15 miles instead of 16 miles because I didn't get the 14 in last week, and in any case she said I shouldn't run over three and a half hours. In fact all the literature that I'm reading mentions that three and a half hours should be the cut off for training runs. I seriously considered stopping at 15 miles because of the cramping in my calf and the fact that I hit 15 miles ... at my car ... at 3:30:00 (or really close). But after missing the 14 last week I really needed to be able to say that I ran 16 miles so I headed back onto the trail for that last mile. It was the slowest I ran all day, but I did it, I ran 16 miles and I was proud of it!!!
Running Stats
Running Time: 3:47:08
Running Distance: 16.00 mi
Average Pace: 14:12/mi
I was really nervous going into this one because of last week's fiasco when I wasn't able to run the 14 miles. But I did it, and it wasn't bad at all and I will do it again, and then some.
It was one of those runs where I was lost in thought and just along for the run. I ran the sac and fox trail which is 7.2 miles long. My goal was to run the trail, run about a mile out and then head back giving me 16 miles total. Goals sometimes have to be rearranged though.
There is a port o potty at the half way point, 3.6 miles, which I made use of. Then at 5.6 miles I realized I needed to go again. Unfortunately the city parks department has decided that they don't need facilities at the trail heads, just at the half way point for some reason. I had to go bad enough that I tried calling Jason from the trail head to have him come pick me up and take me to a potty but he wasn't answering the phone, something to do with singing the abc song with our daughter?!? Anyhow, my only choice was to cut out the extra mile and head back as quickly as I could. I seriously considered finding a bush and going behind it but I was wearing a bright blue sweatshirt over a bright blue long sleeve shirt. Anyone coming up the trail would have seen me from any distance and would have known what I was doing and I just didn't have the guts to do it. I can't tell you how relieved I was to make it see that port o potty!!!
My knee didn't give me a bit of trouble the whole run. It was a little bit stiff every time I sat down to empty the multitude of rocks out of my shoes, but no pain. Unfortunately my calf wasn't so generous. About mile 14 I started getting some cramps in my calf that would then radiate down my leg.
Christie had mentioned that I might want to run 15 miles instead of 16 miles because I didn't get the 14 in last week, and in any case she said I shouldn't run over three and a half hours. In fact all the literature that I'm reading mentions that three and a half hours should be the cut off for training runs. I seriously considered stopping at 15 miles because of the cramping in my calf and the fact that I hit 15 miles ... at my car ... at 3:30:00 (or really close). But after missing the 14 last week I really needed to be able to say that I ran 16 miles so I headed back onto the trail for that last mile. It was the slowest I ran all day, but I did it, I ran 16 miles and I was proud of it!!!
Running Stats
Running Time: 3:47:08
Running Distance: 16.00 mi
Average Pace: 14:12/mi
Friday, October 07, 2005
Home Route Doubled
The home route, minus the jaunt back home is 2.5 miles. Double that and you get 5 miles, which is exactly what I needed today. I finished mile 5 at the bottom of the hill, again with that perfect timing ... gotta love it!!!
I had Jason download a sermon from Jon Courson onto my mp3 player. It is really neat running with the Word being spoken. Revelations is such a fascinating book and Jon Courson does an excellent job of teaching about it. Unfortunately, it only lasted 58 minutes into my hour plus run and I was left wanting more. We really need to get the mp3 software figured out because I was lucky to even get that 58 minutes.
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:11:17
Running Distance: 5.11 mi
Average Pace: 13:57/mi
I had Jason download a sermon from Jon Courson onto my mp3 player. It is really neat running with the Word being spoken. Revelations is such a fascinating book and Jon Courson does an excellent job of teaching about it. Unfortunately, it only lasted 58 minutes into my hour plus run and I was left wanting more. We really need to get the mp3 software figured out because I was lucky to even get that 58 minutes.
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:11:17
Running Distance: 5.11 mi
Average Pace: 13:57/mi
Questions Answered
A very good friend of mine, a Non-Runner, is interested in running but has some nagging questions that she needs answered. I thought I would take the opportunity to answer them here in case anyone else was interested but cautious.
First let me set the stage for you. I did not just wake up one morning and decide that I was going to be a runner and then walk out the door and run 3 miles. I took a couple of months to increase my cardiovascular system. I started out in June by hitting the bike at the gym for merely 20 minutes at a time. Then I started adding some walking on the trail and then some walking mixed with running. My only goal at this point was to be able to run 30 minutes straight.
I was finally at my initial goal, though barely, when I received a book for my birthday that completely changed my outlook, The Non-Runner's Marathon Guide. As luck would have it, to start their training regimen you should be able to run 30 minutes non stop. I was there, so I started. If you are a non-runner, but are interested in running I would definitely recommend the book to you as it does have a pre-training regimen to get you to the point where you can run 30 minutes straight over a 9 week period. I can also recommend the Couch to 5k program, which also has a 9 week program aimed at getting you to run 30 minutes.
Questions Answered
to me 8 is impossibly long. i wanna know.....are your lungs screaming?
A few weeks ago, 8 miles was my long run of the week. Now I run an 8 mile run every week until the marathon. It's funny how your perspective changes as you progress. Are my lungs screaming? No ... if they were I would not be doing this. I'm not one of those who would stick around for pain. In fact, I started on a mini running program two years ago that I quit because I pushed myself too hard ONE day and I couldn't make myself do it again.
were they in the beginning?
No! It was a harder workout in the beginning then it is now cardiovascularly ... but I never pushed myself.
are your legs noodles?
No, they are just legs. Sorry, bad humor I know. It is true that now that I've gotten this far into my training program it is no longer the cardiovascular system that is keeping me in check, but the tiredness in my legs. Mostly when I'm running the legs are just moving and I don't notice anything. It isn't until I have to stop at a crosswalk or a water fountain and then start running again that I notice it. It takes a good several steps to get that numb running feeling back again.
w/o your mp3 do you run?
I can run without my mp3 player. I ran my 12 miles without my mp3 player, in a torrential downpour I might add. I'm trying to make sure that I run all of my long runs without my mp3 player because it is not allowed in the Philadelphia Marathon.
what keeps you motivated w/o the mp3?
First of all, there is the goal that I set for myself. Without setting that goal and making it a priority to me, this would not be happening. My wonderful husband has been right here by my side the whole time encouraging me, motivating me and at times literally pushing me out the door. I have many wonderful friends encouraging me and pushing me on. And ironically, a very good motivator for me is the fact that I am actually inspiring and motivating others.
do you let your mind wander or do you think of the pain or not funness or are you having FUN?
My favorite runs are the ones where I let my mind wander and before I know it I'm done. Contrary to popular belief, there is not a lot of pain when you are running. Well at least once you are a few weeks into the training program. I had some pretty excruciating shin splints at first but that was because I needed new shoes. You do get to a point though where you get the little kinks worked out. When I do have pain, I'm worried about it progressing and thinking about what I should be doing to alleviate it so that it doesn't come back next time. For example, last week I had a bit of knee pain, not constant, more like sharp jabs. Frozen peas work great for aches and pains and I'm happy to report that yesterday's run was pain free. During the run, I'm not really thinking gee this is not fun. I'm also not thinking wow, this is the best. But when I'm done ... now that is the best. Imagine running 8 miles ... can you imagine it? Now imagine for the rest of the day you get to say, I ran 8 miles today. Now that is fun!!!
so you really gotta describe to a non runner what the long runs are like
I will admit that I still get a little bit panicky walking out the door for a long run. The first three miles are the toughest, which any runner would agree with. A good friend of mine explains it as it takes that long for all my body parts to bounce around enough to get numb. I mentally divide the long run in half. The first half is all about getting to the half way point. The second half I'm almost done and I'm running home. At no point do I think, I only have such and such time left. This is like being on a tall bridge and looking down.
If anyone else has any questions, I would be more then happy to answer them. I remember quizzing my marathoner friend Christie just a few short months ago, asking her these exact same questions.
By the way, my friends Christie and Hope will be running the Portland Marathon this Sunday. They are going to do awesome, but it would be great if you would keep them in your prayers!
First let me set the stage for you. I did not just wake up one morning and decide that I was going to be a runner and then walk out the door and run 3 miles. I took a couple of months to increase my cardiovascular system. I started out in June by hitting the bike at the gym for merely 20 minutes at a time. Then I started adding some walking on the trail and then some walking mixed with running. My only goal at this point was to be able to run 30 minutes straight.
I was finally at my initial goal, though barely, when I received a book for my birthday that completely changed my outlook, The Non-Runner's Marathon Guide. As luck would have it, to start their training regimen you should be able to run 30 minutes non stop. I was there, so I started. If you are a non-runner, but are interested in running I would definitely recommend the book to you as it does have a pre-training regimen to get you to the point where you can run 30 minutes straight over a 9 week period. I can also recommend the Couch to 5k program, which also has a 9 week program aimed at getting you to run 30 minutes.
Questions Answered
to me 8 is impossibly long. i wanna know.....are your lungs screaming?
A few weeks ago, 8 miles was my long run of the week. Now I run an 8 mile run every week until the marathon. It's funny how your perspective changes as you progress. Are my lungs screaming? No ... if they were I would not be doing this. I'm not one of those who would stick around for pain. In fact, I started on a mini running program two years ago that I quit because I pushed myself too hard ONE day and I couldn't make myself do it again.
were they in the beginning?
No! It was a harder workout in the beginning then it is now cardiovascularly ... but I never pushed myself.
are your legs noodles?
No, they are just legs. Sorry, bad humor I know. It is true that now that I've gotten this far into my training program it is no longer the cardiovascular system that is keeping me in check, but the tiredness in my legs. Mostly when I'm running the legs are just moving and I don't notice anything. It isn't until I have to stop at a crosswalk or a water fountain and then start running again that I notice it. It takes a good several steps to get that numb running feeling back again.
w/o your mp3 do you run?
I can run without my mp3 player. I ran my 12 miles without my mp3 player, in a torrential downpour I might add. I'm trying to make sure that I run all of my long runs without my mp3 player because it is not allowed in the Philadelphia Marathon.
what keeps you motivated w/o the mp3?
First of all, there is the goal that I set for myself. Without setting that goal and making it a priority to me, this would not be happening. My wonderful husband has been right here by my side the whole time encouraging me, motivating me and at times literally pushing me out the door. I have many wonderful friends encouraging me and pushing me on. And ironically, a very good motivator for me is the fact that I am actually inspiring and motivating others.
do you let your mind wander or do you think of the pain or not funness or are you having FUN?
My favorite runs are the ones where I let my mind wander and before I know it I'm done. Contrary to popular belief, there is not a lot of pain when you are running. Well at least once you are a few weeks into the training program. I had some pretty excruciating shin splints at first but that was because I needed new shoes. You do get to a point though where you get the little kinks worked out. When I do have pain, I'm worried about it progressing and thinking about what I should be doing to alleviate it so that it doesn't come back next time. For example, last week I had a bit of knee pain, not constant, more like sharp jabs. Frozen peas work great for aches and pains and I'm happy to report that yesterday's run was pain free. During the run, I'm not really thinking gee this is not fun. I'm also not thinking wow, this is the best. But when I'm done ... now that is the best. Imagine running 8 miles ... can you imagine it? Now imagine for the rest of the day you get to say, I ran 8 miles today. Now that is fun!!!
so you really gotta describe to a non runner what the long runs are like
I will admit that I still get a little bit panicky walking out the door for a long run. The first three miles are the toughest, which any runner would agree with. A good friend of mine explains it as it takes that long for all my body parts to bounce around enough to get numb. I mentally divide the long run in half. The first half is all about getting to the half way point. The second half I'm almost done and I'm running home. At no point do I think, I only have such and such time left. This is like being on a tall bridge and looking down.
If anyone else has any questions, I would be more then happy to answer them. I remember quizzing my marathoner friend Christie just a few short months ago, asking her these exact same questions.
By the way, my friends Christie and Hope will be running the Portland Marathon this Sunday. They are going to do awesome, but it would be great if you would keep them in your prayers!
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Finished Two Books
Praise the Lord, the wind abated just in time for me to head out for my quick 3. It was actually nice and refreshing to run my old home route one last time. From here on out, the home route won't be long enough unless I double up on it. That's the last of the 3 mile runs until week 14 when I start my taper before the big day.
I finished my second audiobook at the bottom of my hill. I love it when the timing works in my favor like that. Very convenient! Unfortunately, that means that I have to get busy picking out a new book ... very inconvenient!
Running Stats
Running Time: 42:39
Running Distance: 3.02 mi
Average Pace: 14:08/mi
I finished my second audiobook at the bottom of my hill. I love it when the timing works in my favor like that. Very convenient! Unfortunately, that means that I have to get busy picking out a new book ... very inconvenient!
Running Stats
Running Time: 42:39
Running Distance: 3.02 mi
Average Pace: 14:08/mi
It's Windy
Today would be a normally scheduled rest day but thanks to Monday's let down I need to get some miles in. And it's windy!!! Yuck!!! OK, no bad attitude here :)
I'm heading out as soon as Jason gets home. Gonna do a quick 3. A quick 3? this still amazes me. Two months ago ... well I guess it's 3 months ago at this point ... a quick 3 would probably have meant a quick 3 chocolate chip cookies or a quick 3 doughnuts. 3 miles was not in my vocabulary 3 months ago. Which is even more amazing if you look at my training schedule for the week and it shows 44 miles. What???
I'm heading out as soon as Jason gets home. Gonna do a quick 3. A quick 3? this still amazes me. Two months ago ... well I guess it's 3 months ago at this point ... a quick 3 would probably have meant a quick 3 chocolate chip cookies or a quick 3 doughnuts. 3 miles was not in my vocabulary 3 months ago. Which is even more amazing if you look at my training schedule for the week and it shows 44 miles. What???
I Made It!!!
I ran the same route today that I did on Monday. Today was a wonderful day!!! After my dreams last night I was so scared that I was going to hate it the whole time I was running. I didn't ... it was wonderful ... what I remember of it anyhow :)
I am wondering what made the biggest difference in the run though. Obviously there was an attitude adjustment. I went in to today's run with a much better attitude then Monday. Maybe it was the fact that it was 10 degrees cooler today then it was on Monday. Or maybe the fact that I didn't push myself as hard. I didn't know that I was pushing myself on Monday but my time was a bit better (I started out with a 12:25/mi). I hope that it wasn't my mp3 player ... I really can't afford to rely on it since I can't have it in my marathon. Oh my, I really hope it wasn't my mp3 player!!!
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:55:33
Running Distance: 8.01 mi
Average Pace: 14:26/mi
I am wondering what made the biggest difference in the run though. Obviously there was an attitude adjustment. I went in to today's run with a much better attitude then Monday. Maybe it was the fact that it was 10 degrees cooler today then it was on Monday. Or maybe the fact that I didn't push myself as hard. I didn't know that I was pushing myself on Monday but my time was a bit better (I started out with a 12:25/mi). I hope that it wasn't my mp3 player ... I really can't afford to rely on it since I can't have it in my marathon. Oh my, I really hope it wasn't my mp3 player!!!
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:55:33
Running Distance: 8.01 mi
Average Pace: 14:26/mi
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Bad Dreams
I did not sleep very well last night at all. I went to bed at 9 pm. After all, a marathoner has to get lots of sleep! I tossed and turned until after 11 pm before I finally fell into a very fitful sleep.
I had a dream that I had entered into a race but that I didn't have anyone to watch Megan. I kept looking for a jogging stroller to buy but it was almost race time and there were none to be had. So then I was running around looking for her old stroller but I haven't seen it since we have moved and I couldn't find it.
And then I kept dreaming that I was running another 8 and that it was just miserable and that I hated running. It has made me apprehensive about my 8 mile run that I am supposed to run all day ...
I had a dream that I had entered into a race but that I didn't have anyone to watch Megan. I kept looking for a jogging stroller to buy but it was almost race time and there were none to be had. So then I was running around looking for her old stroller but I haven't seen it since we have moved and I couldn't find it.
And then I kept dreaming that I was running another 8 and that it was just miserable and that I hated running. It has made me apprehensive about my 8 mile run that I am supposed to run all day ...
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Much Better Today
I ran an easy 4 miles today. It wasn't a great run, but it was definately a better run then yesterday. I ran with my mp3 player while listening to Eleven on Top. I don't remember much of the run, but after yesterday this is a good thing.
I have been having some knee pain on the outside of my right knee that is disturbing me. It's been there plaguing me for at least the last week. I'm just noting it here so that I can keep an eye on it. I think I better go ice it.
Running Stats
Running Time: 57:54
Running Distance: 4.01 mi
Average Pace: 14:26/mi
I have been having some knee pain on the outside of my right knee that is disturbing me. It's been there plaguing me for at least the last week. I'm just noting it here so that I can keep an eye on it. I think I better go ice it.
Running Stats
Running Time: 57:54
Running Distance: 4.01 mi
Average Pace: 14:26/mi
Monday, October 03, 2005
It Doesn't Matter!!!
***Warning, big case of bad attitude found within***
My training manual is The Non-Runner's Marathon Guide and it has come in very handy over the last 8 weeks. Today's run it came in handy because chapter one teaches you ... it doesn't matter. I spent the better portion of today's run repeating these words. So without further ado ...
It doesn't matter that I had actually walked out my door yesterday for a 14 mile run, walked back in to get my energy gel and was told "thank God you came back in I have to go back to work". It doesn't matter that yesterday was a very nice 78 - 80 degrees and today is a very hot 92 degrees. It doesn't matter that the daycare didn't have any drop-in openings and that I couldn't run this morning ... when it was cooler. It doesn't matter that Jason called and said I can pick Megan up from preschool so that you can run a full 14 and then called back two minutes later to say "sorry, I have a meeting". It doesn't matter that I followed a blue chevrolet impala with a cracked windshield and two bird poop stains going 15 miles an hour in a 25 mile an hour zone while he smoked two cigarettes for 12 out of the 15 miles to Megan's school with no way of passing him making me 12 minutes late starting my run so now I wasn't even able to get a full 2 1/2 hours in. It doesn't matter that after 2.67 miles I was ready to just stop and walk back to the school and just sit until Megan was done. It doesn't matter that for the first half of my run I was hoping for any hint of a breeze because it was so darn hot and the second half of the run I was running into a very strong HOT headwind. It doesn't matter that I wasn't able to run on the trail yesterday so I had to run along a busy highway today and stepped on a very sharp pointy rock right in the sensitive part of my arch (actually if that doesn't stop hurting it might matter). It doesn't matter that I up and just quit after 8 miles and walked the 1/2 mile back to the school making it back just in time to pick Megan up.
What does matter??? It matters that I took advantage of the preschool time that I did have to get off my bum and do what I could do. It matters that I ran past a park that had a water fountain right when I finished my bottle of gatorade and was really needing to eat that energy gel (which needs to be washed down with water). It matters that when I finished my refill of water (which tasted nasty) I happened to be running by a gas station and they were very nice in letting me have some ice and filtered water.
What matters is that I have a wonderful husband who has been right there by my side and stepping up to the plate and being available when I need him. It matters that he is proud of me ... which is the biggest and best motivator there is. It matters that he is dealing with issues at work that is beyond his control and that he feels sad that he has not been able to be there 100% for his family these last few days. But this too will pass.
It matters that writing this post has officially snapped me out of my bad attitude and I'm ready to jump in right where I am!!!
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:53:24
Running Distance: 8.07 mi
Average Pace: 14:03/mi
Walking Time: 8:37
Walking Distance: 0.50 mi
Average Pace 17:14/mi
Btw, It is a lot harder to run with a bad attitude then a good attitude. But it is also hard to snap out of the bad attitude once it is upon you.
My training manual is The Non-Runner's Marathon Guide and it has come in very handy over the last 8 weeks. Today's run it came in handy because chapter one teaches you ... it doesn't matter. I spent the better portion of today's run repeating these words. So without further ado ...
It doesn't matter that I had actually walked out my door yesterday for a 14 mile run, walked back in to get my energy gel and was told "thank God you came back in I have to go back to work". It doesn't matter that yesterday was a very nice 78 - 80 degrees and today is a very hot 92 degrees. It doesn't matter that the daycare didn't have any drop-in openings and that I couldn't run this morning ... when it was cooler. It doesn't matter that Jason called and said I can pick Megan up from preschool so that you can run a full 14 and then called back two minutes later to say "sorry, I have a meeting". It doesn't matter that I followed a blue chevrolet impala with a cracked windshield and two bird poop stains going 15 miles an hour in a 25 mile an hour zone while he smoked two cigarettes for 12 out of the 15 miles to Megan's school with no way of passing him making me 12 minutes late starting my run so now I wasn't even able to get a full 2 1/2 hours in. It doesn't matter that after 2.67 miles I was ready to just stop and walk back to the school and just sit until Megan was done. It doesn't matter that for the first half of my run I was hoping for any hint of a breeze because it was so darn hot and the second half of the run I was running into a very strong HOT headwind. It doesn't matter that I wasn't able to run on the trail yesterday so I had to run along a busy highway today and stepped on a very sharp pointy rock right in the sensitive part of my arch (actually if that doesn't stop hurting it might matter). It doesn't matter that I up and just quit after 8 miles and walked the 1/2 mile back to the school making it back just in time to pick Megan up.
What does matter??? It matters that I took advantage of the preschool time that I did have to get off my bum and do what I could do. It matters that I ran past a park that had a water fountain right when I finished my bottle of gatorade and was really needing to eat that energy gel (which needs to be washed down with water). It matters that when I finished my refill of water (which tasted nasty) I happened to be running by a gas station and they were very nice in letting me have some ice and filtered water.
What matters is that I have a wonderful husband who has been right there by my side and stepping up to the plate and being available when I need him. It matters that he is proud of me ... which is the biggest and best motivator there is. It matters that he is dealing with issues at work that is beyond his control and that he feels sad that he has not been able to be there 100% for his family these last few days. But this too will pass.
It matters that writing this post has officially snapped me out of my bad attitude and I'm ready to jump in right where I am!!!
Running Stats
Running Time: 1:53:24
Running Distance: 8.07 mi
Average Pace: 14:03/mi
Walking Time: 8:37
Walking Distance: 0.50 mi
Average Pace 17:14/mi
Btw, It is a lot harder to run with a bad attitude then a good attitude. But it is also hard to snap out of the bad attitude once it is upon you.
Week 9 Schedule
I am heading into my HIGH mileage weeks. Am I crazy?!?
Mon - 8 mi
Tues - 4 mi
Wed - 8 mi
Thurs - 3 mi
Fri - 5 mi
Sat - Rest
Sun - 16 mi
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edited to change Mondays mileage to reflect actual miles and to add 3 miles for my normally scheduled rest day on Thursday.
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Mon - 8 mi
Tues - 4 mi
Wed - 8 mi
Thurs - 3 mi
Fri - 5 mi
Sat - Rest
Sun - 16 mi
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edited to change Mondays mileage to reflect actual miles and to add 3 miles for my normally scheduled rest day on Thursday.
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Sunday, October 02, 2005
96 Miles in my New Shoes
Of course it should be 110 miles in my new shoes ... hopefully tomorrow eh?
I just extrapolated my training miles through race day and if I continue to run in this current pair of shoes I will have 284 miles on them on race day. This does not include the walks and 'runs' that I take with Megan. I wear my running shoes for my walks and runs with her because the one time I tried wearing my old shoes I ended up with shin splints. I really really really try to avoid shin splints!!!
I'm thinking that I need to get myself a new pair of shoes and alternate them. Three hundred miles is just alot of miles to have on a shoe when the recommended wear time is 300-500. I'm sure that until I lose more weight that I would be on the lower end of this spectrum and besides it seems that it rains everytime I wear them. Huh ... I think I'm sitting here trying to justify this even though Jason has already told me several times to go for it. So I think I will ... ahh shoe shopping :)
I just extrapolated my training miles through race day and if I continue to run in this current pair of shoes I will have 284 miles on them on race day. This does not include the walks and 'runs' that I take with Megan. I wear my running shoes for my walks and runs with her because the one time I tried wearing my old shoes I ended up with shin splints. I really really really try to avoid shin splints!!!
I'm thinking that I need to get myself a new pair of shoes and alternate them. Three hundred miles is just alot of miles to have on a shoe when the recommended wear time is 300-500. I'm sure that until I lose more weight that I would be on the lower end of this spectrum and besides it seems that it rains everytime I wear them. Huh ... I think I'm sitting here trying to justify this even though Jason has already told me several times to go for it. So I think I will ... ahh shoe shopping :)
Ain't Gonna Happen
Jason has been dealing with some issues at work, you know something about nuclear power plants and emergency situations means he just HAS to be at work ... gees! It's not really an emergency per se, it's just a situation that affects production and less production means less money. So I guess you can say it is a financial emergency.
He spent most of yesterday at work, and he was gone this morning when I woke up. Which in my case means no 14 mile run this morning. Then as I'm getting ready to head out this afternoon for my 14 miles he gets paged so I'm not able to go now. My only hope at this point is that I can get Megan into the daycare tomorrow morning and head out for a Monday run instead of a Sunday run.
I can't tell if I'm relieved or annoyed (Not at Jason mind you, at the situation).
He spent most of yesterday at work, and he was gone this morning when I woke up. Which in my case means no 14 mile run this morning. Then as I'm getting ready to head out this afternoon for my 14 miles he gets paged so I'm not able to go now. My only hope at this point is that I can get Megan into the daycare tomorrow morning and head out for a Monday run instead of a Sunday run.
I can't tell if I'm relieved or annoyed (Not at Jason mind you, at the situation).
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