Author: marathonmelissa

Wednesday Things

  • I am struggling this morning. Why is it that EVERY SINGLE TIME I run long I can’t sleep at night? You would think that it would have the opposite effect. But nope, not for me. The Struggle is REAL!
  • Rest days are the best days. I have a massage after work and I’m pumped. I believe we will focus on my legs this go-around.
  • Last night’s Strength workout was decent–it was warm, 77 degrees at 4pm, sunny without a cloud in the sky. I was hot. In other news, my shorts tan is coming along quite nicely.
  • So, yesterday was filled with a lot of adulting. I got both of my tax refunds on Monday and got paid on Tuesday…I have never seen my bank account look that healthy before!! With this influx of cash I paid off my Student Loans, made a sizable payment to my credit card (that should be paid off this summer!!) and transferred money into savings. I feel so fiscally responsible. 🙂
  • Last night was BIZ-EEE. I left work early to run, then ran home, changed quickly and went to see Insurgent with my friend. I then came home and promptly fell into bed. Living the dream.
  • I’m wearing a dress today. It is crazy windy. I discovered this was not the best possible choice when I walked out the door and my skirt nearly flew up! I live on a very busy street. Oy. I yelped, dropped my bag and grabbed my dress to hold it down. I caught it just before anyone saw anything, but still! The walk to the parking garage should be interesting this afternoon!

Happy Hump Day (really my Thursday!) Friends!

Running 40+ miles a week does interesting things to the body.

  • I’m retaining water because my body is like, “What is happening?! Why are we running so far so many days of the week?”
  • I’m seeing some sweet muscle definition in my quads.
  • Since it’s been so warm here and I’ve been running outside I’ve developed some sexy tan lines already. What? A shorts and sock tan ARE sexy! I also have a Garmin tan.
  • And that booty! BAM. 😉 I do not hate what’s happening there! 🙂
  • In other news, I am such an extroverted introvert that this Bachelorette Party weekend exhausted me. I felt like I was being held hostage and not allowed any “me” time. I hate feeling that way.
  • This week has gotten CRAZY busy: my 8-year-old nephew has his music program tonight so I’m going to that. My friend and I are going to the movies tomorrow (Insurgent, it’s $5 movies on Tuesdays here) and Wednesday I have a massage after work (I love Past Melissa for scheduling that!!) Thursday looks to be free (so far!), and I’m off for the first time EVER on Good Friday (I love this job!!)
  • Temperatures are supposed to be in the 70′s here for much of the week so there will be more chances to work on my runner’s tan as well. Spring makes me so happy!

Have a great one friends!

Come-To-Jesus Conversations

  • I am on board the Hanson’s Marathon Method Struggle Bus. It’s week 13 and I am fatigued. I am grouchy. And two-o-nine is getting the brunt of it. So we had some REAL TALK conversations about whether I could skip tonight’s Tempo 5 (answer: No. Don’t) and that I have essentially been grouchy for weeks now (true story). I don’t share that lovely piece of myself with all of you, just Brooke. Sorry friend! I’m dealing with it. I promise. #reasonswhyI’mSingle.

  • This is me, bucking up! It is amazing what a difference sunshine and blue skies makes to your psyche. I felt a billion times better this morning once I got some vitamin D. 
  • I’ve over-booked myself tonight. I just managed to un-book one of those things, so I can get my run in. But, either way, I get grouchy when I don’t get enough Melissa time.
  • I saw this motorcycle in the parking lot of the dorm I work in this morning. It’s spring break here so it has been abandoned since last Friday. These signs appeared overnight. Made me giggle. Are they trying to tell them something about the dangers of riding a motorcycle??
  • We’ve got a playlist featuring 80′s hits going today. This gem came on. MADE MY DAY. It just makes you feel happy, ya know?
  • I’ve hit the point where I hate everything in my closet. I want a new wardrobe, stat. 

Happy Friday Eve Friends! Thanks for listening!

I tried Zumba tonight.

NEVER AGAIN!

I’m the worst dancer in the world, combined with horrible rhythm equals torture for an hour. The worst. Absolutely the worst.

I had free passes to a gym so my friend Rob and I went. He’s a really good dancer so he loved it. I felt so out of my element and awkward. Nope. Not happening.

In other news, I’m in a really confusing place right now. Sorry I’m vague. I really can’t say much. Suffice it to say, I just don’t understand people sometimes.

Thanks for all your compliments on my hair friends! I do love my mane! 😉

Rainy Days and Tuesdays

It’s a rainy, cold day here in the Heartland. I’m in a bit of a melancholy mood. 

  • I was up at 4:45am to do my Strength training (3X2 Miles with .50 recovery and 1m warm-up and cool-down) on the treadmill this morning. Consequently I’m starving and exhausted. The struggle (and runger!) is real.
  • I’m worried about the Lincoln Half Marathon. I’m worried that I will disappoint myself with my time. I’m worried I will disappoint two-o-nine because she’s pacing me and I don’t want to fail her. I’m worried I won’t get my PR because today’s run (and last night’s too) really sucked. I feel like I haven’t hit my paces very well once I’m outside. I’m slow. I’m still up 5 pounds from my comfortable racing weight and I know it is causing a problem. I’m just worried that running is starting to lose its luster for me too. 
  • Do you ever just think that singers just get you some times? Carly Rae Jepsen’s “I really like you” has a line that says “Oh, did I say too much?
    I’m so in my head, When we’re out of touch”     you are speaking my language Carly! This is me, all the time.
  • It’s Spring Break on the UNL campus…our offices are so quiet right now without the students here. I kinda like it! The tree outside my office window is budding. Spring is here! 
  • I’m going to Sioux Falls, South Dakota for a bridal shower/bachelorette party this weekend. It’s about 3.5 hours there and my friends and I are leaving Saturday morning and coming home Sunday. I have to get my runs in before and after this trip. I’m not excited about THAT, but the parties should be fun!

Have a good one friends!