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Well, that sucked

Lincoln Half Marathon Training W11, D2. Strength 6X1M with 400 recovery. 

The wheels completely fell off on this run. I don’t even know what happened to me. It was quite warm today, (72 degrees!) sunny, and a bit windy, and my quads were killing me. I know the treadmill hasn’t done me any favors in terms of strengthening my quads. Ugh. But this run was absolute crap. I’m glad tomorrow is a rest day. 

I am happy to report that I did not feel scared on today’s run! Thanks for all of your concern. I really appreciate it! 

Other than today’s crappy run, things are actually pretty great around here! 🙂

Hope they are for you all as well friends!! 

Monday-Runday!

  • Easy 5 and I ran outside after work! A much better run than yesterday! 
  • Hey two-o-nine, I finally connected my Garmin to my computer!! I’m still trying to figure out how to build my workouts in there…baby steps! 
  • However! Please note my NEGATIVE SPLITS from my run tonight!!!
  • I love, love, love this running shirt. I do run this body.
  • This forecast is PERFECTION. I’m in my happy place. Sunshine and warm temperatures put me in such a good mood.
  • As I was walking home for my cool-down, I was texting Brooke and walking. I managed to a). run into a low-hanging tree branch with my ponytail, and b). barely avoided a large puddle that formed from melting snow piles. Way to go, Mel, way to go. Sheesh. I’m a klutz.
  • A scary moment tonight: I like to run along major streets as I’ve done too many stories on women who have gotten assaulted on Lincoln’s trails. Call me paranoid, I say I’m just being careful and going where the people are. Anyway–this truck drove next to me, quite slowly. The 2 men inside whistled at me, and made kissey noises. Normally that wouldn’t freak me out, but it felt almost aggressive. They were quite close to me (less than 5 feet away!) and were going slow enough that I could see their faces very well. My instincts kicked in and I turned the corner away from them and started running again. Not cool, dudes. Not cool at all. 

Have a great week Friends!

Sunday Scenes

  • My Long 12 turned into a long 10.37. The wind was soul-crushing and even though I tried to do this run in 2 parts, it was still awful and cut short. Whatever, dude. I’ll get ‘em next time. The 2nd picture shows a bit of how windy it was–those flags were pretty much standing straight out the entire time.
  • My big brother fixed my bumper! Shaniqua (that’s my car’s name; she’s a Ford Escort) no longer looks like a Dinosaur took a bite out of her booty.
  • My 3 nephews decided it would be fun to all pile on Emmie (that’s me!) Those kids are the best. Combined they weigh less than I’ve lost, weight-wise, but they felt incredibly heavy. Weird how that works out, huh?
  • Tomorrow we are celebrating my co-worker’s 50th birthday and we’re bringing treats, so I made my famous Banana Bread.
  • Fun Melissa Fact: Whenever I bake, I wear an apron. I’m awesome at spilling things on myself while I’m baking. I should probably wear it while cooking too! My mom got me this apron for Christmas. It’s from Hawaii and has a cute, flouncy little skirt. I dig it.

I hope you all have a fantastic week ahead friends!!

Lincoln Half Marathon training W10, D6 easy 5. Target 12:05-12:55, actual 11:40.

It’s really hard to run slow when it is this gorgeous outside! Fantastic run, great day, happy Melissa.

I’m home for the weekend so my brother can fix the bumper on my car. There’s a lot of puppy snuggles, nephew cuddles, and family time. I need this.

Have a great weekend friends!

Sunday-Runday-Funday

  • Long 10 miler on the treadmill. This run was awesome! I was in the zone and had such a good run. I needed this to be a decent run–the past 8 or so had pretty much been crap. 10 miles on the treadmill messes with your head, but it was good today. 
  • Walk the Moon’s “Shut up and Dance” was put on repeat for much of the last 2 miles. I know this-incredible-journey knows how perfect that song is to run to! 🙂
  • I love that shirt I’m wearing. That’s the outline of the state of Nebraska for those who may not know. I got it at the Lincoln Marathon Expo last year.
  • Then I went shopping and found the above dress on sale, regularly $75, on sale with another 60% off. I got it for $26!!! It fit so perfectly I HAD to buy it. For our conference this year, we’re having a Golden Anniversary Gala with Formal attire/black tie invited. I think this will fit the bill?
  • I got mail today! I am impressed with the United States Postal Service. Sunday Delivery is a thing? That’s cool. I ordered a new phone case on Friday via Amazon Prime and it arrived this afternoon. I’m a fan.
  • Look at those steps, baby! I earned a “Trail Badge” for my efforts of hitting 30k steps in one day. 

I’m currently planted on the couch, soaking up the last moments of the weekend. Here’s to a great week ahead friends!!

Lincoln Half W2, D4 Easy 3. Target 12:05-12:55, Actual 12:00

I was going to run this morning. But I overslept so that didn’t happen. So After work it was. It was a decent run. 3 miles, non-stop. I was listening to my latest song obsessions and generally having a decent run. I like that.

I was all set to tell you that I’ve been in a pretty bleak body head-space lately. I feel very out of control because I don’t know why I gained the 10 pounds I did last year. I didn’t change any of my eating habits. And yes, I will agree some of it is muscle…but not all of it. I’ve kept up my running and I eat generally well, so this loss of control has me feeling awful. I don’t like it. 

And then my roommate, the sweet girl that she is, in the middle of a conversation about something completely unrelated, said to me, “you look really skinny.”

It was totally out of the blue, and I was inwardly thinking, My gut is pushing out more than before. My hips and thighs are HUGE and my butt is so jiggly, I’m so gross. Hand to God. Those thoughts were streaming through my head at that exact moment. And then she said that. And it was like a weight had been lifted. I’m strong, I’m powerful, I’m a woman. And I’ve lost an ENTIRE HUMAN BEING in weight off my body. Get it together Melissa. You are NOT gross. You are fine. The world doesn’t see all of your imperfections like you do with such a close up microscope. Get over yourself. Sheesh.

And it also helps, that as I was getting the mail out of the mailbox (which is right next to the street which is a busy street here in Lincoln) a man double honked and waved at me from his car! Hey guys! I’ve still got it! Even dressed as Nanook of the North!! 😉

In other news, I think I accidentally agreed to a date for Saturday night! Whoops! And no, it’s not with the new guy from the wedding! I’ll keep you posted.

As my co-worker says, The most random things really do just *happen to me!

Happy Friday Eve (as fromlazytolively says!) 🙂

Tuesday Things

Lincoln Half training W2, D2 easy 2, target 12:05-12:55, actual 12:00.

Decent run before work on the treadmill. I like these easy runs, but I worry that the speed I’ve gained will be lost. I know from everyone else’s experience that is not the case, but I still worry. Especially when I find myself really enjoying the pace of these runs!

Look how red my nose and cheeks are! It’s about a two block walk from the parking garage to the dorm where my office is located. Of course it was only 10 degrees this morning with light winds and I nearly froze my buns off on my walk over!

I wanted to go to weightlifting class tonight. (Full confession, I didn’t really want to go…but felt like I should since I haven’t been able to go for a month!) But then I talked to my mom and coworkers and they all strongly discouraged that as it hasn’t been a week since my wisdom teeth were pulled and my mouth aches pretty much constantly from about noon on. I feel like a slug despite running 2 miles this morning before work!

Is it sad that I’m really excited about New Girl and Mindy returning tonight? Well, too bad if it is! I’m snuggled on my couch and I’m going to enjoy them!

Oh. Some were wondering if I had an update on the new guy. Not really, no. He texted me on NYE, late enough that I’d made other plans. But then texted me happy new year around 1030pm just in case he was too drunk later to remember to text me. Then texted again on Saturday asking how my wisdom teeth went. And that’s been it. To be honest, I’m not really attracted to him and I kinda forget about him until he texts me. So clearly I’m just not that into him. Oh well. Time to move onto my next mistake! 😉

Have a good one friends!

Insert Snappy Title Here

In the midst of my 2 week holiday break things are going pretty great here in the heartland.

  • I had a date yesterday!! Yup. My self-imposed hiatus is over! It was with a guy I met at a friend’s wedding in Colorado in early December. He lives in Lincoln and works at a bank in my hometown. We met for lunch yesterday. He even asked what I’m doing for New Year’s Eve! He’s been pretty motivated; texting me a lot and even from his friend’s phone when his died at a basketball game! (I was impressed by that!) I don’t know that I want to go to his friend’s house party with him and his other friends on NYE…but we shall see. I’m cautiously optimistic here.
  • My FitBit is being a jerk and appears to be dying. I’ve had it 4 months. It acts like its dead or just quits working. I called them this morning and they got into my account and said it is draining within a minute of coming off the charger. I actually don’t think that’s the problem…as it will work for hours and then stop, but either way, they’re sending me a new one FOR FREE! I hope this one works. 
  • I woke up with a horrible pain in my right shoulder. It feels like the muscles are all messed up and it hurts all the way down my back when I move my head.  And of course no one can see me for a massage today. The Struggle. IT’S REAL.
  • 5 treadmill miles today. I wanted to run outside, but it was 3 degrees out there and that’s just too cold for me. So treadmill it was. And it was a good run. 5 miles//53:37. I kept upping the speed so it made it go faster!
  • I’m making soup (from a can) and beer bread for dinner. The perfect dinner for these frigid temps! 
  • Today has been both busy and relaxing. Those are the best days! 

Have a terrific Tuesday friends!!

Sunday-Funday-Runday

When the weather is this great, you go for a run. Even if your schedule doesn’t really call for a run today. But perfect winter running days are few and far between here in Nebraska, so you take advantage.

You know how sometimes, during a run you can’t wait until that run is over? And then when the run is finally done, instead of being grateful that it’s over, you think to yourself, “maybe I should just go for another couple of miles?”

Yeah, me neither. 🙂