Tag: running

I got the February(!) issue of Runner’s World in the mail today. As I was reading the editor’s letter this part stuck out to me: “Alas, running is inherently a selfish act. It’s healthy and life-affirming, yes, but we do it mostly for ourselves, by ourselves.” He was talking about running with his kids, but how true are his words? I struggle with balancing my need for a run vs doing the other things that I have to do in my life. Chores, spending time with friends and family, work, etc. But in the end, everyone knows that I am a much better and happier person when I get to run.

I need a nap

My Christmas vacation screwed up my sleep schedule. I slept nearly everyday until 10am, and now 3 days back into the swing of things at work and I can’t haul my butt out of bed to get up and run. I haven’t run since my 5 miles on Monday. I want to run. I need to run. I love to run. I feel better when I run. But, here we are. I struggled with getting out of bed in the morning. And I know myself; I will not run after work. It just isn’t going to happen. So if I can’t do a morning run, then I do no run. It’s as simple as that.

I’m off tomorrow and Monday. Last vacation day of the year, and I get the “holiday” off on Monday. I’m going to try to get back into the rhythm of going to bed early and getting up early to run. Its the only way.

In other news, I’ve been talking to another guy on match. I told him I’m ready to meet him, so I’m trying to decide when to do that. This weekend is no go, thanks to the New Years Holiday, but I think early next week should be fine. He seems like a nice guy. So, we shall see.

I’ve also decided to call Nate after the holidays are over, if he doesn’t call first. We had a good time, he said he wanted to see me again, and I liked him. So I’m going to be proactive in my love life, and seize the day. You miss 100% of the shots you never take, right?

I’ve seen some people’s 2012 goals on my dashboard. My resolutions always used to be fitness related. Lose weight, exercise, eat better, etc. I’ve done that now, completely changing who I was before I lost 150 pounds to who I am now. So that’s not on the list. Last year, I resolved to stand up straighter, and have better posture. I’ve tried to work on that. This year? I don’t know. I have decided that one of my long term goals, to be accomplished in 2013, is going to be run a full marathon. And if I’m going to do it, I might as well do a destination marathon. I’ve settled on the Honolulu Marathon! Its held in December, and I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather go run 26.2 miles than Hawaii! 🙂 Now, I start saving my money.

I hope you all have a fantastic day friends!

Sooo….

…Training for the Lincoln Half-Marathon begins soon. I think I’m going to do the Hal Higdon Intermediate Training Program. I did the Novice one for my first half last year. I run enough that I think its time to move up to another level in my training. Here goes nothing! 🙂

5 Miles in the books

What a great way to start off the week! I’m off today and Friday, but have to work Tuesday-Thursday. And I know that after 6 days off its going to be very had to get up early and run tomorrow morning! So I’m being proactive. The good news? No holiday weight gain! Success! I hope Santa was as good to all of you as he was to me. Have a great day friends! I plan on spending time with friends from high school and enjoying the day!

Merry Christmas Eve!

What better way to begin a holiday weekend than with a 5 mile run? I felt like I could run forever! Its the most I’ve run in a while, generally I only get about 3 miles in each day. In the past 4 days I’ve hit 15 miles for the week…is it crazy that I’m contemplating getting up early before church and pounding out a few miles before the festivities begin?

Some say obsessed, I say dedicated.

My two very best friends and I are getting together in a few minutes to exchange gifts and watch our favorite Christmas movie; “A Muppet Christmas Carol”. Its one of my favorite things about Christmas Eve.

I hope each and every one of you have a joyous Christmas and enjoy the time with your friends and family! Merry Christmas Friends! 🙂

Monday, Monday

My mom came home from the hospital today. She’s doing better. She’s just very tired. I don’t blame her. Today began my random days off. I work Tuesday and Wednesday and then I’m off for a 4 day weekend. Then I work next Monday and Tuesday and don’t go back to work until December 26th! I’m excited for the time off, and it works out that I can go home and be with my mom and help her out.

I had a previously scheduled facial and herbology body wrap today. I had bought it as a groupon. My face has been breaking out, so I hope this helps. It was fun, we shall see if it helps.

Saturday night my friends and I had an Ugly Christmas Sweater/Going Away Bowling Party for a couple of friends who recently got married and are now moving to her hometown 3 hours away. We had a fabulous time! But I’m going to miss them a lot.

I got up and went for a run before my facial. It was only a mile, but since I haven’t run since Thursday morning it was good to just get back out there and do something. Training for the Lincoln Half begins next month.

Have a good week friends!