it might be working.. this running business that everyone is so fond of.. today instead of running i went to the gym for a little crosstraining. did all my favorite exercises and listened to my new ipod shuffle. but still, i miss the run today. maybe it was because yesterdays was so good, but maybe it's bigger than that... Crap! I'm gonna become one of those running freaks!!
tomorrow it's kickboxing with lamont at 8am and if i'm feeling good i'll run at night. stay tuned
miles today: 1 song of the day: fergilicous (yeah, you heard me right.. D to the E to the L-I-C-I-O-U-S!)
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
help me help you help me
ran the 3 mile hood run today. it was great actually. no side ache. the hills weren't even that bad, and running in the dark is fun. dodging dog poop is harder, but it's an adventure. i will find a way to expand the loop to 4 miles next time.
tonight was a mental run more than anything.. exercise and loud music in my ears always helps a bad day, and today was a doosie. so, today by running i was on the road to helping others, and helping myself at the same time. feels good.
distance: 3.25 miles song of the day: 'get over it' by Ok Go!
tonight was a mental run more than anything.. exercise and loud music in my ears always helps a bad day, and today was a doosie. so, today by running i was on the road to helping others, and helping myself at the same time. feels good.
distance: 3.25 miles song of the day: 'get over it' by Ok Go!
Monday, February 26, 2007
speed dating
When I say I'm training for the marathon, a few people have said 'that could be a great way to meet guys'. Well, yes, it COULD. But I will explain to you why it is not. When I work out (and Lamont at the gym can attest to this) I AM NOT LOOKIN CUTE!! I go to the gym to work my butt off and get out.. i get all red and sweaty and don't look anyone in the eye cause i know exactly how i look ;) I am not one of those girls who goes to the gym and has a high ponytail and a glisten to her skin.
When I run it's pretty much the same story. Right now, because of the weather, I am wearing like 4 layers (invest in adidas cause i'm keeping them in the black!) a knit hat over my matted ponytail, mismatched gloves and no make up. i have yet to meet a guy who thinks THAT is a hot look. i guess if i were to meet prince charming in central park at 8am on a saturday he'd be a keeper for kissin this lil frog ;)
day of rest. back at it tomorrow.
When I run it's pretty much the same story. Right now, because of the weather, I am wearing like 4 layers (invest in adidas cause i'm keeping them in the black!) a knit hat over my matted ponytail, mismatched gloves and no make up. i have yet to meet a guy who thinks THAT is a hot look. i guess if i were to meet prince charming in central park at 8am on a saturday he'd be a keeper for kissin this lil frog ;)
day of rest. back at it tomorrow.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
last call
Last night i went with roxie to see 'now that you've seen me naked', a sketch comedy that my new friend evan is directing. We met up with evan after the show and had a drink before he had to jet uptown to meet friends. roxie and i stayed and had another round while we geeked out about running and TNT. we realize that non-runners grow tired of this talk quickly, so we try not to inflict it on you too much. please feel free to remind us if we forget! it was lots of laughs as usual when hangin with her. at one point she went to the ladies room and came back with some great souvenirs she found in the ladies room.. 2 terry wrist bands with shamrocks on them, a package of heart shaped pasties, and some ballpoint pens! I was happy to have a new sweat band, and we had some fun imagining what was going through that girls mind while she was walking the aisles of ricky's on a saturday night. hmmm....
On my way uptown I stopped off on 107th to meet up with evan and his friends which turned into a looooooong night of drinking. Haven't made it to last call in a long time! This morning i remembered why. Woke up with a pounding headach and no one single pain relieving tablet in the house. i managed to sleep til noon before i decided if i didn't get advil and diet coke i might die.
By 3pm I was feeling like maybe i should shower and get this day started.. but i should run.. there are 4-6 inches of snow coming tonight and that would wipe all motivation to run in the morning out. So i did it. i pulled my stinky, dirty, yet unwashed running clothes out of the washer and put them on. i have had a neighborhood 3 mile route mapped out for a while, but haven't tried it yet. it's a good run, but man it felt like the entire run was uphill.. this is impossible you are thinking, and science might agree but i could SWEAR it was all uphill. both ways!
I ran down to 168th, east to amsterdam and if you run along the east side there are not many lights to worry about. i followed this all the way north (uphill) to where it wraps around the back of George Washington HS (and goes downhill FINALLY) i was liking it at this point until i turned the corner and realized that i had a steep uphill in front of the school. damn. now i run straight down audubon until i'm back at 171... this is a bit more challenging becauce i have to navigate more people, traffic, potholes and general city crap. the homestretch is a steady incline.. again, dammit!
i ran with my new ipod shuffle which helped block out the people on the street talking about the crazy blankita running with a hangover.
miles ran: 3 guilty pleasure song of the day: kelly clarkson 'since u been gone'
On my way uptown I stopped off on 107th to meet up with evan and his friends which turned into a looooooong night of drinking. Haven't made it to last call in a long time! This morning i remembered why. Woke up with a pounding headach and no one single pain relieving tablet in the house. i managed to sleep til noon before i decided if i didn't get advil and diet coke i might die.
By 3pm I was feeling like maybe i should shower and get this day started.. but i should run.. there are 4-6 inches of snow coming tonight and that would wipe all motivation to run in the morning out. So i did it. i pulled my stinky, dirty, yet unwashed running clothes out of the washer and put them on. i have had a neighborhood 3 mile route mapped out for a while, but haven't tried it yet. it's a good run, but man it felt like the entire run was uphill.. this is impossible you are thinking, and science might agree but i could SWEAR it was all uphill. both ways!
I ran down to 168th, east to amsterdam and if you run along the east side there are not many lights to worry about. i followed this all the way north (uphill) to where it wraps around the back of George Washington HS (and goes downhill FINALLY) i was liking it at this point until i turned the corner and realized that i had a steep uphill in front of the school. damn. now i run straight down audubon until i'm back at 171... this is a bit more challenging becauce i have to navigate more people, traffic, potholes and general city crap. the homestretch is a steady incline.. again, dammit!
i ran with my new ipod shuffle which helped block out the people on the street talking about the crazy blankita running with a hangover.
miles ran: 3 guilty pleasure song of the day: kelly clarkson 'since u been gone'
Saturday, February 24, 2007
one small step!
Ok, so this is a little late so i will quickly catch you up. I have decided to start training for the San Diego Rock n Roll Marathon! The marathon is in June (nice right? San Diego in June!) but, the training is NY in February.. you can see where this is going...
I decided to do this for a few reasons, first off I've always been facinated by people who feel the desire to run for over 4 hours straight. I'm hard pressed to run 20 minutes on the treadmill without saying "f*#k this, i'm outta here!" But, my friend Roxie was of the same mindset and she successuflly completed the Phoenix Marathon and was so inspired she signed up for San Diego. I followed her lead and said 'ok, i'll give it a shot'. If you're reading this you probably know me. And if you know me, you know that I am not one to turn away from something that seems impossible!
The second reason I decided to run was that the training was provided by the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (team in training). They set you up with training schedules and coaches and parties to forget the pain. In return you help raise money for the cause. My grandfather died of Leukemia when I was 11, so the cause hits home for me in this case. My family has a lifetime of great memories and funny stories of my grandfather, but I often wonder what it would be like if he were around today. What would he be like? (my grandmother is one tough cookie and pretty damn funny, so I'm guessing it would be more of the same!) What would he think of me? (He always liked spunky, and I'm not short on spunk.. he'd probably approve). So Jim, this one's for you!
Finally, at 36, it's hard to keep the bootie in shape. This will definitley help!
I will be contacting alot of you to help me reach my fundraising goal of $5000.00. Every bit helps, and there are many many sick people who appreciate your donation. If it makes you feel better, donate on a saturday morning at 8am when you're cozy under your covers knowing I am freezing that 36 year old bootie off in the park!
SOOOOOO, why did I start this blog today? Today I did the unthinkable. I woke up at 7am on a saturday to run my first race. A 4 miler in Central Park. Not too bad. Cold for sure, but the crowd helps carry you along. Who am I kidding, it SUCKED! But crossing the finish line felt great!
Temp: 22° Running time: 38:54
I decided to do this for a few reasons, first off I've always been facinated by people who feel the desire to run for over 4 hours straight. I'm hard pressed to run 20 minutes on the treadmill without saying "f*#k this, i'm outta here!" But, my friend Roxie was of the same mindset and she successuflly completed the Phoenix Marathon and was so inspired she signed up for San Diego. I followed her lead and said 'ok, i'll give it a shot'. If you're reading this you probably know me. And if you know me, you know that I am not one to turn away from something that seems impossible!
The second reason I decided to run was that the training was provided by the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (team in training). They set you up with training schedules and coaches and parties to forget the pain. In return you help raise money for the cause. My grandfather died of Leukemia when I was 11, so the cause hits home for me in this case. My family has a lifetime of great memories and funny stories of my grandfather, but I often wonder what it would be like if he were around today. What would he be like? (my grandmother is one tough cookie and pretty damn funny, so I'm guessing it would be more of the same!) What would he think of me? (He always liked spunky, and I'm not short on spunk.. he'd probably approve). So Jim, this one's for you!
Finally, at 36, it's hard to keep the bootie in shape. This will definitley help!
I will be contacting alot of you to help me reach my fundraising goal of $5000.00. Every bit helps, and there are many many sick people who appreciate your donation. If it makes you feel better, donate on a saturday morning at 8am when you're cozy under your covers knowing I am freezing that 36 year old bootie off in the park!
SOOOOOO, why did I start this blog today? Today I did the unthinkable. I woke up at 7am on a saturday to run my first race. A 4 miler in Central Park. Not too bad. Cold for sure, but the crowd helps carry you along. Who am I kidding, it SUCKED! But crossing the finish line felt great!
Temp: 22° Running time: 38:54
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