Update on running status....

and I ran.  I got in 7 miles on the treadmill at the YMCA. (Remember- my treadmill is in a storage facility right now.)  Seven miles is such a long time to be on a treadmill! Now it is off to bed!  Peace to all.

This is what I am saying to myself....

as I am trying to pack, move, visit family and friends, hire movers, forward mail, purchase necessary things (like a GPS), return phone calls and emails, fax random things, and take care of children and a husband.  "Someone who is busier than me is running right now."  Thanks Nike.  I am getting in the car to go do that 7 mile run that was supposed to take place on Sunday.  It is happening now!  I am the person running while others who are less busy are not!  (Did that make any sense?)  I will check in later to let you know that said run DID take place-- if only for my sanity.  P.S. Who is this chick? (Below.)  I am glad she is not in any of my races!

Race Report

What a day!  My race really beat me up today.  I was not prepared for the cold and the wind.  I really had to work hard and it surprised me.  It has been 70 degrees here for the last week. Even before that it had not been this cold- and if it had, I certainly had not run in it yet this season!  So anyway- it was 42 degrees during the race this morning.  I thought I was dying!! The cold was so brutal in my lungs.  It was like inhaling icicles. There was also a lot of wind which took me by surprise too.  I should know better and be prepared next time.  It was still a good race.  I placed first in my age group w/ a time of 24:29.  I am not too happy about my time but I am getting over it.  I can't run faster every single race!  (See results here.)  It was fun to run w/ Dad.  The cold surprised him too, as he always runs inside.  I placed 6th female overall and that is cool to me.  I could see the lead women on and off throughout the race b/c of some long stretches.  They were so fast.  Ahhh... one day I hope that will be me.  Overall it was a good race. I am looking forward to my next one which is about 5 weeks away and in North Carolina!  To hell w/ this cold!

P.S. Lots of people wore Spandex today.... I didn't feel so alone.

A Little Spandex... Goes a Long Way.

Here is a picture of the new racing tights I bought today.

I am well aware that they are hideous.  I cannot even STAND to look at them.... never mind me wearing them.  Spandex is something that should have stayed in the 90's- like Madonna, ER, and sweater vests on women.  Anyway I need to have them for my race tomorrow, as it is going to be cold here, so they are a necessary evil.  Tonight I realized that the last time I wore racing tights I was 15 years old.  Yes, do the math, that would be 15 years ago!  During the race I am going to try to concentrate on running and not so much on my wardrobe.  I'll NEVER catch that front group of runners if I am thinking about stupid Spandex!  Wish me luck!

Purchase home.... check.

I've been pretty busy this week- what w/ all the house buying and stuff!!  Yes, Jack and I have bought our house and we are so excited.  I flew down to NC on Sunday w/ Baby Jack.  I closed on our home on Monday and we returned on Tuesday.  It was a quick trip.  It was great to see the Mosher family and I CANNOT WAIT to go back.  As for my workouts-- I had to take 3 days off in a row w/ traveling.  So in order to reach my mileage goals I will be running a lot at the end of this week as opposed to the beginning like I normally do.... which is fine.  I did a fast 3 yesterday and a slow 4 miler today.  Tomorrow looks like another slow 4 and then I have a 5k race on Saturday.  I plan to finish out the week w/ 7 on Sunday.  Yay!  We shall see how the rest of the week goes.  I've also managed to get in two weight sessions this week and lots of ab work. Now if I could just stay away from the Twizzlers Mom has stashed away in her pantry!!  Peace out!

All Saints Day- What it is really about!

Happy All Saints Day everyone!  Lisa dressed up as Mary the Mother of Jesus this year.  (Thanks to Memere for the costume!)  She went to a great party last night.  The focus wasn't on scaring people or getting candy.... it was all about the Saints.  Which is the whole point of this holiday anyway.  She loved the party and had a great time.  Note- I didn't dress Baby Jack up this year.  I knew we wouldn't be able to convince anyone. He is NO Saint!  (See how ornery he looks in the pic!)

Treats!