after disney, my plan was to take a full solid week off running then slowly start back up. though i didn’t have any major injuries to nurse, i was certainly sore and mentally i was drained and ready for a break. i indulged in good wine. let a friend take me to five guys for the ultimate diet [...]
Archive for January, 2009
where to run to
Posted in 30-something single, challenge, disney marathon, gasparilla, life, running, simply me, tagged challenge, disney marathon, gasparilla, half-marathon, marine corp marathon, racing, run, running, running club, treadmill, triathlon on January 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
running with the mouse ~ the 2009 disney marathon
Posted in challenge, disney marathon, life, marathon, relationships, running, simply me on January 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »
the alarm went off at 2:30 a.m. and i was surprised how rested i felt. typically the nervous tension of a race leaves me tossing and turning the night before but somehow i’d managed to find my often elusive sleep. my clothes had been carefully laid out the night before finally decided on after the [...]
timing mickey
Posted in Uncategorized on January 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
this is it. my final thoughts before i run my first marathon the day after tomorrow. it’s been a roller coaster ride the past few months ~ deciding whether or not to make the commitment, training, reaching new milestones, dealing with injury, struggling with schedule restraints, bonding with my running group and so much more. i [...]
running naked ~ or 1 week ’til mickey
Posted in challenge, disney marathon, fear, life, marathon, running, simply me, tagged blisters, challenge, disney marathon, half-marathon, marathon, run, running, running club, training, vanity on January 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
week of dec 28
total mileage 18
weeks until disney 1
sunday off
monday off
tuesday off
wednesday 5 miles ~ gornto
time 46:12
thursday off
friday 3.1 miles ~ neighborhood
time 25:19
saturday 10 miles ~ the way
time 1:35:41
asics gt-2130 old pair total mileage 455
asics gt-2130 new pair total mileage 199
this week was light. not only due to beginning my taper, but after last week’s 20-miler i ended up with a pretty good size [...]
new year
Posted in 30-something single, challenge, fear, life, parenting, random, relationships, running, simply me, tampa, tagged 2008, 2009, challenge, dissapointment, failure, fear, friendship, new year, new year's eve, rationalist, relationships, running, tampa on January 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
another year has come to a close and a new one has begun. i’m optimistic. i’m energized. i’m excited … i’m full of shit!
i’m not sure why i find the way we choose to celebrate the arrival of a new year so asinine. i’ve never felt the excitement and allure as so many do. maybe it’s [...]
