It is definitely May - I can tell by all of the busyness going around. May is the worst when it comes to having things to do, feeling like you are being pulled in a million different directions. Some of that is coming to an end today as all of our girls are out of school today......of course, now there's a pool party, dance and the midnight showing of "Pirates"...what?! Did I just saying things were slowing down? Hahahahahahahahaha!!!
Seriously, though, it is a good change to have them out and not as tied to a schedule for a while. The only thing we are tied to until mid-June is dance, as their recital is not until then. That made for one less event in May, which was nice.
As far as training goes, mine has been lax this week because of all these loose ends that come with this time of year. I did manage to get in my weight training and have gone bike riding a time or two. I am really enjoying the bike and am getting quite a workout. There's no slowing down on those hills - you either push through or stop and fall over. It's definitely different than running. I think I'll try to get back out on the road some next week and see how the feet hold up. I am seeing a lot of improvement, so that's good. I am trying to decide whether or not to do the Disney 1/2 in January. I just can't make up my mind.....
Y'all be sure to hydrate NOW and often. It will make Saturdays so much easier. I posted a link to the forum about hydration that may be helpful. Hang in there, you CAN do this, I promise!
Blog on!
"I wonder if we might pledge ourselves to remember what life is really all about - not to be afraid that we're less flashy than the next, not to worry that our influence is not that of a tornado, but rather that of a grain of sand in an oyster! Do we have that kind of patience?"
Fred Rogers
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Whew! I just caught up on all the blogs!
Yikes! I fell way behind on the blogs this week and when I logged on this morning there were 36 to read. I love to comment on them, which is why I like to keep caught up, but I have not done that this week, due to getting all of the travel arrangements squared away. I'm still not finished with everything, but should be today. Anyway, that's boring stuff and I don't want to spend any more time on boring stuff.
OK, The Cannonball Run - wow! What an exciting thing to all of you MMers out there! Good job to everyone! What you are doing is spectacular - yes, SPECTACULAR!!! Everyone looked strong and finished well. Christy and Kristy, I hope y'all are healing well and are back on your feet. D'Ann, Debra and Suzanne, I hope your bathroom experience is never repeated. Now the men know why we travel in pairs to the bathroom! Whenever something like that happens, I always console myself with the fact that at least it will make a great story!
Another funny thing about Saturday? (Not nearly as funny as the bathroom) As Deborah and I were spectating at the middle school, numerous people passed by and wondered why we had dropped out of the race. Quit??? ME???? NEVER!!! Even the guy on the 4wheeler came by to see if we needed anything. Need anything??? ME?? NEVER - I have all I need in my trusty little backpack!!
As far as the negative, although "serious", runner lady who was talking about us........absolutely nothing. I will not waste my time. Well, maybe a little, how sad that someone can't see what's really going on - it's not about running, or a race, it's about challenging yourself to stretch beyond your perceived limits and change those said limits dramatically. That's what all of us are doing every time we get out there - for 2 miles or for 10 - we are changing who we are and who we believe we can be. Yes, we really are. It really is that big of a deal. All of us are doing it, every single day and we get to do it together!
Alright, that's all for today - gotta get back to work!
Blog on, marathoners!
P.S. A special note to Kayra (but y'all can read it, too) - Do what you can, not what you can't. You are doing an awesome thing for you and your family. The lessons you are teaching your children by extension are HUGE! They are growing fast, so take those moments when you can and cherish them, but when you have to put in some time for just you, well, it makes a better you for them. Hang in there, you CAN do it - you ARE doing it! It's OK to be overwhelmed, just be sure to holler for a lifeline when you need it.
OK, The Cannonball Run - wow! What an exciting thing to all of you MMers out there! Good job to everyone! What you are doing is spectacular - yes, SPECTACULAR!!! Everyone looked strong and finished well. Christy and Kristy, I hope y'all are healing well and are back on your feet. D'Ann, Debra and Suzanne, I hope your bathroom experience is never repeated. Now the men know why we travel in pairs to the bathroom! Whenever something like that happens, I always console myself with the fact that at least it will make a great story!
Another funny thing about Saturday? (Not nearly as funny as the bathroom) As Deborah and I were spectating at the middle school, numerous people passed by and wondered why we had dropped out of the race. Quit??? ME???? NEVER!!! Even the guy on the 4wheeler came by to see if we needed anything. Need anything??? ME?? NEVER - I have all I need in my trusty little backpack!!
As far as the negative, although "serious", runner lady who was talking about us........absolutely nothing. I will not waste my time. Well, maybe a little, how sad that someone can't see what's really going on - it's not about running, or a race, it's about challenging yourself to stretch beyond your perceived limits and change those said limits dramatically. That's what all of us are doing every time we get out there - for 2 miles or for 10 - we are changing who we are and who we believe we can be. Yes, we really are. It really is that big of a deal. All of us are doing it, every single day and we get to do it together!
Alright, that's all for today - gotta get back to work!
Blog on, marathoners!
P.S. A special note to Kayra (but y'all can read it, too) - Do what you can, not what you can't. You are doing an awesome thing for you and your family. The lessons you are teaching your children by extension are HUGE! They are growing fast, so take those moments when you can and cherish them, but when you have to put in some time for just you, well, it makes a better you for them. Hang in there, you CAN do it - you ARE doing it! It's OK to be overwhelmed, just be sure to holler for a lifeline when you need it.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
As you sleep, the bus is rolling on along...
After 4 days away with the 9th grade choir, Mark is on his way home. They left Orlando at 6pm and are riding all night to make it home in the morning. I talked to him a couple of hours ago and they were at a truck stop eating Subway. He was about to look around and see if he could find a pillow....
It has been quiet around the house without him and Kate. Lots to do, though, so we have been quite busy. I'll be so glad for them to get home. I miss them a lot when they are gone!
It was so great to see everyone out Saturday getting in your long run! I am so excited for all of you because I know what you have in store! It's wonderful to read the blogs and learn more about each of you. Thanks for sharing and letting the rest of us hear about your experience - we are all in this together!
Gotta go tuck the little one in!
Blog on!
It has been quiet around the house without him and Kate. Lots to do, though, so we have been quite busy. I'll be so glad for them to get home. I miss them a lot when they are gone!
It was so great to see everyone out Saturday getting in your long run! I am so excited for all of you because I know what you have in store! It's wonderful to read the blogs and learn more about each of you. Thanks for sharing and letting the rest of us hear about your experience - we are all in this together!
Gotta go tuck the little one in!
Blog on!
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