Facebook and stuff

I took yesterday off, if you don't count the biking. Which I do so I guess I didn't take the day off. Whatever, I didn't run and I'm ok with that. I think my body is going into shock what with all the healthy eating and all this...movement. It's grown accustomed to sitting in a chair for hours upon hours trying to figure out the relationship of

prediction : augury

The GREs are hard, people. But my butt is not so it's time to get moving. Today is yoga day which makes my socks roll up and down. I have a lot of kinks in this 29 year old body that need to be worked out and it just so happens that I got a 10-class yoga pass for my birthday. Yippee!

In other news, I've joined the rest of the planet and signed up on Facebook. Add me as a friend. Please. I'm desperate to look cool and I only have like 4 friends. No, I'm kidding. I don't just want to look cool. I want to be cool. And you can be cool too if you add me as a friend. I promise to write witty things on your wall and I'll send you flare. Go on, take a chance...

http://www.new.facebook.com/profile.php?id=721237475&ref=profile

When Pigs Fly

I've been trying to gear myself up for The Pig but I've just felt soooooo lllllaaaazzzzzzzyyyyy this week. We've had gorgeous weather here all week and I've managed to run a whopping THREE miles since the half marathon. I have gone to yoga twice but that doesn't really help my mileage totals. Now does it?!?! My good friend S and I are planning a girls weekend in Cincinnati for the race away from her dude and my Boy Toy. However, I have a feeling most of our conversations will be about the boys in our lives.

If you need a laugh check out my race photos from Saturday. My BIB # is 788. They are HILARIOUS. I don't think I could look more pissed off in all of them if I tried. I need to practice smiling while I run. Clearly.

New togs.

Out with the old...

...and in with the new!

I panicked a little when it hit me that these little beauties are going to travel the final 26.2 miles of this first marathon journey with me. Perhaps I'll have them bronzed when all is said and done.

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Another great run is in the books. Today didn't suck! I'm thoroughly surprised. 7 miles and I even managed to pick it up the last two miles. I felt pretty freaking fantastic at my turn-around point so I decided to try and run the last two miles at my goal pace for this weekend (10:18). Wouldn't you know, the Garmin said 9:50 and 9:52.

WHAT'S UP?&$%#($*#($)!*$(&*)(*^&**$*

One ice bath later and I'm basking in the afterglow of another runner's high. The pessimist in me is wondering when my streak will end (surely it must) and the optimist in me is hoping it's not before this weekend. Ah well. I sleep better this time around knowing I'm so much more prepared for this 1/2 marathon than I was for my first. I feel strong.

Now, on to other matters...I need some help. I am B.O.R.E.D. with my playlist and need some recommendations for some new fun stuff to put on there. Eventually, I'd need to ween myself off the ipod because I don't plan on using it for the marathon BUT, in the meantime, I need a change. If you run with one, what are some songs on the ipod (or mp3 player, or walkman if you're retro) that get you moving? Get you pumped? Give you that kick in the arse that says "Let's DO this thing!" List a couple and I promise to load it on the pod...unless I already have it or the song makes my ears bleed. I'm sure you all have some suggestions....! C'mon, you know you want to. Don't be shy.

Back to normal

Computer is fixed and I feel like everything is right with the world again. It's a little disconcerting to realize how much I've come to depend on this thing and a 5 day hiatus from the internet was a little refreshing.

That being said, I swooned when my savvy tech friend handed my computer back over like it was a long lost child. "I've missed you so much, you sweet beautiful piece of technology. Let's never part again." My friend tried to explain to me exactly what went wrong and I just stared blankly back at him.

"So I can check my email and play Free Cell again?" I asked.

Computers and cars both belong in the same "I-don't-know-what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-it" category. When all goes wrong and the mechanic (or technician) tries to graciously explain the details to me, my eyes glaze over. I just don't get it.

As far as running is concerned, this week had it's highs and lows like every other week. On my sorta long run Wednesday, the humidity was at 90% and the temperature was sill in the upper 80's even at 8:00pm. I did what I could and nearly collapsed after on 5 miles (was supposed to be 6). However, Saturday's 11 mile run couldn't have gone better. I was properly hydrated and fueled and didn't need to make any unscheduled stops. I was going to try the gels like I mentioned but ended up sticking with the beans. Hey, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. With this last full week of running, my total mileage for the month is right at 92, my highest ever!

Now, I've got to get off my butt and do some cross training. Ugg. Swimming or Yoga? Can't decide....

Ugg

My computer crashed this week. Luckily, I have a good church with folks willing to lend a helping hand seeing as how I'm technologically challenged. I hope to be back up and running by Sunday.

I'm going for 11 miles tomorrow morning. I'm a wee bit nervous about is since that's the farthest I've attempted since I ran the 1/2 back in April. The weather is supposed to be cool and perfect so I have high hopes. I'm going to try the gels tomorrow instead of the beans and see how I do.

Speaking of half marathons....I signed up for another one on July 28th. It's a tune up race for me, to see if these tempo runs are doing what they're supposed to be doing. I'd like to go sub 2:15 this time.

And that's about it for now. Who knew - the ghetto computer actually works! I'll post more interesting stuff when I have my own computer back. Have a good weekend!

Say hello to my new best friend...

Perhaps running out at buying this little number was a little indulgent and impulsive but....gotta have it. Most girls I know spend their down time at work shoe shopping online. Me? I've had my eye on this little beauty for months.

Now, if only I could figure out how to work it!