Thursday, February 3, 2011

Dean Karnazes with Regis & Kelly


I have runner's conflict! I want to start with this guy at Disneyland but alas.... money does not grow on trees .... but *SIGH* I WAAAAANNA RUN WITH HIM!!!!

For those who don't know, I'm a Regis & Kelly JUNKIE - and this morning they made a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! They are partnering with  Dean Karnazes - the UltraMarathon Inspiration- to benefit Action For Healthy Kids. He will run across America - from Disneyland to their studio in NY and I want to start the run with him at Disneyland... but I can't... because of above :(

Anyway, I wanted to share this announcement because it interests me and I thought maybe it would interest you :)  ENJOY and Follow his journey here - Regis & Kelly with Dean Karnazes!!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Gross

Today I ate a spoonful of whipped cream, a handful of chocolate chips and two hotdogs..... WHAT is wrong with me???  Gross.
Just trying to keep this thing honest.

 I ran 4.2 miles last night?? Does that make it better? :)

Monday, January 10, 2011

Running Memory?

I love the way my body has running memory. One day I will become better educated all around on running and I'll know just how true this idea really is, but for now my body makes me believe it. I think that means I've taught it well :) This past Sunday I conquered the 8 miler again. I was a little nervous, especially since I so brightly decided to jump from 5 to 8.... I take some crazy chances and most of the time they pan out... I'm thinking it's due to my body being an awesome rememberer of "I Can Do This!" It felt really great. My partner for the day and I actually pushed it to 8 and a half, we were so pumped up! My left hip is still bugging me a little bit, but with constant TLC it's getting better.Something my body has no memory of.... training for a sub 2:00 half. I'll be looking at training plans pretty soon. Kind of nervous/excited about that adventure! I think it's about time I did something besides just cross the finish line.
Side note: It's freeeeeeeeeeezing out when I run these days! I mean -FREEEEEEEEEEEEZING!! Like I think my legs have warmed up and then when I peel my running pants off and feel my skin it's icy to the touch.... wow.
I'm supposed to run 10 miles this weekend. I don't think it's going to be happening due to the upcoming visit from my awesome friend... a gal needs a little break sometimes :)

Happy Running Everyone!

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Refresh, Refresh, Refresh

That's the name of the game today. I bet I'll probably refresh my class search page 20 times while I'm writing this! So I decided, rather late, that I was ready to go back to school. Nothing too crazy, just two classes, night school..... two classes that will be pretty hard, but whatever. So today is the day-ish that people who haven't paid get dropped and I get there classes! Yay! Only problem is that, unlike Hawaii, this school says that a computer does it on some type of schedule for the next three days!!! Are you kidding me?? So I've been semi-permanetely glued to this computer for the past 4 hours already... only 68 more to go! *fake smile* {{REFRESH, REFRESH}}

Training is going well, I was able to find a group of girls in my running group that also need to do night runs so that's been a fun addition. It sucks running at night by yourself and I have to admit it's a little scary sometimes. Last night I was winding up my 5 miles and found myself incredibly motivated by my charity adventure. I kept thinking that even though I've only raised $125 so far, in one week two people in a third world country far away will get a wheelchair because of my decision. How cool. I'm running, something they'll never be able to do, but it's providing them the means to simply get anywhere. I'm happy with my decision, I feel peaceful inside. This weekend I'm going to try to pound out 8.... it's a quicker jump than I'd normally make, but I'm pretty sure I can do it. I'll just have to stay paced, pay attention to my body and focus. *Cotton & Steel* (From Chi Running!)

Speaking of focusing, during this lazy day of refeshing I've managed to scarf down a nice plate of nachos and a creamsicle. Nice.... one more reason I hate this "refreshing day".... Oh and my class has come open at least 4 times but at the absolute wrong time :(

Back to it..... {{REFRESH, REFRESH}}