The title says it all. This is why I will never get rich and famous off a blog. That and I'm sort of boring. Nonetheless!
LATELY:
Addicted to spin classes, but not addicted to waking up at 5 a.m.
Kristin Hannah's book "Night Road" - randomly picked it off the shelf at the library, and finished it in 2 days. I love it when I just happen upon a book and then get totally wrapped up in it.
Go see "Something Borrowed" - better yet, read the book. LOVED the book! The movie of course did not live up to it, but they never do. It has gotten horrible reviews which I don't understand - it's cute and funny, with John Krasinski stealing the show. I really think 90% of the reviewers saw that Kate Hudson was in it, and in order ot be cool, had to totally trash it.
Have not been running nearly as much - mileage before half marathon was mid-20s each week. The past few weeks, it is lucky if I crack 10. Reasons? Heat, No races to train for, Having to divide time between running and the gym, Other excuses. I am looking for a 5K to sign up for in June or July - this will give me something to train for (speed to beat my 26:3 PR).
ALSO, the thing that motivated me to log into Shop Run Rest for the first time in 3 weeks --- Hungry Runner Girl is giving away New Balance minimus shoes!!!!!! Talk about inspiration to go running - if I won those babies I'd be going out every single day! Go to her site to enter!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Birthday wishes and a great month ahead
My birthday is 2 months away but I'm already making my list:
1) COMFY SHOES
Sperry Top-Siders.... $75!! These have to be a birthday wish because of their price-tag. Kind of hefty for shoes I will only wear with shorts probably on the weekends. But I love them, they look so comfy, and I am just dying for them.
A good substitute for these, should they sell out before the day of my birth, are a pair of TOMS. They are a little less expensive, for a good cause, and should offer the same amount of casual-ness and comfort. I used to think they were ugly, but now I have come around to see their merit. Perhaps I can get both pairs???
2) A MASSAGE
I looovvveeeeeeeeee backrubs from my husband, but he does not particularly love to give them (even though he does, and often). I have always wanted to go get a professional massage, even though the thought of a stranger rubbing on me is kind of icky. These can be kind of expensive though.
3) RUNNING GEAR
Anything really... new tops, new shorts, new running SOCKs... headbands, an iFitness belt, a Fuel Belt, perhaps? A Tiger Tail rolling massage stick, some new tights, perhaps? Maybe for my birthday I will just have my husband take me to the sporting goods store and go crazy.
For non-birthday needs, I do need some shorts for the summer... I do not own any non-running/sleeping shorts! This is because I used to always hate how I looked in shorts, up until I started running a year ago and really started losing weight and toning up. I've always worn skirts, but shorts just felt WRONG. Now I am completely comfortable in them and want a couple of pairs for this hot summer. I'm liking what Old Navy has to offer:
I am really excited for the coming weeks, all which include:
- a much-needed haircut on Thursday (yes, I am EXCITED about this!!)
-Day off for Good Friday and Easter weekend
- the movie premiere of SOMETHING BORROWED, which is based on the book by Emily Giffin and stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson. I LOVED the book so much, so I've been obsessing over the movie coming out for quite a while, so much so that my husband agreed to go see it with me, even though he absolutely hates chick flicks and I can't remember the last time he saw one with me in the movie theater.
- A baby shower for my sister-in-law
- A fundraising dinner and silent auction for a college organization my husband and I both were active in (it's how we met)
- a bridal shower for my brother's fiancee
All this within the next month!
1) COMFY SHOES
Sperry Top-Siders.... $75!! These have to be a birthday wish because of their price-tag. Kind of hefty for shoes I will only wear with shorts probably on the weekends. But I love them, they look so comfy, and I am just dying for them.
A good substitute for these, should they sell out before the day of my birth, are a pair of TOMS. They are a little less expensive, for a good cause, and should offer the same amount of casual-ness and comfort. I used to think they were ugly, but now I have come around to see their merit. Perhaps I can get both pairs???
2) A MASSAGE
I looovvveeeeeeeeee backrubs from my husband, but he does not particularly love to give them (even though he does, and often). I have always wanted to go get a professional massage, even though the thought of a stranger rubbing on me is kind of icky. These can be kind of expensive though.
3) RUNNING GEAR
Anything really... new tops, new shorts, new running SOCKs... headbands, an iFitness belt, a Fuel Belt, perhaps? A Tiger Tail rolling massage stick, some new tights, perhaps? Maybe for my birthday I will just have my husband take me to the sporting goods store and go crazy.
For non-birthday needs, I do need some shorts for the summer... I do not own any non-running/sleeping shorts! This is because I used to always hate how I looked in shorts, up until I started running a year ago and really started losing weight and toning up. I've always worn skirts, but shorts just felt WRONG. Now I am completely comfortable in them and want a couple of pairs for this hot summer. I'm liking what Old Navy has to offer:
I am really excited for the coming weeks, all which include:
- a much-needed haircut on Thursday (yes, I am EXCITED about this!!)
-Day off for Good Friday and Easter weekend
- the movie premiere of SOMETHING BORROWED, which is based on the book by Emily Giffin and stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson. I LOVED the book so much, so I've been obsessing over the movie coming out for quite a while, so much so that my husband agreed to go see it with me, even though he absolutely hates chick flicks and I can't remember the last time he saw one with me in the movie theater.
- A baby shower for my sister-in-law
- A fundraising dinner and silent auction for a college organization my husband and I both were active in (it's how we met)
- a bridal shower for my brother's fiancee
All this within the next month!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Shopping commences.
Big tax refund! But most of it's going into savings, and is already there. That's me trying to be responsible. I did make today, payday, the day I finally ordered two Sweaty Bands I've been eyeing:
(Images from Sweaty Bands)
LOVE the black/gold fleur-de-lis pattern because I'm a huge New Orleans Saints fan, and I've been wanting a red headband for awhile now! Love Sweaty Bands!
Now, I head into the weekend with a quote from the oh-so-wise Cher of "Clueless" --
"Boy, getting off the freeway makes you realize how important love is."
(Images from Sweaty Bands)
LOVE the black/gold fleur-de-lis pattern because I'm a huge New Orleans Saints fan, and I've been wanting a red headband for awhile now! Love Sweaty Bands!
Now, I head into the weekend with a quote from the oh-so-wise Cher of "Clueless" --
"Boy, getting off the freeway makes you realize how important love is."
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Stressed.
I haven't posted in over a week, my bad!
Ever since the half marathon, my mileage has gone way down. I was averaging 25 miles a week, and the past two weeks, I've averaged UNDER 10. Joining the gym has contributed because I don't run on the days I go to the gym, and since I'm paying $50 a month for the gym, I have made going a focus. Got to get my money's worth!
I think I am getting it under control -- I ran 5 miles Tuesday, ran 3.5 on the treadmill yesterday at the gym, and will run after work today, at least 4 miles. At least that's more than 10.
This week has been really tough on me. I've just had a million different things to do at work, I've been getting up most days at 5:30 to go to the gym but I'm not getting enough sleep beforehand, and then I don't even have this weekend to look forward to because on Saturday I first have to get up at 6 to go do a volunteer thing my husband and I signed up for, and then I have to work from 10 to 2. I keep trying to tell myself that "By 2 p.m. on Saturday, I will be free to relax," but the fact that I want to be relaxing by 5 p.m. on Friday and not 21 hours later keeps bothering me
All of this stress has led me to obsess about taking a vacation, but anywhere cool is just too far away, thus airline tickets are too expensive. I live in Louisiana, and so that means the closest states are Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida. I've been to all of these states too many times to count, so I don't want to go anywhere in them. My dream vacation right now is San Francisco with a day trip to Napa Valley included, but it's sooo much money. That or somewhere in the northeast. My husband understands my desire to travel, but does not want to spend too much money. We really don't have a lot of money since I'm putting him through law school, but I still feel like, whatever, let's just use our tax refund to go somewhere cool! He thinks we should *save.* Phooey on that!!!
I need an Easter dress. Isn't this one perfect?
Sunny Soiree dress from Anthro
Too bad it's $148!
Ever since the half marathon, my mileage has gone way down. I was averaging 25 miles a week, and the past two weeks, I've averaged UNDER 10. Joining the gym has contributed because I don't run on the days I go to the gym, and since I'm paying $50 a month for the gym, I have made going a focus. Got to get my money's worth!
I think I am getting it under control -- I ran 5 miles Tuesday, ran 3.5 on the treadmill yesterday at the gym, and will run after work today, at least 4 miles. At least that's more than 10.
This week has been really tough on me. I've just had a million different things to do at work, I've been getting up most days at 5:30 to go to the gym but I'm not getting enough sleep beforehand, and then I don't even have this weekend to look forward to because on Saturday I first have to get up at 6 to go do a volunteer thing my husband and I signed up for, and then I have to work from 10 to 2. I keep trying to tell myself that "By 2 p.m. on Saturday, I will be free to relax," but the fact that I want to be relaxing by 5 p.m. on Friday and not 21 hours later keeps bothering me
All of this stress has led me to obsess about taking a vacation, but anywhere cool is just too far away, thus airline tickets are too expensive. I live in Louisiana, and so that means the closest states are Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida. I've been to all of these states too many times to count, so I don't want to go anywhere in them. My dream vacation right now is San Francisco with a day trip to Napa Valley included, but it's sooo much money. That or somewhere in the northeast. My husband understands my desire to travel, but does not want to spend too much money. We really don't have a lot of money since I'm putting him through law school, but I still feel like, whatever, let's just use our tax refund to go somewhere cool! He thinks we should *save.* Phooey on that!!!
I need an Easter dress. Isn't this one perfect?
Too bad it's $148!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Another great giveaway!
Check out this great giveaway at Blessed with Full Hands!! Lots of great stuff to win, including bondibands, a Zooma tee and grocery bag, Luna bars and GUs, and more!
Enter!
Found some awesome running-related giveaways today!
- Great giveaway over at Run Zoe Run for a gift card to Road ID -- I really need to get one of these! It includes your name, medical info, etc. in case something happens to you while you're running. Since I do run alone a lot of the time, this is very important!
- You can also win a Bondi Band by visiting Run With Jess! :)
- Or a running key cuff and gels from Sassy Runner Girl!
- annddd.... an iFitnessBelt with Running Through Life! I have a SpiBelt but would love to try out this type of running belt.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Remaining Races in 2011
So, while everyone in the blogging world talks about "Race Season" beginning, it is actually pretty much over here in the South. You just can't run more than a 5K in the summer temperatures we get here, not even at 7 a.m. So this is what I'm looking at for the rest of the spring/summer:
April 23: Crescent City Classic 10K in New Orleans
Not signed up officially yet, but the husband and I have talked about it and I think it's something I should participate in at least once, even if I'm dodging walkers and strollers the whole time (it's a big event that draws runners and non-runners alike).
July 9: Spillway Classic in Norco
A 3-mile trail run that's really more about the fun and camaraderie and tradition of the race than about the time it takes to finish. Another one of those "you have to do this at least once" races and since there's NOTHING in May or June that stands out to me, this would be nice to do just to get back that racing feeling.
October 9: Gulf Coast Half Marathon in Mandeville
This will be the first of three local half marathons I want to do in the fall.
October 29: Jazz Half Marathon in New Orleans
November 19: Goldenfliers 10-miler in Baton Rouge
Did the 5-miler in 2010. Very nice race, quality swag, small number of runners, pretty course... what's not to like?
November 24: Turkey Day 5-miler in New Orleans
Sounds like fun!
December ??: Ole Man River Half Marathon in New Orleans
Did the 5K in 2010. Was a good course, good post-race food and drinks, nice little medal.
2012
So all those half-marathons will lead up to what I think will become my first marathon on...
January 15: The Louisiana Marathon in Baton Rouge
and depending on how that goes??
February/March ??: Rock 'n Roll Mardi Gras Marathon
I know it is a bit ambitious to think I could do my first marathon and then turn around and do a second one-two months later. That's why I say ?? If it turns out to be too much, then I will likely just do the half-marathon for this event.
April 23: Crescent City Classic 10K in New Orleans
Not signed up officially yet, but the husband and I have talked about it and I think it's something I should participate in at least once, even if I'm dodging walkers and strollers the whole time (it's a big event that draws runners and non-runners alike).
July 9: Spillway Classic in Norco
A 3-mile trail run that's really more about the fun and camaraderie and tradition of the race than about the time it takes to finish. Another one of those "you have to do this at least once" races and since there's NOTHING in May or June that stands out to me, this would be nice to do just to get back that racing feeling.
October 9: Gulf Coast Half Marathon in Mandeville
This will be the first of three local half marathons I want to do in the fall.
October 29: Jazz Half Marathon in New Orleans
November 19: Goldenfliers 10-miler in Baton Rouge
Did the 5-miler in 2010. Very nice race, quality swag, small number of runners, pretty course... what's not to like?
November 24: Turkey Day 5-miler in New Orleans
Sounds like fun!
December ??: Ole Man River Half Marathon in New Orleans
Did the 5K in 2010. Was a good course, good post-race food and drinks, nice little medal.
2012
So all those half-marathons will lead up to what I think will become my first marathon on...
January 15: The Louisiana Marathon in Baton Rouge
and depending on how that goes??
February/March ??: Rock 'n Roll Mardi Gras Marathon
I know it is a bit ambitious to think I could do my first marathon and then turn around and do a second one-two months later. That's why I say ?? If it turns out to be too much, then I will likely just do the half-marathon for this event.
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