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Um. Awkward Hello.
So I haven't checked LiveJournal since November. Because honestly... I totally forgot about it. I'm terrible ( Read more... ) -
legs still workin'!
1 Nautical 10 miles
3 5ks
1 4 miler
2 5 milers
1 8 mile trail run
2 10ks
2 10 milers
1 half marathon (1 more to go)
Total race mileage so far: 88.6
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We planted things in our flower bed! Two bushes, some shrubs, ground cover and a meadow sage. We also put a tomato plant in a pot and some dill and sage. Because I have the black thumb of death, I didn't go all out until I see whether these take. I hope they do. I'm tired of our yard looking like a third world country. And honestly, if we decide to ( Read more... ) -
Take risks and raise good leaders
In a discussion on Facebook recently, a friend shared an op-ed about raising children to be risk-takers and great leaders. I shared a lot of the author's opinions about letting children take risks and get hurt or fail, and turning those into life lessons. The premise of the article was that children become leaders by learning that taking risk is ( Read more... ) -
I can't quit you!
Oh, hello! Have I met you before? I suppose I have, and I've simply been avoiding telling anyone anything here ( Read more... ) -
Strollers are not aerodynamic...
Especially when the wind blows against you.
Did you know if you bruise your butt falling down the stairs, then go run, it hurts? Because your butt jiggles. Yeah, I figured that out yesterday.
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Not quite toppling over
Yesterday I picked up both kids and came home to crash out. Couldn't stop shivering and shaking ( Read more... ) -
Ready... set...
By this time next week I'll be unwinding with something to drink and lots of food, and possibly with ice on my legs in Myrtle Beach! Seven days to race day! I ran my last long run ("just" 8 miles) today, averaging an 11:09 minute mile, which is faster than my usual long-distance average. What can I say - great weather and I'm much stronger than ( Read more... ) -
8 miles and symphony time
Ow. Owwwwww. Why is the last mile always the worst? However, taking advantage of the amazing weather and the crack that was Cliff Shot Blocks was a must. It was quite a lovely run, despite struggling the first two miles to pace myself properly. I ended up following behind a slower couple to get myself adjusted. After that I managed to keep myself ( Read more... ) -
I need a monocle
I am officially a mentor! I feel old, and as if I need a monocle. Or a toga. Today I attended the MILE Mentorship Orientation and met my protege, an MIS student. I'm quite intimidated in knowing I'm supposed to coach and guide this person for the next 8 months when I feel like I don't have a lot to offer. But I'll give it my best go. The program is ( Read more... )