It's allll right cause I'm saved by the bell!

130 days to go

Running in the gym is terrible compared to running outside!

Oh wait, maybe that's just tonight because my right calf feels like daggers are being thrust into it every time I took another step. Just what I need before my race on Saturday that coincidently happens to have a lot of hills....or one very big hill in particular. I think those hills Sara and I did on Monday really took a tole on my calves because I'm not used to it and now they are killing me.

I'm also pretty disapointed that the weather duped me into cancelling my run with Sara tonight and deciding to run in the gym. *Pout* Oh well, at least I got a nice little 2.66 mi run in on the treadmill before heading home.

Saturday is Run-A-Muck and I CAN'T WAIT!! Whoop!

"Let's Move!"

Ok - this post has absolutely nothing to do with running, but sometimes when you find something you just have to post!

I found this AWESOME music video of Beyonce's dance inspired work out to Move Your Body that is part of Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campain (which promotes a healthier lifestyle for children).

HOW BADLY do I want to do this work out and be part of the video?? Hands down the best thing I've found all day. I may have shimmied once or twice (or 10 times) in my seat.

If you're looking for me tonight, check my room, I'll be watching this over and over again trying to get the moves down.

132 days to go

Run #2 with Sara was awesome, with a few minor bumps in the road that won't be talked about. We did 4.51 yesterday on the W&OD Trail again in Shirlington. This time we went a different direction through the woods/creek which was VERY hilly to me (maybe not so hilly to a more experienced runner!). By the time we got back to the car my calves were KILLING me, but I was so glad I went.

I finally got my first taste of running outside during the summer - it was HOT and very muggy, but since we didn't hit the trail until 7ish it was barable. I think the heat slowed us down though because with the hills and short stop we finished in just about 50ish minutes. Yes, very very slow, but at least we did it!

Honestly, I don't think I'm too worried about how slow we are going, just as long as I don't fall over and die mid run...aka, just as long as I keep going. I think the best approach is to work on speed AFTER I know I can get to....hm....7? I'm not terribly far! I'm hoping to get to 7 in the next couple of weeks! Our goal for last night was 6, but with the hills and Sara not feeling well and my calves starting to burn, we copped out at 4.51. Again, not so bad!!

I'm hoping to get another run in on Wednesday, anyone want to join?? I'm noticing that I have a real problem running alone so maybe it's better to get up the motivation to keep myself going. I don't know, the run last Saturday was pretty shitty by myself.

Anyway - until next time!

Run-A-Muck 2011

Run-A-Muck 2011 is this saturday and I can't wait for hills (shockingly), mud, and obstacle courses!!

I just found this little number on someone's Picasa photo album from last year!

I'm not sure, but I think Marisa and I are stretching up there in front....or mock stretching and acting like idiots, can't tell which!

This weekend I only hope for a great afternoon and great weather dressed like this...

That's me in the corner with the crazy curly hair! Obviously pics will come after the race and I will probably have a complaint or 2 if that first hill was anything like last year! Then again, I NEVER complain!



What bad run?

I'm determined to not let Saturdays bad run get me down! I'm going to run with Sara again tonight (Megan, one of my room mates, may come too!) and Wednesday. I'll report back on that later.

Thanks Chuck Norris - I think I can do it too.

Beautiful sunny day on Mt. Vernon Trail - TERRIBLE RUN

I feel bad about myself and my run today. I was really psyched to get outside on this beautiful day! I was even on my way to the gym before turning around and saying "Hell no! I'm going to run outside!". I think that's where things started to turn.

I was supposed to run Mt. Vernon Trail by Reagan National Airport around 2:30. I've run it once before with Joey and Marisa last summer, but I've never gone alone and I figure it's a beautiful day outside I might as well get used to getting off my own butt and getting out there without anyone else beside me. Well, apparently my sense of direction is terrible and I ended up completely bypassing the entrance to the park and ending up driving 20 min into Alexandria before turning around and heading home. On TOTAL HAPPENSTANCE I find the entrance to the  park on the way back and decide to get my run on.

Which I thought would be great! The sun was shining and there was a nice breeze, etc, etc. It was a total disaster. I don't know why I was so tired today! I might have gone 3.8 mi, but I probably only ran about 2.8.

Sigh. I just couldn't get my act together. I'm happy I went at all, but I just want to know why it's SO HARD to be your own motivational speaker! I feel like if Sara, Marisa, or Joey was there I could have done a much better job.

Oh well, maybe next week...