Good Spread, Beautiful People

Y'all really clean up well! Hardly recognized some of you looking cute and smelling good. Me & DH showed up looking all scruffy in comparison.

The food was SO good! Who knew we had so many good cooks in MM?? Will (DH) joked maybe that's why we're not losing the weight. BTW, Clark, he was most impressed with your "butt".

Another work week begins *sigh*. Thanks so much for your encouragement and "Happy Training Everyone!" :)

Not Meaning to Brag, But. . .

I haven't had any muscle soreness in weeks! Wondering if I should train a little harder?? Fear of injury is what keeps me from doing it. How do you know WHEN it's ok ??

Today was AWESOME! Although I'm a little bummed I didn't make it below 3 hours. I ran much of the last mile, but I poured it on too late. *sigh*

I need to finish the quesadillas for tonight's festivities. Happy Training Everyone! :)

59 minutes, 48 seconds

That is my fastest 5 mile completion time! WOO HOO!!!! I wanted so much to complete 5 miles in under an hour & I DID IT!!!!!!!!! Now we do the dance of joy....

Don't Like Running in the Rain

I was going to run Monday, until it rained. It wasn't raining hard enough to blow off running, but I did it anyway, mainly because my husband blocked my vehicle in the driveway with the church van (I don't have they key). I thought two minutes about runnin' 'round "da hood", but I didn't want that much adventure. So, I watched some TV, played online, and turned in early. So, today, I HAVE to run.

Another weird thing I've noticed is I'm not sore anymore. Even after the 12 mile run, my feet & legs were tired, but not sore. Maybe it's time to move to 4:1 intervals??

I asked a few of the teachers in our church about their teaching careers and to pray for me as I make a final decision. Thus far, I've gotten more encouraging comments. :)

Happy Training Everyone!:)

A Case of "The Runs", Maybe??

I actually didn't really want to quit after running today! What is going on??? I feel like I can do another 6! But, it seems doing the laundry will have to suffice. Maybe the lawn needs mowing or I should install another flower bed--somebody slap me. . .

However, thoughts of "Krispy Kreme" did come to mind as I drove home. Nice, hot glazed melt in your mouth goodness, m-m-m-m. But I was good. I didn't get my dozen like I would have before. :p

The weight is finally starting to come off. I realized that it didn't come on overnight & it's not going to come off overnight. I am a participant in the Jackson Heart Study & I have a follow up exam next Friday. I hate being poked & prodded. Since heart disease one of the things that affects both sides of my family (besides diabetes & strokes), we're doing this for future generations. I got a clean bill of health from my last exam, despite being 20 lbs overweight. I weigh less now, but still have a few more lbs to lose.

Happy Training Everyone! :)

Ok, This is the Last One

Well, you have to see her Mom, too :) This is my sister in law Jovi with AJ. My mom is with them in NYC as I type this. Gotta go. Happy Training Everyone :)

This Is Getting Harder

I woke up when the alarm went off at 5:00 am. Got myself dressed & had a bowl of rice crispies. That's the only thing I can manage to eat in the mornings. I didn't hydrate properly this week. As some of you may know, Jackson is having issues with its water. The color & smell of the water doesn't offend me, but, the stomach upset does. Anyone else in Jackson notice this??

When I walked out to the truck to head to Lakeshore, the humidity hit me. It was only 5:30 am! I knew that 12 miles was going to be a struggle. And, was it ever! By about the last 3 miles, I was so tempted to hitch a ride back to the park and managed to walk the rest of the way, ignoring the interval beeps of the Forerunner. My hands & fingers were so swollen--that's a first. But, I didn't get my usual Achilles tendon soreness, so that was good.

I had 3 small buttermilk pancakes for breakfast and a slice of bacon and a tall glass of milk when I got home. I took a warm bath (not the usual cold since I wasn't too sore) and took a nap. I guess next week (or is it week after next??) we'll be half-marathoners!!!

Happy Training Everyone!

OK, I couldn't resist. . .

Here's another pic of my adorable niece with her proud Dad :) Don't know if she's yawning, singing or voicing her displeasure at constantly having her picture taken. Anyhoo, it's an adorable shot.

I'm going running this afternoon. It seems like ages since I have. Some months ago, I volunteered (like a dummy) to edit/revise our church's constitution & bylaws. Two committees had done the hardest part, but they disbanded. I did some tweaking & editing on what was already done. It's finally finished & submitted to the elders who are going to submit it to our church body tonight--while I'm out running (yeah, convenient).

Also, I am praying about a career change. I would like to teach K-2nd grade aged children, but I can qualify to teach middle school without having to get another degree. Also, I wouldn't mind teaching remedial courses, either. There are all kinds of obstacles I can think of: money to return to school, starting ANOTHER career so "late" in life, what if I do what it takes, become a teacher & decide I HATE it. I'd like the work I do to be meaningful. I used to do some tutoring and it was wonderful seeing a student have "Aha!" moments. But, is it a PASSION??? Aye, that's the rub. . . .

No more musings--back to work. Happy Training Everyone (Wow, can you believe 12 miles on Saturday???)!!

The Delinquent Marathoner

Missed my second LSD run due to migraines. In fact, I was in bed pretty much the whole weekend. I am at work & my head is pain free right now. :)

It turns out the problem with the Forerunner was, in fact, low battery charge. Thanks to all who convinced me not to fling the thing in the garbage, but to put it on its charger instead. Even the folks with the Garmin help desk suggested it. Boy, do I feel stupid.

I read in Sunday's USA Today that Jo Dee Messina is in training for a marathon in Chicago in the fall. I wonder how many other celebs are going to be out there???

Well, better get some work done. Thank you, thank you all for your kind words of encouragement! :)