tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11776242311575829412024-03-13T07:47:13.155-05:00RYAORandom thoughts about my world of running and other stuff.lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-16238251078344313182013-07-21T18:03:00.001-05:002013-07-21T18:03:05.130-05:00What in the world???I cannot believe what just happened!<br />
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So yesterday (July 20, 2013) I completed my first 5k race since before my surgery in April. The catch was that my doctor said I wasn't allowed to run and so I had to switch my entry from a "run" race to a "walk" race. I knew that I was mentally ready to run my 5k so I knew that I could complete my 5k with a fierce attempt at walking. So I gave it my all and guess what??? I won my age division! I canNOT believe it! I even won a medal! The bad part is that when I was presented with the medal, Randy Beamer hit me in the head with the microphone. LAME! You can see my pics with a before and after. HAHAHA<br />
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But, I WON A MEDAL! I rock at walking! <br />
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How 'bout you? RYAO (or should I say WYAO)lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-78216674292974843372013-07-19T10:04:00.000-05:002013-07-19T10:05:23.056-05:002012-2013 in a flashThis year has been quite a growing year.<br />
First, I helped mentor 3rd grade students through their own running journey.<br />
Second, I had to help them understand just how evil the world can be when they asked questions about the Boston Marathon bombing. THAT is a hard conversation to have with an 8 year old.<br />
Third, just when I reached running 16 miles, I decide to xtrain and blew out the ligaments in my ankle. The recovery has been pretty mild, but it has caused other issues that have impeded my ability to run freely. Eh, that's ok. I'll get back to where I was in time, right?<br />
Last, I've moved campuses. I am now a principal at an early childhood center. I am SUPER excited, albeit a bit nervous. It's one thing to help someone else in charge, but now I'm the one in charge and it mostly falls to me. Luckily I've hired a WONDERFUL person to help me out. I just know this year is going to be awesome!<br />
I'm also nervous about my next running adventure. I've been selected to participate in the Nike Women's Half/Full Marathon in San Francisco. Am I going to be ready for 13.1 miles by mid October? God only knows, but I'll try my best!!! I'm also going to run my first 5K since before my surgery. My doctor said to walk it so as not to injure my Achilles tendon any further, but the burning in me to run it is so strong. I know, small steps. I'll follow his instructions and give my goblin legs a break.<br />
Well, that's all for now. Sad that I can sum up a year's worth of running in such a short entry, but that's not necessarily a bad thing, right???<br />
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Until next time: lace up, head out, and RYAO!lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-52820678910922076422012-10-06T15:21:00.000-05:002012-10-06T15:21:07.849-05:00We will survive 2012!I have decided to run my first full marathon.<br />
Yes, I know this is not for the faint of heart.<br />
Yes, I know this is a huge committment.<br />
Yes, I know the very first marathoner (in Athens) DIED because of his run.<br />
Yes, I know I don't have a runner's body, ability, mentality, training schedule.<br />
I - DON'T - CARE!<br />
I have almost successfully mentored 9 ... NINE mostly new marathon runners this season.<br />
I have the guts to at least go out and try.<br />
I have the will to cross each finish line I have ever stood behind.<br />
I have a Godly protector.<br />
I have another half planned to help with training:<br />
<a href="http://youtu.be/n0sRpMTa3-w">Zooma Texas</a><br />
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How about you? What are you committed to trying in the year 2013? <br />
Go and RYAO!<br />
<br />lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-48009134820442915412012-06-30T18:35:00.000-05:002012-06-30T18:35:20.210-05:00I am back and stronger than ever before!Ok, not really. I actually have a pulled groin that I got during my post run stretch. Stupid, I know. My sister already gave my grief about it so get those thoughts out of your head. Exactly who's head am I speaking of since no one really reads this blog? Dunno<br />
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So updates:<br />
1. I'm scheduled to run my third...read it...THIRD half marathon! My goal is under 2 hours.<br />
2. I'm involved with TNT again. I'm mentoring this time and I'm LOVING it! It's like being a sorority big sister again without all the drama and blegh that goes with it! hahaha<br />
3. I still hate waking up at 4 to train, but now that I have mentees that rely on me (and my example - albeit BAD at times), I'm more inclined to wake up and lace up.<br />
4. Thinking of running the FULL marathon in October 2013. I just need to decide on either San Francisco or Big Sur. I would LOVE to run Big Sur. Maybe I'll do BOTH next year? CRAZY? Too much? Yeah, probably.<br />
5. I REALLY want to convince the folks out here at the Cave to host a 10K night run and call it (get ready for it) "Bat Guano Crazy 10K Night Run." BRILLIANT, I know. Now I just need to actually get them to agree, set a date, find a service provider, and ask Bat Cave International if they'd be up for allowing us to host it for them. A daunting task, but maybe I can get that done sometime in 2013?<br />
6. Just realized the lofty goals I've set for myself for 2013. Might just need to tone it down a little.<br />
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So, I can't really go out to run my you-know-what off, how about you?<br />
Get out there and RYAO! (for me???)<br />
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lalilalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-31807618714628940932012-04-22T09:07:00.003-05:002012-04-22T09:36:21.284-05:00This is familiar territory...What sparks nostalgia? For me, it's two things: music and smells.<br /><br />About three years ago I began my journey into the world of running. Wow! I can't believe it's been over three years! I started slow (doctor's orders) then built up to some semblance of a "pace." I wanted to do something that I never imagined I'd be able to do: run a half marathon. What better way to get ready than to sign up for the race AND run it with a fundraising organization. Once your first pledge comes in, it's ON. You have no choice but to lace up and hit the trail/tread/road. When I first started training, I was good about meeting the running group out on the streets. I followed their training schedule, but life started getting in the way of my training. Waking up at 4:30 am five days a week made it difficult to wake up at 5 am on a Saturday to meet the running group.<br />"If only they would meet at 8:30 or 9:00, I'd TOTALLY make it," is what I told myself.<br />So, since I was close to my fundraising goal and had absolutely no plans on backing out of what I had committed myself to doing, I followed my line of reasoning and began training on my own here at the Cave.<br /><br />To help, I downloaded music that had a rhythm to get me through my runs at a good pace. I ran for time, not distance. Thirty minutes was my goal. Walking and/or running...it didn't matter. I just needed to get 15 minutes out and 15 minutes back. The first few times, I was lucky to get up the first long hill. Before I knew it, I was up BOTH long hills and past the first cattle guard. I'd say that was probably about 2 miles. One mile out...one mile back. Little by little my distance got farther and farther. Two and a half out...two and a half back. And so went the routine. All the while listening to the Entourage soundtrack, BEP, Beastie Boys, Eminem, Lady Gaga (sorry, Boys, she has a great beat that's easy to dance - I mean - run to). As I drove around town, I'd hear these tunes on satellite radio and I'd get kicked into thinking about my runs. How did I feel? How far did I go? Could I go farther? Nostalgia triggered by music.<br /><br />Fast forward over three full years and here's what I now know:<br />1. The rhythm of music has been replaced by the rhythm of my breathing.<br />2. The music of Gaga and Eminem have been replaced by the music of God (no, I won't get all churchy and stuff): finches, mockingbirds, grasshoppers flying through the air, the wind, the sound of my footfalls on caliche road.<br />3. My nostalgia has gone from being triggered by my iPod to being triggered by smell: dust, morning dew, mountain laurels, cedar trees, the bat cave less than a quarter mile away, my sweat.<br />4. My distance gets better and better the longer I run. I'm back to measuring my accomplishments based on what I see at the ranch. Today's 45' run was: two country road gates, two long, steep, and steady hills, and two cattle guards OUT and BACK for a total distance of 3.8 miles. Am I a 10' mile runner? Not even close. Today I was over 11'. Will I ever be? Probably not, but it's good to keep trying, right?<br /><br />What's your nostalgia when you're out RYAO?lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-29082031408219783352012-01-22T18:20:00.002-06:002012-01-22T18:31:38.485-06:00Hard to cry and run at the same time...WOUNDED WARRIOR 5K - Schertz, TX<br /><br />What an amazing experience Saturday was. I had absolutely NO motivation to lace up and get out to run, but a co-worker of mine was determined to get started again and so I decided to join her. I am so glad I did.<br /><br />The morning was pretty chilly and realizing that this race had a LOT of military/ex-military running coupled with me not having laced up since November, made it that more intimidating. All that faded into oblivion when the National Anthem played pre-race and I say all our military and their families salute our Stars and Stripes. It sent a chill down my spine and brought tears to my eyes. As we all lined up, the Wounded Warriors went first. Again, crying at their determination and guts. I felt so small at how I complained over my notion of not being "ready" for this race. Hell, if these individuals with their challenges could get out and run, I could, too.<br /><br />This race felt so different. Maybe it was the inspiration that surrounded me. Maybe it was my readiness to get back out and get into race mode. Maybe it was the good Lord showing me the various blessing that surrounded me at that time. IDK. All I know is I ran this race in 35 minutes. Am I ready to break 30 minutes? Ehhhhh...not quite, but I sure am ready to try.<br /><br />Now...get out there and RYAO!!!lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-40243940568119881632011-11-13T17:01:00.002-06:002011-11-13T17:11:42.600-06:00Shaved off time!!!I am soooooo excited! I shaved 29 minutes off my half marathon time! I guess not making a MILLION potty stops makes a difference. My feet almost detached from my ankles right about mile 11, but I managed to keep it together 'til the end.<br /><br />Will I run it again next year? You bet! I want to try and shave off another 15 minutes. In order to do that, I have to keep training. I know I keep saying that I don't have time, but I need to make the time if I want to accomplish that goal.<br /><br />Thought about a 5k for this Saturday, but NO WAY. I really just want to do NOTHING for the next few weeks. So I went out and ran a half marathon today. Did you get out and RYAO?lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-84707192962758447972011-11-12T14:35:00.002-06:002011-11-12T14:39:31.099-06:00A running legendAs I shopped at the RNRSA Expo, I looked over my shoulder and saw MARSHALL ULRICH! I could not believe my eyes! I felt sort of crazy and nerdy asking if he'd be willing to take a picture with me, but I am sooooooo glad I did! I can only HOPE that a small percentage of his running energy was transferred to me during this exchange. If so, then I should have a GREAT run tomorrow. I'll keep you updated...lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-11643419115537849982011-11-12T08:32:00.003-06:002011-11-12T08:47:13.072-06:00Night before race dayT'was the night before race day<br />and all through my place<br />I was nervous as all get out<br />so stressed I got a zit on my face!<br /><br />My outfit's laid out<br />and ready to wear.<br />Haven't gone to packet pick up.<br />I've got to get there!<br /><br />I check online<br />for times for the expo.<br />Nine to five o'clock.<br />Ugh, gotta drive to the Alamo (dome). **I know, doesn't really rhyme - whatever**<br /><br />Have to go to packet pick up<br />then watch UT play.<br />Get to church by 4:30.<br />It's gonna be a busy day.<br /><br />I will pray for strength,<br />I will pray for fast feet,<br />I will pray that I come in<br />quicker than my last meet.<br /><br />I will go to bed early.<br />I'll get a good night's rest.<br />I will wake up and get ready<br />prepared to DO MY BEST!!!<br /><br />Please, Lord, be with me tomorrow.<br />Please stay in my thoughts.<br />Keep those angels among me<br />yelling, "RYAO!!!"<br /><br />~amenlalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-35982630380569875232011-11-10T05:59:00.001-06:002011-11-10T06:00:34.505-06:00Oh alright!!!I woke up feeling pretty terrible. My mind started racing through all the reasons why I should wimp out of running my half on Sunday (my back hurts, it's a long distance, 3:00 is EARLY) then I get this email:<br /><br />I'm just very lucky and blessed and do what I love. I'm also a positive person, which helps. Nothing gets me down. I have to live up to my name.<br />~Joy Johnson, 84-year0old marathoner<br /><br />OH ALRIGHT!!! I'll run it already...sheesh.lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-31254161254370408612011-11-08T06:25:00.002-06:002011-11-08T06:35:45.257-06:00RattlesnakesIndulge me for a moment, won't you?<br /><br />Last night I had a dream about snakes. Not just any snake, RATTLESNAKES. Matt and I were in Tahiti and as I was walking back to my apartment (yes, we were staying in a dorm-like arrangement), I took a shortcut through some bushes and came upon a rattlesnake. I froze, closed my eyes, prayed to God that I would be spared it's venomous bite. When I opened my eyes again, I grabbed the snake, tossed it aside and went inside. I, of course, had to call 911 because I had indeed been bitten in the thigh. A local doctor brought me the antivenin and I pulled through. Thank goodness because later that day Matt and I had to go have lunch with a bunch of rich people where we feasted on crab and drank hibiscus tea (don't ask). But I noticed that rattlesnakes surrounded our apartment so making out to lunch was tricky. At lunch, Matt and I got the news from Jennifer Aniston that we would be going scuba diving with her and Owen Wilson. (???) I of course was worried about rattlesnakes in the ocean. Hello!!! There aren't rattlesnakes in the ocean! *whew* But there are SEA SNAKES!!! Then my alarm went off. *double whew* What could all of that mean???lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-33378881351039556902011-11-06T08:56:00.003-06:002011-11-06T08:57:53.586-06:00SpoiledThat's the only way I can describe my attitude during this morning's run. It's about in the mid to upper 60s and super duper humid. I could only run 1.5 miles. I wimped out and came home. NOT what I was trying to accomplish today, but I at least went out and ran, right? How about you? Get out and RYAO people!!!lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-48057364620318807172011-11-05T15:12:00.003-05:002011-11-12T08:54:12.237-06:00Wurst 5 Mile RunIt wasn't 28 degrees, but mid 40s is still pretty chilly. Nothing like running a slow and steady 5 miles to warm me up. Our group almost got plowed by a deer (thank goodness it wasn't a BUCK), but we made it back safely. Didn't get to stick around for the free beer and sausage, but breakfast with Ashton and Patti was well worth it. I can't believe that I have 8 days until my half marathon. Am I nervous? AB-SO-LUTE-LY!!! But as I've always said it, I'm not in it to win it. I'm in it to finish it. I've been following the Becca Vachon half marathon training plan so I hope to do well. Note to self: wake up early, eat a good breakfast, and take a towel to lay on the sidewalk until my corral is set to go. I need to find a race for December and January. Any ideas?lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-38607804286402463532011-10-29T08:03:00.003-05:002011-10-29T08:30:56.912-05:00Dia de los Muertos Night Run 2011What an AMAZING race! Dia de los Muertos Night Run ROCKED!!!<br /><br />Here are some reasons why I will run this race EVERY year:<br />1. the course was clearly marked - There was no question as to what route the runners were supposed to take. The marked trails were WAY over the top, but better over done than under done.<br />2. the runners - The menagerie of costumes was great. My favorite? Deviled egg. Second fave? ChapulĂn. Donna and I spent a good 15 minutes discussing what we should dress up as next year. Any ideas?<br />3. the organization - I was worried about packet pickup b/c usually pickups at the actual race are a huge mess, but these people had it TOTALLY TOGETHER! They accidentally gave Donna a cotton tee instead of a tech tee and she exchanged it without incident. Everyone was so incredibly friendly and the volunteers on the trail were so helpful. They had an overabundance of volunteers, but that made for a very pleasant experience.<br />4. the weather - I realize this isn't the actual doing of the race coordinators, but you can't complain about a five mile run when it's in the low 60's high 50's.<br />5. the unexpected friend along the way - Donna and I actually found a rhythm to our running and breathing so we were actually able to have a conversation during the run. I had mentioned to her that the trail reminded me of running out at the Cave without the gigantic hills. Suddenly I hear, "Lali?" Well, it was dark so I couldn't see who it was. As I look over, blinding each other with our headlamps, I replied, "Who is that?" In a VERY familiar voice, I hear, "It's Ella." ARGH!!! A former co-worker of mine from East Central. We jogged together for a while, talked for a while, then she wished us well and had to walk a bit. Since Donna and I ran the whole time (Did you get that? We ran the FULL FIVE MILES.), I doubled back down the trail, found Ella and encouraged her to the finish. She did GREAT! I'm so proud of her. She said, "I knew it HAD to be you. I don't know anyone else that runs at a cave."<br /><br />There was one teeny, tiny snag. They ran out of cups at the second water station. They actually had water, but I got creeped out at the thought of drinking water straight from the water jug especially knowing someone else has probably done the same. But again, the weather was such that I didn't really feel dehydrated. I guess drinking water all day helped a bit with that, too.<br /><br />I didn't have my camera last night, but I did have someone take our picture post run. I'll get that up as soon as I get it. My next race? ROCK-N-ROLL San Antonio half marathon. Am I ready? Absolutely NOT, but that's ok. I'm not in it to win it. I'm in it for the joy of running. How about you? Do you enjoy RYAO?lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-46126688545934734352011-10-27T22:11:00.002-05:002011-10-27T22:22:23.614-05:00How long do I have?As I waited for the all clear from our tutoring bus driver, I contemplated the night run that's scheduled for tomorrow night. Then I started to look forward to next weekend because I, for quite some time, don't have anything planned. Then it dawned on me...<br /><br />I HAVE A HALF MARATHON COMING UP!!!!!<br /><br />Holy smoked! What am I thinking! How could I have forgotten this?<br /><br />Not only am I not prepared for this Rock-n-Roll half marathon, but now I've agreed to "run" the Austin Livestrong half marathon in February. EEK! I can do this. I can do this. I WILL DO THIS!!! (Dear, God, please provide me with endurance, stamina, and discipline.)<br /><br />Tomorrow I'll lace up and get out. Will you? RYAO, people!lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-76273089730516299312011-10-23T21:02:00.002-05:002011-10-23T21:09:43.505-05:00Dia de los Muertos is Friday!<p id="yui_3_2_0_17_131942050418248"><span id="yui_3_2_0_17_131942050418279">True story:</span></p> <p id="yui_3_2_0_17_131942050418286"><span id="yui_3_2_0_17_131942050418279">Sandy, my confirmation sponsor, and I were talking about how to "be" with God. I told her about how I feel closest to God during and soon after my runs. So after three weeks of making excuses for NOT running, I bought a headlamp and laced up and headed out tonight. A little under 1/2 way through my night run (making pretty good pace and after a sad attempt at the rosary) I thought to myself, running in the dark out here in the middle of nowhere is usually a stereotypical setting for a horror movie (running into an axe killer, grizzly bear, zombies). I prayed harder and louder b/c of my paranoia and what did I almost step on? A RATTLESNAKE!!! I quickly started reciting my guardian angel prayer, backed up S-L-O-W-L-Y and ran all the way back home.</span></p><p>I really hope my run on Friday doesn't have snakes ... or axe killers ... or grizzly bears ... or zombies.</p><p>So, I went out to RMAO. Have you RYAO lately?<br /></p>lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-76030900543366131272011-09-18T16:05:00.003-05:002011-09-18T16:31:15.538-05:00Alamo Beer Challenge #3In the last four weeks, I've run MAYBE three times so running yesterday's race was expected to be a TOTAL disaster! This is how the morning went:<br />Woke up at 6:00.<br />Got dressed and headed out of the house by 6:30 to meet Donna by 6:45.<br />Drove down to the race site.<br />Parked in a neighborhood with some REALLY CUTE houses.<br />Stretched before the race and thought, "Wow! I feel like this race is gonna go great!"<br />Bell went off.<br />Found that in my mile 2, I hadn't stopped to walk!<br />Mile 4: no walking!!!<br />Mile 5: NO WALKING!!!<br />Mile 6: ok, some walking.<br />The race course was confusing and with very little water stops, I had to walk a little.<br />All in all, I felt GREAT and although I ran a 13' mile, I was pretty pleased with myself! I'm really looking forward to the next race!lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-43379942069090475092011-08-28T09:45:00.003-05:002011-08-28T09:54:12.289-05:00I went, I ran, I came home...Well, I laced up and took off for my morning run. I thought:
<br />I'll run down to the road and back, that should be about 1 mile. Then I'll head up these GIGANTIC hills and back and that should total 3 miles. All together, it should be a good 4 miles.
<br />Pfffffffffffff!!!!!!
<br />It was a lame 3.4 miles. BOOOOOOOOOO!!! I need to measure my runs. Maybe I'll run at school before I have to leave for the day. That always seemed to work. Yes, it's hot. Yes, it's like 98 degrees hot, but I don't have a very big window to get a run in.
<br /> <thinking>*thinking*
<br />Yup, I've gotta do it. My 10k is right around the corner and I have my half in 2 1/2 months. I don't have a choice.
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<br />YEA! I get to run tomorrow!
<br />(In the heat.)
<br />(On hot pavement.)
<br />(Better pack my fuel belt.)
<br /></thinking>lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-55111618334697226072011-08-28T07:10:00.003-05:002011-08-28T07:18:35.160-05:00I get to run today!I once attended a Life Coaching seminar with Dave Ellis. He had us participate in an activity that had us affirming an activity that we find challenging. One person, actually many of us, talked about how difficult it was/is to lose weight. As individuals, we were to walk around the room and share statements that were created to squash the self-doubt that we sometimes allow ourselves to creep into our minds causing us to think negatively. One individual that I met with said, "Instead of dreading waking up and thinking, 'ugh, I have to run today,' I'm going to wake up and say, 'I get to run today!'"
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<br />WOW! What a concept! Five simple words designed to create a shift in thinking:
<br />I GET TO RUN TODAY!
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<br />Sooooooooooooo...while I've allowed my new work schedule to keep me from training for the RnR Half Marathon, it's a pretty crazy schedule, I woke up today and said:
<br />I get to run today!
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<br />What about you? Are you going out to RYAO?
<br />TTFN!!!
<br />lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-50156154327325360532011-08-15T21:53:00.002-05:002011-08-15T22:04:22.724-05:00I got me some new kicks!I had such a long day today I had to convince myself on the long ride home that running would really be in my best interest today. After all, I need to increase my mileage over the next few weeks. My motivation would have none of it. But then...dun-dun-duuuun (dramatic music)...I remembered that I bought some new SHOES!!! I got home, unpacked the car (repacked it into my little car) said hi to the boy and the man (both outside playing around) and went inside to change. Picked out a cute running skirt and a pink top. Laced up my Newtons, switched over my papoose from my old pair of shoes to my new pair and off I went. Man I felt GREAT!
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<br />Then I got to the hill. Not so bueno. Walked up the hill, passed up the mini road to the pit, and started back up to running again at the well. Can you tell I live in the country? hahaha
<br />Had a pretty good jog until I got to the cattle guard. It always slows me down b/c I'm afraid my foot will slip right through those bars and my foot will get all mangled and gross. Started jogging again not long after the short incline (just before the deer feeder) then jogged all the way down the hill, past the tank, took a short walk past the gas tank and dynamite shed (not close enough to really be worried about blowing up) and up to the back deer gate. So, yes, it's REAL country, but boy is it a sight. I especially love running these roads when the miles go up and the temperatures go down. It's a beauty.
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<br />Oh, one more thing, I was apparently so excited about getting out and running that I forgot to Glide. For those of you who are runners, you'll know the significance of NOT Gliding. It totally cut my run short. *ugh*
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<br />Well, tomorrow is a XT day. I wonder what I'll do? Wednesday is a follow up run and I'm already super excited. What about you? Any plans to get out and RYAO?
<br />lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-65709344956929723202011-08-14T20:50:00.002-05:002011-08-14T21:34:55.015-05:00Alamo Beer Marathon Series Race #2Well, two down and two to go before the SARnR. Boy are my legs sore! Sheesh!!!
<br />The 8k went well, I think. It felt like I ran longer than an 8K. My Nike+ said it was longer, but that thing always says I've run farther than I actually do. My knee feels pretty good. I can tell I need to start rehab again though.
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<br />I've always wondered how in the world people can drink beer after a run. I've never been able to enjoy a brew post run...until now. Yup, thanks to Alamo Beer, I had my first ever post run beer. Alamo Beer Pale Ale is pretty awesome. The weather was really hot and humid, but that beer really hit the spot.
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<br />I also just bought some new kicks! I finally went out and bought some Newton running shoes. Can't lie, they're pretty sweet. I can't wait for my run tomorrow to wear them. Is that nerdy? hahaha
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<br />Well, tomorrow I really need to get on a set schedule since my next run is a 10k. Am I nervous? Nah. I've never entered these to actually WIN. I just enter to keep myself motivated to run. Well, I also run so that I don't lose my ever lovin' mind. :-)
<br />How about you?
<br />lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-47144331361242289632011-08-13T08:19:00.002-05:002011-08-13T08:40:30.161-05:00Pre-race #2 post(a la Cat Stevens)
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<br />Another Saturday night and I have to run an 8K.
<br />I haven't trained all week, I might just faint.
<br />Oh how I wish I had laced up and gone to run.
<br />I'm in an awful way.
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<br />Yup, tonight is the second of the Alamo Beer Challenge Running Series. I've dabbled in running over the last few weeks, but haven't gone out this week AT ALL. Am I worried? Nah. So long as I don't puke, pass out, or get hurt, I'll be happy. I've never entered these races to win any of them. I just really enjoy running.
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<br />I'll post before and after pics...stay tuned!!!
<br />lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-35209975718163440172011-08-03T21:29:00.002-05:002011-08-03T21:40:02.848-05:00Why do I run?<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" ft="{"type":1}"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}">Why do I run? I run so I don't have a stupidity induced stroke caused by other people.</span></h6>That was my facebook post today. I had a really tough day, mentally, and could feel my positive energy getting sucked from my soul. It wasn't long before EVERYONE was getting on my nerves today. I'm not normally a negative individual, but my surroundings got the best of me today.<br /><br />I couldn't wait to get home to get a run in. I was pretty beat so I took a nap for about an hour then I got up and laced up. For only the second time, Arnold (my Brittany Spaniel), came along. I was worried about the cattle guard. I wasn't sure if he'd figure out how to get over it and I was right in thinking he'd get stymied. As I approached, he looked at me, and I decided to turn around and run back to the house. It was probably for the best. He was tired and it was ONE HUNDRED degrees. Did I mention it was 9:00 pm when we got done? ONE HUNDRED!!! Jeez...<br /><br />After winding down, I feel so much better...from my soul to my sole! *wink-wink*lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-59982924121030769752011-08-01T21:51:00.003-05:002011-08-01T22:02:54.803-05:00Runner's GuiltHave you ever suffered from guilt?<br />If you're human, the answer is undoubtedly yes.<br /><br />Tonight, I experienced "runner's guilt."<br /><br />You know what I mean.<br />You know you should go out and get a run in, but you feel either too tired, too stressed, or pressed on time.<br /><br />I woke up at 5:00 in the morning and had a long day of professional development with our school district. I really didn't have the motivation to run, but a facebook friend of mine is pretty good about keeping track of my runs. When he posted on my page asking about my most recent run, I decided to make up a long convoluted story about how tired I was, but then decided to get up and lace up. Sounds like a pretty good motto, huh?<br /><br />So get up, lace up, and RYAO!!!lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1177624231157582941.post-18722344264086195112011-07-29T09:55:00.002-05:002011-07-29T10:12:55.428-05:00Oh Lordy!The sun was out and it said<br />"Get up! Today is a good day for a run!"<br />I blinked my eyes, got out of bed.<br />I got dressed and put a hat on my head.<br />I stepped outside and boy was it HOT!<br />About a quarter of a mile, my run was a trot.<br />Yes, I walked. I walked quite a lot.<br />Did I mention that it was so damn hot?<br />Nine in the morning and 83 degrees!<br />No clouds in the sky and no sign of a breeze.<br />I forged ahead not just one mile, but two.<br />After two, I thanked the Lord I was through.<br />Walked back in the house. AHHHH...feel that cold air!<br />It feels wonderful as sweat drips from my hair.<br />I turn on my laptop to blog about my run.<br />It wasn't great, but it was sort of fun.<br />I glance at my calendar and let out an EEK!!!<br />I have to run an 8k in just TWO WEEKS!<br />I guess my goal of two miles needs adjusting.<br />More like four miles is what I should be shuffling.<br />Tomorrow I'll up my mileage from two miles to three.<br />But for now, I'll hit the showers. I stink! PEW-WEE!<br />Hope you enjoyed my little "running" poetry.<br />I'm off to feed my face...I'm soooo super hungry.<br />Now go RYAO. Stop making excuses!<br />And this is where I make my exit!lalicarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08002237022576750965noreply@blogger.com0