Just not that into you...today

I couldn't (read didn't) want to run today. I ran on Saturday and I always take Sunday off. I just couldn't get my head into it today. I had a mini (read anything but mini) meltdown at school today. I just felt so overwhelmed with EVERYTHING. With lesson plans, and small groups, and observations. I know we just got back from a break but sheesh I need another one. It's supposed to rain tomorrow so it might be treadmill city for me which is cool. I'm still looking forward to the 5k on the 4th.

Tomorrow I'm hoping I'll be more optimistic and eager.

We'll see.

Clementine wasteland...

Oh clementines, how I love you sooooooo!!! After a run I always feel it completely necessary to eat approximately 9 of them (what, it's citrus, vitamin c...I'm replenishing...please don't judge me).

I am seeing my hard work starting to pay off. I'm entering my 4th week of running and I'm really noticing my stamina increasing. They say (or at least the pin on pinterest says) it takes 4 weeks for for you to notice any changes in your body. I'm really starting to look forward to the 5k on the 4th next month. Not only for an excellent cause (St. Jude's) but I actually might walk away proud of myself.

Thankful to my body for what it's let me accomplish so far.

The tortoise married the hare...

I'm doing pretty well keeping up with my running being back to school and all. The only day I get to run with my husband is on Saturday. Ladies, how unfair is it that you've been training for like 3 weeks and your husband who HASN'T run in months beats you/runs farther than you. We ran about 2.5 miles this morning and he finished WAY before I did. WHAT THE WHAT??!!?? I could have really gotten down on myself and been like screw this. I was really proud of myself that I remained so positive. I told myself slow and steady win the race. If I continue to train and run as often as I am I will be leaving him in the dust when it comes time for our half in November. I love my husband and am totally encouraging but we are both very competitive (especially with each other).

I try to seek motivation daily. I know this is cheesy but pinterest has a lot of motivational sayings and pictures. I think that really helps. Hey, whatever it takes right.

Happy 3 day weekend!!!

Back to life....

Well, my glorious two week break is over (sad day).

I have to go back to the world of meetings, grading papers, and kiddos (which is my favorite part). I know that I'll be able to keep up my running. I feel really good about the time that I have chosen to run everyday. I'm not trying to be superwoman and get up at 4:00 everyday to run a kajillion miles. I'm just trying to do this right one run at a time.

Speaking of my "run" today...it was good but really hard. My program that I'm following up'd my running today and I got the cramp from hell in my right calf (dumb). I didn't get the cramp till I was back in my house. My calf started to cramp up and I sort of jump/hobbled a while and then I remembered, "hey braniac, why don't you stretch the muscle out?"

Sometimes I'm not the brightest bulb in the box.

Wish me good luck diving back into the wonderful world of education.

The little engine that could...well maybe it could

Today's run was pretty good...

I thought a deserved a treat...everyone wants champagne after a run..

oh

just me

I'm cool with that. I hope your New Year celebration was fabulous! Our celebration was filled with friends and toasts and kisses at midnight. So blessed.

Here's to our resolutions making it past January 3rd.

Well if that doesn't add a star to my crown in runner's heaven...I don't know what will.

I'm on week 3 of my training program. This run was crappy for a lot of reasons. To start, the husband and I have back to back plans tonight and we don't know when we'll be home. SOOO..I was being a brat and throwing a temper tantrum because I like running at night. It's a self-esteem issue so I'll just have to get over that.

I was running along and doing okay and then I hit this huge WALL. My legs felt like they weighed a gazillion lbs (which they are probably close to anyways). I couldn't breathe...and I had this unquenchable thirst. It just sucked. I almost hit stop on my phone...my thumb was on the stop button. I was going to push the stop button. Then, for whatever reason, I didn't. I'm so glad I didn't. I knew that I would so regret doing it.

I finished my run. It was gross and sloppy but I finished it.

I'm SO glad that I did.

oops, I just signed up for a half marathon...

Holy &*$%...

I just signed Adam and I up for the McDonald's (ironic) Half Marathon in Richmond, VA.

The reasons are as follows:

A) My friend Ashley is moving there and I'm super needy

B) The fee was like 40 bucks cheaper if I signed us up BEFORE Dec. 31st

C) If I'm going to run 13.1 miles of anything I want it to be in pretty fall type weather (I do not understand summer races...if I want to have a heat stroke I'll find a different avenue)

D) I'm a glutton for punishment (or perhaps just a glutton)

Oh dear...

Lord, hear our prayer