11.66...

was the avarege minute per mile on my last run. Factor in 18 degree temps, 20MPH winds, I ran fast just to get the 9 miles over with. Soooo proud of myself. Was psychin' myself out: 9 MILES, 18 DEGREES, SNOW, FROST BITE!

Heading into week 8 of my training. 10 Miler comes up in Week 9 and 11 Miles in Week 11. Kind of daunting for this fat chick!

Another good sign, I was no where near fatigued till around 8PM (I ran in the late morning), then I was out like a baby! Did wake up with a sore inner thigh, and left ankle. But the ankle is a ongoing injury from years of softball, plus I fractured it 3X's :/

Amen, Hallelujah, Praise be to Allah!

The GYM opened yesterday! SOMEONE ^^Up^^ there, Lurve's me!

Anyone watch...

Nip/Tuck? Can you please tell me when it's coming back? Going through :shakes: and :sweats:..aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh

Anyone seen I Am Legend? Holy Shit, was that a scary movie. Couldn't sleep the night I saw it, and haven't slept "right" ever since, but I am obsessed with this movie. I rented "Omega Man" which is soooo different than I am Legend, and I bought the book.

Speaking of books, well was talking with my man, and he asked me why I detest football soo much? You know what? I couldnt' even come up with a logical answer. So I hopped on-line and bought Football for Dummies. We shall see if I can figure out this great American pass-time!

I was able to get in 8.5 miles yesterday. That means I still have my base! Hallelujah. Or it could have been the prayers I said at Mass that morning! Hmmm..whatevah it is, I am ecstatic..

So I am gonna start Week 7 of the half training this week. Was gonna scrap all my work and begin at the beginning, but the last run proved, I am O.K. to start where I stopped.

The gym at work is still in-operable, so my SpeedWork is gonna suffer. Have a hard time controling that porion of my running. My Tempo's shall be fine. But the only path around The Hill, safe to run is "hilly" and :expiring: but I know the hills are a good workout, so I need to shut my mouth, and put on the big girl panties!

WW is going great, but I don't think the turn out is going to be good for next session (my co-workers are just phat_azzes - the ones who joined and gave up after week 4) but I will continue on my own, on-line. Really gonna miss the subsidy, but whatevahs! Almost 40lbs gone and that's what matters.

Back on the Wagon..

well as the holidays approached, I fell off the wagon, no running, and plenty of eating. So what else is new.



We had a great xmas, the twins really were excited about Santa this year. They were spoiled, AGAIN, but they had a great time.

We Spent New Years Eve with great friends, booze and food!

So here we are, in 2008. I have a few resolutions which I will keep to myself, since I never keep them.

The gym at work will be closed for a few weeks, for a plumbing problem, so it looks like I will be running outside till then.

Hope all of you in Blogger land, had a great Holiday!

Bizzard? Running? Really?

I was speechless when a runner posted, "I ran 10 miles in a Blizzard" Talk about hardcore! 10 miles, in a blizzard, with 25 MPH winds. I have nothin' to complain about, especially my long run this past Sunday in 40 degree temps, and 10 MPH winds, after a huge rainstorm. I busted my ass just to get my measley 7 miles in.

This woman just became my inspiration. You know who she is!

So I am on Week 3 of the training, and it is going well, but I am soo tired after my long run. I wonder if this is normal? I am toying with the idea of getting some outdoor running gear, like a fleece headband that covers my ears, the water belt, and new gloves, I am pretty much covered in all the other areas.

Oh! and I lost my first TOENAIL! I have a sliver of old nail left on the bed, but the whole thing lifted and I clipped it. I joined the ranks!


On a sad note, a girlfrined of mine lost her brother on the 14th. He had a brain anuerysym (sp) a few days before and the outlook was not good. They removed him off LifeSupport, and he died 10 minutes later. The Vega's are in my thoughts and prayers!

Vaya con Dios, Alvaro!

I PR'd...

my first 5K with this 5K. Very exciting. It ended up being a trail run, which I have never done before. Was nervous about rolling an ankle, so I was cautious. Still trying to get used to all the damn hills here in NC.

I went for my long run the next day and it was all I could do to finish 3 miles and I called it a day. Guess a fast trail run followed by a long run (7 miles) do not mix. Oh well, I took a DOR today.

We are SICK again. WTF? every time I get better, I get sick again, soo fucking annoying.

And why is it 80 degrees in December? when it was 40 degrees last week?

16 Week - Half Marathon training

has begun. I completed Day 2 of Week 1, I am excited, But nervous about the upcoming tempo run...yikes 11:19 for 3 miles? Really? We'll see, even though I ran 11:29 miles at the 5 miler Turkey Trot, BLAH..just skeered is all.

My shins are feeling a lil' wonky, hoping nothing serious.

WI was this AM, officially I am down 34#s, soo excited, haven't been at this weight in a long time, and running has helped with every pound lost. Glad I enjoy it as much as I do.