October 2008

So this is what makes the magic happen: My appointment with the orthopaedic doctor was meh.   Some background:  I have been experiencing dynamic pain in my knees, lower leg, ankle, and hips since September 21 (two days after a 14.0 mile long run).  Obviously, the pain is not debilitating (I would rank it as [...]

Good morning! I had a wonderful morning run today.  I really felt pressured to get in one more run before my doctor's appointment (OMG what if he tells me to STOP RUNNING??? Worst fear EVER!).    I woke up to this beautiful Florida sunrise, which I think must be a good sign.... I had a [...]

Good evening!  I just came home from yoga, which was FANTASTIC.  I feel so much better about life in general after yoga.  :)  And, I'm really starting to think that yoga is an integral part of training.   Thanks to all of your feedback on my lunchtime post, I learned that I should NOT eat [...]

Eck! It's just turning into one of those days at world....  when simple tasks take 4 times longer to do than you expected, and anything that can go wrong does!  But, luckily for me, I have tomorrow off.  Woo Hoo!   I was so wrapped up in work that I couldn't eat lunch at my [...]

I had something weird happen last night.  At 3 AM. I was woken up by my cramping tummy and night sweats. Ugh! I wasn't sure if I was sick or reaaaaaaaally hungry.  I stumbled into the kitchen and slammed a glass of skim milk.   I woke up at 6:30 still feeling yucky.  It's hard [...]

Good evening! What a day... I can't wait for the weekend!  This work week is super packed, so I really appreciated tonight's speedwork (9 x 400).   Here's what I did:   Warm-up: 5.0 mph; Minute 0 - 2 Speedwork: 7.5 mph; Minute 2 - 4 (roughly a 0.25-mile dash) Interval: 6.0 mph; Minute 4 [...]

Good afternoon! It's been another wild day at work.... I'm still rushing around like a crazy woman to do that proposal.  It should be done today, thank goodness!   Around 10:00 AM, I remembered I needed a snack. :)  I had Kashi Pilaf (cold) + 1/2 cup plain NF yogurt. This pilaf is so versatile.  [...]

Whew... I'm sore from my tempo run! I crawled out of bed like an old lady.  Stretching is in my near future!   I want to wish the blog a very happy birthday--she's 100,000 page hits old today!  THANK YOU (yes, YOU) for reading and/or commenting.  This blog has done a lot for me--emotionally, mentally, [...]

Good evening! My tempo run went well tonight, but it was SUPER CHALLENGING!  In case you didn't read the explanation of my current 10K Training Program, a tempo run is defined as:   A tempo run is a continuous run with a buildup in the middle to near 10K race pace (9-minute mile pace). The [...]

Good afternoon! I'm chugging along at work.  Whenever I have a BIG project with a TIGHT deadline, I get a little antsy, but I've got to keep on reminding myself that it will get done in time.... it always does!   It's really hard to think, though, when I have to put up with James [...]

Good morning! I am up bright and chipper--one hour earlier than normal! I've got a proposal due in the afternoon, so I need to start work ASAP.... looks like today is going to be a two cup coffee day! :)   I made Waffle Stuffing for breakfast this AM.  I call this dish Waffle Stuffing [...]

I had one of "those" workouts at the gym today, when I just don't feel like working out. But I went anyway and did the required 40 minutes on the elliptical and bike.   I didn't feel like putting in too much effort, so I kind of just plotted along and read Oprah.  My statistics [...]

Before the bites, I want to wish Maggie Thatcher's namesake a very happy 83rd Birthday!  Maggie "told me" she wanted to dress up for Mrs. Thatcher's birthday. Yea... I'm crazy.   Anywho, here are my eats thus far:   For my mid-morning snack, I had cantaloupe and almonds.  Yum!   I need a greater variety of [...]