I woke up this morning feeling really tight, with a little bit of a headache. I got up and... oh the soreness!! In totally different spots than last time. I think that means that my other muscles got stronger! It was a good day, though I did have to hobble down the stairs a bit. And walking, sitting and cheering at the kids' soccer practice was a bit of a stretch. I did get to spend a nice evening with Hubs in the hot tub. Perfect!
My friend and I are working on a business together! I'm so excited, but it's a secret for now... so stay tuned!
Showing posts with label marathoning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label marathoning. Show all posts
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Can You Say Hills?
I dropped the kids off at their pre-school this morning, parked, drank some more water, and headed out on my long run. My plans: 18 to 20, or as much as I could get in in the 4 1/2 hours I had while the kids were in school... by the time I actually got out running it was closer to 4 hours.
I have a 3 mile loop that I do near school. It is incredibly hilly. As a matter of fact these are probably the toughest hills that I have ever run in my life (that's a long time, heehee). So after each 3 mile lap, I replenish with water. After the first loop, I was fine. Ready for another one! Second loop, still ok, needed a bit more water... legs feeling the 6 miles (since I finished my last long run of 15 on Friday...) Third loop... 9 miles! Felt good, but at this point completely drenched in sweat. Starting to slow down a bit. More water. Fourth loop. Ugh. 12 miles. Almost a half marathon. But did I mention those hills? Really getting up them at this point was so difficult. Each step was an accomplishment. More water and half an Odwalla bar. Fifth loop. 15 miles. Again, the HILLS!! What's going through my mind?
OK, one more loop. Loop 6. 18 miles. Barely got through it. The hills were a killer. I started to see my friends pass by in their mini-vans and SUVs passing me to go to the preschool to pick up their kids. And I made it back to preschool in time hobble in to pick up the kids. On the way out I said hello to the road construction worker that I passed 6 times. He was "mighty impressed"!
On another note, tomorrow is Show and Tell for the preschool class and they are supposed to bring in some thing that starts with the letter of the week, "L". I have picked some things for them to choose from. Here's my list:
Ladle
Light (small flashlight)
Lollipop
Lemonade
Lock
Lipstick
I wonder which ones they'll pick.
I have a 3 mile loop that I do near school. It is incredibly hilly. As a matter of fact these are probably the toughest hills that I have ever run in my life (that's a long time, heehee). So after each 3 mile lap, I replenish with water. After the first loop, I was fine. Ready for another one! Second loop, still ok, needed a bit more water... legs feeling the 6 miles (since I finished my last long run of 15 on Friday...) Third loop... 9 miles! Felt good, but at this point completely drenched in sweat. Starting to slow down a bit. More water. Fourth loop. Ugh. 12 miles. Almost a half marathon. But did I mention those hills? Really getting up them at this point was so difficult. Each step was an accomplishment. More water and half an Odwalla bar. Fifth loop. 15 miles. Again, the HILLS!! What's going through my mind?
Just keep looking down. I'm sure my sunblock has worn off, because I can feel the heat on my shoulders. Just keep moving forward. The song from the children's Christmas special: "put one foot in front of the other, and soon you'll be walkin' out the do-o-or..." Then: "I'm Mr. Heat Meister... Did I mention it was 90 degrees?
OK, one more loop. Loop 6. 18 miles. Barely got through it. The hills were a killer. I started to see my friends pass by in their mini-vans and SUVs passing me to go to the preschool to pick up their kids. And I made it back to preschool in time hobble in to pick up the kids. On the way out I said hello to the road construction worker that I passed 6 times. He was "mighty impressed"!
On another note, tomorrow is Show and Tell for the preschool class and they are supposed to bring in some thing that starts with the letter of the week, "L". I have picked some things for them to choose from. Here's my list:
Ladle
Light (small flashlight)
Lollipop
Lemonade
Lock
Lipstick
I wonder which ones they'll pick.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
My Story
Hi there, I'm Deb. veteran marathoner, blogger, former banker, Mommy to 4 1/2 year old boy/girl twins, and CEO of our household. I have been blogging for about 3 years, but unfortunately, I had an event that left me no choice but to delete my other blog. It was incredibly sad for me. 3 years of work, of devotion, of writing and blogging pleasure, down the drain. Because I enjoyed it so much, I am tentatively beginning a new blog, and hoping that I can keep my and my family's identity anonymous.
I have run 6 marathons. The first in Burlington, VT in 1998. Then there was New York in 1999, and 2001, Marine Corps in 2002, and New York again in 2003. Then, after getting married (2004), getting pregnant (2005) and having twins (2006), I finally ran my 6th marathon in 2007 in Greenville, SC.
My next marathon is the ING New York Marathon November 7th, 2010. I am currently 11 weeks into training, and have run one 18-mile long run. I am currently preparing myself for a 20-miler tomorrow.
I have run 6 marathons. The first in Burlington, VT in 1998. Then there was New York in 1999, and 2001, Marine Corps in 2002, and New York again in 2003. Then, after getting married (2004), getting pregnant (2005) and having twins (2006), I finally ran my 6th marathon in 2007 in Greenville, SC.
My next marathon is the ING New York Marathon November 7th, 2010. I am currently 11 weeks into training, and have run one 18-mile long run. I am currently preparing myself for a 20-miler tomorrow.
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