ShufflingSista

I was tempted to run today to make up for this week's lost mileage, but its Sunday so I didn't.  We went for a nice family walk in the evening.  I was walking (aka being pulled by) the dog, so I was walking way ahead of everyone else.  So Jim & the kids went on a family walk anyway- ha!

Today's my anniversary! 12 yrs! Jim suprised me with a night away for next weekend.  He even lined up the babysitter- gotta love that! We'll be celebrating our 12 th in the city of sin- Las Vegas..  Since our favorite activity in the world is eating, I think we'll fare quite well...

OK- something weird's going on w/ my mileage postings on the blog.  Like the sleep hours are showing up as mileage.  And the mileage I just entered for Sat. & Sun. aren't showing up?! (given, I'm probably being cursed for counting walking mileage, but still! LOL!)

Now I think I know why I've been so lazy the past few days.  I was really getting mad at myself for being so lazy. But I think I was just worn down from this cold that's been lingering for over a week.  This morning I woke up w/ a really sore throat and swollen glands.  I got a cold about 10 days ago and for awhile it seemed like it was going away, but now its gotten worse! So I slept in, but I'm determined to get in at least 5 miles today, even if they're really slow & ugly! So Michelle, although I was considering Painter's 1/2, now with the cold getting worse I'm really leaning toward the 5k.  I wasn't 1/2 ready anyway, but this throws another wrench in the whole deal.  But I do think you girls are ready Michelle & Lybi- you have both averaged over 125 mi. for Dec and been quite consistent.  You girls ROCK!!! I'm glad you have eachother to do the race with, it will be fun!!

UPDATE:

VERY happy with my run today.  Now if I can just remember how good this feels more often maybe it would help me be more consistent! Decided to just go on a solo run, Me, the IPOD & Garmin.  I choose to do my favorite 5 miler and hopefully add on a mile and just go whatever pace I wanted- the goal was to have fun! It is beautiful here today! Sunny and probably in the 50's when I ran- t-shirt weather! I just cranked the music and let it carry me.  9:04 average pace, 6.34 miles.  This is a VERY good run for me. splits: 9:04/9:21/9:05/9:13/9:10/8:38/8:44.  I wonder what I can do to have more runs like this? I think I should plan to run solo at least 1x a week.  I LOVE running w/ partners, but we chat so much I think it really slows us down.

IT'S 2008! Oh "I cry the day I take the tree down!" Ok, I didn't really cry- but I do hate it! I'm embarrassed to say I logged a ZERO today.  I hope this isn't bad karma for me to start the new year this way.  But I just HAD to take advantage of my last day of break. Last day of no work or school or gymnastics or basketball or cub scouts or volunteering at the kids' school.  It just felt too good to be lazy today.  I slept in late and just hung out with the kids, put away the Christmas decorations, ect.  About 4:30pm I was finally able to convince Jim & Arielle to go on a walk with me.  We walked about 2.5 (round trip) to the pond to feed the ducks.  It was very nice.  But since its a new year, I won't cheat and count that mileage- ha! Tomorrow I plan on running at least 5 miles.  Hold me to it dear bloggies!

5.47 mi.  9:27 average pace.  Nice solo run today.  Couldn't sleep last night, probably from all the sleeping in I've been doing lately! So I was up 'til 2am, which really screwed me up this morning.  I ended up getting up at 7am to get the kids off to school, then took nap from 9-11am.  Then I had to fit in work and run before kids got out of school at 3:30.  Yikes.  Anyway- good run.  Slower pace than last run,  but I'm OK with that because this was a hilly route.  My legs & feet are sore.  I think some new shoes are in store.  Planning to go see Steve at the running in the next couple weeks. Andee- let me say THANKS for your motivating comment telling me to enjoy my 5 miles today! It was the last thing I read before I headed out the door and it really helped me get out the door! Thanks!

I'm trying to get back on the wagon after the holidays- I feel like I have one foot on the wagon, but its dragging me down the street at this point.  Goal for tonight- in bed by 10:30pm and up tomorrow for a 6:30 run w/ Sara.

6.41 mi, 9:35 av. pace.

Involuntary longer run- got lost! I was going out for a 4-5 miler and ended up not finding the street I thought would take me back.  Thanks to a friendly walker, I was pointed in the right direction.  I made a little loop back, it was nicer than the out & back I would've ended up doing when I realized the original imaginary street didn't exist! I'm glad I got lost, made me run further! My calves were really tight today, had to stop in the first mile & stretch.  My pace was a bit slower too.  Mostly that's because I wanted an easy run, but I also slowed down when I realized I was lost- for awhile I was looking for streets and looking back comtemplating if I would go on or turn back.. hee hee... This run kept me on my toes- busy road and not much shoulder. 

My sister & her family of 6 come to visit tonight.  I think I'll walk w/ her tomorrow and run again on Saturday afternoon.  That's the plan anyway!

Oh yeah, and I did get in bed earlier last night.  Not quite my 10:30 goal, but better.  I think I have 1 leg firmly on the wagon now- still trying to hoist the rest of myself on, getting closer....

2.5 mile walk w/ my sister.  It was a nice hilly walk, good 40 minute workout.  I'm tempted to count the mileage.  But I told myself I'm only counting running miles this year!

Whoa, I'm exhausted! I was supposed to get in a few miles today, but didn't.  Jim & I went to Vegas yesterday for our anniversary (12 years!) and we got back later today than we expected.  I'm so tired.  It's been a whirwind couple of days.  My sister and her family of 6 were staying at my house up until and even after Jim & I left for Vegas, so the holidays didn't end here until tonight! I actually forgot I was even going to try to run today until tonight and by the time I remember, I was just too spent.  At least I got in 20 this week and 2 walks.  Next week I'll try for the mid 20's.  I'm still excited about my goal of 1200+ miles this next year!