Slackersauce

Went to the orthodontist this morning for daughter number 2 to get braces. So sad. Going to run some errands this afternoon and then go to the Dr. for myself. So no run today.

Pretty bitchin. Actually not bad considering I didn't want to go. Glad I did. Happy running.

Have you seen my motivation? I can't seem to find it. 

Ya know, I'm really sick of running up Newcastle and back down. I need to start going some new ways. Felt good to get out, It's awfully brown out there. Its Monday. House is a mess, kids are gone, happy day. Happy running.

Had to go earlier today bc I'm going to my friends house in Alpine in a bit. {my elementary friends}Tons of traffic at this time of morning between school drop offs and work commuters. I was driving the jr. high carpool this morning and I TOTALLY did an annoying driver thing to another runner. I just went through a stop sign without really looking for pedestrians and a runner who was crossing,  had to stop suddenly and wait for me. SO annoying! I wanted to get out of the car and explain that I run & that I know how lame drivers can be and I am so sorry for being one of the lame ones today! Could blame it on being early and just getting out of bed, but still..felt bad. 

ugh.

Just when I thought I would have a day to myself and be able to run, my mom called me at 9:30 last night and asked if I could help her at 10:00 in the a.m.. So I had to get up at 6:30 and run this morning. I haven't done that for a long time. Its actually kind of nice to get up and run in the dark half asleep. You get 3 miles in before you are even coherent enough to realize what you are doing. Plus No traffic. Anyway, I'm really happy I got the run in, I needed it. Happy Running and Happy Friday, and Happy holiday hustle and bustle!

I had a headache yesterday that kicked my arse. I felt so crappy that I actually cried about not being able to run in the perfect weather. I was angry it wasn't snowing. I was a little bit irrational. Anyway, I still feel the affects of it today but I couldn't go another day without at least going a little bit. I knew I had to go early again bc my day is full due to Christmas errands. {mine and my mom's} Apparently my mom forgot how to run errands on her own now and needs me to come with her. ahhh, tis the season to be Merry and Joyful! Happy small running.

Running? What is this thing you speak of..I seem to have forgotten lately.

Today, I did the elliptical, good intentions of going outside in the early a.m. but I wimped out. At least I got sweaty. Some weights mixed in with some yoga. I feel extra tired, I am  hoping it is bc of my busy weeks Ive been having and I'm not getting sick. Hubby is at InstaCare as we speak bc I'm convinced he has pneumonia. He is going on his third week of coughing and fevers. I just hope he keeps his sickness to himself, It would be rude if he passed it on. Anyway, I think I have just had to realize that this month is about the kids, the parties, the events, the shopping and the baking. I can let January be about running and myself again, but for now, I just need to do what I can when I can and be okay with it. So on that note, Happy Elliptical! : )

Brrrr freakin brrrr. 21* out there. My body warmed up but my skin stayed cold. Felt marvelous. I have this problem with starting out fast and then slowing down. Today I tried to make my last mile faster than my first and I did it!! Yipee. Happy Running.

caramel and fudge making today. No eating of it though, tummy is queezy. Going out to dinner with bro.in laws and sis in laws tonight. Hope I can eat.

Have a million things to do and have family in town, but I was afraid if I didn't go at least a little, I wouldn't be able to take off my witch mask today. Ran faster than I usually do, had to ditch slush and puddles but it felt really good to get out there. I really need running. It is so much more than just running. I know you all know what I mean, good to know people understand. Happy Running.

No run today. Thank you everyone for the Birthday wishes!! They make me smile. Slept in, went to lunch with some friends, had a few visitors, ate lots of candy, drank diet coke, daughters gave me a mani./pedi. and so far it has been a great day. Thanks for the love!

Dear running, oh how I have missed you. I hope everyone had a GREAT Christmas. I got money to buy new running shoes, I will go get them later this afternoon. I couldn't wait one more minute to go on a run so I just ran on my old ones today. Running down Newcastle, a guy passed me up, totally scared me bc I was in the zone. I followed in his footsteps as we both tried to maneuver around the ice. It got tricky in places, I slipped once and had to catch myself. I couldn't help have the thought as he passed me, 'I wonder how long he has been watching my butt jiggle in the breeze.' Swedish pastries have done my soul good this past week, but I have had ENOUGH. You know you over did it when you are craving lettuce, broccoli, and spinach, and the mere thought of sugar makes you cringe. Anyway, HAPPY RUNNING EVERYONE!

New shoes! Hooray! Felt really good today so I ran faster than I usually do and I ran uphill a lot of the way. So happy, good run!

Every 7th pair of shoes is free at SLrunning and I happened to be up to my 7th pair from there. So I got some Brooks along with my Kayano's. I ran on the Brooks today, I have never run on Brooks before. They are light as a feather and really soft. I really liked them. I'm excited to have two pair to switch off with. Who would have thought that I, ME would get this excited over a pair of running shoes!

Windy day out there. Wasn't bad heading East, but any other direction was a fight with the wind, especially heading South. But I tried to avoid that and it felt good to go run on my New shoesies!! Happy Running!

Pretty slow splits due to rough terrain. But when I was running through the snow I felt like Rocky when he's training to fight the Russian so that was cool. Went to a family party last night and as I mingled around the room from one person to the other I would get "So are you still running?" or "Are you going to run another marathon?" or Have you ever done a Tri.?" Or "when I tried running this one time..." Apparently thats all anyone knows what to talk to me about. Anyway, Have a HAPPY SAFE NEW YEARS EVE EVERYONE!!