Just boarded my flight and we are going to take off slightly delayed, but as long as I get home tonight I’ll be happy.
Obviously I’m psyched about my race, but I’m also looking forward to seeing @365to30 and meeting/racing with @fasterstronger
Concrete jungle where dreams are made 🙂
Does anyone else read calories on food and immediately calculate running mileage to see if it’s worth it?
I swear I don’t even see 300 calories anymore. I see 2.5 miles.
Today’s measurements and the changes since last month:
I’m loving that my hips keep dropping like it’s hot and that my boobs are not downsizing. HOURGLASS FIGURE I’m coming for youuuuuu!
So today I went to spin class in my new padded cycling shorts. Goodness they are awkward to wear when you are not on a bike, but luckily when you are on a bike they are fabulous.
Spin was fine. I missed last week so I felt “behind” or out of practice. I also didn’t want to push as hard as a I normally do since my race is Sunday.
Following spin I went home and did an easy 3 miles with my dog in 32 minutes. Felt great on the run. I’d also like to note that my dog is TOUGH. He’s a 7 pound pomeranian, but he likes to RUN. I’ve never taken him further than 4 miles, but I have a feeling he could handle it.
Still monitoring the weather. HOPING AND PRAYING I get to New York tomorrow. My flight isn’t until 7pm EST – so hopefully I’ll know more information tomorrow afternoon.
I’m also currently working on my half marathon playlist. I have all the music, but I like to order the songs to help with my mood/pacing.
Then I must pack!
I have a flight to New York tomorrow evening, please blow Tropical Storm Nicole far out into the ocean. I need a break from Alabama, I need to see my friends, and I need to be on Long Island for my race on Sunday!
Love,
Measuring Life
My monthly “mileage” is sitting pretty at 99.9 miles. Luckily I have one last September run this afternoon of 3 miles and I will FINALLY break into a triple digit month. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!
At this rate I could have 850 miles for the year – damn!
So even though my first half marathon is this weekend, I signed up for my second half today. It’s on October 30th in New Orleans.
I was going to wait until after this weekend to make sure I was up for it, but for a few reasons I decided to register today:
Does this mean I can say I ran a Full Marathon in October? 😛
YAY after weeks of barely moving it’s lovely to see you 183. I’m on the cusp of so many big things right now: losing 40 pounds, being in the 170s and let’s not forget running my first half marathon on Sunday. Life is GOOD.
I’m really excited about taking measurements tomorrow because I know despite the lack of major movement on my scale this month my body is changing and taking shape (as an athlete).
I just had to share my outfit since I feel really cute today – I even wore wedges which makes me like 6’ tall today!
Please note that these may be the last time I wear these pants because they are getting very baggy.
Apparently Fall has come to the south, well at least for a day or two. It rained here for a day and a half and brought the temps down so I went out for a 6 mile run tonight. My last “long” before my half. Now it’s all 3 and 2 milers.
It’s crazy to think that it was just the end of June when I first ran 6 miles and hated every second of it. I never thought I’d be where I am. This run was great, especially the second half. I was just in the zone. I also tried 2 new energy gels a Lemon-Lime and a Tangerine. MUCH better than the Vanilla and Strawberry-Banana ones I had previously. So a word to the wise stick with citrus gels.
Distance: 6.11 miles
Time: 1:06:34
Pace: 10:52 min/mile
Calories: 857
I was surprised my pace wasn’t faster, but then again I had to wait to cross several streets. I am SO ready for the half. GAME ON.