Month: February 2012

Just got home from a 19 mile run.

Ran it in 3:45:51 – so an 11:53ish average mile pace.

With the exception of my GU walking breaks I ran the whole thing and felt good all things considered. 

I was also pretty happy with my fuel belt. The weight doesn’t bother me as much as I thought, but I’m still fiddling with where is best for me to wear it in terms of waist/hips/somewhere between.

I came home and foam rolled for the first time in a long time. I also discovered a GIAGANTOR blister on my right big toe.

All in all a very successful run. Now I sit with my lower half covered in IcyHot. 

Last night I purchased what I hope will end up being my MARATHON OUTFIT. 

The shorts are just a new pair of Nike compression shorts, however I spent A LOT of time debating the top.

I went with this beaut because it has 2 pockets in the back and it’s BRIGHT. I don’t have any yellow running shirts so I’m excited about this one. Plus I hope it will make it easier for my friends to spot me. 

I’d like to get like sticky letters to put my name on my shirt – but I’d prefer them not be permanent. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Hydration belt – PURCHASED.

I tried on a few and jumped/jogged around in all of them. This one is velcro and fit well. I also like that I was able to adjust the bottles to lay sideways so I don’t graze my arms/elbows on them. I’m taking my belt for a spin tomorrow for a 5 miler!

PS – this biotch was $45!

Marathon Mini-Update

From the ABC2 lady:

“We haven’t finalized a location yet, but we will be having a celebratory lunch on Saturday, March 17th at 12:30.  I will let you know as soon as the location has been picked! It’s open to our runners and their family and friends.”

No word yet if I’ll be seated on David lap or not, but I hope to hear something soon about an official meeting with him. ::fingers crossed::

WIW – Oh Snap Edition

Last Week: 179.9

This Week: 176.2

Change: -3.7

Total Lost: 46.4

Left to Lose:

  • 5.2 – Marathon Goal Weight of 171 for a “healthy” BMI
  • 8.2 – Goal Weight of 168
  • 21.2 – Ultimate Goal Weight of 155

After Aunt flow cramping my style last week (literally and figuratively) I feel like I’m the KING OF THE WORLD! A 5.2 pound loss in 39 days is totally doable! 

This weekend I de-cluttered my closet like whoa. There is no reason for me to drag clothes that are too big or that I’m never going to wear again to Virginia when I move. The amount of clothes I either tossed, gave to good will, or brought to the consignment shop was insane. 

Clothes used to help me feel good about myself, but now I JUST FEEL GREAT IN MY OWN SKIN. The clothes are just icing on the cake. I don’t need clothes to make me happy. My wardrobe is drastically smaller (pun not intended, but it’s also true) these days as per the scores of unused hangers I now have.

When I dropped off my bag of goodies to the consignment shop I told them it was the last of “My Collection” for their racks since I’m moving in a few weeks. 

Of course I couldn’t leave the story empty handed. I bought the above items. The blazer is a size 10, skirt is size 12, pants are size 12 and the top is a medium. INSANE. I still have a hard to accepting that I get to shop in that section of stores after years of XL/16s. 

FYI my new school’s colors are green and gold – hence the 2 yellow pieces. The job offer letter is in the mail, so it should be public knowledge later this week. Telling my students is going to be hard and bittersweet for sure!