Month: July 2015

Strengthening My Network

Back in early June I went to a mid-level managers conference/institute sponsored by one of the professional associations in my field. It was very energizing and helped me push through my current work slump.

I’m hoping to relocate to Southern California at some point this year, I had hoped to already be there by now, but I can’t force big life changes. So I’m still applying and keeping my eye out for opportunities, but I also realized I need to make the most of my time here. 

I’ve set up a series of informational meetings with some various higher ups at work. I had one lunch meeting last week and one coffee meeting today. Both have been very invigorating. I know I have a lot to offer and I’m better than the work I’m doing. I want more. I want to manage multiple full time staff members, I want to make big decisions. So by meeting with some power players at work hope to perhaps get invited to some of their tables while I’m here. 

WIW

Last week: 201.6 

This week: 202.6 

Considering some holiday weekend gluttony I’m okay with this number. At it hard this week, just did a 11 mile hike today with work (see previous post).

Great day hiking Old Rag with the Project Peak crew. We enjoyed our lunch on the summit and had a little photoshoot. A baby brown bear decided to join the summit party, but we didn’t stick around for fear of the mama we glimpsed not far behind! (at Shenandoah National Park)

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After work I went to T’s to pick up his CamelBak for a work hike tomorrow at Old Rag. I pre-planned to run today’s miles on the trail near his place. I thankfully double checked my training plan and cranked out 4 miles (as opposed to the 3 I thought I was supposed to do). Despite the humidity I feel myself getting stronger. 10 training runs down, 61 to go!

Recap: Long Holiday Weekend

Warning: mostly me rambling about my exercise and food whilst in NY 😉

Thurs: 3 miles post work/pre-drive to Brooklyn. T brought our favorite gyros to eat before we hit the road (made it up in just over 4 hours). 

Fri: 7 miles at the Long Beach Boardwalk before a full day of relaxing on the beach eating LI deli subs and drinking the new Coors Light Radlers (it’s good cheap bear I swear). Did a total of ~16miles with all the other walking involved with the day, including rallying to go to Manhattan for rooftop drinks followed by late night empanadas.

Sat: Spend the whole day at Coney Island (my first time ever). Watched the men’s and women’s Nathan’s hot dog eating contests. Ate a  Nathan’s hot dog and fries, also ate White Castle, and had a rainbow italian ice! At Coney Island we went to the Sideshow, rode the Cyclone (it was amazeballs), went to the minor league Brooklyn Cyclones game and stayed for fireworks. Managed to rack up ~10 miles walking.

Sun: Brunch in Bushwick at this random dive bar (Tandem) then headed into Manhattan to aimless wander – Battery Park and South Street Seaport. Got a Mister Softee (I refused to have any other ice cream truck treats except for Mister Softee). Got in another ~7 miles walking. Drove back to DC in amazingly just over 4 hours (including EZpass drama – bastards).

Mon: Worked from home with a 10:30am “start time.” Quiet work day, really just Freddie hangout time. Kicked off week 3 of Marathon training with 3.1 sweaty ass miles.