Tag: MLstress

CRISIS AVERTED (for the most part)

A friend of a friend in NOLA is going to be able to pick up my packet tomorrow. I am going to scan my id and proxy consent form and e-mail them to her in a bit. 

I did call to inquire about other options and was unofficially told I could get my packet at 5:30am the day of the race. Which I would have done, but it also would have meant I needed to be there 45 minutes earlier than I planned. 

I’m excited, but nervous for the weekend. I AM RUN DOWN. I have been almost nonstop with work SINCE my half marathon the first weekend of October. I’ve worked 60+ hour weeks for the past 3 weeks (I have one last event tonight until 10pm-ish), college football games, visitors, lack of sleep, being sick, keeping up with my running schedule. It has all taken a toll on me. Honestly I’m not even going to get much of a break because NEXT Friday I head to St. Louis for a conference until the following Tuesday. I just need some serious ME time. I’m 99% sure I’m going to ask off work tomorrow because I think I might crack if I don’t get some time to myself. I’m also kinda happy I’ve decided to have a Thanksgiving STAYCATION and not go home for the first time ever. I think I’d rather just relax and so my own thing here. I NEED IT.

Idiot Idiot Idiot

Work has been so cosuming the past month that I haven’t really looked into or thought about details of my half marathon this weekend. My plan was similiar to that of Barney of HIMYM: Step 1 – Drive to New Orleans. Step 2 – Run. There is no step 3.

HOWEVER I wasn’t thinking about packet pick up. And guess what there is no race day packet pick up and I won’t get to NOLA until after it closes tomorrow. So now I’m last minute asking the 2 NOLA folks I know to help me out, but even if they can I need to get a waiver and ID copy to them to pick it up via proxy.

I am freaking. I want to call the number listed for Packet Pick Up, but I really don’t want to hear them say tough luck.

THOUGHTS? SUGGESTIONS? HELP!

WTF

Apparently  Nike+ sensor didn’t “save” my half marathon last week. It’s not under workout history not did it sync to Nikerunning.com

I’m pissed. Seriously every freaking other run is there. And I know I “ended” workout because I saw my time and pace. 

I’m extra mad because I could totally be at “level GREEN” with the half. 

Is there a manual add to Nikerunning?

Wish Me Luck!

After much consideration I realized I really need to get a part time job to supplement my income and help pay for my addiction to finish lines. With that being said I decided to apply for jobs at sporting goods and apparel stores. So tonight I applied on-line for jobs at Academy Sports, Dicks Sporting Goods and Hibbett Sports. At Dicks I actually applied to be a “running specialist.”

As much as it pains my ego to have a masters degree and still feel like I don’t make enough money I think this would be a great compromise. I would be able to interact with (hopefully) athletic people AND get an employee discount.

So well wishes, luck and positives vibes are needed. 

To get me in the mood to apply I went to Academy and did some shopping (despite the fact that I need said part time job because I need money, but I had a crappy week and needed to cheer myself up, plus I could really use all of this stuff). My purchases include:

  • Padded cycling shorts
  • 4 pairs of dri fit socks
  • Dri fit compression tights (I may return them because honestly it’s still too damn hot here to wear them anytime soon)
  • 2 dri fit running tops on clearance for $2.88 each
  • Puma short sleeve running hoodie on clearance for $2.88
  • Goggles, nose clip, swim cap (#Triathlontraining)
  • Ear buds (dog chewed on old ones that still work, but worried about them not working for my half marathon)
  • Various Energy Gels

FYI: all apparel items were LARGEs – goodbye XL forever 🙂

#Stress

It’s only Monday and this week already makes me want to throw up with work stress. I’m off to the gym to run and maybe punch some things, then tomorrow night it’s drinks with the professor – thankfully both will improve my mood.

Second Job

So money has been really tight lately for reasons I cannot even understand, but I have made many adjustments to my life to free up money. Regardless I was talking to my sister about it and she asked if I thought about getting a second job. I have a freaking master degree and work at a damn college and I need a second job talk about enraging, but I actually have thought about it. 

HOWEVER. 

I really treat my running and weight loss as my second job. I don’t want to do anything that wold take time from this. For me being fit and healthy is more important that money.

I’m actually job searching at the moment with plans/hopes to move back to northeast. Either NYC (I don’t know if I could be THAT close to my mom), Boston, Baltimore, DC. It’s sad because I do love my job, but I know I can find a job with better money AND be closer to my best friends. I do worry about what a move and change of routine would do to my health and fitness.

I had so much on my mind today that my run was only so-so. Did 5 miles on the treadmill and worked legs with my trainer tonight. Tomorrow I’m heading off to Nashville for my race weekend and I will try not to overly stress about money.

Shoe Store Fail

After going to EIGHT different shoe stores I am still shoeless (I have my current sneakers, but you know what I mean). Who would have thought getting Nike+ (they have the tracking chip pocket) running shoes in size 11 would be so hard to come by. Only 1 store even had 11s and they were NOT cute. Looks like I’ll have to buy them online which I am always leary of in case they don’t fit right. RAGE!

Damn Ovaries*

I’m anxious about WIW tomorrow since I have my period. I’ve been trying to be really good, but as you ladies all know our bodies do crazy things this time of the month.

I’m also HOPING that I won’t have it for my 10K next month – I’m gonna cut it close, but Aunt Flow better not arrive until AFTER THE RACE!

*Sorry fellas if you read this – hopefully you saw the word “ovaries” and skipped this post 😉