WATER WATER WATER.

Today was day 5 of training....I got a little off earlier with my countdown, Monday was technically day 1, it was just a rest day so I forgot to count it. So Day 5, many to go.

Water is the key, I've decided. It's the make it or break it for me and today, it was almost the break it. I was soo tired on my run this afternoon. I get out of breath quicker and my muscles seem tired when they shouldn't be. Then I think back over my day and what do I discover? NO WATER. I drank diet soda all day because I stayed up too late last night finishing a silly project I was excited about and so needed the caffeine to stay awake. Usually I'm pretty good about still getting water in there too, but not today. Granted, the lack of sleep probably didn't help either...

but over all a good enough run. I just didn't feel as strong as usual. WATER WATER WATER makes all the difference, I'm telling you.

Luxurious!

Yesterday was day 2 of the training schedule, but I realize that is somewhat false. This has been my goal all along, so I guess the OFFICIAL DAY 1 was way back in January, but still. Today is technically day 3 on the schedule, but I was a slacker and didn't post yesterday.
So.

Day 2. 214 Days to go!
Total miles logged: 4

Day 2 was another 2 mile run and it went great! I was skeptical when I got off work because the sky decided to open up into a torrential downpour, AHH! I figured, well, that's what I get for being lazy and turning my alarm off when I'm supposed to be getting up to run in the morning. I made it home walked little B. (my puppy dog), cleaned up a little, got dinner together, had an awesome phone date with a lovely friend ;) and it was STILL raining. I though okay, if it gets to be around 7:45 and it's still raining, I'm going out anyways. I'd rather run in the rain and beat the dark. and Oh my heavens, at 7:30 the rain was rained out and I jetted outside.
Running after the rain, just before dark, this had to be the coolest (temperature wise) run I've done all summer! and it just gets better. I switched back to my Nike's..oh how I love them! It's like switching from driving an old UHAUL truck to a luxury car. The rides just can't be compared :) (maybe I'll try the vibrams again eventually...but for now.) and I ran on the golf course!!! I'm not sure if that is technically allowed or not? but it sure was sweet. Nice soft cushiony grass, yummy! I am NOT a morning runner- and this time, my evening run seemed to work out perfectly. The only thing that could have made it better is the return of my favorite running buddy K.D. and my fellow Princesses E.B. and N.K.-- Run on girls!

Day 3. 213 Days to go.
Total miles logged: 4

Today is Day 3 on the schedule and a rest day. I plan to dedicate my rest days to re-training little (not so little) B. on her leash manners. We seemed to have forgotten some very important lessons this year while we were enjoying the fenced in backyard. Bye bye backyard :( Hello obedience training. B. also recently discovered just how enticing bunnies are! haha, now I have to spot bunnies and squirrels before she does or I'm in trouble...

Week 1, Day 1, 2 miles logged. 31 weeks to go!

Today was day 1 of Princess training! I am registered for the Disney Princess Half Marathon in February and I AM going to do it! My sweet sweet friend is training with me and we have a schedule so that we can run together even though we're not together...hehe. What girls!

Anyways. Day 1 was 2 miles. I ran it a little later in the evening which was a nice break from the unbearable heat along the golf course which was a nice change in scenery. I'd say I'm off to a good start ;) !
I did run in my Vibrams....and I just can't say that I'm the biggest fan, yet. Maybe I'll become one. I just love my Nike's so much, I can't bring myself to get used to Vibrams. If it ain't broke, don't fix it...is sort of ringing through my mind. We'll see. I'll try and give the ole five fingers a chance on my shorter runs.


OH AND! Note to self. I need to quit being such a girl and wearing shoes that give me blisters just because they are cute! I keep wearing super cute shoes to work that give me blisters in odd places on my feet and then it screws with my running for the next week. I'm done with the blisters!

!!!!!

Oh! and by the way. I already have my goal for next year!! Check this out all..

Running with MO

Okay. Pretty much a FAIL on the blogging lately. But here's some old stuff, and I suppose some updates too!

So I ran a 5k race on the 4th of July with my little sister. It was AWESOME and funny and such complete sisterly silliness! Honestly, I was hesitant to do it with her. I've been really proud of my running accomplishments, but she's always been in really good shape. I didn't want to be completely run over or realize that I haven't really done all that much. Both are silly. One, I'm never competitive, except maybe with myself, why should I care if she can run faster than me? I'm still running right? and Two, I couldn't run ONE lap around a track in January--OF COURSE I've come along way, no matter how far anyone else can run. She was a little hesitant too, I think. Haha. How funny would it be if I showed HER up!? She's supposed to be the in shape one.

All in all, it was just fun. We woke up way before the crack of dawn and coincidentally came downstairs dressed in exactly the same running shorts. Sisters, right? ;) I made her change. There's cute and then there's too cute. Running a race with my sister was cute, running it with my sister who is matching me...too much! We got to the race paced around and eventually made it to the start line. It was probably the most crowded race I'd been too, by far. Anyways, off we went. She stuck with me the WHOLE time. I'm sticking with the notion that I was encouraging her to go faster/farther than she would have gone on her own. She stayed just a few paces in front of me the whole time (by the way--as non-competitive as I am, that's how driven she is by competition) She kept on eye on me from the front though. It was cute to see her turn around and check on me ever couple minutes. We decided that if you are going to try and stick with someone-don't wear the race day shirt that EVERYONE else is wearing! It makes it very difficult to catch your friend/sister/partner/competition out of the corner of your eye. We decided something like tie-dye would work well for the next time. She stuck it out the whole time and maybe 200 yards from the end, she sprinted. HOW RUDE! Haha. I crossed the finish line and found her waiting just on the other side. I was convinced that she had finished at least a minute and change before me, but looking at pictures later, we were just less than 10 seconds apart!

On the drive home, she very sweetly asked, did I make you run faster? um, sorry, no. I pretty much stick to my chuggin along pace, but you did make me smile more sis. and it was a WHOLE lot of fun! Lets do it again!!

:) haha little sis! Look how far I've come! You better start tying up those running sneaks a little more often ;)

** So just a note on the current events, I am OFFICIALLY registered for the Disney Princess Half-Marathon!!!! and I believe some of my sweet sweet girlfriends are going to do it with me! So we've come up with a plan. We have a running schedule that we are both going to follow so that we can be running buddies without actually being in the same state! Tomorrow is day 1. 2 miles. I'll let you know how it goes. The goal is to stick to it as closely as possible and keep each other updated, encouraged, and motivated as best as possible. We're ALL about the silliness and fun of it all and girlfriends running with Tiaras is pretty much the most perfect thing ever! I think we should have training tiaras...what do you think N.?