Okay, seriously, I am going to get back into the game here. I can't believe it is the end of September already! It's been a very busy month, but things are well and I can't complain!
We had Aleyna's bday party last week and it was a huge success! We had it at Felida park--which is just over mile from our house. That was the best decision I have ever made and I don't know why I haven't been doing birthday's at the park all this time! It worked out perfectly! The kids got there, played like crazy, we did the pinata, the cake, presents, they played more and then everyone went home! I did not have to scrub my house, make sure everyone was entertained and happy the whole time or break up arguments over who's turn it was to play with a toy! They had the whole playground to run and play!!! The only time any of the kids cried was when their parents told them it was time to go! Now, that was a successful party!!! Aleyna had a great time and was pooped by the end of the day! Dexter had a good time too...he grazed on all the snacks and I swear he probably ate 50 grapes...
Speaking of Dexter, he's such a cute bug these days. It seems like his hair is just growing like crazy! He has these adorable curls in the back and his hair style is starting to resemble a mullet.... I just can't bring myself to cut off those curls...so we're going to have to give it some time and see what it decides to do! Ha!
Aleyna is doing great in Preschool. She loves it! It's so fun picking her up and learning about what all she did. Although, sometimes she will say, "Let's talk about it later, mom"... yeah, pretty funny! She's just getting so big and I'm starting to realize that 4 is a pretty good age...I think it's going to be a fun, awesome year with her! She told me today that "I was the sweetest little pie". It cracked me up...I just love that little girl!
I have been working out very regularly! This week I did spinning on Monday, Kickboxing on Tuesday and Club Boxing Circuit tonight! I am happy to report that my hard work is paying off because I am officially in the "130's" weight range...let's just say I haven't been there since before I was pregnant with Dexter. So, even though I'm not training for that marathon anymore, I still feel like I am getting back into shape...
Work is going well, it has been a super busy month because it is the end of our fiscal year! I also found out today I'll have to go to San Diego for a conference in November. It will be nice to see all the people that I "work" with, but never see. But, that is also the week we were planning on going back to Missouri to visit family. So...I'll be gone the 11-13th and we were looking at leaving on the 14,15th...hmmm...that might need to be adjusted a bit.... guess we'll have to figure that out.
Oh, so today was my first Vancouver Green Group Enviromom meeting! I was nervous and excited at the same time! It went well, there was just 3 of us there...but that is a good start! I actually get to post on their website, so check it out! www.enviromom.com I am so excited about that new venture and really making a differenc in our family life just getting more involved!
Alright, I am exhausted! Must get to bed! I promise it will not be a month before I post again... Oh, and I'll post some pics from Aleyna's bday party...probably tomorrow.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Um.....Hello....
Wow--an update from me!!!! Yeah, I know, it's been forever! I have had so much going on the past couple of weeks and I swear, every night I have wanted to sit down and blog a bit, but I just never got around to it! I am going to try to make it a priority and keep it updated again...I will try.
Yes, I realize I should probably change my blog heading and description since I have backed out of the marathon now...but I'm not sure what I should change it too...I'll have to think about that for awhile...
So, lots of stuff going on-I'll try to give a quick update:
Kids:
The kids are doing great. Irene(daycare provider) is on vacation this week, so it's a bit stressful around here. So, instead of trying to find some other daycare for them to go for one week, I have recruited help! Else(grandma) came and watched the kids here at the house today. I was very grateful for that. She's also coming on Friday--thank goodness for grandma! I am taking tomorrow off work to be with them. My neighbor, Katie(thank goodness for Katie!) is watching them on Wednesday and then Ken is taking the day off on Thursday to stay home with them! Whew! It really makes me appreciate the day to day normalcy that we usually have! Dexter is growing like crazy, eating like crazy, and he cracks me up every single day! He is just so funny. He is a bit hard to tame and loves to get into trouble--but his hugs and love are enough to make you melt! I just love that little guy! I'm back to using cloth diapers with Dexter. We used them for about the first 4 months of his life and then got lazy and I've been feeling guilty about it ever since. So, now I'm using some awesome cloth diapers called Fuzzi Bunz. They are an all in one diaper and I'm washing them here at home. It's going great--it's pretty easy and I'm glad I made the switch!! Aleyna is doing really well. She is starting preschool next week!!! Yeah, we kind of decided last minute to do preschool for her this year and found an awesome place called Little Acorn Preschool. We went last week to check it out and Aleyna loved it there!! We go on Thursday evening to meet her teacher and she starts on Tuesday! She is so excited! She talks about it every single day. She is going to absolutely love it! She is still pretty sweet with Dexter. They are really starting to play together a lot and it's fun watching them interact. Okay--so that's the kids....
Work:
Work is going really well! There are lots of changes going on in my department. My boss is retiring in January and I'm sad about that because her and I got along really really well! I am hoping that whomever becomes my new boss also allows me the opportunity to work part-time and from home...but I guess time will tell. I am not willing to work full time or commute to Beaverton every day, so if it doesn't work out, I guess I will be looking for something else after the first of the year. I'm holding out hope that it will be an easy transition. We'll see!
Me:
Well, honestly, I don't know what has gotten into me lately, but I have been in super turbo clean/organize mode...which, if you really know me--that's not like me at all!! Ha! Seriously, though, I am on a mission to clean out/organize every single room in my house! My deadline is September 14th! Yeah, me and a couple of my girlfriends are kind of in a pact to get some seriously organizing going and as a reward we're going shopping at Ikea on Friday night--the 14th! Yay--so excited about that! The past couple of weeks, I have tackled the kitchen, pantry, dining room, living room and last week--almost every night after the kids went to bed, I worked on my bedroom. That was a big big task! Let's just say after I cleaned out my closet and all of my drawers...I took over 100 items of clothing to the consignment store to resell and probably 6 large bags of stuff to the Salvation Army...yeah, obviously I had WAY too many clothes! Yikes! Oh, last week I also got Dexter's room cleaned out and tonight I worked on Aleyna's room. It looks so much better in there! I am amazed at how much both of them have grown and at what doesn't fit them anymore. So, I have the largest project of all to do next...the bonus room/my office...oh yes...that is a large large chore and I am dreading it so very much...I'll keep ya posted on that...
On another note--I am still working out! Yes, of course not as much as I would like, but I am! I am in love with a cardio boxing class that I've been taking every Thursday evening. It is SO incredibly awesome because we actually wear boxing gloves and work with big boxing bags. It is the best stress reliever I have ever encountered. I swear I am a better person after I leave that class!!! I'm also doing some spinning classes too--that is an awesome workout! So--I'm trying to get to the gym or run/walk/bike outside at least 4 times a week. That is working out pretty well, but I would like to get in a couple of weight workouts each week--so I need to figure out when I can work that in...
On even another note--I'm getting involved with an awesome group called enviromom.com. It's a website/group I ran across a few weeks ago and I just love the idea that the group has. It's basically a group of like minded moms that get together and talk about ways to live even a little greener and healthier on our mother earth and how to get our kids involved. No one is out to change the world--but the idea is to come together and brainstorm small changes that everyone can make-including children. I liked it so much, that I am hoping to head up a group here in Vancouver. My first meeting is on September 26th--we'll see how it goes.
I'm also thinking about going back to school. You see, I have my GI Bill money from when I was in the military and if I don't use that in the next 3 years, then I lose that money...and I don't like losing out on free money...so I am actually looking into a couple of options at this time. I'm looking into both the MBA program at Washington State Universtiy and the Master's in Teaching program. I have thought about the teacher thing in the past and have recently been thinking about it a lot. Both programs will be hard and a lot of work. So, I need to do some more research, make a decision...and go from there....
Ken:
Ken is doing great! He recently built a shed in the backyard and did an amazing job! We worked this past weekend cleaning out the garage and the backyard and it's so nice to have that shed to put the lawnmower and stuff in! Of course he is the best dad in the world. He's also lost a lot of weight and I'm so proud of him for that! He's lost at least 15 pounds--maybe even a little more? Of course he's the best hubby and daddy in the whole world! :-)
Okay, wow--that was a book. Yes, I understand if I actually wrote in here a bit more often, I wouldn't have to write such a book each time...Yes...I'll work on that!
Yes, I realize I should probably change my blog heading and description since I have backed out of the marathon now...but I'm not sure what I should change it too...I'll have to think about that for awhile...
So, lots of stuff going on-I'll try to give a quick update:
Kids:
The kids are doing great. Irene(daycare provider) is on vacation this week, so it's a bit stressful around here. So, instead of trying to find some other daycare for them to go for one week, I have recruited help! Else(grandma) came and watched the kids here at the house today. I was very grateful for that. She's also coming on Friday--thank goodness for grandma! I am taking tomorrow off work to be with them. My neighbor, Katie(thank goodness for Katie!) is watching them on Wednesday and then Ken is taking the day off on Thursday to stay home with them! Whew! It really makes me appreciate the day to day normalcy that we usually have! Dexter is growing like crazy, eating like crazy, and he cracks me up every single day! He is just so funny. He is a bit hard to tame and loves to get into trouble--but his hugs and love are enough to make you melt! I just love that little guy! I'm back to using cloth diapers with Dexter. We used them for about the first 4 months of his life and then got lazy and I've been feeling guilty about it ever since. So, now I'm using some awesome cloth diapers called Fuzzi Bunz. They are an all in one diaper and I'm washing them here at home. It's going great--it's pretty easy and I'm glad I made the switch!! Aleyna is doing really well. She is starting preschool next week!!! Yeah, we kind of decided last minute to do preschool for her this year and found an awesome place called Little Acorn Preschool. We went last week to check it out and Aleyna loved it there!! We go on Thursday evening to meet her teacher and she starts on Tuesday! She is so excited! She talks about it every single day. She is going to absolutely love it! She is still pretty sweet with Dexter. They are really starting to play together a lot and it's fun watching them interact. Okay--so that's the kids....
Work:
Work is going really well! There are lots of changes going on in my department. My boss is retiring in January and I'm sad about that because her and I got along really really well! I am hoping that whomever becomes my new boss also allows me the opportunity to work part-time and from home...but I guess time will tell. I am not willing to work full time or commute to Beaverton every day, so if it doesn't work out, I guess I will be looking for something else after the first of the year. I'm holding out hope that it will be an easy transition. We'll see!
Me:
Well, honestly, I don't know what has gotten into me lately, but I have been in super turbo clean/organize mode...which, if you really know me--that's not like me at all!! Ha! Seriously, though, I am on a mission to clean out/organize every single room in my house! My deadline is September 14th! Yeah, me and a couple of my girlfriends are kind of in a pact to get some seriously organizing going and as a reward we're going shopping at Ikea on Friday night--the 14th! Yay--so excited about that! The past couple of weeks, I have tackled the kitchen, pantry, dining room, living room and last week--almost every night after the kids went to bed, I worked on my bedroom. That was a big big task! Let's just say after I cleaned out my closet and all of my drawers...I took over 100 items of clothing to the consignment store to resell and probably 6 large bags of stuff to the Salvation Army...yeah, obviously I had WAY too many clothes! Yikes! Oh, last week I also got Dexter's room cleaned out and tonight I worked on Aleyna's room. It looks so much better in there! I am amazed at how much both of them have grown and at what doesn't fit them anymore. So, I have the largest project of all to do next...the bonus room/my office...oh yes...that is a large large chore and I am dreading it so very much...I'll keep ya posted on that...
On another note--I am still working out! Yes, of course not as much as I would like, but I am! I am in love with a cardio boxing class that I've been taking every Thursday evening. It is SO incredibly awesome because we actually wear boxing gloves and work with big boxing bags. It is the best stress reliever I have ever encountered. I swear I am a better person after I leave that class!!! I'm also doing some spinning classes too--that is an awesome workout! So--I'm trying to get to the gym or run/walk/bike outside at least 4 times a week. That is working out pretty well, but I would like to get in a couple of weight workouts each week--so I need to figure out when I can work that in...
On even another note--I'm getting involved with an awesome group called enviromom.com. It's a website/group I ran across a few weeks ago and I just love the idea that the group has. It's basically a group of like minded moms that get together and talk about ways to live even a little greener and healthier on our mother earth and how to get our kids involved. No one is out to change the world--but the idea is to come together and brainstorm small changes that everyone can make-including children. I liked it so much, that I am hoping to head up a group here in Vancouver. My first meeting is on September 26th--we'll see how it goes.
I'm also thinking about going back to school. You see, I have my GI Bill money from when I was in the military and if I don't use that in the next 3 years, then I lose that money...and I don't like losing out on free money...so I am actually looking into a couple of options at this time. I'm looking into both the MBA program at Washington State Universtiy and the Master's in Teaching program. I have thought about the teacher thing in the past and have recently been thinking about it a lot. Both programs will be hard and a lot of work. So, I need to do some more research, make a decision...and go from there....
Ken:
Ken is doing great! He recently built a shed in the backyard and did an amazing job! We worked this past weekend cleaning out the garage and the backyard and it's so nice to have that shed to put the lawnmower and stuff in! Of course he is the best dad in the world. He's also lost a lot of weight and I'm so proud of him for that! He's lost at least 15 pounds--maybe even a little more? Of course he's the best hubby and daddy in the whole world! :-)
Okay, wow--that was a book. Yes, I understand if I actually wrote in here a bit more often, I wouldn't have to write such a book each time...Yes...I'll work on that!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Well........
So....I guess it's time to make it known that I, unfortunately, won't be running in the San Francisco Marathon this year after all. I KNOW! Believe me, it was a VERY hard decision for me to make, but I am finally okay with it and ready to move on. Basically....it went down like this:
Last week I was highly unmotivated to run. Both of my two toes that lost toenails were still bugging me, and I was 3 weeks behind on my training. But, I was still going to do it because I had already paid the money to do it...and I am cheap and don't like throwing away money. Then...I got to looking on Craigslist( I love craigslist) and there was actually a lady looking to buy an entry into the marathon. I couldn't believe it! I emailed her and told her I might be interested in selling my registration to her, but I wasn't sure how it worked--I wasn't sure if they checked id or whatever? Well, she emailed me back and told me that as long as I send her my confirmation email--that is all she will need to pick up my packet and run as "me". So, I thought about it for a couple of days and finally decided that the best decision would be to sell it and maybe try again next year. I mean, my original reason for even wanting to do it was to get some other girls to run it with me. Since it sold out in 2 days and no one else got registered--that didn't exactly work out... So, I sold it!
I have to tell you, getting over having to tell people that I wasn't running it....after talking about it for so long...was probably the hardest part--ya know, for my pride... but I really think I made the right decision. It just wasn't the right time. And, since then, I am back in the gym and doing normal workouts and it feels great!!!! I'm still running...just not 6-8 miles at a time...which is nice...I am actually enjoying working out again and I like that feeling. I am not dreading it!!!
So, hopefully you don't think I'm a loser.... :-(
On a good note--we went to the coast last weekend and had the BEST time! The weather was perfect--we had such an incredible time playing on the beach and in the water. The kids had a total blast! I'm going to try and post some pictures:
Last week I was highly unmotivated to run. Both of my two toes that lost toenails were still bugging me, and I was 3 weeks behind on my training. But, I was still going to do it because I had already paid the money to do it...and I am cheap and don't like throwing away money. Then...I got to looking on Craigslist( I love craigslist) and there was actually a lady looking to buy an entry into the marathon. I couldn't believe it! I emailed her and told her I might be interested in selling my registration to her, but I wasn't sure how it worked--I wasn't sure if they checked id or whatever? Well, she emailed me back and told me that as long as I send her my confirmation email--that is all she will need to pick up my packet and run as "me". So, I thought about it for a couple of days and finally decided that the best decision would be to sell it and maybe try again next year. I mean, my original reason for even wanting to do it was to get some other girls to run it with me. Since it sold out in 2 days and no one else got registered--that didn't exactly work out... So, I sold it!
I have to tell you, getting over having to tell people that I wasn't running it....after talking about it for so long...was probably the hardest part--ya know, for my pride... but I really think I made the right decision. It just wasn't the right time. And, since then, I am back in the gym and doing normal workouts and it feels great!!!! I'm still running...just not 6-8 miles at a time...which is nice...I am actually enjoying working out again and I like that feeling. I am not dreading it!!!
So, hopefully you don't think I'm a loser.... :-(
On a good note--we went to the coast last weekend and had the BEST time! The weather was perfect--we had such an incredible time playing on the beach and in the water. The kids had a total blast! I'm going to try and post some pictures:
Monday, July 23, 2007
Yeah, I'm still here....
The good news is I ran tonight. I didn't really want to, but I forced myself...
I am seriously not sure what my problem is, but I am just not feeling like running. I still feel so burnt out...I'm actually considering backing out of running in the San Francisco marathon. I KNOW! BAD! It's only 3 months away and I'm already behind about 2 weeks in my training...and I'm not in the mood to run....so I'm not sure how it's all going to come together.
I'm very confused right now....
I am seriously not sure what my problem is, but I am just not feeling like running. I still feel so burnt out...I'm actually considering backing out of running in the San Francisco marathon. I KNOW! BAD! It's only 3 months away and I'm already behind about 2 weeks in my training...and I'm not in the mood to run....so I'm not sure how it's all going to come together.
I'm very confused right now....
Monday, July 16, 2007
The whole family went for a run....
Yeah, so I didn't really want to run at all today, so I talked Ken into running with me and taking turns pushing the kids in the double jogger. It was actually pretty fun! I mean, I didn't get my 5 miles in, but at least I actually exercised...
Sunday, July 15, 2007
A little burnt out....
Well, I have to admit that today...yes, Sunday...was the first time I have ran since my half marathon...10 days ago.... I KNOW! I can't believe it either.... I was in Chicago for 4 days, so I didn't run at all then, but have now been back since Thursday and finally, finally ran a little just over 3 miler today...but, I ran while pushing the kids in the double jogger--so I know I burned some extra calories! Ha!
I don't know what my deal is? I am just feeling so burnt out right now and I know it is NOT good! I am supposed to run a freaking MARATHON in 3 MONTHS.... AAAAHHHH... okay, maybe that is what is bothering me... the fact that my half marathon was a bit harder than expected and I'm supposed to double that in the next 3 months???? I know, I need to get a better attitude or it seriously not going to be good...
My plan for the week: Good Attitude and lots of running!!! I am planning on running 5 miles tomorrow... if you don't see a posting on Tuesday, you'll know I weasled my way out of it... okay, that is setting myself up for failure...I WILL run 5 miles tomorrow...
Um, anyone want to change their name to Merry Convery and run a marathon in San Francisco in 3 months???
Anyone???
I don't know what my deal is? I am just feeling so burnt out right now and I know it is NOT good! I am supposed to run a freaking MARATHON in 3 MONTHS.... AAAAHHHH... okay, maybe that is what is bothering me... the fact that my half marathon was a bit harder than expected and I'm supposed to double that in the next 3 months???? I know, I need to get a better attitude or it seriously not going to be good...
My plan for the week: Good Attitude and lots of running!!! I am planning on running 5 miles tomorrow... if you don't see a posting on Tuesday, you'll know I weasled my way out of it... okay, that is setting myself up for failure...I WILL run 5 miles tomorrow...
Um, anyone want to change their name to Merry Convery and run a marathon in San Francisco in 3 months???
Anyone???
Friday, July 6, 2007
I DID IT!!!!!
Yes--I did it! Sorry I'm just now getting around to writing about it, but I did run my half-marathon on Wednesday! Okay--so the stats first--I finished the 13.2 miles in 1 hr 56 minutes! Not too shabby--just over 8 1/2 minute miles! My goal was 2 hours, so I'm pretty happy with my time! It was much harder than I had expected...and it was HOT!!! At one point, at about mile 6, I thought about giving up and just walking the rest. Then, at about mile 9 I thought I was going to die. Then, I realized I was almost done, so I just pushed through and finished! After I was done, I was obviously exhausted, but I didn't realize how bad off I was until I got home...
As soon as I got home, I jumped in the shower, but I didn't even get to finish my shower because I seriously started seeing stars and I thought I was going to pass out! I had to get out of the shower and yell for Ken to bring me something to eat/drink. So, I camped out on my bed for probably 3 hours trying to eat some grapes and stuff and forced some liquids down even though I was extremely nauseaus. I finally went downstairs thinking I was feeling better because we were supposed to go to a neighborhood BBQ. I couldn't stand to be upright--I was just so nauseaus, so I crashed on the couch while Ken took the kids to the bbq. I realized I was probably pretty dehydrated, so I just kept drinking and drinking. Then finally around 7 pm I started feeling better. It was bad, I don't think I've ever been that bad off after a long run like that!
Some of my problems I actually attribute to the organization of the race. Yeah, let's see, this was probably my 7th half-marathon and it was absolutley the worst organized event I have ever participated in! I was really disappointed and I am going to write a letter to complain. First of all, the race was supposed to start at 7:30 in the morning and we didn't get started until after 8:00! It warmed up a LOT in that half-hour time frame! Then, the aid stations sucked! There were not enough aid stations and there were not enough people working at the stations. I had to wait in a long line at every station to get a 1/4 cup of some electrolite drink! It was crazy! At one station, there was this older couple, probably in their 70's, who were the ONLY ones serving up drinks! There were probably 15 people in line and finally people started filling their cups up themselves...it took forever!!! Then, on the map, it showed that there would be food at the mile 10 aid station and there was NOTHING! I was SO disappointed because I had NOTHING! Even in my training, I was used to having fruit snacks or something after 8 miles or so, so I was living for the mile 10 station so I could eat a banana or orange or whatever to get me through those last 3 miles...but there was nothing! I couldn't believe it! Again, at the mile 10 station, I got about a 1/2 cup of some electrolyte drink and that was it. At every other race I've ever done, as soon as you cross the finish line, there is food and drinks waiting for the runners. I had to search around to find some freaking brown bananas and orange halves way in the back of all of the other tents set up and I never ever even saw any water or drinks or anything at the finish line or anywhere at all... I am glad that I brought my own! And I wonder how I got so dehydrated.... yeah, it was bad!
So, I'm pretty recovered by now. I have a couple of toenails that are pretty wicked...I'll probably lose them. My neck and my back was a bit stiff yesterday, but other than that, I feel fine! I'm glad it is over. I have a long way to go as far as training goes to be prepared for my marathon in October. But, I am motivated to get my training in and hopefully do okay. I am however, taking the next 5 days off because I had a mole removed on my back today and my dr. said I had to not exercise for a few days...so I will follow doctors orders!!
Anyway, I guess it boils down to the fact that my half marathon was not an ideal experience, but at least I finished and realize that I really have to focus on my training now...and I'm ready to do that!!
As soon as I got home, I jumped in the shower, but I didn't even get to finish my shower because I seriously started seeing stars and I thought I was going to pass out! I had to get out of the shower and yell for Ken to bring me something to eat/drink. So, I camped out on my bed for probably 3 hours trying to eat some grapes and stuff and forced some liquids down even though I was extremely nauseaus. I finally went downstairs thinking I was feeling better because we were supposed to go to a neighborhood BBQ. I couldn't stand to be upright--I was just so nauseaus, so I crashed on the couch while Ken took the kids to the bbq. I realized I was probably pretty dehydrated, so I just kept drinking and drinking. Then finally around 7 pm I started feeling better. It was bad, I don't think I've ever been that bad off after a long run like that!
Some of my problems I actually attribute to the organization of the race. Yeah, let's see, this was probably my 7th half-marathon and it was absolutley the worst organized event I have ever participated in! I was really disappointed and I am going to write a letter to complain. First of all, the race was supposed to start at 7:30 in the morning and we didn't get started until after 8:00! It warmed up a LOT in that half-hour time frame! Then, the aid stations sucked! There were not enough aid stations and there were not enough people working at the stations. I had to wait in a long line at every station to get a 1/4 cup of some electrolite drink! It was crazy! At one station, there was this older couple, probably in their 70's, who were the ONLY ones serving up drinks! There were probably 15 people in line and finally people started filling their cups up themselves...it took forever!!! Then, on the map, it showed that there would be food at the mile 10 aid station and there was NOTHING! I was SO disappointed because I had NOTHING! Even in my training, I was used to having fruit snacks or something after 8 miles or so, so I was living for the mile 10 station so I could eat a banana or orange or whatever to get me through those last 3 miles...but there was nothing! I couldn't believe it! Again, at the mile 10 station, I got about a 1/2 cup of some electrolyte drink and that was it. At every other race I've ever done, as soon as you cross the finish line, there is food and drinks waiting for the runners. I had to search around to find some freaking brown bananas and orange halves way in the back of all of the other tents set up and I never ever even saw any water or drinks or anything at the finish line or anywhere at all... I am glad that I brought my own! And I wonder how I got so dehydrated.... yeah, it was bad!
So, I'm pretty recovered by now. I have a couple of toenails that are pretty wicked...I'll probably lose them. My neck and my back was a bit stiff yesterday, but other than that, I feel fine! I'm glad it is over. I have a long way to go as far as training goes to be prepared for my marathon in October. But, I am motivated to get my training in and hopefully do okay. I am however, taking the next 5 days off because I had a mole removed on my back today and my dr. said I had to not exercise for a few days...so I will follow doctors orders!!
Anyway, I guess it boils down to the fact that my half marathon was not an ideal experience, but at least I finished and realize that I really have to focus on my training now...and I'm ready to do that!!
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