Monthly Archives: July 2010

it’s not me, it’s you

I kiiiilled 7 miles this morning. The stars aligned. I’ll probably never be able to recreate these perfect conditions but here they are: Exactly six hours of sleep. You might think a full eight would be optimal, but trust me. … Continue reading

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hot mess

Yeah, so I forgot about a bottle of La Crema I put in the back seat of my car last week… Turns out corks don’t like heat. Who knew? (I knew.) Don’t worry though– the bags caught most of it, … Continue reading

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me: 1/trail: 0

Today’s stats: Miles: 4ish? Minutes: 43 Blisters: 1 Beers consumed: 1 each Bugs swallowed: 1 Bliss: 100% I had such a good run I was singing Ave Maria all the way home. Actually I was singing So What by Metallica, … Continue reading

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pa POW

First of all, Level 3 of the Shred is lameballs. And not because it’s all that hard — it’s just not all that fun either. Too much jumpy, not enough lifty. My old lady knees can’t handle it. Anyhoo, Thursday! … Continue reading

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ARRRRRR

Dreadnaught on draft last night at Patrick’s! Weeee! I also had the pleasure of explaining to the man next to me (who was drinking Bud Lite) what a Dreadnaught is. I was very nice about it and not at all … Continue reading

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try walking in my bunions

Yo – Ran about 3.25 in 35 minutes this morning and felt better than I have in a long time. I think it had little to do with me and everything to do with the weather– low 70s and only … Continue reading

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moment in the sun

Morning all – Today’s my rest day, woo hoo. It just makes sense not to work out on Mondays, am I right? Sometimes I’ll do a yoga session or 20 minute Shred, but its nice knowing I don’t have to. … Continue reading

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Splat.

That’s the sound of me collapsing in a soggy pile on the floor after a ridiculously slow run this morning in debilitating heat. I was actually able to wring out my sports bra when I was done with it. Cat … Continue reading

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turdsday

Icknast. Ran 5.1 miles after work today and it was bloody disgusting. I just got a bug in me and had to run. I rationalized by telling myself I ran Wednesday morning, so Thursday afternoon is pretty much two whole … Continue reading

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please sir can I have another

Yeah so I didn’t run this morning. I sacrificed my Thursday 5-miler for a Wedenesday three. Plus, I went home and did Jillian’s NMTZ yesterday and my hips and bum are killing me this morning. But in a good way. … Continue reading

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