Monthly Archives: November 2010

reluctant polar bear

Welp, here’s what yesterday’s run looked like. Not a PR, but not a total wreck either. I felt compelled (or shamed) to do a long run Sunday and just plucked a number out of thin air: ehhhh…eight? Eight, it is. … Continue reading

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the weekend. in sentence fragments.

Because that’s about all I can handle right now. What’s better than Thanksgiving dinner? Second and third Thanksgiving dinners. And what’s even better than than that? Thanksgiving dessert: Stoudt’s Fat Dog with mom’s chocolate pie. Yeah so. Followed up that … Continue reading

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reveling in my badassery

PR! Thanks to Tracy for encouraging me to go out and be a badass today and run in the rain — totally paid off! Agh! I started out way too fast. Went all over the place for a while but … Continue reading

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well isn’t that just TYPICAL

Yeah so, it’s supposed to storm tomorrow, so I’m debating whether or not I scrap the 4.5 miler. Because I will be thoroughly annoyed if I drive across and town just to get rained on (or worse, it’s canceled) when … Continue reading

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terrapin rye pale: a rare and different tune

It’s only fitting I listen to the Grateful Dead while drinking tonight’s beer – Terrapin Rye Pale. Inspired by their love for beer, turtles and the Dead, founders Spike and John introduced Terrapin Rye Pale in 2002 and opened the … Continue reading

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somewhat topical

Yeah so my banana bread was a big hit yesterday, obviously. But – and this is kinda hilarious – someone asked me what I sweetened it with, and I was like, “sugar?” She says, “oh, hahaha! We thought you were … Continue reading

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forecast: cloudy with a chance of fat

I have set pretty low margins for productivity on all fronts this week. It’s gonna be all windy and rainy, so running will most likely be annoying. Blar(gh?). With the exception of the Drumstick Dash on Thursday and the somewhat … Continue reading

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shit my husband says pt. 1

My husband is really thoughtful. Take today for example… Me: “I hear ice baths are really helpful but they’re so excruciating, I can’t make myself wait for the payoff.” Husband: “So what should we do? You want me to just … Continue reading

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hearing voices

In my Special Ed voice: “I WENT RUNNING YAYYYYY!” And I actually felt pretty darn amazing. Now in my Angry Runner voice: “I? Actually stopped complaining long enough to enjoy myself.” Not that I know exactly how AR sounds because … Continue reading

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wah wah blah blah whiny cry cry

<fake enthusiasm>HI, HOW ARE YOU? I AM GREAT!</fake enthusiasm> So yeah. I did NOT go running yesterday and I can’t say I really feel that bad about it either. I have decided to remain in my post-marathon slump recovery phase … Continue reading

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