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I started a 365 project on August 27, 2010. And to keep me consistent I put it on tumblr since I can post from my phone.
It's not very exciting...just my daily musings.
xoxo
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
marathon ~ I have never been a runner
In early January I made the verbal commitment to my best friends that I would participate in a silly marathon. At the time I didn't believe that I would follow through (we were drinking wine) and it was easier to agree to do it rather than argue about not doing it. The motive was clear. My best friends and I are all turning 30 this year. Training for and going through with the 26.2 miles was a small way for us to cling to and maybe even preserve our youth. So, I said I would do it, knowing that I would probably back out and make up some excuse for why I couldn't.
But then something happened...
Mid January I started "training." I have never been a runner. At my fittest (2001-2003 hah!) I ran 2-3 miles a couple times a week, always on the treadmill so that I could track my pace, calories and distance. I like to know where I am so I'll know how soon it'll be over. So anyway, I started training and guess what? ...training was FUN. I started slow, really slow. For the first 4 weeks my schedule went from 1.5 miles to 4 miles. By the end of February I was up to 9 miles! Un-be-leev-able! March was rough. We spent a week in Utah and a week in Austin, needless to say my running sched was put on hold. But by the beginning of April I was back and really going for it. I did 16 miles solo on 4/24 (amazing!). Last weekend Melissa and conquered our longest training run, T-W-E-N-T-Y miles, two zero, 20! wow
The marathon is less than 3 weeks away, I cant believe it! It is 19 days from today. I have 11 runs scheduled between now and then. And honestly, I am looking forward to each of them. Having great training partners has made all the difference. I have logged many mile with Anika and Melissa. Looking forward to a run really means I'm looking forward to seeing them.
I'm excited to accomplish this with my friends.
I'm proud for not making an excuse to quit.
I feel healthier and stronger than ever before.
I can't wait to see what I'll accomplish next.
a glimpse of my schedule. I plan and then I modify :D
But then something happened...
Mid January I started "training." I have never been a runner. At my fittest (2001-2003 hah!) I ran 2-3 miles a couple times a week, always on the treadmill so that I could track my pace, calories and distance. I like to know where I am so I'll know how soon it'll be over. So anyway, I started training and guess what? ...training was FUN. I started slow, really slow. For the first 4 weeks my schedule went from 1.5 miles to 4 miles. By the end of February I was up to 9 miles! Un-be-leev-able! March was rough. We spent a week in Utah and a week in Austin, needless to say my running sched was put on hold. But by the beginning of April I was back and really going for it. I did 16 miles solo on 4/24 (amazing!). Last weekend Melissa and conquered our longest training run, T-W-E-N-T-Y miles, two zero, 20! wow
The marathon is less than 3 weeks away, I cant believe it! It is 19 days from today. I have 11 runs scheduled between now and then. And honestly, I am looking forward to each of them. Having great training partners has made all the difference. I have logged many mile with Anika and Melissa. Looking forward to a run really means I'm looking forward to seeing them.
I'm excited to accomplish this with my friends.
I'm proud for not making an excuse to quit.
I feel healthier and stronger than ever before.
I can't wait to see what I'll accomplish next.
a glimpse of my schedule. I plan and then I modify :D
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Worst blogger ever
OMG, I am probably the WBE (worst blogger ever)! I'm going to have to change the name of this blog to "Every once in a while Emily"....doesn't quite have the same ring...
It's not that my life has been soooo dull that I've had nothing to say. It's quite the opposite actually. The past 3 months since my last post have been go.go.go. I have started and saved several entries as "drafts." But in the event that I never get around to publishing them, here's the snapshot:
November
Trip to Austin, TX
Thanksgiving at the farm with my grandparents
December
Christmas in El Paso
January
Started marathon training, for reals ya'll!
Warner Springs family retreat
February
I'm sure something happened...
March
Here we are in MARCH!
Completed my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training, I'm certified!!
POW MOW Utah with a fantastic crew
Headed to Austin for SXSW tomorrow!
Ponder this: Be great, feel great, act great!
I'm working on all of that :D
It's not that my life has been soooo dull that I've had nothing to say. It's quite the opposite actually. The past 3 months since my last post have been go.go.go. I have started and saved several entries as "drafts." But in the event that I never get around to publishing them, here's the snapshot:
November
Trip to Austin, TX
Thanksgiving at the farm with my grandparents
December
Christmas in El Paso
January
Started marathon training, for reals ya'll!
Warner Springs family retreat
February
I'm sure something happened...
March
Here we are in MARCH!
Completed my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training, I'm certified!!
POW MOW Utah with a fantastic crew
Headed to Austin for SXSW tomorrow!
Ponder this: Be great, feel great, act great!
I'm working on all of that :D
Friday, November 20, 2009
get lost
I'm looking forward to getting lost next week. Abe and I are spending Thanksgiving with my Grandparents in a remote part of East Texas.Relaxation awaits, I can't wait!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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