I won’t lie. This week has been tough. I’ll spare you the details and leave it at I’m simply exhausted. Training was minimal as other priorities called. The runs that I did get it felt as if I was just sloshing out the miles to get them done. At this point, I honestly wouldn’t mind crawling into bed and staying there the entire weekend.
But, that’s just not going to happen, now is it? When I lose a bit of hope and begin to seriously lack motivation, one of the best inspiration is YOU GUYS! Creeping…err…reading your blogs is the best inspiration a gal can find! What are your favorite blogs to read for inspiration? (P.S. If you have a Blogger blog that has comments in line with your post – i.e. not in a pop-up window – my computer is going crazy and won’t let me comment. Sorry about that!)
After a solid commute hour home reading your blogs, I’m ready to take on the weekend. Tomorrow morning I’ll be heading to SoCal for the Surf City Half Marathon and to meet up with my lady friends. I originally had lofty goals of perhaps squashing my half marathon PR, but at this point, I am just aiming for anything under 1:50 and to simply enjoy my time in the warm weather.
I haven’t been back to this part of SoCal since Chicken Face and I got engaged; thus, I’m sure this trip will be a bit reminiscent, event though he won’t be with me.
Also, I’m bringing my new toy (taaa-daa….a Nikon D90…and yes, I took a photo of a nice camera with my cell phone) so hopefully I can capture something better than iPhone photos for this here lil’ blog. Do you know of any cute yet functional camera bags? I’m on the hunt for one now…
Happy running and I’ll be back with a full race report!
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Day 37: 7 miles, speed work
Day 38: Last minute emergency = 0 miles.
Day 39: 6 miles
oooh, I’m so busted. hi from a creeper! have a great time socal, i’m super jealous from chilly DC.
gorgeous weather you’re having… *grumble grumble*
i too have had an issue with commenting on blogger sites. i gave up and started entering with a name/site instead of the wordpress open ID. but now it magically works. i’ll never get it.
congrats on the engagement
oooh Enjoy your new camera!! I read so many blogs for inspiration! Have fun in SoCal and good luck in the race!
Have fun in SoCal this weekend! I’m so jealous, but I’m busy planning a trip there this summer so I’ll just have to wait. Have a great race!
That camera looks awesome! And I think you will do great in the half marathon this weekend! I’m not sure if you’re going to race it all out, but if you do I think you will get close to your PR, your training runs seem to be going awesome recently, especially that 18 mile one…
Good luck this weekend!
Good luck with your race, and i’m jealous of all the lovely sun you will get. Its gray and rainy in Seattle!
Good luck this weekend!!! I think you will end up surprising yourself and have a fantastic race! PS You need to give me camera advice…I want your new toy!!!
Have fun in socal!!!!!
I’ve been meaning to ask about your brilliant multi-tasking — do you get Internet on BART? what’s your secret!?
p.s., that’s pretty good milage for an overwhelming and crazy week. way to fit it in!
Shoot sac have cute neoprene bags
With changeable covers
You’ll catch female professional photographers
using them
Enjoy!!!!
looking forward to the race report!
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