Rg – you’re all over the place this morning! Hope you get a few moments in there to relax a little. So cute on collecting things. For my hill repeats I collected acorns on the walk/jog back and lined them all up to keep track of how many I had done! It was a good distraction from the torture.
Zorbs – I am worried about your bum. Hope it gets better. Hugs x I avoid big social gatherings like the plague. I hate them.
Ernie – hope those bugs stay away from you and hope that you get a little break this weekend.
Cx2 – big hugs for your rough patch. Hope it passes soon – hopefully today will be a better day for you.
Arm – I love athlete – I had never been in it before and DH came in with me and he picked stuff out and every single thing in a small fit, just right. That never happens to me. Anywhere. It was so awesome. So now I know I can order online. I got a gorgeous jumper in purple and love it so much but it’s too hot just yet! I hear you on full on crabby or full on lovely with our 2yo boys!!! What is your goal marathon pace?
Becky – hugs on your rough time. Hope your boss gives you a bonus/payrise/random gift of appreciation as you bend over backwards for those people. Hope you can get a run in soon.
Stroller – yay for time with your DH!!! Yayayayaya!
CA - very scary on the drive home – excellent driving skills given the potential there for what could happen. Re. days off, if I were you, I would treat myself to 2 days off. It won’t make a darn bit of difference overall but will make a huge difference to your injury potential.
Spike – couldn’t resist picking up a magazine for you. Will post later. It is a kind of “sorry you are living in a crap shack (your words) and can’t sew or do anything you love and are tripping all over each other and having a rough time” gift.
5K 21.12 10K 50:12 HM 2:07 FM 3:50:31
Honorary Old
Feeling petty today and looking for a race or activity for me to do by myself the weekend of Nov 2 because I looked at the calendar and DH hunting this weekend will make 4 weekends in a row of me on total parenting duty because he works the next 2 after this. DH will also be out of town the weekend of Nov 9.
2 Mile: 17: 11 5k PR: 27:45 5 Mile: 44:11 10K: 59:01 Half: 2:15:59 Marathon: 5:50:07
spike - that's not petty, that's putting your needs first. You deserve it. I loved racing last weekend as the spotlight was on me (for a change right?) - everyone had to get up when I said, go to my race, wait for me to finish. Yeah, mom's day!!!
I kinda don't want to waste my money on a race entry though because with our schedule there won't be an opportunity to do speedwork between now and then, just stroller running...
Bad Ass Mother Runner
Bermy - nice work at the track!! Sounds like your new RP is great, I hope the mom's group works out!
spike - YES plan the race and then a spa visit!! You deserve a whole day to yourself with DH taking full weekends for a month. Don't even worry about whether you PR or go fast or anything, just think of it as a running date that you can't break.
5k - 22:56 10k - 46:13 HM - 1:45:39 FM - 3:57:03
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Funny story, I asked my coach what I needed to buy for running gear for colder weather. She said "mittens". I said "and what else?" she said "nothing". In 40s I am supposed to run in a bra top, track shorts and freakin MITTENS!
LOL I get really hot when I run, but I can see that. I would get a Buff for your ears too
LOL Bermy - I wouldn't be wearing mitts in the 40's, but not bra top either, I'd be in shorts or crops and a tank, possibly arm sleeves or a long sleeve depending on the intensity/wind.
CA/Spike - this winter is going to be a funny one, I can just tell.
bermy - please keep updating us ... we had snow last night (after my drive, not during), so it won't be long until I'm digging into the winter gear - maybe even this weekend for my trail race in the mountains.
CA - we might have to rename bermy 1000s the headlight 1000s.
I went into a sports shop last night to look for running mittens but didn't see any. I will investigate online. I stared jealously at all the other wondrous winter wear. How is work going? And evenings/ marathon training and fitting it all in etc?
Bermy - I wouldn't get mitts, I'd get gloves. You'll never get temps low enough to warrent mitts, I only wear mitts when it's into single digits. Or you could buy something like this: http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpage-BAGLII.html I have Nike ones and they are quite convenient as you can pull the mitt covers out anytime you get a bit chilly. Work/running/everything is good so far, but I've only been working 3 days so far, and get a long 3 day weekend this weekend This week was also a cutback week running wise, so that helps. Next week will be up above 75km's again so that'll be more challenging.
CA - nice research. If this is all I am allowed then I am going to wear as much mitten as possible.
Bermy- I have manzella gloves that have a wind mitt you can pull over the fingers that tuck away into a pocket.
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bermy - I am the opposite of CA - my hands get so cold that if it's cold enough for hand protection, I break out the mittens. When it is really cold, I wear silk glove liners, then an instant hand warmer, and then fleece mittens with nose wipe. Don't worry about the state of my butt - it has gotten better throughout the day and *knock on wood* I haven't felt any twinges since early this morning.
5K - 24:10 | 8K - 40:41 | 10K - 51:40.6 | HM - 1:51:10 | 30K - 2:44:54 | Marathon - 3:59:26
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