8.1 for me!

Ugh that was a slog. 70 degrees with 67 dewpoint - pretty awful. But, its done. That ends me at 50+ for the week. I get to cut back into the 30's next week! I am pretty excited about that (I say that now)...

I will have to catch up with everyone later. We have to leave to go up north in about 45 minutes. Hair apt and lunch with my parents! I hope I dont blind people with my white legs in shorts 

Happy Saturday and good luck racers!!! WOOHOO

I'm finally feeling back to normal (yes, I was hydrating like crazy, which I think helped it from getting any worse). But last night, or should I say early this morning (like 2 am), Riley started dry heaving. Again at 4. And at 5. He was coughing/hacking a little yesterday. We finally got up at 6 since I really hadn't slept much anyway. Took him to the vet when they opened at 8 and they fit him.in. Nothing major, they think either kennel cough or just something that irritated his throat. DH had been googling and was sure he was dying. Antibiotics and painkillers and now he's sleeping away. I am tired, but can't go back to sleep after the 6 am coffee. Napping on the agenda for later.

Since it was raining I didn't feel too bad about blowing off the group run. It's nicer now, but getting late for a long run, so I'll just run a few easy this morning and save the 15 for tomorrow morning.

Kathryn, I'm really sorry about the job. Even if you think it might be coming, it's still a shock.

Elina, great job on the trail race!!

Race report!

So, it went better than expected! Everything was done perfectly from the organizational side. I put my bags in the storage spot, while DH and K went for a walk. At first they were hanging around the start/finish zone, but K drew so much attention (''aaaawwwww!!'') from random people... DH just said ''I can't take this anymore, I am going to more remote trails'' Met w former colleague (ran the same distance) before start, so lots of gossip in those 40mins or so and positive vibes before the start. It felt surprisingly well from the get go. The first (and biggest) hill came at around 5k mark and my legs were dead from just walking up that monster. Either way, the course was amazingly fun, it ''threw'' you up and down, right and left all the time till around 11k mark. Then there was a grueling no-shadow wide open field. The heat! 11-13k was the first extremely challenging segment for me. No shadows. Rolling hills. It made it tough to even simply bring the heart rate down, which didn't happen for quite a while. Then when I had gone back to normal rhythm... The second segment of death: 15-19km. ENDLESS ups and downs. I had to constantly tell myself ''dont stop, dont walk, it will be tougher if you do so, dont walk''. Everything above knee level was hurting, including my back. At 19km mark (where it said -2k till finish-!'') got some second breath as I knew exactly where I was (hometown trails!) and that there is very little left till finish. The last km was tough once again as it seemed endless. But the kids that were standing at the side and high-fiving people cheered me up. At that point I already knew I'd make it faster than 2:30, so had kind of a Rocky mood - YEAH! The finish time was 2:23 and I am extremely proud of that time. Also, huge thanks to DH; I had fully trusted him w my mp3 playlist, so he was kind of my race DJ, and, boy, had he found a perfect mix of rock and dance pump-up songs! Like, you are dying out there, but THAT SONG! First thing I did after picking up bags (it was funny, there was a corgi dog sitting in the middle of that bag room, so everyone was joking that he is the main guard), taking pics and calling hb... GOT MY BEER. I said ''oh god'' or ''oh f---'' at least 100 times while I was standing in the line. Because... My quads... Burning! Got my beer, found a table, found out from FB messenger that Latvia had won their first World Hockey Championship game (vs Norway) - life is great

Ginny, get a second opinion.  I used to go to a chiropractor but Pilates helps my back more than adjustments.  I just don't know if the no running is something he says because he is not a runner or what, but it does not sound like running would curve your back more.

Elina, congrats!

Hi Ladies!

Hair apt and lunch were fun! Slowly getting back to super blonde Since I went dark, it takes forever to go back all the way blonde. I think I should be back to where I was last summer by the next apt. SO EXPENSIVE!!! Catching up with my parents was fun - my dad is having some medical issues. I think I may have said that a couple weeks ago - but he sent away some tests before they left for Europe..and the results weren't good. He has to go in for more tests. Of course he didnt offer up this information because he doesnt want me to worry...daughters need to know these things, too! Anytime they offer to get together, I am saying yes. Life is so short and he is older than most so I know my time is limited. Sad to even think that way..but true. He needs to stick around at least until I walk down that aisle!

Once we got back into town, HCBF dragged me to the Harley store. Oh boy. He has a bike but has wanted a Harley all of his life. He needs to just get one but that man cannot make a decision!

Lounging and catching up on shows tonight! I need to clean, but I am so run down. That 8 in the humidity this morning killed me. So exhausted and tired..took a nap but didnt help much. I guess that will be my cross training for tomorrow

Run4kupcakes - Do you and your DH have the same Apple ID ? That might be why the calendars are coinciding.

Docket - I have been thinking about the runs I will be doing in FTL…and how SHORT they will be hahah. A show?! Have fun!

Karen - When I started with your personal, I put the name as Riley. He has been on my mind!! Glad that he is okay and that it isn’t anything serious. Did they take bloodwork just in case? Glad you are feeling better too. Maybe just run down?

Ginny - Which sport does GD favor? Basketball, right? Wasn’t this the first year she did softball? As for the chiropractor - I have never been to one. My dad has a medical background and he doesn’t speak to fondly of them. But I think if I was in enough pain, I would try it. I think you know your body the best. Just don’t go all hardcore on your workouts. Take it day by day and see how it goes. When I was having foot problems 4 years ago, the Ortho told me that my feet are just not “built” to run distance. We see how well his advice worked….I second Damaris in getting a second opinion.

Laura - Nice miles this morning! We must be having prom around  here too. When I was getting my hair done their were a bunch of “kids” in there getting updos! Cute. Hope the wedding shower is fun - not really sure how funs those can be. When my SIL had her bridal shower - it was probably the best I have ever been too. LOTS OF BOOZE..and LOTS OF FOOD. No games. Awesome.

Kilmisters - Wow!! Congratulations on your first (this is your first, right?) TRAIL RACE!!! That is an awesome time! Sounds super challenging. And the heat did not help! Beer will help cool you down And congrats to Latvia on their win, too! What a great day for you!! Maybe I need to borrow DH’s DJ skills haha.

Diane - Hope today went well!

Diana  - Cant wait to hear about your race!

Sandy - Have a great race tomorrow!

Okay I am outta here. Going to make TACOS for dinner since it is Cinco de Mayo!!!

Elina, HUGE congrats!  I am so glad you enjoyed the race and did so well.  Nice DH!

Lizzie, good job at getting the run in.  Glad you like your hair and are getting it back to your summer blonde.  I know what you mean about our parents.  Mom is turning 80 in October.

Damaris, what show??

Karen, glad Riley is OK.  Dr. Google can be scary.  You have rain in Houston, damn, it is 80's and sunny here.

Ginny, I personally have zero experience with a chiropractor.  My ex, also a runner, swore by his chiro, and also pilates.  And I second the others, get a second opinion, especially if you felt rushed.  And get one by a sports med person.

Laura, hope DS has a lovely prom.  Enjoy the shower tonight.

Diane, don't be hard on yourself, you will do one.  You are too determined not too.  Take your time and you will get there.  

I will be honest, with all going on yesterday, I didn't read personals really.  I am surprisingly fine with it all.  Obviously I need to figure shit out, but something will work out.

Had a trail half today.  Obviously I was very under trained for it, but it wasn't too bad.  Wasn't an easy race, but I am used to the distance so it wasn't a slog fest.  Foggy at the start, and warm (80's) and sunny at the end.  Lots of rocks, and strangely enough, cows.  None last year.  Must have seen 10-15 today right on the course, no fence.  A few stream crossings (I managed to stay dry.)  And a few more rocks.  (It is called Pandora's Box of Rox, go figure...)  Took me forever.  I was lallygagging for a while taking pictures until the couple in front of me slowed down and then I shot past them.  Sat around with friends after - one woman got 2nd masters for the half, and one woman won first female in the marathon.  I have speedy friends.  Here are a few pics, just cause.

Out back enjoying a rather yummy cider.

Have a good one all.

K

Relay this morning. I found a partner when I got there, a woman about my age. I ran the first lap, 4 miles--it was SO hot and steamy!!  I tagged the other woman and got a beer and sat down for a bit. I finally ran out and walked back with her. 5.6 miles total.

Ran some errands on the way home and bought a flat of strawberries. Today turned out to be jelly making hell. The first batch didn't set bc I added the sugar instead of the pectin. Then the dogs knocked over the cooling rack and jam crashed to the floor.  Four jars broke---it was such a sticky mess.  I need to mop again. DS2 helped me clean up, but it is still sticky.  

So I went to the store for more pectin, recooked the first batch, put the dented lid jellies in fresh jars with new lids, washed a mountain of sticky dishes and I am DONE!

Diane--sorry about the DNF. 26 miles is awesome in my books.

Elina, congrats.