Hi! I've taken a little time off blogging for a couple reasons and some big changes: moving to a smaller house in Seattle, finding a daycare for Goober and getting a new job. Exciting stuff!
More recaps and news to come!
In the meantime, I got to meet Kim & her little stud muffin little one for a run today! We had a warm/sunny/windy 4 mile jaunt on the trail, then it started thundering and pouring rain JUST as we both got in our cars to leave. It was such a freakshow of a storm! By the time I got home it was so blustery that tree branches were falling in my backyard! It.was.WEIRD. But it was so fun meeting Kim (finally!).
Quick e-mail post now: my Internet is not working so I've been unable to write a blog recap of the awesomeness that was the Mt. Si Relay with Nicole, Lindsay, Lauren & Kerrie. We rocked the 59 miles in 8 hours 30 minutes and 14 seconds! HOLLA! The weather was not ideal for running, but beautiful nonetheless. I'm glad to say I'm now an official relay participant! :)
Full recap, and pictures, soon!
And now I anxiously await the Nuun Hood to Coast relay team announcement tomorrow!!!
After having a fun little afternoon shopping the outlet stores and eating pancakes with Kerrie & our little ones, I tweaked my back getting Goober into her carseat. :( It hurt so much I had to ask Kerrie to wrangle Goob into the straps and buckle her in as I stood hunched over next to my car. *sigh*
I've done this once before nearly a year ago...while taking off my super tight sports bra. Tweaked the spot next to my right shoulderblade. Ouch. Dumb little mini injury.
So, I took it easy after the incident. Ibuprofen, hot epsom salt soak and maybe a beer or so later...time for bed. I AM going to run Sunday. Nothing will stop me. I can't wait to meet the other ladies on team Bloggers Do It Online tomorrow morning!!!
Looks like I'm running a relay race this weekend with some blogger peeps: Ricole, Kerrie, Lindsay and Lauren. Since Tiffany is sick (feel better soon!) they needed someone to fill in, and I *gulp* volunteered. OhmygoodnesswhatdidIgetmyselfinto?!?! It's on Sunday and I'm running pretty much two all-uphill legs totaling 13.3 miles. Oh boy! Hopefully my two-a-days with running & swimming have been worth it!
Anyway, I'm excited to be part of team Bloggers Do It Online. Holla! I've already met Kerrie (well, duh, we run/swim/eat Greek food a lot together) and Lindsay briefly at the Run for Sherry a few weeks back...and although I swear I might've met Lauren last year at the RNR Seattle pre-race dinner, I might've been too nervous for my 1st marathon to be totally coherent (hey, I forgot where I parked my car that night). And then there's Nicole/Ricole/aka Fellow HUSKY(hahahaha, Kerrie!). This should be fun! There's nothing I like more than being silly and goofy with fellow runnerds.
Oh, and since we ALL applied for the Nuun HTC relay team, I'm sure we'll be anxiously gabbing away about the team announcement the next day. Squee!
This post contained a LOT of exclamation points! I mean, for real! No, I'm not excited! Never!
Ok, I'm done. I'm off to drink some chocolate milk after my hill repeat & lap swim kind of day today. Cheers. :)
Since I don't like to publish blog posts without at least something fun to look at--here's a pic I took of a sad, lonely goose in a parking lot that Goober and I saw on our walk the other day. This is dedicated to self-proclaimed "Goose Lover" Kerrie*...
At least he picked a good spot to hang out, right?
*This is a lie. Kerrie despises geese. And it's freaking hilarious!
If you didn't enter my See Jane Run Half Marathon race entry giveaway then, well, I'm sorry...it's too late! BUT, I did receive an e-mail from Active.com with information about a discount code for the race if you are still interested. You should be! It's a fun race! Just use code SJRSEACT at checkout for $10 off the race fee. In these tough economic times, we all must be savvy with our money.
Since it's been a couple days since a real post, this is what's been going on.
FRIDAY:
Took advantage of the break in rain showers to go on a 13K run with Goober for Friday the 13th! Ooooo! Scary! The out-and-back course was nice on the way out (4 miles with the wind) and then wicked tough on the way back (4 miles against the wind with a jogger that acts like a sail). Exhausting. But it did feel good to get in that long run with the Goob meister.
SATURDAY:
Swam for a bit, ran for a bit, took Goober to the local park. Had a mini photoshoot with Goob and my Nuun tablet bottles. She likes to "hoard" them and carry them around. Went to a friend's house for a BBQ in the evening and took this video. SUNDAY:
Kind of lazy day, but went for a quick run around the neighborhood after dinner. Bad idea. Dinner was too good(thanks to my in-laws) and I felt heavy. Worth it though! Mmmmm, mashed potatoes & turkey!
MONDAY:
Another two-a-day day! Ran hills on the treadmill (10% incline) and then went to lap swim before bed. Super tired! Also took Goob to the pool for public swim earlier in the day--she sure does love the water! :)
TODAY:
"Active" rest day. Walked with Goob for some errands. Booyah.
These next 7 days or so are pretty intense. I'm looking forward to hearing Nuun announce the 2012 Hood to Coast Relay Team! :)
Calling all the ladies out there that love running, chocolate and champagne! And maybe not necessarily in that order. ;) Have you heard of a 'lil race called See Jane Run? You haven't? Well, well. Then here are some details:
See Jane Run Half Marathon & 5K comes to Seattle on July 15th for its 2nd year. Since I had SO MUCH FUN (and PR'd) at least year's inaugural race I'm totally running it again this year. AND, I want YOU*pointing finger at the screen* to come and run it too! That's right...
I'm giving away an entry for the See Jane Run Half Marathon to one lucky gal!
Oh, you don't have to run with me, I promise. ;)
Please answer this question in the mandatory "blog comment" entry: What kind of chocolate would you run for?
Enter the giveaway via Rafflecopter! All e-mails are kept strictly confidential and are necessary to win--you want me to let you know you won, right?
