Random: For the Boys...

Everyone knows that I like to "kick it" to the finish and "chick" dudes at the finish line too.  Well, apparently there are some dudes that just don't want to be chicked.  *Heh heh.*
So, in honor of the dudes, I've made a new tee just for you:

:)

Can you tell I'm liking my little shop on Spreadshirt.com?

Nervous Energy

I attempted a 4 mile run tonight.  Couldn't go my usual route because some dude was sitting at the dead-end smoking.  Nope...not going that way.  Then my body started feeling like it weighed 500 pounds. Sluggish!  Of course, the icing on that cupcake was my stupid left groin muscle started feeling tweaked.  Well crap.  2.78 miles total tonight.  I did, however, lift weights with Trav for 20 minutes (don't worry, I used two 4 lb dumbbells and took it easy).  But just walking irritates that groin issue.  ERGH.  I am not going on the injured list...I AM going to run/walk Seattle RnR.

The good news is that after trying for hours to connect to AT&T and the Apple store, I finally preordered my iPhone 4!  And, they even SOLD OUT.  PHEW!  So glad I was persistent.

This week!

This week makes me excited for two reasons.  First, Trav and I get to find out if Goober has a weiner or a hooha on Friday (hopefully!).  And second, I am preordering my new iPhone 4 tomorrow!!  Yes, I am a giant nerd.

This weekend was full of BBQ's, great friends and some test driving of cars.  Oh yeah, and a melty hot run on Saturday morning...
I swear, my regular moisturizer does not fit the bill when it comes to being sweatproof.  Five minutes into my 4.2 mile run, my face was just dripping and it was gross.  Of course, the alder seeds in the air were sticking to my drenched face--despite trying to dodge them--and I figured if I ran into too many I might get a snowy Santa-like beard.  Trust me, if that happened, I would've taken a picture. ;)  At least I had a good run.

Mel's housewarming/birthday party was a lot of fun, and it was great to see the girls!  I haven't seen them in forever!  I brought along my favorite Cabbage Ramen Salad (many thanks to Liz and her Mom for introducing me to that wonderful dish!).  I'm also happy to report that Mel DID make a quiche and it was rather yummy.  

Sunday was low-key for Trav and I.  We went for a 4.4 mile hike/walk around our neighborhood and to a steep paved trail.  The left side of my "groin" has been bugging me a little bit while running, so I tried not to aggravate it too much this weekend.  After our hike, we went and test drove a Mercedes GLK for fun.  It was nice, but I wasn't overly impressed considering it's a little more than we're looking to spend a month.  Eh.

OOOOO, I got my "Baby Runner On Board" tank top today!  It's perfect!  Man, Spreadshirt.com is FAST!
Well, off to bed. G'night!

Running Tanks!

Thanks everyone for your awesome customized t-shirt web site recommendations!  Some of you went out of your way to find some designs (Thanks LB & Meg!), and some of you came up with some very interesting slogans.  Like Amanda's "You got chicked by a fetus!"---OMG, I was laughing so hard I started to cry when I read that!  How strange would that be to have that on a tanktop?!?!  It'd be totally perfect for me though...

I ended up using Spreadshirt.com (Thanks Genesis!) because I liked the color/style variety and the prices were reasonable (and I didn't want to pay nearly $30 for a tank top).  Plus, I went a little overboard and starting designing other tees and shirts and such, which led me to set up a "shop" just for sh*ts and giggles.  And YOU KNOW I'm totally working on a nekkid semi design!  It's in the works, folks!  Ha ha!  I'll keep you posted.

So, here is what I came up with:

TA DA!

It's already in production, too.  I'm pleased with it so far. :)

Also, since I'm crazy, I signed up for a 10K race in September (called "You Go Girl!") and I'm going to be an honorary member team Will Run for Ice Cream led by Jill and Tall Mom Mel.  Here is the team shirt that I bought from Nordies today:

Um, yeah.  I had to get a Large because I'll be approx. 8 months along with the Little Goober...I hope it fits in September!  Either way, I'll be run/jog/walking the race for fun.  Plus, I get to meet even more fabulous running bloggers too! (Like TMB!!)  And trust me, I will definitely run for ice cream even more in a couple months. ;)

Speaking of what you will "run for," I saw a maternity top on the Cafepress site that said "Will run for wine."  Uh.  Ok?  Not cool?  Normally I'd be all for that slogan, but on a maternity top?  Notsomuch. 

**And to quell a nervous comment from momof3...I totally agree!  I carry a water bottle with me wherever I go, and if I'm on a run longer than 4 miles, then there's water with me too.  Thanks for keeping me in check! :)

Avoiding the "Is she?" Debate

Even though I'm officially 18 weeks along, I still don't have a definite "belly" yet (I think).  And since the Seattle Rock 'n Roll Half is in a couple weeks, I don't want to be one of those annoying runners that sprints past you only to walk a little and you pass me, but then I sprint past you again, and on and on.  It's frustrating.  So, my plan is to make it obvious that I'm expecting.  I want to make a custom tank top.

My idea is something like this for the front:

And then I'm going to just have a little homemade sign on the back that says "Baby on board's 2nd half marathon" (because I would love to use the tank again for future runs/races).  Hopefully this little sign will let people know that I'm not trying to be a douche runner, but then again, I won't be in the same "pack" as my first half marathon...so it probably won't be as competitive.  My plan is to enjoy the experience!  I'm totally stoked!

AND, I get to meet more running bloggers!!

The problem with this design is, I have no idea where I can get it silkscreened/printed/etc without it costing me a fortune, or having to buy in bulk.  All I want is a pink athletic tank top with this yellow sign. Gah!  Plus, I'm running out of time.  Suggestions anyone? 

Last night's run: No nose assault!  It started to drizzle, but I loved it and it felt amazing to run in the rain again.  One thing though...I swear I ran into a bug, but after wiping my forehead and under my glasses, I couldn't find any bug remnants (I was wearing a baseball cap and my glasses aka "the bug windshield").  Flash forward an hour or two later while I'm sitting next to Trav in the computer room.  I take off my glasses to wipe the lenses and what is this?  I find a dead fly on the bridge of my glasses.  Trav didn't even notice because he was hard at work on the comp.  Gee, thanks!  Good thing I didn't go anywhere with a fly carcass just out of my peripheral vision, chillin' on my specs. 

Hee hee.

Because I Think I'm Cool Enough...

...I created a "fan" page on Facebook.

Yes, I couldn't help it.  I want people to "Like" me! :)  And I'm always on FB.

Be my friend?  Please?  Aw, schucks...thanks dahlin.

The Stink

Now, I normally smell people cooking dinner on my runs around the neighborhood.  Teriyaki chicken, meatloaf, pasta, garlic bread etc: it all smells delicious.  Not tonight.  I swear someone had boiled a raccoon or sauteed a couple sweat-soaked tube socks and served it with a side of horse poo.  Ok, I may be exaggerating a bit.  Actually no, maybe not.  This is what it smelled like for FIVE whole houses: hot cat vomit/cat food mixed with stinky bleu cheese.  It was horrendous!  I literally had to hold my nose for half a block.  Goodness people, what WAS that?

The rest of the run was amazing. Humid out, but very refreshing!  Gus actually said I was going at an 8:40 pace (and I felt like I was) for a little bit.  Slow down!...as soon as I pass the stink block...