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Happy Thanksgiving

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:28:41 -0500

A few things for which I am thankful: 1. My day off this week is Thanksgiving 2. My parents still being able to come visit for Thanksgiving 4. My husband being home for Thanksgiving 3. A great 6 1/2 mile run: 4. Spending several days with my entire family at once the week before Christmas Happy Thanksgiving!

Long Saturday Run and Big Saturday Dinner

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:24:35 -0500

Though my goal was to get in at least one run during the week, it never happened. I tried to make up for it today, but had dinner reservations, so couldn't run forever. That made eating a big dinner all the better. We tried The Chart House for the first time and had a fabulous dinner.
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We regret to inform you....

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:34:40 -0500

As my husband just announced: I regret to inform you that winter is here. I'm trying to be happy that it was 65 over the weekend, and that I got to enjoy it with two great runs and night out on the town. But it's hard not to be upset it's so cold. I suppose it will be Thanksgiving next week, and it should be cold. I wasn't so sure I was going to find clothes for the morning, but "feels like 13" is too cold for scrubs.

Outsmarting myself

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:45:55 -0500

I'm again amazed how putting on my running clothes after I shower in the morning provides hours of reinforcement that I will go running today. Plus, it's a good outfit to clean the apartment in. Much like yesterday my legs took an awful long time to stop arguing. After about 2 miles I felt back to normal. But until then my quads, calves, abs, and even delts protested. Slower than usual on purpose: I was planning to run outside, but when I got there I realized I didn't have a wind layer on and that it was colder than I had thought. Running on the treadmill was much less work than going back up and changing my clothes. Plus, it meant an hour of Will & Grace followed by the first 30 minutes of Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work: The State Visit on WGBH which was actually quite interesting. Yes, I'm a big dork.

My legs said no

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:48:01 -0500

I only had time for a quick run, and I was tempting fate with this radar: My legs initially said no, however. After 8 miles yesterday they didn't want to go. I felt better after mile 2, but I wasn't sure if that's because my legs knew I only had time for 3 miles. Half way through the month I'm at 30 miles, though the second half of the month will be busier, so I better keep get some more miles for padding.

Running off the week

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:07:40 -0500

This week got me down for a number of reasons. Changing services is always stressful especially when it means leaving a great rotation an awesome team. I hadn't gotten to run since last weekend. Not running alone was bad enough, but no running during a bad week was even worse. So I went for a long run Friday since my husband had left town, and who really needs dinner? It was surprising quite warm and I was actually overdressed. This is what it looked like to run all the stress away: And I like the trend in my running (though I'm sure the upward slope will stop with this run):

The same run

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:20:35 -0500

I basically did yesterday's run again today with a small extra bit at the end to top 20 miles this week. It was pretty good the second day in a row, though a bit chillier when I started out. However, at this point my legs are wondering what I've done. When I uploaded my run, I was greated with this: Getting to 1000 this year would be only another 7.33 miles beyond my goal of 600 miles for 2008, but requires 115 miles over November & December.....we shall see.

Perfect running weather

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:20:16 -0500

Despite my wanting to lay on the couch all day and two naps before 3p, I actually convinced myself to go out running. I was smart enough to put my running clothes on after my shower this morning. Who wants to admit defeat by taking off running clothes without having actually run in them? I got outside to find that it was the perfect day to run: 60 and overcast. There wasn't even the tiniest bit of chill in the air and my long sleeve shirt and capri tights were just right. And they were two of my favorite pieces of running clothing. Regardless, I still wasn't sold on the whole running thing. I was wishing my running partner wasn't on a plane some place. This all lasted about 1/4 mile, and then the running took over. What is it that initial getting dressed and out of the house so hard? It was a good run and I might have kept running except I more or less came to the end of my route at 6 miles, and I plan to run tomorrow though it won't be quite as warm.

Early Saturday morning - what I should be when I grow up.

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:25:54 -0500

I'm on my way back to bed after waking up at 6:20 on my day off. I've eaten breakfast and started to catch up on the blog'osphere. And I learned this about myself:

You Should Be a Politician

Confident, assertive, and dedicated - you know what you want in life and how to get it.
Stubborn and opinionated, you can stand your ground... even if it's unpopular.
And while you have strong views, you never overwhelm people with your opinions.
A true charmer, you subtly influence people into seeing things your way.

You do best when you:

- Work according to your own rules
- Can change the world with what you do

You would also be a good lawyer or talk show host.

What Should You Be When You Grow Up?

I think it's pretty correct, actually.

Crazy speedy run

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:07:49 -0500

Not really sure why I was so (relatively) speedy today, except that I hadn't run in 4 days. I felt pretty good, the company was good, the weather was decent, and run we did.

October wrap-up

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:31:48 -0500

I didn't realize I never did a September summary until I was looking for it to copy into this post. Monthly wrap up:

Month	Miles	# of runs	Average pace	Nike+ goal
January	52.31	10	13'04''	30 mi
February	53.91	10	12'35''	35 mi
March	50.73	10	13'27''	35 mi
April	60.69	10	13'35''	40 mi
May	51.78	9	14'29''	35 mi
June	52.90	11	15'12''	35 mi
July	50.26	9	13'52''	35 mi
August	10.64	2	13'53''	10 mi
September	49.88	10	14'01''	30 mi
October	60.17	11	13'06''	30 mi

total 2008 miles: 493.27 [Edited] I have some crazy new goal of ~~500~~ 600 miles for 2008.....that's only 107 miles for November & December. I might have to get creative. If only August hasn't been such a horrible month.....

Not quite winter running.

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:58:48 -0500

I've been running with someone from work recently -- the first time I've run with anyone since college -- and I could hardly run back then. It's been nice, and she has this expectation that we'll run (outside) through the winter. I was ready to back out of today's run and it's only 40 degrees. We ran, however, and I didn't whine about being cold. The truth is that I really do have a wardrobe of athletic gear that will get me into the winter. (I'm not so sure about through the winter.) So when dressed appropriately, the cool weather was just fine. And how did I decide what appropriate is? My favorite Runner's World "What should I wear?". Today was 40, windy & raining. I did as I was told and wore a longsleeve shirt, windbreaker and running tights. I had on gloves to start, but I took them off shortly into the run. I realized once I got back that I was much sweatier on top that I noticed, but my windbreaker kept me from being cold even though I was wet. I'm already at 45 miles for the month and should be able to get in atleast 2 runs before the month is over. The most I've run in a month in 2008 is 60 miles in April, so I'm setting that as my unofficial goal for October. My official goal is still only 50 miles, however.

Sometimes the run takes you

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:09:36 -0500

For the last two days my runs have been kicking my butt. It's taken me longer to warm up and a couple miles to convince myself I could run. But ultimately, I finished strongly both days. I suspect being on the treadmill has something to do with it, as it's harder to find the pace that feels right. Interestingly, I felt better running FASTER than slower. This I can not explain. Saturday's Run: Today's Run: As the pictures show, today was better than yesterday - a whole minute/mile faster today. Plan is for another 5 miles tomorrow on my random day off. Go Red Sox!

Two stolen runs

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:20:02 -0500

Being the chief, and being in charge means you can run things according to your schedule...... And can steal some extra running time. I had the pleasure of having a running partner (on my attendings who's the same age as my sister). I don't think I've run with someone since college. We're a good match, though because I run a bit farther than she normally would, and she runs faster than I sometimes do. So we both push each other without having to say anything. The weather was gorgeous both days, perfect fall running weather. Of course this makes 17.5 miles in 3 days and my legs feel like it. Congrats to my friends who ran the Chicago Marathon this weekend -- I'm sure you're legs still feel worse than mine.

My 1/4 marathon

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:21:34 -0500

On my way to work this morning I passed folks heading to the start/finish line of the Boston Half Marathon. I felt a twinge of jealousy.....then I was walking home from work and ran into mobs of people walking the other way with their race bibs and finisher medals. Plus it was 70 & sunny. As if I could think twice about running. I headed out for the 10K loop around the Charles River and pushed myself. I finished the 10K part in 1:15, and then walked another 1.5 miles. Interestingly, today's 10K wasn't any better than the Nike+ Human Race: Though, I really thought it was. Tonight I went to get an overdue pedicure and 2/3 of the way through the chic asked me if I had been running. I said yes, she said "because you feet never look this bad". Well, thanks. Now only if my ass could figure it out. Next week is the Women's Nike Half Marathon that I also wish I was running.