- It is not an option when running long distances...it is a necessity.
- Loose, cotton clothing does ONE thing when running for a long time...it rubs. It chafes. It causes unmentionable soreness in unmentionable places...get my drift?!?
- The only people that actually look good in spandex are Olympic athletes. Period.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Spandex
Monday, May 18, 2009
Hurts So Good...Again.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Doubt
- Sometimes it's gonna hurt more than others. I need to push through it and stop repeating the process of quitting when it just gets too tough.
- It's not just about running. It's about discipline. It's about sacrifice. It's about commitment. It's about finishing the goal that He has set before me.
- It's about allowing Him to complete a work in me that seems nearly impossible.
- He has given me a body that is capable of running...it is a gift.
- I am not allowed to quit on this one.
- it doesn't matter if I like it all the time.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Emptying My Head...
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Refreshed
- Billie and I ran 5 miles in the MORNING! Did I mention it was at 5:30 in the morning?!? Because generally, we're a little sluggish in the morning, but we're following a schedule now, and somehow, that piece of paper has magical powers over us that make us feel the need to obey it.
- Then at about 9:30 AM I went for a four mile walk with another friend...and right now (today) I'm waiting for Billie to arrive for our 2 mile easy run. Man, that sounds over-acheiverish. I'll be whining the whole time about my sore legs, so I think that negates it.
- All my favorite running clothes are wet because I left them in the washer over night. I'm wearing all cotton...I hate running in cotton. Boo. What a terrible awful life I have ;)
- I'm starting over at season one of Gilmore Girls. I think it is my favorite show of all time.
- I've gotta actually "do" something around the house today. At least for awhile...
- There's a video of Julie on her blog today that just MADE my morning. Three months from tomorrow she will officially join us here in tiny-town. We're so excited to have her. Heck, anyone who's spoken to me in the past 6 months is excited to meet her!
- Can't wait for tomorrow...May...it's one of my favorite months. But it seems I blink, and then it's gone.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
He's Got a Plan...
- The Bible Study, Living Beyond Yourself began. He used amazing women to bring this about, from the idea of it, to another bloggy pastor's wife to send me the DVDs, without hesitation!
- The 1/2 Mary idea. An idea that I'd never even considered, because who in their right mind wants to run that long?!?! NOT ME. The idea was first planted by a good friend...and from there the Holy Spirit just would not let me get it out of my head.
You're right Sarah...you won't make it on your own, that's why I'm here. And I'm not gonna let you quit, because this lesson here, it's so, so important my child. It's time to start living beyond yourself...spiritually and physically, because then maybe you'll get what I'm trying to teach you here.
And you know what? I believe Him. I'm scared. And I'm skeptical. And I'm still lazy and whiny...but He doesn't care and He doesn't give up, because He knows that when I finally "get" it, it's gonna all be worth it.
It's gonna be worth it.
I love songs that just speak exactly what I'm feeling...this one hits it dead on. If there's one thing that people walk away from, after knowing me in person, or through this blog, is that I am nothing without Him, nothing without His love.
Enjoy :)
Monday, March 30, 2009
Hoping the Obsessive Becomes Compulsive...
Here's the new knowledge that's rocked my world:
- Shoes have a shelf life. You heard me. Even without running or using them, the materials can break down from just sitting on the shelf.
- Socks matter. Who knew?!? Cotton=bad. Makes your feet stay wet and causes blisters and other yucky stuff. So...I have some new non-cotton socks, that have a R and L on each foot...because they go on a specific foot...craaaaazy.
- I bought a Runner's World magazine, which I'm totally gonna subscribe to. In there I learned that running 3 miles 3 times a week (which is basically what I do right now) will NOT help in weight loss. *insert kicking and screaming* It will help in "maintaining" but if your body is used to it, it will not help in the losing of weight. BOO. I have to start "interval" training...I'm not even going to explain...
- One marathoner wraps her toes in duct tape to keep them from rubbing together...I find that fascinating...because I am a weirdo.
- After running, you have a 30 minute time slot to re-fuel and re-build your muscles. There are certain foods that do this best. SEE, I told you...so. much. stuff.
So, since I'm sure the only people that have actually made it this far in the post are people who run (or are very, very bored), give me you tips, your tricks, your secrets...come on....I gotta know. And, if you know of any great sights or blogs about running, please let me know!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to continue my sanitizing of the house via Lysol. Oh yeah...two more barfers last night ;)
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
I'm In
Friday, January 23, 2009
Consumed
Here's some beyond randomness that's going on in my head...
- This was my first week of half-marathon training. The halfsie (which is my new pet name for it) will be in June. I've got me some time. BUT, this body needs it, trust me. I printed the customized schedule from Runners World and highly recommend the website.
- Tomorrow night I have a date with my husband...which is looong over due.
- Still waiting to hear back from the principal of our high school about the exchange students placement. Last night we had our final interview and all of the paper work is done...now we wait. I would be a terrible candidate for adopting, I can hardly wait to find out if we get to host this girlie...and she's not even mine. All you bloggy friends who are in the adopting process have some special prayers coming from my direction...you are amazing.
- Living Beyond Myself. It's no easy task.
- Eli broke his glasses. We made it half the school year...far longer than I thought we would. If the eye Dr. can't fix them we're gonna make duct taped glasses cool again...I think we can pull it off.
- I can't stop listening to the following song today. It's sort of an oldie, which is why I heart it so much.
- I'm a little obsessed with the Pottery Barn Teen catalog right now.
- I've been a little scattered this week. Started lots of different things and finished nothing. Annoying.
- Happy Friday!! YAY!!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Scarily Do-able...
So....today I am:
- excited about the lovely shade of yellow that I will be painting my kitchen...tomorrow! YAY!
- glad that for the most part, my house is much, MUCH easier to pick up than it was pre-organizational tangent. Good news.
- Pondering our newest Ladies Bible Study called Living Beyond Ourselves by Beth Moore. We started last night, and I am so looking forward to living beyond myself.
- which leads me to something so FAR beyond myself I swore I'd never in my right mind consider it...half marathon. HALF, not the whole shebang. 13.1 miles...still sounds terrible doesn't it?!? I printed off a customized training schedule according to how much we currently run and guess what? It looks do-able. Scarily do-able. All of me needs to be living beyond my own abilities and limitations, and instead relying on the power I have, in me, through the Holy Spirit.
- Missing my comfort zone a little...
- eating Wheat Thins...why do those little crackers have to be so tasty?!?
Seriously, I gotta wrap this up...my boringness today is...welll...boring me :)
Saturday, December 20, 2008
I Had a Secret...
Monday, May 12, 2008
Race Day
I'm sure you're dying to know what I learned from my first race...
- Knowing what size race T to order is of utmost importance...because it's really all about the free t-shirt and not the running...well, maybe a little about the running. (I ordered the wrong size...it goes to my knees...YAY for new jammies though *wink*)
- My friend Jenni said she was a slacker runner...she is a liar. She is super speedy...but I still love her.
- Having a group of friends to hang out with before and after makes it SO MUCH fun.
- I accomplished my goal. I finished without dying. Go me. Also, I finished the 4 mile race in 38 minutes and some seconds (I didn't pay attention to the seconds because I was so amazed at the 38 part) while being able to carry on a conversation while running...that there is true talent. They should make it an Olympic event...running and conversing at the same time. Maybe next year I'll put my MP3 on and NOT talk...ok...probably not...
Me & Billie near the finish
And this ladies....this is what its truly all about...
Panera Bagels and coffee!
Oh...and this too...
Thanks for all the fun, girls!! We're on for next year!
PS - Heth and Jenni, thanks for the pics!