Not to blog more.
Not to post "x" a week.
Not to stop freaking neglecting the six of you that read here.
I do. I have ideas, I have thoughts. I know you all want to know how my 30 mile run went 3 weeks ago (It hurt. But I needed it. And thank god I did it, or I would be crapping my pants about Saturday!). I know you want recipes (I have them. Some kick ass summer salads, an easy coffee cake and a delicious diabetic cranberry bread). I KNOW you want to know about the kiddos (Biz's 8 month update WILL be posted this week, I promise!!). And whats up about those races, Miss "I love to train?? (Yep. Mind the Ducks 12 hour is this weekend. And yes, I did sign up to run a marathon in the middle of the fucking desert in June).
Caught up? Nah, I know it. One would think that a taper would afford me the time to actually chat on a forum I sorely miss and love communicating on. But Ill tell ya. Life with a full time job and two kiddos and half a work crew and family drama llamas and training 50 miles per week well....I have to sleep sometime. maybe for 2 hours :-P. But the BLOG. I know it. Please bear with me, I promise I'm not gone for good!!!
I don't have a recipe post in me right now - the pics are on my camera and the recipe is scrolled on notebook paper....I wont forget it. I also dont have a thought provoking race post in me and THANK goodness Biz doesn't "turn" 8 months for 3 more days!
So, how bout them ducks?? You got it. I am officially "tapering" although after Greg tore up my plan, I really have been winging it with about 40-45 mpw over 4 runs. I maxed out at 30 miles 3 weeks ago, which I wisely took the day off and ran on the course. Almost 6 hours later, we got it in and shockingly I felt decent after wards. Hungry and sore, but not falling over dead. Yay me!
so, the race is 5 days away. And back in 2014, I had a bit more time to navel gaze.....yeah, screw that. Ive got a few runs, a massage tomorrow, and I'm basically packing a cooler and some extra shoes and hair ties. This isn't a vacation, its a frickin race. I plan to have some back ups, but in my car. I dont need to pack a tent or clothes for a week just to haul that crap back to my car! I also don't have planned crew - I would love to have some ooo-rahs support, and I will love you if you come out. But I completely understand if you don't think watching me run around in circles for 12 hours is top on your to do list. (I respect you, lol). I havent checked the weather. Why would I? Everyone else is!!
I did do a few smart things. I broke in 3 pairs of shoes perfectly, in case of water spills (MOM) or in case of life. I ordered a travel pack for my breast pump (12 hours IS a long time). I scheduled a massage. And NOT a dentist visit so I can, ya know, carb load and not lose 5 pounds race week.
Last time, I managed just shy of 54 miles on race day. I think I was better prepared physically (who trains for this shit with a 2 year old and 8 month old??), but I think I'm better prepared mentally this time around. 12 hours without being responsible for anyone but me? Doing what I love best? With people as crazy as me? Sure, Ill run around a pond for that. Or 60 times (I hope).
Cheers.
Not to post "x" a week.
Not to stop freaking neglecting the six of you that read here.
I do. I have ideas, I have thoughts. I know you all want to know how my 30 mile run went 3 weeks ago (It hurt. But I needed it. And thank god I did it, or I would be crapping my pants about Saturday!). I know you want recipes (I have them. Some kick ass summer salads, an easy coffee cake and a delicious diabetic cranberry bread). I KNOW you want to know about the kiddos (Biz's 8 month update WILL be posted this week, I promise!!). And whats up about those races, Miss "I love to train?? (Yep. Mind the Ducks 12 hour is this weekend. And yes, I did sign up to run a marathon in the middle of the fucking desert in June).
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I don't have a recipe post in me right now - the pics are on my camera and the recipe is scrolled on notebook paper....I wont forget it. I also dont have a thought provoking race post in me and THANK goodness Biz doesn't "turn" 8 months for 3 more days!
So, how bout them ducks?? You got it. I am officially "tapering" although after Greg tore up my plan, I really have been winging it with about 40-45 mpw over 4 runs. I maxed out at 30 miles 3 weeks ago, which I wisely took the day off and ran on the course. Almost 6 hours later, we got it in and shockingly I felt decent after wards. Hungry and sore, but not falling over dead. Yay me!
so, the race is 5 days away. And back in 2014, I had a bit more time to navel gaze.....yeah, screw that. Ive got a few runs, a massage tomorrow, and I'm basically packing a cooler and some extra shoes and hair ties. This isn't a vacation, its a frickin race. I plan to have some back ups, but in my car. I dont need to pack a tent or clothes for a week just to haul that crap back to my car! I also don't have planned crew - I would love to have some ooo-rahs support, and I will love you if you come out. But I completely understand if you don't think watching me run around in circles for 12 hours is top on your to do list. (I respect you, lol). I havent checked the weather. Why would I? Everyone else is!!
I did do a few smart things. I broke in 3 pairs of shoes perfectly, in case of water spills (MOM) or in case of life. I ordered a travel pack for my breast pump (12 hours IS a long time). I scheduled a massage. And NOT a dentist visit so I can, ya know, carb load and not lose 5 pounds race week.
Last time, I managed just shy of 54 miles on race day. I think I was better prepared physically (who trains for this shit with a 2 year old and 8 month old??), but I think I'm better prepared mentally this time around. 12 hours without being responsible for anyone but me? Doing what I love best? With people as crazy as me? Sure, Ill run around a pond for that. Or 60 times (I hope).
Cheers.
I'm glad you're back! Good luck on race day!
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