tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48279612777344440142024-03-13T12:27:03.981-04:00Run For ItTraining for a Marathon
and everything else in life...RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-6682043000707838242011-09-13T22:59:00.000-04:002011-09-13T22:59:52.397-04:00Still Training...Summer training has been crazy, but Im excited that my hard work will be paying off very soon. My October race schedule is insane! I am most excited about my half marathon (Myrtle Beach repeat) and the Doggie Dash with Justus. I plan to run a 5k in Charlotte on the airport runway as well! Right now I am looking at the possibility of 5-6 races in October. School has kept me crazy busy and Im just hoping I can hold it all together. My IT band started to give me problems a couple weeks ago so Im trying to make sure that I dont over do anything. This is the worst blog I have written, by far. I credit it to being overworked and exhausted. I will try again another day... Wait till I tell you about how Hurricane Irene messed up my training!RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-33629901551605694712011-07-19T14:10:00.000-04:002011-07-19T14:10:24.731-04:00Catching Up.I can't beleive I never posted anything about the marathon. Yes, I finished. Yes, it took forever. And yes, I would do it again. I raised over $1800.00 for JDRF! Tyler went with me for the weekend and my Dad met me at the finishline. I also met up with Ben and his family at the end. They gave me flowers and some pizza. I have decided that that's how every marathon should finish: pizza and flowers!<br />
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It's now July and I have recently started training for my next half marathon. I will be running in the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (13.1 miles, and there's nothing "mini" about it!) on October 23rd, 2011. It is a special day because it marks the birthday of my first dog, Buddy. Im also excited because my Dad has signed up for the half marathon as well!! Also, on October 22nd, Justus and I will be running in the 1.5 mile Doggy Dash. I should get some good pics from both events. Who knows, maybe Justus will do a cartwheel over the finishline!RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-47266141028296662112011-03-18T20:47:00.000-04:002011-03-18T20:47:45.745-04:0036 hours and counting<b>I cant believe it.</b><br />
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It seemed like so long ago that I began on this journey of the marathon. Im so afraid that this weekend will go by faster than I can ever imagine possible and that all the build up will be over and lost forever. There is a part of me that already feels a great sadness.<br />
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Yes, Im excited. Scared. Sad.<br />
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I have raised <b style="color: red;">$1500.00</b> and by the time the fundraising is complete I will come in at about <b><span style="color: red;">$1800.00</span></b>. I cant even begin to describe how that makes me feel. I think it's why I feel a little lost in everything. I feel like this isnt about me. And Im ok with that, that's what I wanted! I feel a great sense of pride and it has NOTHING to do with the mileage I am about to run. It has <b>nothing </b>to do with the fact that at the end of the weekend I will be able to slap the 26.2 sticker on my car and proudly say without a DOUBT that I AM A <span style="color: lime;">MARATHONER</span>. I feel so honored to have my friends and family (and Ben's family) supporting me through this crazy adventure. I'm proud that I can continue to make an impact on Ben's future.<br />
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My nails are painted green. Well, sort of. More like they are paint chipped green. And honestly, it's more aqua than it is green. I've got shamrock spirit (how 'bout you?!)<br />
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My bags are packed. Well, sort of. More like I have a bunch of crap somewhat sorted into different piles. Umm, I mean in different bags.<br />
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My homework is as done as it's gonna get. I have been preparing for this moment for a long time. I have planned the last few months around this weekend. I don't want to feel any stress when it comes time to cross the start line. No stress. Just excitement. <i>Huge difference</i>. <br />
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I dont want to jinx myself, but I'm not going to hit "the wall." Why? Because I know that what I am doing is bigger than me. I know that I have a lot of goodness out there, and it's going to carry me HAPPILY across the finishline.<br />
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And yes, there may be some tears along the way.<br />
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Shamrock On,<br />
RunnerGirlRunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-53454612600993733952011-03-02T16:03:00.000-05:002011-03-02T16:03:01.655-05:00My 1st 20 MilerOn Sunday I had the brilliant idea to finally run 20 miles. My original goal was 16, then I thought why not 18 now and then 2 later with Justus for a total of 20. (They magic number is 20 when training for a marathon, so I'm told) Then I said, ya know, why not knock it all out NOW for fun?<br />
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I met GoRun at 5am and ran an 8 mile loop with Gina and Megan. Then I ran the loop again by myself and then I ran around Arlington Blvd until I picked up my extra milage. I must admit that while it was difficult, it was very rewarding to see those miles just peel off like that. I had to stick with my "Run 1 mile, walk 1/2 mile" which felt like it took forever, but my knee seemed to think it was alright. In total I tan 20.02 miles in 4 hours and 16 minutes flat. Yes, that's correct: 4 hours. I even have picture proof.<br />
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This gave me confidence that I will be able to finish my marathon (in 16 days) in a time of about 5.5 hours. Monday I was sore as could be but I still managed to walk a mile. Tuesday I walked another mile with mild discomfort. Today Im feeling pretty good, minor aches and pains but no time to hit the pavement before going to work. Maybe I can hit the stationary bike tonight. <br />
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Until next time,<br />
RunnerGirlRunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-61326866636709393622011-02-25T20:13:00.001-05:002011-02-25T20:13:59.358-05:0021My marathon is in 21 days. And I'm scared.RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-37348839210583637512011-02-20T23:07:00.000-05:002011-02-20T23:07:08.085-05:00"I Just Keep On Chasing Pavement...."(I love that song...)<br />
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I am happy to say that last week I officially hit 30 miles! Now, granted this is where I should have been a while ago but I am giving myself somewhat of a break considering my knee.<br />
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Today was different. I should be at 20 miles for a long run but instead I was able to get 12.10 miles by running and walking. It took just over 2.5 hours which I am not proud of, but the mileage is there either way. Later, I took Justus to the dog park and then we walked another 2.40 miles so I have a total of 14.50 miles on my feet today. I have plans to hit the stationary bike once I post this. My knee gave me a little trouble today and I am incredibly frustrated with it. I look forward to getting this race over with so I can start over and add mileage the RIGHT way. Im sure if I look in my running logs I will find that I did too much too soon. I guess that's what happens when you procrastinate: shit gets deep and you gotta catch up to the competition. Oh well - lesson learned.<br />
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On the way home from the park Justus and I stopped at Starbucks. He rode shotgun which looked so goofy. The day concluded with a cheap download of The Social Network soundtrack and an iced caramel macchiato. The girl at Starbucks messed up my drink the first time by making a latte instead of an iced drink. So I ended up getting two drinks for the price of one. And would you beleive I didnt finish either one? Too much sugar and I was starting to feel sick. I didnt feel bad with what I drank because I torched nearly 1500 calories in running. <br />
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Alright, thats enough for now - Gotta hit the bike!RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-61542159652708419132011-02-13T15:15:00.000-05:002011-02-13T15:15:53.873-05:00Valentine's Day 5k<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Tyler and I started dating in January and on February 12th we ran our first 5k together. He's a fast runner and has been running for just over 3 times longer than I have been (and has lots of natural ability) and it was so much fun getting to do a race together. We finished in a time of 29:02, but I honestly think that my official time is closer to 28:59 because of the chip timing. Either way it is yet another PR for me and Im very proud of it. I even got a flower at the end :-) We placed 10th (of 30) in the couples race. I placed 103rd (of 281) overall, and 22nd (of 76) in my age group (ages 20-29). <br />
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I am still dealing with pain in my left knee and I hope it can get sorted out before the marathon. This is getting to be a mental game and it's frustrating.<br />
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In fundraising terms I am doing well but far behind my goal of raising $2,000.00. I am around $400.00 and so I have a ways to go. My friend Natalie Norris sells Pampered Chef and has set up a fundraiser that will give 20% of total sales to Ben's Marathon. I am thankful to be surrounded by such nice people :-)RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-72652852301638167512011-02-06T12:45:00.000-05:002011-02-06T12:45:32.096-05:00A month of Updates... In One PostI have been bad at keeping this updated. So much has happened in the last month I dont know where to begin. I have experienced morning runs that are so cold that the Gatorade on my hip turns into a slushy within an hour or running. I have been having terrible knee pain that nearly stops me in my tracks. My boyfriend and I went to the American Tobacco Trail in Apex last weekend and I was able to run almost 4 miles before having to turn around and limp nearly 4.5 miles back to the car. It took me over 2 hours to walk that 4.5 miles. I cried... I swore... I cried some more. People stopped to ask me if I was ok and I told them I wasnt, but I knew there wasnt much they could do besides wish me luck on my walk back to the car. It was so painful. I have been dealing with this knee pain for the last 3 weeks and it is starting to wear on my confidence for the marathon. My marathon is in 40 days and I dont know how I am going to do. Maybe I will buy stock in Advil or something. Either way I have raised almost $400.00 for juvenile diabetes, and I expect to have much more before the marathon starts. I have been sick for the last couple of days and I feel better than I did yesterday. I dont know that I feel ready to attack the 12 miles I need today, so I may hit the stationary bike for 36 miles later (aerobic equivalency) and see how I feel about that. Im kinda ready for this training to be over and then I can go back to half marathon training.RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-32141117958459943532011-01-04T15:28:00.000-05:002011-01-04T15:28:37.359-05:00After the Holidays<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLneuFgBd_ro8xk4VUtpTcytXMSP4Sj6Yf3yIcTL8P4fsjWIe0Hfkn2YSawict2sY8Y8_PLi_GGFJRDU7OZmtLZRxs5ECNjuo5NX6wokQUfcctce5g5XsXUdNJ_S6usnqaTlME4dKb6C8/s1600/101_8795.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLneuFgBd_ro8xk4VUtpTcytXMSP4Sj6Yf3yIcTL8P4fsjWIe0Hfkn2YSawict2sY8Y8_PLi_GGFJRDU7OZmtLZRxs5ECNjuo5NX6wokQUfcctce5g5XsXUdNJ_S6usnqaTlME4dKb6C8/s200/101_8795.JPG" width="200" /></a>It was so nice to take a break from everything for a while. I will admit that my running slacked off a little bit, but I have quickly gotten back on track and I am hammering out the miles. On New Years Eve morning (5am) I went for a run with the team. It was 27 degrees when we started, and 28 degrees 2 hours later when we finished. After the run we celebrated the coach's birthday at Hibachi Grill in Greenville. I mostly ate Chinese food and it was sooooo good. I went home and tried to take a nap but my neighbor was playing his music so loud that I was just tossing and turning and getting frustrated so I decided I would just have to sleep later. The run was a total of 10 miles and you can check out the course <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/61399914">here</a>. I like to put it in "Bird's Eye" view which is pretty neat.<br />
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Justus and I discovered a park in Washington, NC that deserves to be noticed. It is called Goose Creek State Park. We went for the first time on December 30th and there was snow on the ground. We went again with TJ and 'James Bond' on January 2nd and the snow was gone and the sun was up. Then.... it rained and it rained HARD. We ended up hiking 5.65 miles and had a great time, even with the rain. TJ got a big branch of leaves and put it over his head and joked that it was his umbrella. Too funny....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">December 30, 2010 - Snow!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jan 2, 2011 - It's as if to say "Ah, life is good my friend."</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-65690263948803672872010-12-21T17:29:00.000-05:002010-12-21T17:29:38.679-05:00More Fundraising!Today I worked on more fundraising products. I now have tshirts, bags, hats, and keychains. I will make a couple of big orders but I want to get an idea of what people are most interested in and get a decent size order so I can save on shipping. Please click <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=260397&id=585462670&l=a4f6e6c6e9">here</a> to see the products, descriptions, and prices and let me know if you are interested in ordering anything! Contact me by email: connertonjamie@yahoo.com<br />
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I also have a fundraising page <a href="http://www.efundraisingonline.com/bensmarathon">here</a> that sells magazines and cookie dough. The more I sell the more more profit I get for the marathon.RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-87862284455541433022010-12-20T11:55:00.000-05:002010-12-20T11:55:59.346-05:00Pain, stretching, and all that jazz...Im working hard to keep the mileage up, despite the pain in my left foot. I am a little frustrated that I am not raising funds for the marathon as quickly as I had anticipated. I know it's the holidays and that's probably to blame. Except that my fundraiser started in October, so I dont know what's up. I have plans to ramp up excitement in the new year! In the meantime I am doing my best to stay warm and not freeze my toes off.<br />
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I am participating in a study at East Carolina University about runners and how flexibility is effected with static vs. ballistic stretching. It will take 6 weeks and I have stretches I have to do 2x a day and report my progress weekly. Im excited to be part of the study and hope that my participation helps in this highly debated topic in the running world.<br />
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That's all for now, I will keep you updated in the days to come and how running survives the holidays!RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-48806564712860995212010-12-08T22:03:00.000-05:002010-12-08T22:03:44.419-05:00Race Reflections<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpjS485Yq97D8CBAsbcAdee0e635y5V0YRA0C4_vjFT_5SNWAvA0iP85KzoQbH54q3ODSUk8v1dR787QvORfBmV3eA2sZz3LcLn3HIeSjRQkqajymxeGe4lnZm4aqL-fjr3af7Ooo17w/s1600/63429_1741804146235_1272650575_32063183_7116167_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpjS485Yq97D8CBAsbcAdee0e635y5V0YRA0C4_vjFT_5SNWAvA0iP85KzoQbH54q3ODSUk8v1dR787QvORfBmV3eA2sZz3LcLn3HIeSjRQkqajymxeGe4lnZm4aqL-fjr3af7Ooo17w/s320/63429_1741804146235_1272650575_32063183_7116167_n.jpg" width="320" /></a>My race on Sunday was great... I was definitely tired at the end and knew that I gave all I had to give. My finishing time was 1:49:32 which I was very proud of. The official distance was 10.09 miles. I wish I could hit closer to the ACTUAL distance because Im sure my time would be better! Either way, the Kenya's kicked my butt! The three top finishers were all Kenyan's who train in Chapel Hill. It was amazing to watch them. It's like they were floating.... running effortlessly....<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju27Kvj3tZ1-z8l4bD825ZXlmfZDafI9jhcohLIDi21N81GgkTiUc18LFt1BDK3yRzuawz1_gbD_KJ_l_xZZLYjHiCSA0Np4oMbtfcx7wKzvW03VsEvyah-kuEF9NnZ2yF0cUKA98BqP0/s1600/35625_1741841867178_1272650575_32063313_5043713_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju27Kvj3tZ1-z8l4bD825ZXlmfZDafI9jhcohLIDi21N81GgkTiUc18LFt1BDK3yRzuawz1_gbD_KJ_l_xZZLYjHiCSA0Np4oMbtfcx7wKzvW03VsEvyah-kuEF9NnZ2yF0cUKA98BqP0/s200/35625_1741841867178_1272650575_32063313_5043713_n.jpg" width="176" /></a></div>While I was happy with my time, I cant help but feel a little disappointed. Im not comparing my time to Kenyan's because that would just be ridiculous. Im just disappointed that my best effort still puts me finishing at the back of the pack. I know finishing is what's most important and blah blah blah. But I just feel like something needs to click pretty soon or else what the heck am I doing out there? I bought a stationary bike and put it together on Tuesday. My plan is to pedal until my legs and brain get the message that running slow just isn't acceptable. I have been running too long to continue to make subpar times. Now Im just irritated the more I think about it..RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-25729130674913516142010-12-05T09:54:00.000-05:002010-12-05T09:54:16.764-05:00Snow!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_Y7RO5Hq0bTiGcRwxqdhwF5cTJArfz04vROylUX3eFStMyjwf7UB442uU9rSutLlkt0b3UQ3jQQawB0SQ91D7q_Bkjk7KFER6rebISfB__3V4XBGrtwc6UQidGHZtI6l4_-iZph1lfQ/s1600/1205100859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_Y7RO5Hq0bTiGcRwxqdhwF5cTJArfz04vROylUX3eFStMyjwf7UB442uU9rSutLlkt0b3UQ3jQQawB0SQ91D7q_Bkjk7KFER6rebISfB__3V4XBGrtwc6UQidGHZtI6l4_-iZph1lfQ/s200/1205100859.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOX79PmllG42NW-2N1PRMWRHZe9wcKrUYTEsJjZ5ZRUA7JxOp9h7NtryDVZRwPElCA8GtRK0gnhZxN2v2ih78dMY_SrV4GYSFVBPQP3yh4UVeJwZxNVA7TQGGJ-u_3-FnWgHYEPa_31hk/s1600/1204101904a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOX79PmllG42NW-2N1PRMWRHZe9wcKrUYTEsJjZ5ZRUA7JxOp9h7NtryDVZRwPElCA8GtRK0gnhZxN2v2ih78dMY_SrV4GYSFVBPQP3yh4UVeJwZxNVA7TQGGJ-u_3-FnWgHYEPa_31hk/s200/1204101904a.jpg" width="200" /></a>Last night it started snowing in Greenville. It was beautiful... I guess I have lived in the south a long time because I was VERY excited when I saw flurries. I felt kinda silly :-) We ended up getting about an inch of snow which was more than they predicted. First it started out "We may get snow. No we wont get snow. Ok maybe a little snow. Ok now were not getting anything." I know winter weather is hard to predict so I just dont listen because I know they have no idea. It's now Sunday and I have a race in 3 hours. Snow is still on the ground... The pictures will be beautiful, the race will be very memorable.RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-50215578733933928262010-12-03T16:28:00.000-05:002010-12-03T16:28:28.984-05:00Stepping It Up, Again.I have been thinking about getting a stationary bike for a while to help my training. On Wednesday I walked out to my car and as I drove out of the parking lot I noticed someone put out a stationary bike near the dumpster, but on the "still good I just done want it anymore" side. I thought "Well crap I dont have time to get it up to my apartment so I will cross my fingers and hope it's there when I get home from work." Sure enough it wasn't there. Today I got online and found a decent stationary bike for about $100 on Amazon.com. Walmart had it too but Im anti-walmart so it wasn't an option. The price was the same, so I'm happily sending my hard erned dollars to amazon.com. While I was at it, I also ordered "Marathon Training for Dummies" for a super low price of .39 cents. Thank you amazon.com, I love you more than words could ever express. xoxoRunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-61340797313012568122010-12-02T18:01:00.000-05:002010-12-02T18:01:38.067-05:00Justus As the GoRun Mascot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7MEsofFDeQcbdZIAJoTMRjcuur8Dz7x_xjRYVDICbJBZh1woNDXGwldIeAxU-X8hvzoF0p-uBWII1Tivjogb5bUdI5k4j2Ry4G0kf17lMPvVqVNP2Ucogy6Xs1uliMChScymGg4E_xg/s1600/workout.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7MEsofFDeQcbdZIAJoTMRjcuur8Dz7x_xjRYVDICbJBZh1woNDXGwldIeAxU-X8hvzoF0p-uBWII1Tivjogb5bUdI5k4j2Ry4G0kf17lMPvVqVNP2Ucogy6Xs1uliMChScymGg4E_xg/s320/workout.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Justus has become a regular with my GoRun running team. Tonight we got to practice and Coach Tim said "We're planning to run 4 miles, will he be able to keep up with that?" My first thought was "Can I keep up? I was ready to run 2 miles, but whats another 2, why not?" Well it ended up turning into GoRun not being able to keep up with Justus! It was a semi-slow pace, and for the most part Justus was moving at a pace that mocked "race walking" Im so jealous of his endless endurance. Jack Russell + Siberian Husky = no contest!RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-12197598989641232702010-12-02T10:01:00.001-05:002010-12-02T10:01:39.164-05:00Ouch...So I have been having problems with plantar fascia in my left foot ever since I started running again after my second foot surgery. (Left foot is the one with PF, right one had the surgery). This is incredibly frustrating as it makes running not always enjoyable. I am taping my foot and keeping it stretched in hopes that it will hold up for the weekend but as I sit here typing I can feel a throbbing pain shoot through my foot. It always ends up feeling fine after I run a mile or so but I sometimes wonder the long term effects I will deal with if I dont stop. The thing is, stopping isn't an option. Im told that the only "real" was to cure PF is to rest. Again: Not really an option. Until they find another solution I guess I will just have to deal with it. This is a marathon baby, not a sprint!<span id="goog_1721395177"></span><span id="goog_1721395178"></span>RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-45663187725896881772010-11-28T12:02:00.000-05:002010-11-28T12:02:14.361-05:00Hello Winter<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ben & me at the JDRF walk in Raleigh</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I am not particularly impressed by the cold weather we are experiencing. The other day I ran in the cold rain. It was not easy getting out the door but I am reminded that I am running not only for myself but also for Ben. It makes it easier to get out there when I have someone else counting on me. Donations are slow to come in and since the holidays are approaching it is getting even harder to raise funds. I will start another push after the turn of the new year. Either way I am doing my best to stay conditioned. Its so... cold...RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-48840328954999533652010-11-26T14:00:00.000-05:002010-11-26T14:00:32.607-05:00New York State of MindI put my name in the lottery for the New York City Marathon for November 2011. I dont know if I will get in, but it's the first step. If I get turned down three years in a row I am guarenteed a spot on the 4th try. Wish me luck!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.nycmarathon.org/">NYC Marathon</a>RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-9668184860125191722010-11-26T13:38:00.000-05:002010-11-26T13:47:20.165-05:00Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFml0aotwk8UoDfrUrs0KQ15z2y51Bn1Hr2T7Ia0jdCWdEuEHgWcLkdRFgZ0n76bPhLwZUy0KMQiWfEOgbFHXeMN7hbtLM8JlN213gcuUxMw9KeDRusSZfj9UGxc_vjjv7FhcyWT_YxM/s1600/001.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFml0aotwk8UoDfrUrs0KQ15z2y51Bn1Hr2T7Ia0jdCWdEuEHgWcLkdRFgZ0n76bPhLwZUy0KMQiWfEOgbFHXeMN7hbtLM8JlN213gcuUxMw9KeDRusSZfj9UGxc_vjjv7FhcyWT_YxM/s320/001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543931381642092770" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJSkKbyhMOselpZ3jm3B4cVkG8gpbb6VusQnpEvG2sH0XcDSCS8gcvbE18UlVA01JyWyvwn0n1YeGoa1wMgO5cRwNZSWD5U7YfDY2L4-YAdWy83llLsHwWL72lNENrNRWUx3ZJWzgl4Qo/s1600/1024101004.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJSkKbyhMOselpZ3jm3B4cVkG8gpbb6VusQnpEvG2sH0XcDSCS8gcvbE18UlVA01JyWyvwn0n1YeGoa1wMgO5cRwNZSWD5U7YfDY2L4-YAdWy83llLsHwWL72lNENrNRWUx3ZJWzgl4Qo/s200/1024101004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543930766106853810" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I ran in the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon (13.1 miles) on October 24th 2010 and finished in 2:29:53. (2:32:07 was gun time, not chip time) I was happy to make my time in under 2:30:00. It was a flat course which was nice! At one point I ran over a bridge that is next to the airport and had a HUGE airplane fly over my head which was amazing because it was flying so low. Running down Ocean Blvd. was a highlight and finishing up on the boardwalk was a nice treat. The medal was insane! I'll be back again next year!RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-20175281731887619132010-11-26T13:27:00.000-05:002010-11-26T13:34:00.063-05:00Patriot Run<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxTOTwrrWCmwtfvozwS-skb3lGFcNwcXtq6DoIAPysr953BhcLmjJWhGGFM3kmJQIOx7Xm8h6pe_emNWfa8xDGA0PBMdnht4zz6e8DuJ0VDs-mb-xboSxdjUg02j4rSPeZMTOdrmsEFs/s1600/DSCF1359.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxTOTwrrWCmwtfvozwS-skb3lGFcNwcXtq6DoIAPysr953BhcLmjJWhGGFM3kmJQIOx7Xm8h6pe_emNWfa8xDGA0PBMdnht4zz6e8DuJ0VDs-mb-xboSxdjUg02j4rSPeZMTOdrmsEFs/s320/DSCF1359.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543928063508407634" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6DT5kP2WXO-qpJerxopyJT1N3jeRKynH529mYtCxAxbbsTgvaZAawgQoOw-SD5IKvCIRCfqgluRlZGDJEDhJauNx1-9gp19z26d5bTNN6NfCRzHjasea0DbVodrwaqgU08P-CwpkKHg/s1600/DSCF1291.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6DT5kP2WXO-qpJerxopyJT1N3jeRKynH529mYtCxAxbbsTgvaZAawgQoOw-SD5IKvCIRCfqgluRlZGDJEDhJauNx1-9gp19z26d5bTNN6NfCRzHjasea0DbVodrwaqgU08P-CwpkKHg/s320/DSCF1291.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543928354248537442" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I ran in the ECU 5 Mile Patriot run on November 20th. I finished in 52:41 and did a cartwheel over the finish line! I was excited to pass people on hills! That's how I know I am getting stronger! Thanks Rod for supporting me and taking lots of great pictures!RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-87992520639387889682010-11-26T13:22:00.000-05:002010-11-26T13:27:39.347-05:00Marathon...So I was talked into running the Shamrock Marathon on March 20th, 2011. I want to now use this blog as a training blog to keep everyone (who cares) updated on how the training is going. While I train I am raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund and I am looking for sponsors.<br /><br />If you would like to help, you can donate at http://jdrfevents.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&eventID=674&participantID=1656 Or go to http://jdrfevents.donordrive.com/ and type in Jamie Connerton as the participant name.<br /><br />I am working hard to put in the miles and will post pictures from the last couple of races I have completed!RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-9704743611298086112010-09-19T10:04:00.000-04:002010-09-19T10:11:28.164-04:00GoRun!!!<a> Running with my team GoRun (Greenville Organization of Runners) </a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpGVRpeuycN7vm0rYBHu6xYsLXy5SceNcbtsdEzlgpZPDbq9xNOfBgl_yrzAs44uNaWok7xdyexE5YjGTIer4n4zSwBo43N7mu6Ns09WJpexuuP_XG-hNcgSbevlXPQ2hxnr1jhvJzKuM/s1600/59586_1601993811064_1272650575_31770355_4441233_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpGVRpeuycN7vm0rYBHu6xYsLXy5SceNcbtsdEzlgpZPDbq9xNOfBgl_yrzAs44uNaWok7xdyexE5YjGTIer4n4zSwBo43N7mu6Ns09WJpexuuP_XG-hNcgSbevlXPQ2hxnr1jhvJzKuM/s320/59586_1601993811064_1272650575_31770355_4441233_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518626257628782306" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrXhsWI-5A2iFZRCgUTHWoNpU2S_JHQFtFT_YRuS04nNWRdu7gS-U0azkzRDpdquE_b6Sxm1viOjtEyrTVFNKyJ53F7rl9bodMGhKgG2a3OgZM1qrP48cajB_lvXlCtt1cRvnjb2IAdgc/s1600/59586_1601993731062_1272650575_31770353_5380641_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrXhsWI-5A2iFZRCgUTHWoNpU2S_JHQFtFT_YRuS04nNWRdu7gS-U0azkzRDpdquE_b6Sxm1viOjtEyrTVFNKyJ53F7rl9bodMGhKgG2a3OgZM1qrP48cajB_lvXlCtt1cRvnjb2IAdgc/s320/59586_1601993731062_1272650575_31770353_5380641_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518626165701263666" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcZ1Jj1ra3x75-DzNRyzdJ9ylR6P5HfTTueIlEv8h_nFmRzBJidsCruk13T98bCfQLZjpETBgXlHQrkaz93ba42ES-xjA_lA-TuKRA1u4cUuyWdrjQ6VrINDLaigVnyeuBJJppXnLbIo/s1600/45610_1594301378758_1272650575_31752622_7696812_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcZ1Jj1ra3x75-DzNRyzdJ9ylR6P5HfTTueIlEv8h_nFmRzBJidsCruk13T98bCfQLZjpETBgXlHQrkaz93ba42ES-xjA_lA-TuKRA1u4cUuyWdrjQ6VrINDLaigVnyeuBJJppXnLbIo/s320/45610_1594301378758_1272650575_31752622_7696812_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518626073227956562" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBx8S3wQaZG56LId0Phw-fPtidR0erltOkodEhuZs8GYwmzju2x6iB2QrC7lBUPx2cV5-BESFBc5ZH9V6apNIC7yy6wsrov7TJH3TdvK1R8UgxFDZi7yuaQsiHwxBuSNAySmYFm1n5wc/s1600/45610_1594301178753_1272650575_31752617_1519490_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBx8S3wQaZG56LId0Phw-fPtidR0erltOkodEhuZs8GYwmzju2x6iB2QrC7lBUPx2cV5-BESFBc5ZH9V6apNIC7yy6wsrov7TJH3TdvK1R8UgxFDZi7yuaQsiHwxBuSNAySmYFm1n5wc/s320/45610_1594301178753_1272650575_31752617_1519490_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518625534083678882" border="0" /></a>RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-66116079695457298322010-09-19T09:41:00.000-04:002010-09-19T10:00:30.585-04:00MS Bike RideLast weekend I rode in the MS Bike Tour. I rode a total of 125 miles. On Saturday September 11th I rode 75 miles in 5 hours and 25 minutes. On Sunday I rode 50 miles in 3 hours and 17 minutes. It was very painful and I nearly cried the last 12 miles. I felt every emotion known to man and couldn't be happier to rack up my bike.<br /><br />Here are some of my Facebook updates during the ride:<br /><br /><br /><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/jamie.connerton"></a></span><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:85%;" ><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=146037852101601&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 12:39pm">September 7 at 12:39pm</abbr></a><br /></span></span></span><span class="UIStory_Message">MS150 bike ride will be here before I know it. Im counting on my hard headedness and stubbornness to make it over that finish line.</span></span></h3><input name="charset_test" value="€,´,€,´,水,Д,Є" type="hidden"><input name="fb_dtsg" value="icKpx" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="feedback_params" name="feedback_params" value="{"actor":"585462670","target_fbid":"146037852101601","target_profile_id":"585462670","type_id":"22","source":"0","assoc_obj_id":"","source_app_id":"","extra_story_params":[],"check_hash":"7a60efd1de9c952b"}" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="post_form_id" name="post_form_id" value="e5cd21aee243bea8545bee46b2f120a3" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=146037852101601&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 12:39pm"></abbr></a><br /></span></span></span><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=150839918272561&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 9:50am">September 9 at 9:50am</abbr></a></span><span class="UIStory_Privacy"><br /></span></span></span><span class="UIStory_Message">Up till 2am, packing my bags. Im finishing homework for the week so that I can be focused. Im already part way into "focus -mode" where I appear to be almost zombie like because I can think of nothing but the race.</span><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=150839918272561&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 9:50am"></abbr></a></span></span></span><br /></span><input name="charset_test" value="€,´,€,´,水,Д,Є" type="hidden"><input name="fb_dtsg" value="icKpx" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="feedback_params" name="feedback_params" value="{"actor":"585462670","target_fbid":"150839918272561","target_profile_id":"585462670","type_id":"22","source":"0","assoc_obj_id":"","source_app_id":"","extra_story_params":[],"check_hash":"a5f2887147a71d01"}" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="post_form_id" name="post_form_id" value="e5cd21aee243bea8545bee46b2f120a3" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h3 style="font-weight: normal;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/jamie.connerton"></a> </span><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"></span></span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=137736736271473&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Friday, September 10, 2010 at 12:08am">September 10 at 12:08am</abbr></a><span class="UIStory_Message">Focused. Finally.</span></span></h3><input name="charset_test" value="€,´,€,´,水,Д,Є" type="hidden"><input name="fb_dtsg" value="icKpx" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="feedback_params" name="feedback_params" value="{"actor":"585462670","target_fbid":"137736736271473","target_profile_id":"585462670","type_id":"22","source":"0","assoc_obj_id":"","source_app_id":"","extra_story_params":[],"check_hash":"cfb08c6663a67319"}" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="post_form_id" name="post_form_id" value="e5cd21aee243bea8545bee46b2f120a3" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=137736736271473&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Friday, September 10, 2010 at 12:08am"></abbr></a></span><span class="UIStory_Privacy"></span></span></span><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names"></span><span class="UIStory_Message"><br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix"><div class="UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_ICON_Content"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=154322687920431&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 12:22pm">September 11 at 12:22pm<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">50 miles in.</span></span></abbr></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=154322687920431&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 12:22pm"></abbr></a></span><span class="UIIntentionalStory_BottomAttribution"></span></span></div></div></span></span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"></span><span class="UIStory_Message"></span></span><input name="charset_test" value="€,´,€,´,水,Д,Є" type="hidden"><input name="fb_dtsg" value="icKpx" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="feedback_params" name="feedback_params" value="{"actor":"585462670","target_fbid":"154322687920431","target_profile_id":"585462670","type_id":"22","source":"0","assoc_obj_id":"","source_app_id":"","extra_story_params":[],"check_hash":"5b4b9fcdd5513f62"}" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="post_form_id" name="post_form_id" value="e5cd21aee243bea8545bee46b2f120a3" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><h3 style="font-weight: normal;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names"></span><span class="UIStory_Message"></span><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"></span></span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=149642738403302&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 1:16pm">September 11 at 1:16pm</abbr></a> <span class="UIStory_Message">20 miles to go for day one!</span></span></h3><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h3 style="font-weight: normal;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names"></span><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"></span></span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=113553635367348&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 3:09pm">September 11 at 3:09pm</abbr></a> <span class="UIStory_Message">Finished in 5 hours 25 minutes, 74.9 miles.</span><br /></span></h3><input name="charset_test" value="€,´,€,´,水,Д,Є" type="hidden"><input name="fb_dtsg" value="icKpx" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="feedback_params" name="feedback_params" value="{"actor":"585462670","target_fbid":"113553635367348","target_profile_id":"585462670","type_id":"22","source":"0","assoc_obj_id":"","source_app_id":"","extra_story_params":[],"check_hash":"03807ad64a108657"}" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="post_form_id" name="post_form_id" value="e5cd21aee243bea8545bee46b2f120a3" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix"><div class="UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_ICON_Content"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"></span></span></div></div></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h3 style="font-weight: normal;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names"></span><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"></span></span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=117531001635637&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 4:44am">September 12 at 4:44am</abbr></a> <span class="UIStory_Message">Heavy rain in tent city. Wondering about the days ride...</span><br /></span></h3><input name="charset_test" value="€,´,€,´,水,Д,Є" type="hidden"><input name="fb_dtsg" value="icKpx" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="feedback_params" name="feedback_params" value="{"actor":"585462670","target_fbid":"117531001635637","target_profile_id":"585462670","type_id":"22","source":"0","assoc_obj_id":"","source_app_id":"","extra_story_params":[],"check_hash":"47f95f94e263bdbf"}" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="post_form_id" name="post_form_id" value="e5cd21aee243bea8545bee46b2f120a3" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix"><div class="UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_ICON_Content"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=117531001635637&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 4:44am"></abbr></a></span><span class="UIIntentionalStory_BottomAttribution"></span></span></div></div></span></span><input name="charset_test" value="€,´,€,´,水,Д,Є" type="hidden"><input name="fb_dtsg" value="icKpx" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="feedback_params" name="feedback_params" value="{"actor":"585462670","target_fbid":"149642738403302","target_profile_id":"585462670","type_id":"22","source":"0","assoc_obj_id":"","source_app_id":"","extra_story_params":[],"check_hash":"be6803fc33e49f9b"}" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="post_form_id" name="post_form_id" value="e5cd21aee243bea8545bee46b2f120a3" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix"><div class="UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_ICON_Content"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=149642738403302&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 1:16pm"></abbr></a></span><span class="UIIntentionalStory_BottomAttribution"></span></span></div></div></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"></span><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"></span></span><br /></span><h3 style="font-weight: normal;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names"></span><span class="UIStory_Message"></span><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"></span></span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=138523409526096&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 8:41am">September 12 at 8:41am</abbr></a> <span class="UIStory_Message">10 miles in and i have learned something. Men in tight singlets makes me giggle. Trust me you would too if you see what im seeing.</span></span></h3><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><h3 style="font-weight: normal;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names"></span><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"></span></span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=153906081294441&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 10:49am">September 12 at 10:49am</abbr></a> <span class="UIStory_Message">Im f**king miserable. 12 miles to go and id rather tear my legs off.</span><br /></span></h3><input name="charset_test" value="€,´,€,´,水,Д,Є" type="hidden"><input name="fb_dtsg" value="icKpx" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="feedback_params" name="feedback_params" value="{"actor":"585462670","target_fbid":"153906081294441","target_profile_id":"585462670","type_id":"22","source":"0","assoc_obj_id":"","source_app_id":"","extra_story_params":[],"check_hash":"1493dafe5d0d580e"}" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="post_form_id" name="post_form_id" value="e5cd21aee243bea8545bee46b2f120a3" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix"><div class="UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_ICON_Content"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"></span></span></div></div></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h3 style="font-weight: normal;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names"></span><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix"><div class="UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_ICON_Content"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=129888217059283&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 11:59am">September 12 at 11:59am</abbr></a></span><span class="UIIntentionalStory_BottomAttribution"></span></span></div></div></span><input name="charset_test" value="€,´,€,´,水,Д,Є" type="hidden"><input name="fb_dtsg" value="icKpx" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="feedback_params" name="feedback_params" value="{"actor":"585462670","target_fbid":"138523409526096","target_profile_id":"585462670","type_id":"22","source":"0","assoc_obj_id":"","source_app_id":"","extra_story_params":[],"check_hash":"b565ca5eea541147"}" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="post_form_id" name="post_form_id" value="e5cd21aee243bea8545bee46b2f120a3" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix"><div class="UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_ICON_Content"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"></span></div></div></span>Finished. That was ridiculous.</span></span></h3><h3 style="font-weight: normal;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names"></span><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"></span></span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=152361924784788&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 6:33pm">September 12 at 6:33pm</abbr></a> <span class="UIStory_Message">Icing my knees while driving to greenville. What a day! "a rollercoaster of emotions!"</span><br /></span></h3><input name="charset_test" value="€,´,€,´,水,Д,Є" type="hidden"><input name="fb_dtsg" value="icKpx" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="feedback_params" name="feedback_params" value="{"actor":"585462670","target_fbid":"152361924784788","target_profile_id":"585462670","type_id":"22","source":"0","assoc_obj_id":"","source_app_id":"","extra_story_params":[],"check_hash":"87bc7684fc046c6e"}" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="post_form_id" name="post_form_id" value="e5cd21aee243bea8545bee46b2f120a3" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><div class="UIImageBlock clearfix"><div class="UIImageBlock_Content UIImageBlock_ICON_Content"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=152361924784788&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 6:33pm"></abbr></a></span><span class="UIIntentionalStory_BottomAttribution"></span></span></div></div></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><h3 style="font-weight: normal;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names"></span><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=151448894876854&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 8:58pm">September 12 at 8:58pm</abbr></a></span></span></span><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"> </span><span class="UIStory_Message">125 miles - 8 hours, 41 min. What a weekend. Thank you for all your well wishes, motivation, and support. I hit the wall with 12 miles to go and I felt every emotion from anger to sadness to pure agony. Im so glad it's over for me, but we still have so much more work to do to find a cure.</span></span><input name="charset_test" value="€,´,€,´,水,Д,Є" type="hidden"><input name="fb_dtsg" value="icKpx" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="feedback_params" name="feedback_params" value="{"actor":"585462670","target_fbid":"129888217059283","target_profile_id":"585462670","type_id":"22","source":"0","assoc_obj_id":"","source_app_id":"","extra_story_params":[],"check_hash":"e1cff1d3aa36b58e"}" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="post_form_id" name="post_form_id" value="e5cd21aee243bea8545bee46b2f120a3" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"></h3><input name="charset_test" value="€,´,€,´,水,Д,Є" type="hidden"><input name="fb_dtsg" value="icKpx" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="feedback_params" name="feedback_params" value="{"actor":"585462670","target_fbid":"151448894876854","target_profile_id":"585462670","type_id":"22","source":"0","assoc_obj_id":"","source_app_id":"","extra_story_params":[],"check_hash":"80f2deedbf57ce11"}" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><input id="post_form_id" name="post_form_id" value="e5cd21aee243bea8545bee46b2f120a3" autocomplete="off" type="hidden"><span class="UIActionLinks UIActionLinks_bottom UIIntentionalStory_Info"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_InfoText"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Time"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=585462670&v=wall&story_fbid=151448894876854&ref=mf" id="" title="" target="" style=""><abbr title="Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 8:58pm"></abbr></a></span></span></span>--------------------<br /><br />Im now focused back on running. I have my half marathon in just a few weeks but in the meantime I am racing every other weekend until December! Hard to beleive I signed myself up for this craziness.<br /><br />Fall is here and the weather is beautiful. I love the thought of being able to go for a run with the cool wind in the air and a bright pink under armour hoodie on my back :-) I just ordered sleeves (sounds silly, I know) so I will stay warm this fall and winter while I pound the pavement.RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-75079382113529165962010-08-12T22:02:00.001-04:002010-08-12T22:17:54.779-04:00Hello Greenville<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9T76QgNXJoLX1RVZvS3JOY2bqYo0T_JCy784VUo38f5f1klY8a4Gyg1LQ7Q7uMw9yAt4S-dXpx1zcexpbFkD1UDcHwFywE1NttJNhpHy6W-cCIp14LMjs14XWZcGZ1_ZprSEk3o8gG8/s1600/101_8654.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9T76QgNXJoLX1RVZvS3JOY2bqYo0T_JCy784VUo38f5f1klY8a4Gyg1LQ7Q7uMw9yAt4S-dXpx1zcexpbFkD1UDcHwFywE1NttJNhpHy6W-cCIp14LMjs14XWZcGZ1_ZprSEk3o8gG8/s320/101_8654.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504712448624474738" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Greenville has been good to me. I still have not met my next door neighbor who - I heard through the wall - doesnt like dogs. I have been doing a good job at keeping Justus quiet so maybe that will change her mind. Oh well, Im not here to impress her anyway.<br /><br />Justus and I went to the dog park again tonight which just so happens to be located at the beginning of the South Tar River Greenway. Its only about 2 miles out and back so it is a short, but a good start. We have to run by one house that has at least 3 dogs and two of which look like Great Danes. Lets just say that Justus is not very impressed with their obnoxious behavior. Justus would rather run in the street than on the sidewalk by their fence. I cant really blame him.<br /><br />So I told Justus that I will buy him a Happy Meal if he can find me a cute guy. Justus has been trying but I have not approved of anyone just yet. On Tuesday we went for a run and then hung out at the dog park. Justus walked up to this super cute guy and the guy didnt even bat an eye at Justus. And let me tell ya, Justus TRIED! He was sniffing the guy and the guy was all acting like he had somewhere else better to be. We got home and I gave Justus a biscuit and told him nice try. It wasnt his fault after all.<br /><br />Tonight at the park I said hello to a few people as we ran and they said things like "Beautiful dog!" or "Nice animal" and the whole time Im like "Yeah, what about me??" Although I suppose if they said "Beautiful Girl" or "Nice bod" I would yell back something rude. Oh well....<br /><br />So here I type tonight with my little Justus under my feet at the computer desk. This whole living in the same 400 square feet has made us even better friends, regardless of the man candy that he cant find for me :-)<br /><br />-Runner GirlRunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4827961277734444014.post-61389654444954816502010-08-10T23:21:00.000-04:002010-08-10T23:27:39.396-04:00Changes...So i am finally moved into my apartment in Greenville. I am struggling with finding a place to run. There are plenty of roads, but very few of them I would classify as being safe to run on. Yesterday Justus and I found a dog park which also has a green way. The path is about a mile long so it isnt long enough but it is at least a start. I may travel home to train a bit.<br /><br />Im living a simple life and enjoying it very much. I have not started classes or work yet so I have lots of time to relax and enjoy life. I just started a fitness program called P90X and boy is it kicking my butt! Im on day 3 of 90 and im in lots of pain already!<span style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span>I enjoy being able to put a lot of focus on my training. This week I am putting in my application to teach gymnastics at a local training center. Wish me luck!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">-Runner Girl</span><br /></span></span>RunnerGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00776647055451644776noreply@blogger.com0