Let's get the nitty-gritty out of the way.
It's been a LONG time since I've blogged. Believe it or not, I still READ blogs but I haven't commented in ages. I just like to know what ALL OF YOU are up to and keep up with your lives and running but I'm sorry, I don't have the time that I used to, back when I was first and EMPTY NESTER. Hee, hee.
Any-hoo! The good news is that I recovered from Chicago like a TIGER and am back gearing up for my first 15k trail race on Sunday. I also ran a great 5k on Thanksgiving and although I STILL haven't gone sub-20, I was pretty close! 20:20. UGH. I WILL DO THIS though, I see the 5k sub 20 happening in 2013, early in the year. I didn't wear a watch for the 5k and I ran to have fun and ended up feeling great at the end of the race but it was too late to make up for the slower first mile. A **FUNNY** story though: I tell everyone I'm not competitive every day. Liar. During the last mile of the race, I could feel my two SPRY friends creeping up on me but they weren't exactly "with" me. With a quarter of a mile to go, I heard my track coach yell, "GO Meg! GO MAYA's MOM AND DAD!" and with that, I took off like a crazy old lady as fast as I could. Geesh...I was afraid those young peeps were going to beat me. Go figure. Maya's dad ran Western States in June...Maya's mom is a super fit chick...SO CAPABLE OF CATCHING ME ANY DAY! They "LET" me have it though. Thanks for helping me out PEEPS!!
FITNESS though is a funny thing...and a powerful thing. You can be recovering from a marathon and working on hills and suddenly be back to normal, recovered and perhaps even stronger than when you started your marathon training. That happened to me. My heart rate has now dropped down into the low 130's for my easy runs and my moderate and LT paces have actually increased. DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU that age slows you down. The KEY is fitness. Do all you can to keep yourself injury free, manage your pain and training and respect this: RECOVERY. I'll say it LOUDER...RECOVER! For me that means icing my calves after a tough workout, taking an extra day off if I'm fatigued or sore and allowing my body to rest a little longer after races. I've managed to stay injury free since last spring which is actually a miracle for me since I've battled a lot of stuff in the past.
Run happy :) .
Finally...
my fine, hot husband...Happy Birthday!! I'm taking this time to wish you the BEST day ever and I apologize for scheduling a race on your BIG day(even though you gave me your blessings). I was hoping I could fly you to Hawaii, renew our vows under a coconut tree and celebrate your day with plenty of red meat, wine, chocolate cake and cuddling but maybe next year. You know I love you...
xoxo
It's been a LONG time since I've blogged. Believe it or not, I still READ blogs but I haven't commented in ages. I just like to know what ALL OF YOU are up to and keep up with your lives and running but I'm sorry, I don't have the time that I used to, back when I was first and EMPTY NESTER. Hee, hee.
Any-hoo! The good news is that I recovered from Chicago like a TIGER and am back gearing up for my first 15k trail race on Sunday. I also ran a great 5k on Thanksgiving and although I STILL haven't gone sub-20, I was pretty close! 20:20. UGH. I WILL DO THIS though, I see the 5k sub 20 happening in 2013, early in the year. I didn't wear a watch for the 5k and I ran to have fun and ended up feeling great at the end of the race but it was too late to make up for the slower first mile. A **FUNNY** story though: I tell everyone I'm not competitive every day. Liar. During the last mile of the race, I could feel my two SPRY friends creeping up on me but they weren't exactly "with" me. With a quarter of a mile to go, I heard my track coach yell, "GO Meg! GO MAYA's MOM AND DAD!" and with that, I took off like a crazy old lady as fast as I could. Geesh...I was afraid those young peeps were going to beat me. Go figure. Maya's dad ran Western States in June...Maya's mom is a super fit chick...SO CAPABLE OF CATCHING ME ANY DAY! They "LET" me have it though. Thanks for helping me out PEEPS!!
FITNESS though is a funny thing...and a powerful thing. You can be recovering from a marathon and working on hills and suddenly be back to normal, recovered and perhaps even stronger than when you started your marathon training. That happened to me. My heart rate has now dropped down into the low 130's for my easy runs and my moderate and LT paces have actually increased. DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU that age slows you down. The KEY is fitness. Do all you can to keep yourself injury free, manage your pain and training and respect this: RECOVERY. I'll say it LOUDER...RECOVER! For me that means icing my calves after a tough workout, taking an extra day off if I'm fatigued or sore and allowing my body to rest a little longer after races. I've managed to stay injury free since last spring which is actually a miracle for me since I've battled a lot of stuff in the past.
Run happy :) .
Finally...
my fine, hot husband...Happy Birthday!! I'm taking this time to wish you the BEST day ever and I apologize for scheduling a race on your BIG day(even though you gave me your blessings). I was hoping I could fly you to Hawaii, renew our vows under a coconut tree and celebrate your day with plenty of red meat, wine, chocolate cake and cuddling but maybe next year. You know I love you...
xoxo
Damn, you are looking awesome. You turkey trotting super star. sub 20 2013 here you go. i know you will get it. best wishes on the 15k. Mr. Ant (adam ant. lol) and i have so missed your posts. take care and i look forward to seeing how your race went. Happy Birthday to your Husband!
ReplyDeleteHi Meg! Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteHoney, You know I love you. Thanks for a great day!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to your blog for a while and didn't notice the update and the fantastic photo of you. You really are a happy runner!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, dear Megsie! Miss you tons and hope you have a wonderful holiday!!
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Happy New Year to you! Thanks for commenting and being in touch. Hope all is well with you and your world. Teaching has been a challenge this year but it is turning around. I am sure Sandy Hood hit you especially hard with being so in touch with K students all these years. How is Sparkle Pants? Keep running and racing.
ReplyDeleteMeg, Glad you are back and it's great that everything is going well with you. I love your photo at the top- you look so fast! Cute and fast. :) Can't wait to read the next post to see what is up with you.
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