Musings & Monday

OK, first up, I just have to ramble about my Saturday, then we'll move on, K?

Saturday was a huge day for me. I had 18 miles on my training plan and let me tell you I was nervous. I usually don't sleep very well on Friday nights because I'm nervous/excited about my long run the next morning, but, I was out like a light and slept fine.... Which made me almost reconsider my run (bad juju perhaps)...? I had a stuffy nose and my eyes were puffy when I got in my car and headed to our meet up spot--was not thrilled. I considered turning around and sleeping for a few more minutes and just running by myself. Boy, am I glad I did not do that! I somehow missed the message that it was a Social Saturday, which meant group breakfast of homemade goodies after our run. That put me in a peachy mood, knowing that there was no way I was going to be able to eat with my friends. Ugh! Luckily, the group ran 14 instead of the scheduled 13, which gave me an extra mile and I was thrilled about that.

The course we ran was really hilly (it's actually the course for an upcoming half, so, I was pleased as punch to know what to expect) and there were several moments where I started crying and wondering what in the hell I had gotten myself into.

My legs hurt, I was tired, I wasn't very fast, I wanted to quit. But honestly, where the hell was I going to go? The husband was at the lake, and my SIL doesn't have a car--honestly, what were my options? Once we hit mile 14, I said my goodbyes to everyone as they went to go eat (bastards!) and I headed out for 4 more miles. At mile 14.5, a blister on my toe popped, making every step feel like I had a needle poking my toe. It hurt. It sucked. I hated every second of it. By mile 17.25 I was thrilled. I knew I was so close to being done and I actually started to smile. I had done it. I had gone a mile further than last week, and I was about to hit 18 miles. Something I never in a million years thought I could do. But, I did. I stretched, walked to my car, downed some Powerade, and wanted to cry (happy tears!).

I'm scared to death of my 20 miler next week, but, I know I can do it. I just can't believe my marathon is so close. And I can't believe I have a race this week! I was too tired to run this morning, but, plan to pound out some miles at lunch today. Can't slack off now, sister! And, luckily, I'm not nearly as sore as I was when I did my 16 miles last week--awesome!

OK, enough running babble! What else can I ramble about?

1. I got a flu shot last week and am really horrified that not only did they a) give me one of those super boring teeny beige Band-Aids, but, b) that I wasn't even offered a cool one. I'm still annoyed.
2. Half my office is out sick today--all claiming the flu shot got them sick. I feel fine y'all!
3. We're still deciding what to do for Thanksgiving--I had hoped to convince everyone to come out here since Tulsa is only a 4 hour drive, and everyone will be in Tulsa the weekend before. So far, I lose this battle. Currently, it looks like Thanksgiving (and actual birthday) in Prescott, Arizona with my aunt, uncle and cousins.
4. We're calling this "The Arizona Circus".
5. I love Arizona, don't get me wrong, but, what the crap is there in Prescott? And I have to spend my birthday there? Now, if we were talking Scottsdale, or Phoenix, I could offer up many options, but, I haven't a clue what there is in Prescott. I'm less than thrilled.
6. Which means, birthday celebration will take place probably the first week of December. Take note, kids.
7. Went to Anthro on Saturday and made it out of there under $100--this is a record!
8. The husband thinks he may have dislocated his shoulder while tubing at the lake on Saturday. Because he is a child.
9. He also stated that The Sound of Music is his all time most hated movie. It's my all time favorite. I'm not really sure how we are married...
10. Really nervous about my race this weekend. I fully intend to kick it's ass though, don't get me wrong. That just means, speedwork. My hatred for speedwork is matched only by my hatred of hills. Awesome.
11. I'm getting my hair done tomorrow night! Whoot, whoot! And I debated going short--for about 10 seconds. Then Wedding Crashers was on TV and I remembered how much I love Isla's long hair. Not going short. Not doing it! (I can be strong)
12. Ugh. Class tonight. Ugh.
13. Super busy day today--better get to it!

Have a great day!
xoxox