WHITE STUFF AGAIN!

RUN: 70 min. / TREADMILL / 5 MILES

I woke up this morning to the most unusual sight. White stuff on my bushes!!! I am so sorry to all of you that I signed up for a spring marathon. This is my last big week of training before the taper. So next week's weather should be beautiful. I headed for the treadmill at the gym tonight because the rain was coming down so hard.

Ameican Idol is on tonight. I am anxious to see who will be kicked off. I was disappointed with last night.

Waddling to watch TV......

GOAL CHANGING

ELLIPTICAL : 40 min.


I spent today rethinking yesterday's post, your comments ,and how I felt after the run. I will run the full PIG but I will remove the time goal and now my sidebar states to finish my 3rd marathon. I feel better about things now. I know I can finish!!

Tonight my legs were tired. The weather outside was cold with snow flurries. I headed for the gym and chose the elliptical. I watched Dancing with the Stars while working out. I liked Apollo the best - WOW!

Tomorrow night I have my Y-ME support group meeting so there will be no workout. I will record American to watch later. Will someone please get Sanjay off??

Waddling to catch some ZZZZs.............

EASTER BLESSINGS

Happy and joyous Easter to everyone and their families.

RUN: 15 MILES / 3:45/ 4R:1W / 15:00 ave pace

Today's run was one that I cannot find a description for. It wasn't a bad run. I finished the 15 miles that I had hoped to finish in about the time that I had expected. The weather was grey and in the 30's. Not bad. I had enough GU and water. It wasn't good either. I struggled the last 1-2 miles. My rt ankle gave out 3 times for some unknown reason. It didn't give me that good feeling I was looking for with only 4 weeks until the PIG. I certainly have some questions in my mind if I am ready for the PIG. My training schedule was off due to everything that has happened in my personal life since October.

Next weeks long run is 20. I plan on running at Waterfall Glen which has some hills in it. I hope it goes well. In the back of my mind , I am wondering if I should run the half at the PIG and reorganize for a fall marathon. Something to think about.

My MIL discovered excercise this week and is hooked. She took her first class ever in her (active adult) community clubhouse. She loved it and then tried the treadmill. We spent yesterday shopping for house things, workout clothes, and a swimsuit for water aerobics. It is great to see things going well for her.

Waddling to hunt some Easter eggs.............

FULL MOON

RUN: 70 MIN. / TREADMILL / 8R:1W

You can always tell the time of a full moon at the hospital. Today was no exception to the rule. It began when I walked in to find the 2 computers that run our treatment machine were down. I dialed the 800number for our help line and reached a sex talk line. That was no help! I finally got everything going. Next we had 2 emergency patients added to our overscheduled day. Unfortunately both patients had brains mets and were very combative. One thing after another happened thensuddenly we realized it was already 2:30 and nobody had stopped or eaten lunch. When I left everthing was done and calm. That only happens when you work with a great team like I do.

I did make it to the gym tonight and ran on the treadmill. It was dark, cold and the winds were gusty so I opted for the inside. Being on the treamill I was able to push myself to a harder workout than I would have done outside.

I checked the weather for the weekend and it looks good for my long run.

Waddling and howling at the moon..................

TOO ANGRY ...

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY : ZERO

Did you ever get so pissed off that you couldn't even work out? Last night it happened to me. I won't go into the reason. But I could only see red and there was no chance of focusing for spin class. That made me even madder. I need to get this time in.

Tonight the weather outside was horrible. Extremely windy and very cold. I had to take my MIL to the doctor. By the time I helperd her with a few things and headed home it was 7pm. I thought that I could get to the gym by 8. The wind overturned a tanker truck and shut down my was to get home. I was delayed over and hour and exhausted by the time that I walked into the door. Another night lost.

Waddling to relax for the night...........

QUALIFIED FOR BOSTON!!!!

MARATHON - 3:35 BOSTON QUALIFIER!!!

Race report

It was a day made for running. The temperatures were 40 degrees and there was no wind. I was facing a flat course. When I lined up,I knew what I needed to do. As I looked at the other runners, they were as anxious as me. The first 10 miles went smooth. I was right on what I wanted to run. I hoped to run the second half with negative splits. The next 10 miles went by very quickly. My hydration and Gu was right on target. Then came the final 10K. I was actually able to pick it up. Soon I could see the finish line. I can't believe it! On the spur of the moment to run a marathon and BQ. The run of a lifetime.

APRIL FOOL'S DAY

SUNDAY : RUN : 2:35 / 10.76 MILES / 4R:1W
MONDAY : RUN : 0:30

I didn't BQ but I did have a good solid long run. But what a dream that was. I spent most of the weekend moving my MIL in her new house. That went well. She's finally in and loves her new home.

There is 5 weeks left until the PIG. My long runs are lined up:

• April 8--15 miles
• April 15-- 20 miles
• April 22-- 5K race
• April 29-- 10 miles

It seems like you have alot of time to prepare but it come on quick.

Waddling to watch Dancing with the Stars..............