I turned 30 today! Wahoo!
It's been a fantastic day. Easy workout this morning--4 miles, a little weight lifting. Came home to 2 birthday cards nicely set by the front door (from Cory). Had my free cup of Joe and pastry for my b-day at the bakery. Got a lovely bouquet of flowers at work from Cory. And have received many nice b-day wishes from family and friends throughout the day.
Tonight we're celebrating at the Spitfire--a bar in Belltown where my friend Drew DJ's. We'll have drinks and dancing. Cory has prepared a little b-day video that apparently is going to broadcast on the big screens at the bar tonight. I'm dying of anticipation! Before the Spitfire, my sister and bro-in-law are coming up to have dinner with us! I feel so lucky today!
It's been MORE than a month since I've posted anything. I wish it hadn't been so long, but life has been a little crazy....even chaotic at times. Only because I'm entering into a transition period (leaving my job at the bakery to focus on musical pursuits...finally), and it has taken so much time and energy to prepare for my departure. STRESSFUL. But, I'm now starting to breathe a little easier. Next Friday is my last day.
The running continues to go well--I had a bit of a set back in my schedule as my body decided to take a little hiatus from wellness. I got terribly sick for a week, and then it lingered as a cold for 2 more weeks. I haven't been sick like that in a very long time. Very frustrating! I had to rearrange my running schedule--taking almost a full week off. My long run suffered the following week, and though I was frustrated, I had to remind myself that I was still recooperating from illness!
The weekend I was scheduled to do 14 miles for the first time, I was only able to complete 10. We were in Wenatchee that weekend, and I ran the loop trail along the river. It was a BEAUTIFUL day. The temp topped at 66 that day. By mile 10 I was pooped. I did get a little frustrated at being unable to do 14, but Cory and my family helped to calm me down and put things back into perspective.
Sucess! Last weekend I WAS able to do the 14 miles. I chose a path that started at Alki, went around the west side of the sound around to Fauntleroy, turning around at our apartment--then back to Alki. It was drizzling the entire way, but it felt fantastic. I was cold the last couple miles, but my adrenaline kicked in and it didn't matter. Cory and I celebrated with lunch at the Matador in West Seattle.
This coming weekend I will be doing 16 miles. 18 the next weekend, then we're in Hawaii the following week. I'll probably still do 8-10 miles on my long run day while in Hawaii. I am soooo looking forward to running in Hawaii!
Did I mention we're going to HAWAII!!!! This is a MUCH needed vacation. I can't wait to sink my toes in the sand, wade in the 70 degree Pacific, hike around diamond head, sip my cocktails on the beech! I need to unwind! We're going to have a blast!
The day to day runs are going well--I haven't been getting a very good amount of sleep, so I've been feeling a little more tired than before, but I'm really trying to pay attention to my body more than ever now, and am slowing down when I need to!
The first 5k (and first race ever) I did in Bellingham about a year ago, is coming up again in a few weeks. I'm planning on running it and need to e-mail Kable (my stepbrother) to see if he wants to do it--he ran it with Cory and I last year! We had a blast. I want to make it an annual event and "commemoration", if you will, of my health and first race! It's the "Miles for Memories" race put on by the Alzheimer's Association of Washington, so it benefits a great cause!
Okay...time to wrap things up at work so I can get out and enjoy the rest of the day! I should be able to keep up with the postings more regularly now, and promise more training info soon!
Aloha!
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