Running Wogging & the Glass Half Full

Monday, January 28th   Monday, Monday How in the world did I survive you?   So tired this morning Get hubby off to work Then flounder with getting kids up and out   "Get in the car!" "We're going to be late!" "Get in the car!"   I yell in my cheeriest mom voice   Kids scramble   I rush   Sigh   We're slow but not late for school's start   Weather   Drippy rain Wind   I round the corner to the school and see my sis-in-law Jen, Running   Eeek! So happy for her   I've got my running gear on too Was thinking to treadmill it, on account of the rain Maybe I should hurry, and try to catch up with her   Fling jeep doors open To deposit kids at school   Discover Molls forgot to put on shoes   REALLY????   How do you forget shoes?   sigh   I do the math 18 minutes home 18minutes back Oh wait I...

Tuesday, January 15th Been a good week so far Monday had 8 miles on the books Done Tuesday 5miles Done Treadmilled them I had half a mind to not even acknowledge these silly machine runs- There's something plastic about a treadmill run- But it's cold- (for NM) And I'm not in a baconator mood (I'll let ViloinRunning take that prize) And I  am  'running' Albeit humorous running when you almost fall offfffff the back - Because you misjudged just how fast an 8 minute mile is---(for me) Nothing pushes the pace better than an accelerator button- "Anybody can be fast"-(I say to myself with teenager-like lethargy) "Watch this---" (hits the arrow up) Famous last words Oh yeah- I was one of those guys I know--- You really should be sorry you missed it After a good laugh with the random stranger gal next to me, I dropped it to a more accessible pace- The chuckle was fun- Think I smiled and giggled the rest of...

Saturday, January 12th   After last saturday's fabulous run, I had a renewed excitement for training   I had plans   Run monday and Tuesday in 'the weather'   Wednesday or Thursday could be my treadmill day   Friday surely would have time for a quickie run before a hair appt rounded out my week   Yep, those were my plans I was proud of myself for being the architect of my running destiny   That was last Saturday   Then cameSunday, And One of our renters called---   Their water heater's leaking   Fast forward through plumbers, Drywall guys And ripped out flooring-   And you get a really messed up week   I did manage a few treadmill runs   Nothing thrilling   The stuff life is made of   And now it's Saturday again....   I lace up and head out   It's cold   Blister half way through ...

my trusty laptop has been a bit lonely as of late- So has the road Lack of motivation Chilly temps Hubby's new early work schedule Holidays Excuses everywhere Not running is fast becoming the new 'norm' It scared me I make myself run on the treadmill at my gym It doesn't feel human No spark of imagination simply marking miles. I worry this is my life. Then Saturday I decide to take a road run Not going to lie It was hard But there was something about the air The sky That made me remember Miles 1-3 I stop every1/4 mile to huff and puff walk then shuffle And run again This is me Nothing new here But it's OK I keep myself from the usual chiding Bemoaning my slowness And embrace the fact that I like to not feel rushed I like to stop and walk I like forgetting the clock Running on my terms By myself Even being so brazen as to call it running Makes me feel daring I smirk The fun is back  I relax into my n...

Saturday, December 15th It's been forever since I've blogged.... Sigh- I'd like to say it's because It's dark It's cold And I'm a bit unmotivated. Which is all true- But Mostly because there's been a lack of photo ops as I throw down treadmill miles The treadmill has been my little drill sergeant Ever faithful he spins never stopping As I run Then 'Jumping-jack hop' to the edges Catch my breath Rest Jump gingerly back on and run some more So when I hear our little town is throwing it's first ever Reindeer Romp... I secretly think this is the one to skip..... Until my sis-in-law "Marathon Mike's wife texts me that Brown's, my all time favorite shoe store, has an extra entry No excuses  now There's nothing so motivating as the thought of having to run in front of God and everybody, Makes me wish I'd trained harder... Just barely get to the start The announcer is calling a 3 minute warn...

Monday,October 29th I've run a few times since my last post. A little begrudgingly, I have to admit. I think it's the season dark in the morning Dark at night Thank heavens were close to  daylight savings Or I think I'd go mad with all this darkness. Today- same story Wake up late No early morning run My littlest, Molly (5) hears me complaining "Let's go to the workout place after school!!!!!" Is her quick response Love her for that Love "the workout place" too,  For making it fun for her to even want to go Kinder is done at noon We drive across the street (I know- how convenient) I pick up a magazine as I walk in the door Never done that before, but I needed the diversion Pick my usual machine It's almost comforting to use the same treadmill each time  Nothing like an old mag and a treadmill My body and mind are on auto pilot I peruse and 8 month old fashion mag I don't e...

So, I've pretty much come to the conclusion that: Running a marathon doesn't make you a runner. Running does- I know after a race, there is a need to rest But a few days into mine- A fleeting thought crossed my mind It scared me. Made me realize that's how you can run into someone that says, "Oh- yeah- I used to run....." So today I thought it high time I started another training chart ViolinRunning convinced me to use Hanson's Marathon Training Plan Today was a humbling 2 ish miles 2 measly miles Where's the glory in that? After all, hadn't I just run a more respectable 5 on Saturday- But here I am obeying this plan- Check my pace goal Then start out too fast And die halfway through On a two miler You see- I've always hated miles 1-4 In any run So these next 5 weeks, will be a challenge as I run the dreaded 1-4 over and over and over- Until finally in week 6 My chart thinks I'm ready for more Sigh Bu...