Uninspired
I'm running slower, gaining weight, breaking out, stressing out and in an overall bad way. Furthermore, I haven't even THOUGHT about my poor little blog in weeks :( usually, even when I'm really bad I can at least still post on the weekend. Ashleigh FAIL. October was such a sad month for my little blog project, and to the loyal few of you who follow me, I sincerely apologize.
So, in short, here's what has happened in the past 2 weeks:
*I ran 20 miles
*I went to California and drank a lot of wine and had a lot of fun, but didn't run much.
*Last weekend, I ran my longest race before the marathon - 30K (which is 18.8 miles) in 2:50
*I have been running minimally during the week, letting myself believe that by running ridiculously far distances on the weekend makes up for it. Turns out, it doesn't.
*I ran 14 miles 2 days ago, and I have a 1/2 marathon coming up next Sunday. That's my last race before December 12.
So, that's what I've been doing (and not doing). Billy will be home in a matter of weeks, and now I'm all stressed about that because I gotta look good, you know? So, with renewed vigor and enthusiasm, I will be running like it was my job (even though I already have a job...and grad school...and 2 dogs...and a house to keep up...and friends...and...and...and...)
I suppose I really don't have anything to say, other than that. I'll try to conjure up some witty blog banter for you as the week goes on to try to get back into the swing of things, but for now, I'm off to the gym for some treadmill action because it is no less than one million degrees outside. Fact.
P.S. - Any love you could send my way would be greatly appreciated! I have a motivation deficit.
P.P.S. - Starbucks red cup season started today! Love yourself and go get you one of them triple grande non-fat gingerbread lattes!
Here's a happy thought:
ReplyDeleteA grande triple-shot non-fat gingerbread latte in a red cup has about 150 calories. To burn off said 150 calories, you have several options:
Play pool for an hour
Dance for 30 minutes
Play Frisbee for 20 minutes
Shop for 40 minutes
Fish for 35 minutes
Ride a motorcycle for 17 minutes
I especially like the 'shop for 40 minutes' suggestion. Just think how many calories you'd burn if you shopped for an hour and a half!
Bottom line is this: you will have lots of love and a HURRY, ASHLEIGH, HURRY sign at mile 20 on marathon day. And do you really think Billy will notice three extra pounds???
Love and squiggles. MuM
The love is flowing across over the Great Salt Lake, over the mountains, down the slopes of the Cascade range, over the sand on the beaches of Oregon and surfing across the Pacific. Should be arriving sometime early tomorrow. Bask in it, swallow it up, roll around on it, breath it in and then get your but in gear and get it done!!! Love your blog, get 'er written.
ReplyDeleteLots of love being sent your way from the Big Sky country! You are an inspiration regardless of a few minor little setbacks. Keep your head up, your feet moving, and think of how proud of you we all will be at the finish line.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog... but who hid beautiful, confident Ashleigh? Cocky Ash - come back to us! You can kick that marathon's butt and you look fabulous - pull out that little black dress and long cigarette Audrey! Love! Pat
ReplyDelete(I think I used the apostrophe correctly - the butt belongs to the marathon - right?)