First, I am slightly less bitter towards the male sector today, but still holding strong. Running is still better.
I had a fantastic run last night. I still feel like I am running fast, but the treadmill says I am still crawling along. That's a little frustrating, but at the same time it's okay. I am increasing my distance, which builds more muscle resulting in a decrease in fat and pounds. Don't get me wrong. I still have plenty to lose. In any case it felt good. I should have checked my Nike+ before I ended my workout because I only had .06 more to reach 6 miles. Next time!
So I am sure that it is hard for non-runners to understand, but it almost like a little badge of courage when weird things happen to your body as a direct result of pounding the pavement. Last night when I got home from the Y I realized that I was slightly banged up. My pinkie toes are still pretty gross, but I haven't bled through my sneak in a while. That's a good thing! I have little sores all along my waist from my iPod clip rubbing on my skin. I was showering after I got home and felt a burn under "the girls." I am all kinds of chafed under "the girls" and had no idea. Both the waist and under "the girls" can be fixed with regular use of BodyGlide - a nice little wax like stick that prevents chafing and rubbing. All of these little "injuries" are like marks of pride. Pride that I am actually DOING IT. It is such a slow start and is so easy to give up and quit and some days I do still like quitting, but I know how good I feel after the run. Warped, isn't it?
I have put almost 100 miles on my shoes and I am still in love with them. No plantar fasciitis. No sore Achilles. No shin splints. Thank god! Mizunos are fantastic and I don't plan on ever changing running shoes. They have made a huge difference. Originally I was running in Mizuno Wave Creations and went through two pairs of them. Bored with the only option of orange, I switched to the Wave Nirvanas. I admit that I do love the Creations better and will likely switch back in another few hundred miles. I can't wait! I love to get new running shoes.
I am also ridiculously in love with my Nike capri running tights. Wy do I have to brand drop? Because the rest just aren't the same. I've tried Wal-Mart's. I've tried Target's. They just don't measure up and they shouldn't since the Nike tights are like $54 a pair. I don't buy them at full price, but even at the outlets they are like $35 a pair. Again. They are worth it. I love them so much that I even wear them when they stink to HIGH HEAVEN, much like last night. Lordy. They could have run a buzzard off a gut wagon, but I didn't care. They are my faves. I need at least one more pair.
Chilled out with a glass of wine (size LARGE) to watch Grey's Anatomy last night. I understand the whole stuck in purgatory idea the writer's were going for, but c'mon! Meredith was dead for like four hours and she suddenly comes back when Yang touches her feet? I love Katie and all, but if I am stuck in purgatory with a guy who looked like Denny I don't care where she touches. I'm not coming back! That was just preponderous!
I think that is about it for today. It's been kind of slow this week since the schools are closed and I have not had a ton of emails from coordinators and schools. I've actually been pretty productive. No great plans for the weekend. Just hanging out I think. I still need to get in a few good miles to prep for the Shamrock race next Saturday. Should be fun!
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