How is it that I have not blogged in 30 days.........oops, haven't run much either.....double oops. I started December super motivated, I was going to run 100 miles this month......triple oops! I have barely run, this month has been so busy, then I got lazy one week, then the cold of all colds set in. I have been sick for almost 2 weeks, and have barely slept, between the kids coughing, and Shaun coughing, I am exhausted!!!
I have 23 days until Tinkerbell!! I am excited, and have not trained as usual, but I got this :)
12 in 12...........I stepped on the scale the other day, and weighed in at 140lbs. Last January when I ran the Tinkerbell 1/2 marathon I weighed 152lbs, I felt good, knew I could lose a few, but didn't do a lot to make that happen. Well 12 months later I am down 12 lbs. I averaged 1 lb a month, and am feeling great about it. Wondering if I can creep into the 130's, not sure that will happen, but it would be great if it does, or I can gain 12lbs between now and new years, and try to lose 12 again for 2013 :).
December 5, 2012, 3.95 miles, 36:00 (average per mile 9:05). December 6, 2012, 4.14 miles, 37:26 (average per mile 9:02). December 8, 2012, 3.30 miles, 32:44 (average per mile 9:54). December 9, 2012, 3.56 miles, 32:50 (average per mile 9:13). December 11, 2012, 3.02 miles, 28:06 (average per mile 9:18). December 13, 2012, 3.23 miles, 28:43 (average per mile 8:52). Year to date 522.93 miles, average per mile 10:04.
Lately I have been evaluating friendships. Real friendships, friendships just based on convince, neighborhood friendships, family friendships, work friendships, and my kids friendships. I will go into more detail on each of these friendships in my life in future blogs. (I know my blog is mostly about my running, but it is really lacking in content, so I decided to write about what I think about while I run, besides just math). The first installment on friendships is going to be about "convenient friendships". The convenient friendship I am going to go into detail on is my friendships with people that I have met through my children. Basically these are parents of my kids friends. I have met amazing people through my kids. I have made friends with parents of the kids my kids go to school with, do sports with, have parties with, go to daycare with etc. The people I have met through the kids have somewhat become more family than friends, these people help to raise my kids, they treat my kids as if they were their own, have an open door for them to walk through at anytime, and have been there so much for my babies. Now what happens when my kids are no longer friends with these kids, how close are the parents and I, do we remain friends or are we just friends because our kids are friends. With Jacob this hasn't been too much of an issue, he is a fun kid that gets along with lots of different kids, but Jaylee....well, she has lots of friend issues. With Jaylee's friends parents I feel like I make actual friendships with them, which is dangerous because she cycles through her friends fast. Are the parents and I friends, real friends, or just convenient friends? This issue has been staring at me in the face the last few days. Can I remain friends with parents of Jaylee's ex friends? Sure I can, but do I want to? Sure I want to, but can I? Ok here is the real dirt on the issue. I can get my feelings hurt very easy!! I hold grudges, and unfortunately my brain doesn't forget anything, it's like my life is on index cards that stick in my brain at all times. So, Jaylee has been friends with this girl for a few years. Her Mom and I became friends, we could chat about anything, (well people that know me, know I can chat with anyone) anyway we had a nice time together. Jaylee and this girl recently have had a falling out. I don't ask too many questions, I know my daughter and know she can be difficult to get along with....and the reason I know this is because as hard as it is to admit, she is my mini me!!! Jaylee is identical to the way I was at her age, and maybe even the way I am now. So, when I hear that she isn't friends with this girl anymore, and the Mom seems to have issue with the way my daughter acts, I totally take it personally. I would never admit that, well I guess I am in this blog, but I wouldn't say it out loud. So, I let my feelings get hurt and I get pissed. I find it hard to even look at this parent, so does this mean that my friendships I have built through the kids aren't really friendships, they are just convenient people to talk to when my kids are around? Probably, which is sad, but really my own damn fault for taking things personally. I like to think I am upset about this child and Jaylee not being friends, and angry with the Mom for something that has happen recently because the Mamma Bear in me is coming out, and I want to protect my child at all costs. But when I really think about it, it is probably just because when I look at Jaylee I get a big fat reality check as to how and who I really am! I have a feeling that by the end of this friendship blog series I will find myself just sitting alone on my comfy couch with no friends, at least I have Shaun though, my best friend!
November 19, 2012, 3.11 miles, 28:38 (average per mile 9:12). November 20, 2011, 2.91 miles, 51:31 (average per mile 17:39, walked with a friend with a tiny bit of running). November 22, 2012, 2.49 miles, 23:08 (average per mile 9:16). November 27. 2012, 3.24 miles, 28:54 (average per mile 8:55). Year to date 501.73 miles, average per mile 10:06.
I can't believe I am doing it..........I actually cant believe I signed up to do it................But, I am dropping out of running CIM in 2 weeks. This would have been my 3rd marathon. I was really excited when I signed up, I love new running shirts, but not excited enough to do my long runs. I haven't run more than 13 miles in 2 years, not since I trained for CIM in 2010, and I am just not motivated enough to run them now. I have also been having a hip flexor issue, and I am afraid of hurting myself more, and not being able to run TinkerBell in January, or Shamrock in March, both already signed up for. I have also been having some embarrassing and extreme tummy issues after my last few 1/2 marathons. I am actually afraid of what my body might do by mile 18 or 19, which is why I haven't been able to get myself to do a long run. I have thrown up during my last few half marathons, granted one of them I got a PR, and another one involved lots of crazy San Francisco hills, the other was a night run, so I had eaten all day, and the bouncing of food in my tummy during a run didn't turn out well, but with all that, as soon as my 1/2's were finished, my tummy got crazy, crazy, crazy. I don't know if my stomach has a full marathon in it right now, we will have to see, later down the road. I can assure you though, I will be going to packet pick up, getting my shirt that I have already paid for, and wearing it on Sunday December 2nd! Eventually I will run a 3rd full marathon, but this year will not be that eventually.
In other news, Jaylee has been working working working at gymnastics. The girl, with lots of pushing, has been trying to hit her round off back handspring.........last night was the night!!!! YAY Jaylee, I loved seeing the excitement in your eyes when you did it!
In a piece of sad news, we attended Shaun's Grandmother's service, memorial, open house, whatever you want to call it. It was a nice family event, and I am glad I was there to support Shaun through it. Oh, and Jacob can wear dress attire nicely!!!
I have placed top 3 in 3 5k's to date. 1st place in 2010, and 2, 3rd place wins in 2012
November 7, 2012, 3.08 miles, 29:04 (average per mile 9:25). November 10, 2012, 2.02 miles, 20:34(average per mile 10:09). November 11, 2012, 6.28 miles, 1:02:03 (average per mile 9:52). Year to date 489.98 miles, average time per mile 10:04.
Today I voted!! I took little Miss Jaylee with me, and took advantage of my right to vote. After voting I promptly went over to Nothing Bundt Cakes and took advantage of their, "show us you voted and get a free Bundtlet" deal. I got a free lemon Bundtlet, and purchased a pumpkin spice one! YUM!
Sunday morning was amazing. I decided to run the Almond Bowl 5k in Chico. I originally signed up because my sister in law joined Fleet Feets 5k training group, and was going to run the Almond Bowl. I wanted to run it with her so I signed up. 1 day into her training class she sustained an injury and was not able to run, but my brother and nephew decided they would run! We had a fantastic time!! I beat both Andy and Nik, thank goodness, got a new PR, by a minute and 5 seconds, and came in 3rd in my age group.............I think my competitiveness might be showing. OOPs!! :) Good thing this is my blog where I am allowed to brag about myself :).
Anyway, we had a great time, and then went out for a big family breakfast, my Mom and Step-dad even showed up.
Before 11/4/12
After
After the run, Jacob decided that he wants to run. He said this last year and gave up after one run, but this time, he has done two runs, and hasn't asked to quit yet. I will keep the blog updated on his progress!
November 2, 2012, 3.36 miles, 30:27 (average per mile 9:03). November 4, 2012, 3.10 miles, 27:01(average per mile 8:46). November 4, 2012, 1.18 miles, 13:29 (average per mile 13:29 (Jacob training run). November 5, 2012, 1.14 miles, 13:13 (average per mile 11:32 (Jacob training run) Year to date 476.60 miles, average time per mile 10:07.
I am being a big giant lazy as usual! I have a 5k this weekend to run in Chico, I will be racing and hopefully beating my brother! I have some other big race coming up in 4 weeks, but I refuse to talk about it because I am no where near ready for it!!!!
Last Friday was Red day for Red Ribbon Week
Jacob!!!
I am still sore from Nike, so it's only fitting I add a Nike pic.
October 22, 2012, 3 miles, 28:10 (average per mile 9:22). October 29, 2012, 5.53 miles, 51:10(average per mile 9:14). October 30, 2012, 3.58 miles, 34:56 (average per mile 9:45). Year to date 467.82 miles, average time per mile 10:08.
The Nike Women's Half Marathon was wonderful! Only regret is running it alone, it would have been a ton more fun to run it with someone and laugh with someone at all the crazy signs! "don't poop"!!! My time was 3 minutes slower than my slowest 1/2 time, but I finished it! 2:21.
Monday we took the day off and spent it with the kids, neighbors, and friends at the pumpkin patch!!!
pumpkin patch
friends at the patch
Neighbors at the patch
October 14, 2012, 13.1 miles, 2:21:40 (average per mile 10:49). October 23, 2012, 3.04 miles, 29:45 (average per mile 9:46). October 17, 2012, 3.31 miles, 35:38 (average per mile 10:45). Year to date 455.71 miles, average time per mile 10:09.
Life is busy like usual!! This week Shaun and celebrated out 1 year wedding anniversary!! I am more in love with him everyday, (don't tell him that though, his head is already big enough). Today is my baby Jacob's 7th birthday....thank you Giants for pulling out a win for him today!!! Sunday and Monday we went to San Luis Obispo, and Saturday morning we head to SF for NIKE!! I am scared to death!!!!
October 6, 2012, 4.05miles, 41:28 (average per mile 10:13). October 8, 2012, 3.65 miles, 36:00 (average per mile 9:51). Year to date 436.26 miles, average time per mile 10:08.
