I returned home late Wednesday and had an early flight to OKC, so I knew running would be out - 3 hours of sleep doesn't quite cut it. I headed to the airport, got stuck in traffic, worried about missing my flight all to get there and find out that the flight was delayed. It was further delayed, to the point I was going to miss my meeting and so I drove back to the office. Nothing like 5 hours of your life being sucked away from you! This is when I miss living 15 min from the airport.
Best part of Thursdays are coaching Camdyn's volleyball team - The Clementines rock! Super cute girls that are just learning the sport. Last night's practice went so well and I am really sad I am going to miss them play on Saturday.
On to the lightening
I had planned on running 10 with Annette this morning but woke up about and hour early to thunder and lightening. It took me 5 minutes to come to my senses and realize that is what the flashing lights were.....yes, I am tired. Lightening is the one element I will not run in. I actually used to, until one of the girls I run with told me about someone who was struck by lightening and killed while running....that was the end. Our electrical storms here in Texas can be pretty impressive....translation-not safe at all.
So here I am at 5 am working (and a little blogging while I am waiting for a report to generate) and getting very excited to head to Reno with Izzie's volleyball team for the NQ tournament. I hate Reno..very sorry, but I am excited for three days of volleyball and one on one time with her.
I am hoping to get out soon if the lightening stops and if not, possibly tonight in the very lovely town of Reno.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Desert Run - Days 2 & 3
Full workout details found here.
I cannot communicate in words how much I have loved the past three days in the desert. The mornings have been absolutely fantastic. A little crisp to start, but the smell of desert blossoms in the air and the sun rises have been a treat! Fort Worth is great, but this holds a special place in my heart.
I had a hard time keeping the pace down both days and in fact, today ended up being 7:59 average pace for just over 7 miles...good effort but, so rewarding!
On to the Boston recaps:
As always, I love reading race reports. Most that I read can be found over at FastRunningBlog.com. There you will find Jake Krong's who finished 23rd and 8th American, along with many others that will be inspirational. It was a very, very tough day but there were a few really good performances - Jeff Shadley from Idaho and Teena Jensen from Utah....hers had some really useful information for trying to stay cool.
I am now on my way home! I have missed my kids and family terribly and I do not get much time with the before I go OKC tomorrow and Reno on Friday. So I will go home, drink it all in and be back at the airport bright and early.
Happy Running!
I cannot communicate in words how much I have loved the past three days in the desert. The mornings have been absolutely fantastic. A little crisp to start, but the smell of desert blossoms in the air and the sun rises have been a treat! Fort Worth is great, but this holds a special place in my heart.
I had a hard time keeping the pace down both days and in fact, today ended up being 7:59 average pace for just over 7 miles...good effort but, so rewarding!
On to the Boston recaps:
As always, I love reading race reports. Most that I read can be found over at FastRunningBlog.com. There you will find Jake Krong's who finished 23rd and 8th American, along with many others that will be inspirational. It was a very, very tough day but there were a few really good performances - Jeff Shadley from Idaho and Teena Jensen from Utah....hers had some really useful information for trying to stay cool.
I am now on my way home! I have missed my kids and family terribly and I do not get much time with the before I go OKC tomorrow and Reno on Friday. So I will go home, drink it all in and be back at the airport bright and early.
Happy Running!
Monday, April 16, 2012
Desert Run, Day 1
Detailed Workout found here
I am in Phoenix for a conference for a few days and as I landed yesterday, I was quickly reminded how much I miss the desert and how much I miss St. George. I was up early to run and I love that the sun rises early here! In Texas, I do not see the sunrise during my runs...just in the dark, day after day. I had planned for a an easy run, which is normal for a Monday, but felt great and ended up picking up the pace for miles 5-8.
The rest of the day was spent in meetings, listening to people discuss the future of Healthcare, ACOs, Compliance & HIPAA. I normally love coming to these conferences but today has not lived up to my expectations. The first speaker was good, but from there it dragged on.
They fed us lunch which was very nice, but it was soup and salad. The hotel is a Spa/Resort, so they pride themselves on clean eating. I was convinced my body was going to go into shock from the lack of sugar, so I made my way to the coffee shop, had a Kit-Kat & Diet Coke. I then ran into a colleague and he wanted some ice cream, so a baby serving of Hagan Daas Carmel Cone was added on... (I did feel somewhat guilty for cheating on Blue Bell, but there was none to be had). They ended up serving absolutely delicious Peanut Butter cookies during the break and after eating two of those, my sugar intake was back to normal and my body might not revolt.
I am now sitting in my hotel room, anxious to read all the Boston Reports and see how they fared with the crazy weather. Interesting to note the difference from last year to this year and a 9 min differential in the winning times. Just goes to show the impact weather has on running and that no two races will ever be the same. Each is unique and we are to find the joy in each one.
Happy Monday, Happy Running and Congrats to everyone who ran Boston!
I am in Phoenix for a conference for a few days and as I landed yesterday, I was quickly reminded how much I miss the desert and how much I miss St. George. I was up early to run and I love that the sun rises early here! In Texas, I do not see the sunrise during my runs...just in the dark, day after day. I had planned for a an easy run, which is normal for a Monday, but felt great and ended up picking up the pace for miles 5-8.
The rest of the day was spent in meetings, listening to people discuss the future of Healthcare, ACOs, Compliance & HIPAA. I normally love coming to these conferences but today has not lived up to my expectations. The first speaker was good, but from there it dragged on.
They fed us lunch which was very nice, but it was soup and salad. The hotel is a Spa/Resort, so they pride themselves on clean eating. I was convinced my body was going to go into shock from the lack of sugar, so I made my way to the coffee shop, had a Kit-Kat & Diet Coke. I then ran into a colleague and he wanted some ice cream, so a baby serving of Hagan Daas Carmel Cone was added on... (I did feel somewhat guilty for cheating on Blue Bell, but there was none to be had). They ended up serving absolutely delicious Peanut Butter cookies during the break and after eating two of those, my sugar intake was back to normal and my body might not revolt.
I am now sitting in my hotel room, anxious to read all the Boston Reports and see how they fared with the crazy weather. Interesting to note the difference from last year to this year and a 9 min differential in the winning times. Just goes to show the impact weather has on running and that no two races will ever be the same. Each is unique and we are to find the joy in each one.
Happy Monday, Happy Running and Congrats to everyone who ran Boston!
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Plan in Action - Week April 16 - 21
I cannot believe another week has come and gone. My work travel is in full force next week and I will be traveling with my daughter's volleyball team - so again, another modified plan.
Monday: 6-8 in Arizona
Tuesday: 6-8 in Arizona
Wednesday: 6-8 in Arizona
Thursday: Most likely a rest day due to an early flight
Friday: 10 at home - WAHOO!
Saturday: Some on the hotel treadmill if I am lucky ;)
Goals: Yoga x 1, stretching x 3 and Planks daily
Do you have a plan for the week?
Do you like Yoga?
Monday: 6-8 in Arizona
Tuesday: 6-8 in Arizona
Wednesday: 6-8 in Arizona
Thursday: Most likely a rest day due to an early flight
Friday: 10 at home - WAHOO!
Saturday: Some on the hotel treadmill if I am lucky ;)
Goals: Yoga x 1, stretching x 3 and Planks daily
Do you have a plan for the week?
Do you like Yoga?
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