Tis the Season to Sweat

~ I don't know what to say, except it's Christmas and we're all in misery.~
Ellen Griswold

Seriously, I love that movie.

Last weekend was the Jingle Bell Run here in Vail. I had used this as my running goal, and I survived! As per my last blog entry, I carried my water, Ipod, and Vaseline...raise your hand if you are a wimpy runner !!!! . The goal was to run the whole 3.1 miles, which I did in 37:28ish. Very slow for a runner, but I figure speed will come later. It was super fun to see the kids do the 1k. Drew took off like a shot, and was "tired out" pretty quickly. The best part for me was hearing my name and being cheered on by all my family and friends at the finish line. Julene, Mindy, Melody, Jillian, Amy....you have all inspired me with your discipline ( mom's ROCK!!), and thanks to all my friends that have told me I could do it, and never got sick of me talking about it!

Shayne ran it in under 22 minutes, he amazes me, and I can't believe that I am married to the best "Loser" in the world!

So, I guess I need a new goal, and I decided that a 10k would be a good one, so I am hoping to accomplish that in the spring or summer, and being thinner would help!!

oh man, I am so dorky

I married him for his legs.....HOT!

Sabatoge and Procrastination

I could make a career out of both sabatoge and procrastination. I am actually doing both by blogging, because I really should be reading the last chapter in my math book so I can take the final exam this next week.
If bills need to be paid, I like to make a neat pile of them....and then tell myself everyday "today, I will sit down and pay bills" many days later. Jeez, wouldn't it be easier if I just did them?!

I am also, as many of you know, am trying to lose weight...so what did I do today? I ate everything in sight. Potato casserole, cookies, and yet I ate a Lean Cuisine for lunch, what gives? Its like the thought of losing weight makes me want to eat more. And the sad thing is, when I hit a new goal, I immediately do something destructive. There are days when I am so focused and treats don't even tempt me..., how can I get to that place more often?

Things that are stressing me now... well, Shayne is away on business and I am lonely, and feel worried at nighttime. I really hate math, and it is upsetting that these concepts don't come naturally to me. I am wondering if the reason that I am pursuing social work as a major is that it is the path of least resistance, and if letting go of my dream of pursuing photography as a profession is the right thing (this stress literally makes me SICK to my stomache). I used to enjoy reading and learning about this art, but now its just painful for me.

I'm not fishing for encouragement or compliments, its just a little window into my mind right now. (maybe I am hoping that these bad behaviors are not just limited to me)

The High Maintenence Runner

Okay, Okay, I know all of you are just through with hearing about my new venture into running. I will fully admit that I am like a 7 year old in that I need all the prodding, cheering and encouragement as possible. Its the "look at me!, look at me!" syndrome. Sad to say, I am just hoping that people are actually seeing me out there, just to have proof that I am really doing it.
I tend to make up excuses as to why I can't accomplish things, and so it is no suprise that before any run, everything must be perfect before I can even start. For instance...

-I must have my Ipod. I am afraid that if I take the earbuds out, I will literally fall in my tracks.
Before each run(jog?), I furiously apply a THICK layer of Vaseline. Must be vaseline, not chapstick.
-Water is a must. Any of you that know me should be proud that is not diet coke. I realize that for some of you 3 miles is a warm up period. By 1.2, my life is flashing before me.
-I have to have my phone with me, every time. I am just sure that someone is going to come and throw me in their trunk, and so, with all this time I must have on my hands, I have come up with escape plan that involves my pink Razr
-I MUST warm up 5 minutes, and cool down 5 minutes.
-There is a special clothing and undergarment check, but I will skip that for now.
-I avoid hills at all cost. I even drive my car to locations that I am fairly sure are low grade.

So, as you can see, it is a miracle that I ever get to the running part. Short of a rabbits foot for luck (hmmmm...) I am all set.
I have contenplated packing other items such as-taser gun, flashlight, and emergency blanket...but that would be going overboard, right?
If I ever get to the place where I am running in a longer race, I will be the girl with the
Samsonite rolling suitcase.