Be Your Own Super Hero!

I meant to post this yesterday, but with school starting the time just got away from me.  Happy November! I love a new month because it's like a new start. Time to focus on new goals (or keep up with old ones).

I ran my 5k on Saturday! I did okay but no PR. I finished in 27:59 which is pretty good considering I was coming down with something and running a fever! I don't know if that's why, but I have sort of mixed feelings about racing after doing that. Maybe it's because I'm such a competitive person by nature. I don't like to be beat! Ha! Who does, right?! I'm trying to focus on the fact that I'm really only competing against myself, but let me tell you I got PISSED when someone would pass me. But anyways, I finished 2nd in my age group, and 20something overall (out of about 250 people). I'm going to register for the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving, and I'll try to reform my opinion on racing after that. I really do think I prefer running by myself though. 

So, the title of this blog...  that's how I feel when I'm running. I feel like a Super Hero! And as the miles go by, I feel better and better. The first mile is definitely the worst, and sometimes the 2nd mile isn't much better.  But by the time I reach the 4th mile I feel like I could just go and go forever! It's seriously the most amazing feeling in the world!

And then there's school. Ugh! I really don't think I'm gonna make it through this semester. Normally, I LOVE school, and studying in general.  But I seriously think I bit off more than I can chew with these classes. And actually, I should stop procrastinating and go work on my Humanities assignment. Peace out!

Magic Mile (take 2)

I did it correctly today:

Mile 1 (ran slow)- 10:54
Mile 2 (ramped it up)- 6:44
Mile 3 (what felt like "normal" speed)- 8:55

Finish time- 27:25! A new PR!

I'm still in shock over the 6:44! I immediately thought my GPS must have lost signal somewhere, but it's TRUE!

Me and My Shadow

Me and my shadow
Running through the neighborhood
Just me and my shadow
All alone and feeling good

My shadow, my friend
In front of, or beside me
I look at you and know
That nothing will stop me!

With a smile on my face
Like joy I must share
I find my pace
And I haven't a care

Running is my therapy
Because when doubt creeps in
I just look down and see
My shadow is thin!

-me!

Why are you taking this class?

So I was just flipping through one of my (9, yes NINE!) Humanities textbook(s) for my November 1st class, and saw that my first assignment will be writing an essay on why I chose to take this class. Ugh. Do I make up something that sounds like I "wanted" to take this class... I enrolled in Humanities 103 because I'm fascinated by the history and subjects of art. Oh look- a picture of a bowl of fruit! Um. No. I'm taking this class because it's a requirement for my degree (though I have no idea how this relates to Laboratory Animal Science) and I have already put it off as long as I possibly can. I would much rather have this be my first assignment for Advanced Algebra. I actually picked that one because I -wanted- to. However, since perusing the algebra textbook (yes booK, no plural, only one, as it should be!) I think I must have been insane. This is definitely not going to be the "blow-off" 12 weeks I originally thought :(

Please. just. kill. me. now.

Magic Mile?

This week, in preparation for my 5k, I'm testing my magic mile pace. I'm pretty sure I did it backwards today but these are my times:

Mile 1- 9:24
Mile 2- 9:27
Mile 3- 10:06

Overall time- 29:45

Monster Dash 5k

Finally got the map for my upcoming 5k on Saturday! I really hope I can take a test run sometime this week!

I really -AM- a runner!

What I've discovered thus far (for myself at least) is that the first mile is definitely the hardest. Each mile after that it gets better (easier?), and by the time I get to the 4th mile I really feel "warmed up." That's when I know that I can just keep on going, and don't ever want to stop. And THAT is what makes me truly believe that I am really a runner- I don't ever want to stop!

And I'm still amazed that my feet don't hurt!

My first 10k (not racing, just running :))

I am so excited! I went out this morning for B210k w7d2. Thought I'd try running earlier in the morning so that I wouldn't have to play obstacle course with the golfers. Well what a difference! I had the whole course to myself (besides my husband and the guys who work here) and it was wonderful!

It was pretty chilly when I left the house. I didn't check the temperature but I had on long running tights, my "Waddle On" tank top, and a sweatshirt over. Also wore 2 pairs of socks, and put the super-expensive custom insoles into my shoes (they were so expensive I had been saving them, LOL!). And off I went...

It was cold out there! Usually I have my sweatshirt off and tied around my waist before I finish the first mile, but this morning I kept it on until between miles 3 and 4. When I did take it off, I think that's when I knew this was going to be a special run :)

My B210k timer went off just after mile 5. Since I started C25k and continuing into B210k I always get a little sad when it's over. Sometimes it's a relief, but for the most part I hate to stop. So today, I didn't. And let me tell you, I have NEVER felt so good as I did between miles 5 and 6! Seriously, I can't even express the sheer pleasure that was coursing through me!

Just as my timer signaled mile 6 I ran into the first group of golfers. I figured that was my higher power telling me it was time to stop, and not to overdo it. I pulled out my phone and pushed myself as hard as I could until I saw the 6.2. Then I turned it off and walked home :) So actually I ended up going about 7 miles, but I really don't even remember the walk home. And I still can't stop smiling!

Craving Chinese Food

For the past few days I have been craving Chinese food something awful! At the grocery store today I happened upon some rice noodles, so I thought I'd attempt my own version of Chow Mai Fun (sp?). I was happily surprised at how yummy it turned out! And it was so easy! I boiled the rice noodles (holy cow do they cook fast- 1 minute tops!), drained them, then added a can of bean sprouts, a tablespoon of minced garlic, 3 chopped up scallions, some ground ginger, a teaspoon of soy sauce (low sodium of course) and some Asian sesame ginger sauce. It made 4 servings at less than 300 calories per serving and less than 300mg of sodium per serving. I will definitely make this again and next time maybe throw some sesame seeds in it.

My Wishlist

1. A scale that detects body fat %
2. Garmin Forerunner 305
3. ID tag
4. Extra pair of Brooks Ghost 3
5. Blinky gloves
6. Visor (with a quirky running saying/motto)
7. Pedicure
8. Socks
9. Water Bottle
10. The Runners Handbook by Bob Glover
11. Sports Nutrition Guidebook by Nancy Clark
12. Winter running gear/clothes
13. Gymboss
14. Royal Jelly capsules

The move is ALMOST a reality!

So this morning Scott called John to say the lady had the moving trucks there yesterday! We will hopefully get to go see the inside tomorrow. Could possibly start moving stuff as early as this weekend! So excited!

I am Wonder Wife! Hear me ROAR!

Ahh, my very own blog! What to do, what to do? Working on some nifty graphics and will hopefully have her up and RUNNING soon! Stay tuned...