The run at the gym was hysterical. I have a new MP3 player that my parents got me for my birthday. Of course I was fiddling with it, and I almost became one of those people on America's Funniest Home Videos who slips right off the treadmill! It must have been hard for the people around me not to laugh. I also fought with the new-fangled machine that only wanted to allow me to work out on it for 30 minutes. I spent the whole last mile upping the speed as it tried to make me "cool down." I've changed my mind again. Treadmills are for the birds.
Saturday's run was great. I did two loops at Cooper River alone, because I had little time to squeeze in breakfast with the Richardsons and then Reggie's wedding. It was a beautiful day, and I had an awesome playlist of Rihanna, Outkast, Kayne, etc. to get me through. I had a great pace of a little over a 9-minute mile.
Reggie's wedding was awesome. The reception was picnic-style with lots of German traditions, even lederhosen and a Tastykake cake (not really German, but definitely Philly-German). I was tired from my run, but that didn't stop me from dancing! (Photos courtesy Jeffrey Melodick)
This morning's run was a piece of cake. My abs are sore, which is super weird, but I think it's from the dancing and running. I did an average 8:53 minute mile. Whoa! I was impressed with that.I'm getting a little stressed with all of the time I have to allot for running. My weekends are being consumed by the schedule, and weekends are already so busy as it is. But as always, when I'm feeling a little discouraged, someone wonderful in my life puts it all in perspective. Our Aunt Marcie connected me via email with her friend, who is also doing the Disney race with Team in Training in NY. We have become email buddies, and she really reminded me why I'm doing this and how important it is.
My event is Friday, and I cannot wait! Hope to see lots of friends there: http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=AJSDHWFHDOMUACXWAVUI
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I regret we won't be able to make the event on Friday, with Ali's dad in town. Sorry about that.
Funny treadmill story. I was once doing a morning run. I was still very tired and groggy. At some point, I thought it would be a great idea to........ close my eyes for a bit while running.
Not smart.
One foot landed on the side of the treadmill and STOPPED. The other continued down the treadmill. My body fell out of balance, and I flung off the treadmill. Luckily, this was back in apartment living, and I was the only one there.
So... you are not alone.
By the way, yes, this is one reason why I prefer evening runs. :-)
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