Thursday, December 8, 2011

Doesnt play well with others

I have noticed a difference in the classes I take at the gym the past couple of weeks.  At first I assumed it was because it was getting cold out and many were taking up their new years resolutions early.  Well last night it finally clicked.  A chain of gyms in the area closed their doors recently.  When I had heard this news I thought nothing of it, except glad its not my gym.  Last night I came to the iron class I have been going to for the past 2 years and it was full with new meat heads.  I am guessing their old gym had body pump and they owned that class and had big plans to come take over our class.  I was annoyed from the first minuet when they were loud and not even trying to listen to Ali(my favorite instructor ever).  Then the one old lady throws a fit because she wants to use the "body pump" weights over the "iron" weights.  Lady just because on is in lbs and one is in kgs doesn't mean you cant switch!  So she takes up even more of our workout time making Ali try to find more bp weights for her.  THEN she doesn't even use them!  I did have a good laugh because she would load up the bar then not be able to lift it.  The entire class I had to listen to the couple of males grunt and holler and sing along.  It was beyond annoying. 
So maybe I am a little touchy and don't like for others to just come along and act like they are important.  I never claimed to be good at playing with others.  Except puppy dogs.  I play real well with them :]
Besides Iron this week I made it to the Dance, Dance.  Such a hoot.  If you leave that class in a bad mood then you just have a crappy life.  There is nothing like the laugh you get from either yourself or the others in the class.  Between the non coordinated and the overly serious ones I spend most of the time giggling.  I also ran 3 miles on Monday and 4 miles on Wednesday.  I have been making sure to keep my pace at a 6mph constant pace then bump it up slightly at the end to beat the 10min miles.  I hope to bump up my constant pace in the next week to 6.2 and see how that goes.  I have a great desire to run faster.  It also helps that I downloaded every episode of Veronica Mars to entertain me on the dreadmill!  I know I watched most of the episodes back in the day but for the life of me I cant remember what happens. 
Today I am off work to take a trip south to the outlet malls with D.  An extra day off work is super exciting to me.  And maybe find some gifts for the family! 

3 shows I want to download and watch while running
3.  Veronica Mars.  Done.  There were only 3 seasons and I am up to episode 8 of the first season.  Who killed Lily Kane is killing me!
2. The OC.  Loved this show until they announced they were cancelling it.  Then I quit watching it in rebellion.  I did finally watch season 4 but I would like to start all over again.
1. Its always sunny in Philly.  This is a show I catch here and there but would like to start from the beginning. 

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Late Night Visitors

Last night my great friend Nikki was driving pretty much across country with her boyfriend and since they were on 70 they would be coming right through Cbus.  Our original plan was to meet for dinner and they would head the 6hrs home to Nikki's.  They ended up getting a late start and didn't actually make it to Cbus until almost 11.  So instead the plans changed and they stayed the night here.  I had never met her boyfriend CB before so I was excited to have them.  I felt bad because I was half asleep when they arrived.  And CB had his dog, Belle, with him!  A french bulldog I believe.  So cute.  My first pet visitor!  They got up early this morning and I saw them off.  While I like CB I don't think I that he is going to make Nikki move even farther away but NC is wayyyyy closer than WY!  I see some beach trips in our future. 
Me and Nikki at the Penn State game

So now my day is going to be a long list of things I just want to get done.  Such as the gym.  Go to Kohl's and get some shopping done.  Maybe run to my mom's house and bother her.  I use to have some carhart bibs when i was in high school and I would really like to find them so when CG ask me to do stuff at his place I can. And I need to get my tree up! 

3 must dos today
3 Gym!!  I will be running and iron.  Feel like it would be good for me and my schedule.
2 Shop. Even if only online I need to get some done!
1 Decorate.  I need to figure out what I even own!  But I have the perfect spot for the tree.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Back to 3rd shift

Last night I got to dabble in working 3rd shift again.  Right out of college I got hired to work 3rd shift at the lab.  I did that for 2 1/2 years before I took the job I am still currently working.  I didn't mind 3rd shift.  The pay was good and the people weren't too bad...well most of them.  I got a lot of reading done and puzzle books!  But I also froze to death every night. 

Before heading into work I had to cook this chicken that CGs dad had given me.  He went in with a buddy and raised a bunch of meat chickens and was passing them out the other day.  I got one and there was no way it would fit in my freezer so I stuck it in the fridge to thaw out.  So I googled a good recipe and cooked away.  I followed Glamour magazines "engagement chicken" recipe.  I have seen this recipe for years and figured it would be a good time to test it out...ya know see if it actually works.  Well it was a success...at least as far as taste!  I will link it once I figure that out but feel free to google it. 

Big plans this weekend involve relaxing and decorating.  Maybe some arts and crafts time too.  I also hope to hit up the gym.  I made it there Tuesday and Wednesday so far this week so Saturday and Sunday are 2 days I need to get to my 4 for the week. 

3 exciting things from this week
3 .The chicken.  I was impressed with really how good it was!  I am a professional chef. :]
2.The big project I finished up at work.  I have had this one going on for a while so getting it done was a huge pile off my desk.  Granted working over night wasn't all that great but it was nice to get done. 
1. The OSU vs dooke game.  The Buckeyes were on point!  I enjoy college basketball greatly, easily more so than football and when the Buckeyes are looking this good in December...I can only wait for March madness. 

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Opps a couple of more weeks flew by!

Its been 2 weeks since I have hit up the blogger but finally I am sitting down to post!  The floorset went fine.  I was even able to stay awake until 4am without whining! 
Other things going on include going to Dance, Dance and Zumba at UA with Jessica!  Those classes are a hoot.  I of course would rather kill time ticking away miles on the treadmill but I do enjoy the different workouts. 
This week was a good one work wise since it was Thanksgiving making a nice 3 day work week!  On Turkey day morning Cable Guy and I took off to Dublin to run the Flying Feather.  This was our 2nd time running this race and I really enjoyed it more so this year.  You get a nice tech long sleeve shirt and a bottle of wine at the finish!  Last year I hadn't ran but a few miles since the half and was feeling completely worn down and burnt out.  I finished in 2010 in 43:00.  CG finished in 43:53 so at least I had beat him.  It took me a few more 4miler tries to beat it due to one 4miler being on the hottest day EVER.   I had no idea how I would be feeling for this race but I was just going to enjoy it.
Last year CG took off at the start of the race and if it had been a 2mile race he would have smoked me.  This year he pulled back and I told him I would keep our pace at 10min miles.  I was quite happy to realize I could have been going at a quicker pace.  Around mile 2 I checked in with CG and while he asked me to stay back and run with him, he also would like me to not keep talking or he would punch me :].  Side note...the last time CG ran was last year on TG.   He was such a trooper.  Around mile 3 I started to pull away a little and had my final mile be by far my quickest. 

Split
Time
Distance
Summary 39:15  4.03 9:45.0
1         9:55.0 1.00
2 9:53.1 1.00  
3 9:56.4 1.00  
4 9:17.1 1.00  
5 :13.7 0.03  

This is actually from 2010 but I had on the exact same outfit so it will work :]
Thanksgiving was a great treat after a nice burn from the run.  My grandma Jones and my mom came over to my place and we had all the fixings!  I then spent black Friday at the mall, not shopping but working at AE.  I worked from 7-5.  Yeah that is more hours than I put in at my real job!  But it wasn't too bad.  I was stocking the floor and running items from the back room the entire day. 
Now I am needing to pack up my fall decor for my winter/Christmas ones!  But I also need to finish up some arts and crafts too! 
Tomorrow should be busy of fun stuff.  Arts and crafts will be done and some laundry!  And a trip to the gym.  I was hoping to go when the Bengals game was on but I just realized that I think the game is blacked out.  Annoying. 

3 things to get done!
3. Laundry!  My pile is about waist high!
2. Christmas wreath.  This one is yarn with felt flowers.  I just cant make up my mind on it!
1. Go buy a usb cord for my Kindle fire!!

Saturday, November 12, 2011

When will it fit it

I am guessing it will fit in when I make the time.  Make it a priority.  But right now I am trying to make working out a priority.  My friend Jess from work just joined my gym so its nice to have a workout pal.  The past 2 weeks I have been able to make it to the gym/run 5 times each week!  And this past week I went to iron on Tues, Wed and Sat! 
So while I want to keep this journal/blog up I think once I settle into the working out plan I can safely learn to add in to my day. 
And so maybe so catch up for the past what 3 weeks?! yikes.
Nah lets just move on.
Today I had a nice Saturday breakfast of eggs and turkey bacon with a piece of toast from last weeks home made loaf of bread.  After some couch time I hit the gym.  It is member appreciation month at the gym and today had something to do with pets.  I was about crazy because there were 2 Aussie Shepard there and I really had to control myself from grabbing them both to snuggle with for the rest of my life!  I want a pet so badly and CG is still anti inside dogs.  I don't know how on earth to change his mind but I really hope i manage if we move on in life.  After 45mins on the AMT I took the iron class with Kristi.  That chick is hard core and I worked up a sweat! 
Since then I have been completely lazy today in prep to do a floorset at AE tonight.  I have no idea how I will stay awake! 

3 snacks to help me stay awake
3. Beef jerky.  Yumm.
2. Clif bar.  A mojo and maybe a regular one too
1. Smoothie!  The bigger the better!

Monday, October 24, 2011

On and on and on!

Since my day off after the race last week I have been go go go!  Between dates with friends and CG and wedding reception for wedding #8 I haven't had very much down time!
So once again I am planning to get into a habit of getting on here!  I guess if i had an audience it might make me write more!  But I am not ready for that quiet yet!  Honestly I don't really know how to go about even commenting on blogs I read.  I am such the stalker!  I am pretty much a completely shy person...in person and online i guess!  But once people know me they love me :]
So lets see what went down in the past week.  Date to Piada and Spoon me with Becky J.  Some day I will write an entire post of Piada.  Oh how I love it.  Tuesday was happy hour with JJB and D at McCormick's.  If you have a McCormick's in your area hit up the bar for happy hour!  Great menu!  Wednesday was my first day back to the gym.  Felt pretty good.  Thursday I did something I think but I am not sure what!  Friday I had a real date night with CG.  Pei Wei and we saw 50/50.  It was really good.  Except my allergies acting up in the theater! 
Saturday was action packed from the time my feet hit the floor.  I had to get a gift for the wedding and run to the store then I had to make a tasty treat for the fall festival at CGs church.  I wasn't going to be able to make it on Sunday but I wanted to make sure my treat represented me well!  There was even a competition for best pumpkin dessert!  So after my treat was made I hit the sidewalk for a quick 2 mile run.  It felt so good.  Did them in 19:30.  Much quicker than some of my other runs and loved it.  After a quick shower and packing I was off to NWO(North West Ohio) for Ds reception.  3hrs later we were ready to party!  Needless to say it was a good time and many drinks were enjoyed!  Sunday we had lunch at Ds parents house before heading back to Cbus.  When I got back it was too late to catch any of the festival so I stuck around my place for the night. I then got a test from CGbrother saying I won the competition with my dessert!  I will link the recipe if I can figure that out. 
So now Monday is almost done too!  I have plans to be at the gym for Iron and some needed cardio!  Right now I have some croutons baking in the oven...never tried making them before so I hope they work out.

3 meals for the week
3
Spaghetti with ground turkey in the sauce.  Need to get that meat used up!
2
Chicken in the crockpot.  I have no idea what kind of chicken though!
1
Montgomery Inn!  I have a Groupon to expire on Friday so i have demanded a date with CG.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Best Idea Ever

I went ahead and took today off of work because I knew I would be sore and tired from the half.  It was the best decision I have made in a long time!  I made a nice breakfast of eggs and toast and turkey bacon with some OJ.  And got to enjoy it with a healthy dose of Real Housewives! 
The worst part of the 1/2 is how my feet felt afterwards.  The outside edge of them is super sore.  The first few steps are killer but then feel much better after I get moving.  Its so hard to put your feet on an ice pack. 
So the rest of my day is totally action packed!
3 things for the rest of my day
3
Finish cable guys laundry.  He is super slammed with work and harvest and traveling for work and needed some jeasns cleaned and being the nice person I am said I would be happy to help on my day off!
2
Dinner with Becky.  Her bday was last week but we made plans to celebrate it today.  Either some Piada or Mexican.  Not sure yet but plenty of time to figure it out :]
1
Rest!  I might run to a store for some ribbon to change the decorations in my room. 

Sunday, October 16, 2011

2011 Columbus Half Marathon

Today was my 2nd half marathon.  Last year I ran this same race and I HATED it after mile 7 or 8.  I just couldn't push myself.  So this year, I trained differently and it was a  great decision.  Last year I did my training runs with friends but on race day I ended up being alone.  I couldn't keep up and then I had no one there with me the whole time to push me when I needed it.  So this year I did my long runs alone.  For me it works.  I did have the benefit of having my friend Melissa run with me.  It was touch and go as to if she was going to be able to due to a bum leg but she was a trooper. 

The first 10k was a breeze.  I was well ahead of my time from last year and right on track for when I wanted to finish.  I knew around mile 9 I would get to see CG and it would be the perfect time to shed my long sleeves.  I had been cold in the morning and while it never got super hot out, I was roasting and it was affecting my running.  So got changed and back at it.  At this point Mel decided she needed to take a potty break.  Looking back I wish I would have kept trucking because I only had so much fuel in my tank and I didn't need to uses the pots. 
Around mile 10.75 she stopped for more water and I kept pushing ahead. I turned up High and knew to except the only real hill of the course.  At this point is when I got a horrible sharp pain in my lower ab region.  Not a side stitch or cramp.  I honestly thought one of my organ was getting ready to explode!  I saw the bridge over 70/71 up ahead and gave myself permission to walk it then pick it back up.  That did the trick for awhile but my pace was taking a serious hit.  I knew I was so close to being done but I was in alot of pain.  While I had been walking Mel caught up with me and pulled me along til we got about .30 miles from the turn towards the finish.  At that point I got a rush of excitement and started pushing it.  I knew I had a chance to make my goal if I just kept pushing.  I turned onto Nationwide Blvd and was dodging people when the feeling hit me. 
Don't look too close. RIP water bottle!

Yep that feeling.  Just like last year I got a horrible wave a nausea right where the course is fenced off and lined by nice people who really don't want vomit on them.  So while still running I took the cap off my beloved running water bottle and proceeded to fill it up with a warm mixture of gu and water.  After I was feeling better I booked it to the finish for a time of 2:28:21.  My goal was 2:28:49 so I was so happy. 
I am glad Melissa was there with me to run the whole thing even though it probably didn't do her leg any good!  Considering I have spent the past 2 days with very upset stomach and slept about 4 or 5hrs last night up and down to the bathroom I was happy to beat 2:30. 
Since I had pretty much removed everything from my system I ate on Saturday because 5am on Sunday I probably needed to have more food before running.  But it took all of me to swallow down my normal Clif bar.  Its just one of those things that happens.  While I am happy with my time I cant help but wonder how it would have gone if I had been feeling better. 
Now my original plan was if I finished this race feeling good I would be signing up for the Flying Pig half but that is no longer the plan (sorry Mel!).  SWS, JK and Bard are all in to do the 4person relay at the Flying Pig.  After today I am super excited about this race.  I do much better at shorter races and I think doing it as a team is going to be so much fun!  SWS has agreed to do the worst hills part and I will take the longest long of 7.64miles. 
I love this race because it was my first half but I have to question if I am built to do so long distance.  My feets are a mess and started to hurt around mile 7.  Now walking is a chore if i have been sitting for any amount of time.  Maybe I stick to the middle distance, 10ks, quarter marathons. 
PS my photographer sucked!  He has had a long week and taking pics just didn't happen.  Of course I didn't tell him he had to but it just seems like the thing you do! 

3 Things I have learned today
3
Leave early.  Super early!  With my tummy issues I kind of held us up and the exit was backed up super bad.  My sweet mom had texted me saying the exit by the Med center was clear so we hoped up there and took Neil south and only had a little wait in line.  We actually ditched the boys and took off walking before they got parked.  Made it to the start area to get in line to pee and they stared the race while we piddled.  But considering with the crowd size of 17,000 it was about 9mins off the clock before we crossed the start.
2
If you are having an upset tummy the day before, eat extra and eat bland.  I didn't do these things and I really needed the fuel.  This is one of those things you cant always plan for but just keep in mind.
1
Don't drink so much!  I got smart at the water stations and would fill up my bottle from cups there.  I then kept drinking and drinking and drinking.  I probably had almost 3 bottles full of water by the time I got to the finish.  And I upchucked about 2/3 of that bottle to fill it back! up!

Friday, October 14, 2011

Every day doesnt work

As much as I would like to be able to update every day, it just doesn't fit into my life as of right now.  So maybe starting with a couple of times a week would work best for me!  At this point I am the only one to read it then why not do what works best for me!
So lets see whats been going on.  Well if you would think i had been running this week in prep for the 1/2 on Sunday you are so sadly wrong.  I did make it to Iron and some AMT time twice this week so that was good. On my run days I just didn't have it in me and had better things to do...Like Mystery Murder Theater and a date night to Montgomery Inn.
I did have a really nice surprise on my desk when I got to work one morning. 
Spermocytometer
Yeah lab humor is one of a kind.  That is a disposable sperm counting kit!  If you have never had the pleasure of analyzing a seman specimen...you haven't lived!  Working at a children's institution we don't do sperm counts but other people have interesting stories from adult hospitals.
I have spent some time this week baking up a small storm.  Made some sugar cookies from refrigerator dough.  Right now I have a loaf of wheat bread not to far from being done in the bread machine and just finished up some pumpkin steusel muffins.  Which would be good expect I used some silicon cups to cook them in and I think the last time I used them, they sat in soap water for some time and now the muffins taste like soap :[.  I even made a double batch and 1/2 of the cups hadn't been used before so they should be okay and CG can eat the soapy ones! 

3 things to Sunday
3
clothes!  The weather is being unpredictable right now.  High of 66 but a chance of rain.  I have every desire to wear my yellow tank because it is the best one I own but the temperature will play a big part in that plan.  If too cold for take but okay for short sleeves I will wear my blue Nike pro shirt.  If too cold for that I just stay home and play dead!
2
Jams!  Setting my play list is super important and I am drawing a blank as to what to even download.  I will have to put on my thinking cap!
1
Food and H2O!  Clif bar and CL strawberry.  Running water bottle and give an extra bottle to CG to fill up from when I see him on the course.  Some Gu to keep me going. 

Monday, October 10, 2011

Busy weekend

Quick catch up!

After a nice weekend out of town it is hard to get back into the swing.
Saturday morning I got up and moving to do a 6mile run.  It was a super nice day and by the time I was done it was quite warm.  Came home and got ready to get on the road to had to my grandma and grandpas.  My brother and his family were heading there too so it was nice to spend some time with all of them. 
Now is when i should be talking about how great the Buckeyes played but yeah moving on.
On Sunday I headed back north and went to my friends son's 6th bday party.  Lots of yummy food and a good time!  Came home and started working on a puzzle!  I know I live an exciting life!
Today was back to work for me.  I might live in Columbus but we could care less about his day!
But when I got home i did have a nice little blue package waiting one me!



I work doing floorsets at AE and after 5 years I got to pick out a really nice gift.  The funny thing is I haven't ever been able to wear earrings until wedding number 7.  I wore earrings all night and felt fine!  So I wanted to try with a real pair and when I got to pick a gift I thought it would be a good time to try my ears out!

Workout summary
I was hoping to make Sunday nights when I do a workout summary for the week but that didn't happen last night.  I was pretty busy with my puzzle!
S-12mile run 2:11:52
M-20mins cardio + 1hr Iron class
T-4mile run 40:59
W-30 mins cardio + 15min abs + 45mins Iron
H-5mile run(yikes walked part of it due to some issues) 59:14
F-rest day.  I excelled at this!
S-6mile run 1:01:56

Sunday should have been part of the prior week but you get the idea.  I will have to work on how I want to post things as I go

3 things to do this week!
3
Finish my puzzle!
2
Make some sort of pumpkin flavored treat.
1
Get my iPod ready for Sunday!!!

Friday, October 7, 2011

Pepsi heavy

Rest day!
Today is a rest day for me.  I love rest days  especially after my crummy run yesterday.  I have big plans tonight of not a whole lot!  I already stopped and ran some errands and came up empty handed so arts and crafts time will not be happening tonight.  I have a huge desire to make something with this fabric I have.  But not sure exactly what to make.  I already have a wreath so maybe a swag?  Is that even the right term?
The fabric matches my living pretty well but what to do with it!
Pepsi heavy
The Pepsi vs Coke debate is very easy for me to answer.  PEPSI all the way.  And none of the diet crap.  Now truth is I rarely drink pop but when I do I want a fountain Pepsi heavy.  Best stuff ever. 
Today was so nice out we decided to walk to KFC across from NCH and I was excited to fill up on some pop.  NCH has done away with all non diet pop so its kind of like we are being bad by getting the good stuff.  Well I got a large then refilled my cup to take back with me.  Needless to say I no have an upset tummy.  But so worth it :]

3 favorite drinks
3
Sweet tea.  In college we use to make a huge pitcher full every couple of days to share.  It was so good.  Now i just drink it all myself!
2
Hot tea or cocoa.  In the winter I enjoy nothing more than cuddling up in a blanket with a nice hot mug.
1
Fountain Pepsi heavy.  If you have crushed ice its even better! 

Thursday, October 6, 2011

How to have a bad run

Smelly kid
Last night I had a good gym session.  Easy cardio and my classes.  Just how a Wednesday should go!
So today I got up late (like always) and got ready for work.  About 3/4s through my work day it occurred to me that I never put on deodorant before work!  I don't think you could tell unless you put your nose way up in my pits....which is exactly what I made my work friends do.  I'm nice like that.

Bad run
So after work I have a 5mile run planned.  But for some reason Thursdays are the day that when i get home, I want to nap!  So I sat and watched some DVR and ate some frosted mini wheat's

sidebar....have you tried the frosted mini wheat's with fruit in the middle?!  Big fan.  And I don't even like frosted mini wheat's!

Yum!


Anywho...back to the run....So I finally got off the couch and got on the trail. Everything was okay until about 3.25miles in.  Oh boy.  It was a squeeze the cheeks together problem.  I had to walk then run then walk a little the rest of the way home.  Not the first time this has happened but it surprises me every time!

The rest of my night involves more DVR time and eating this frozen ravioli meal.  Doing laundry, clipping some coupons.  Pretty exciting stuff here!  Then do it again tomorrow night.


3 Worst things that can happen on  a run
3
Wild life.  Last Sunday about a 1/2mile into my 12miles I saw a snake slither across the trail.  I looked like a prancing elf trying to avoid it while still running.  The guy on the trail coming my way must have thought I was having a panic attack or something.  Also every time I see deer I am convinced they are going to come after me
2
Rain.  I like the little rain, light mist runs.  I'm talking about the 5miles out and complete downpour. 
1
See above.  The worst thing ever.  I would rather pee my pants.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

No More Ochocrapo

Fantasy football
My friend Bard is a huge fantasy football fan and demanded I join her brother's league this year.  I have no clue how much work it really was to have a team.  I feel bad for the real team owners! 
Being the 100% loyal southern Ohio (south of 70 baby!) girl I am, I am a fan of the Bengals.  Not a rabid fan but enough to root for them and always again the Browns and the Steelers. 

Dec 2009.  Freezing cold day!
So being the solid Bengals fan, I named my fantasy team "No more Ochocrapo" to celebrate the hot mess Ochocinco no longer being on the team.  I must confess that I didn't hate the player formerly known as Chad Johnson.  I actually find him quite entertaining.  But at the same time he needs to learn how to play football and care less about camera time.

No More Ochocrapo
So the draft day comes, and happens to be on the same day as wedding #7 in my time line.  Bard is in the wedding too so we try to get online while getting our hair did but it just didn't happen.  So autodraft was our only option.  Granted I have almost no clue about how to pick players so it wasn't all that bad for me.  Except one part...

Yeah that's right.  Autodraft has a sense of humor!  I let him play the first 3 weeks but after his ability to not get me any points I put his behind on the bench.  I will soon have to trade him for some better coverage during week 8 when right about my whole team has a bye week. 

I am currently 2-2 and in 7th place.  Not great but not horrible since I am learning it as I go.  Sadly Bard is currently beating me...not ok.  Maybe I am a bit too competitive. 

Fantasy life
I'm deep into my between work and gym DVR watching.  3rd show almost done!  Then time for abs and Iron.  With a short cardio session to get the blood flowing before the classes.  I have been going strong with my gym schedule for almost 2 weeks now and that excites me!

3 Key players on my fantasy football team
3
Bears defense.  They are holding up quite well and bringing me solid points each week.  Keepers.
2
Darren McFadden.  Around week 3 some other yahoo in my league tried to get me to trade him and Larry Fitzgerald for 3 no bodies who didn't even combine for the number of points I got from either of these guys. Yeah thanks but no thanks.
1
Matt Stafford.  He has been a solid QB so far.  I have Bradford sitting my bench to be my backup during Stafford's bye week. 

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Family dinner

Last night
It  took all I had to get myself to the gym.  Cable Guy stopped by after work and this time of the year I take any snip of time i can get!  So when he was still on my couch at 530 the idea of going to the iron class at 6 didn't appeal.  But the demon inside of my head lost the battle and I went to the gym just in time.  I am so glad I did.  Sticking to this plan is huge for me.  Bonus was CG was still on my couch using the internets when I got back and took me to dinner. :]


Family dinner
Another exciting day of work today.  Reports reports reports.  If you don't have the pleasure of using Microsoft office you are missing out on some real database potential! 

After work I headed home, geared up and put in 4 miles.  It was my first run after the 12 the other day and At first I wasn't feeling it but each mile my legs seemed lighter and lighter!  Finished each mile quicker than the previous!  I was quite happy with how my legs were rebounding after the long run.  Hopefully this will bode good news for the half!

Quick shower and I was off for family dinner.  Family dinner doesn't actually involve any one I am actually related to.  Me and two ladies from work try to get together for dinner once a month.  Jessica had baby Cameron 7weeks ago so this was our first time with the little guy!  We had sushi and each took a turn at holding the monkey butt.  No really he had a monkey.  On his butt! 


Aunt Bethy with Cam 


The sushi was great but the service was HORRIBLE.

Yeah I know...another phone pick...sorry
Needless to say i am stuffed and my computer is not playing nicely tonight so I am going to log on off of here and catch up on some DVR.

3 shows on my DVR I need to watch
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How I met your Mother.  I almost always watch it live and that's huge for me.  I watch nothing live.  So last night when CG and I went to dinner and didn't get back until after the show was over and he just HAD to watch the Sing Off.  Gag me with a spoon.
2
 NCIS.  I actually have every new episode saved still.  I don't know why but I haven't been in the mood to watch any of them yet but I am starting to get the urge.
1
Hart of Dixie.  OMG love me some Rachel Bilson.  This show is great.  And you cant tell me otherwise.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Snappin some green beans

That 12 mile run I was talking about yesterday?!  Yeah finished! 
10:59 avg pace is right where I want to be for the half.   Yes I know slow as crap but I went out slow to make it to the end!
Crappy iPhone pic because I didn't want to get off my couch and either turn on a light or get my real camera.  Story of my life!
So whats a girl to do after spending 2+hrs running....freeze some green beans!
I took these:
And turned it into this:


The Cable Guys gma suggested to blanch(sp?) the beans then freeze them.  And since I have no clue about freezing veggies I was happy for the help! Boil for 2mins, straight into cold water, then lay out to dry.  Hopefully it will work out but I do know already I needed to dry out the beans more so than I did.  But lets be honest...it was almost 10pm and I had run 12miles and 5am comes way early!
But 5am did come and I had a nice long day at work fighting with my computer.  Its the first Monday of the month which means I am slammed!  Reports must be pulled!
My night tonight will involve a nice trip to the gym for some light cardio and Iron class.  My weekly workout schedule current looks like this:

M-cardio+iron
T-run
W-cardio+iron
H-run
S-long run

I am trying very hard to stick to my plans and incorporate more strength training into my routine. 
I don't have any plans to turn this blog(is it a blog if no one reads it?!) into a weight loss journey but that is a huge part of my life.  I am by no means a stick figure and never will be(and gladly so) but I see a lot in myself I would like to change. 
In line with that...I have no idea what kind of blog this is!  I am into a million different things and I like the bits and pieces of different blog types.  So is there a such of thing as "everything" blog or "too lazy to pick one thing" blog.  Cause that would probably be a great description!

3 blogs I know I am not:
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Food blog.  I am a boring person when it comes to food.  Going out I always get the same thing at places.  At home when I cook it comes too often from a box or it just is me throwing everything together.  Not riveting stuff here!
2
Help blog.  I always say I could never be a teacher because I don't know how to tell anyone to do something I just know how to do.  I am just not a good helper I guess.
1
Political blog.  Ug. Vomit.  I don't like politics.  I don't like voting.  I have never voted in a presidential election...and I have no plans to.  But that is for another entry....


Sunday, October 2, 2011

Last long run

I am deep into training for my 2nd half marathon.  Deep like "I can smell the finish line" kind of deep.  Deep like in 2 weeks from right now I will be napping on my couch with my medal. 
Today I am off to do my final long run.  I am heading out shortly to do 12.  The longest I have done this training time is 10.  The 10 was my best run all year....but that was almost a month ago.  I unfortunately haven't had the best past few weeks for running on the weekends!  But I still have confidence I can own the half marathon.
This training has been different in my training from last year that I have trained 100% alone.  I have tons of support and know others training too but all of my run have been alone.  And I have loved it.  I can concentrate on ME and not working on others pace or feeling like a slow slug when my friends leave me in their dust!  I know many people like to do groups but I am realizing running for me is an I sport! 
Race day uniform?!

I am glad this is my last long one and after this I am going to concentrate on my workout plan...not just training plan.  Until its time to train for the Flying Pig that is!

3 must dos before a run
3
Drink a crystal lite wild strawberry energy.  I have no idea if it is just named energy or is suppose to give you energy or what but I have to drink it or I am out of sorts!
2
Eat a Clif bar.  Now truth is I am not eating one today because I had a nice carby lunch at the Cable Guys parents after church and I think I am okay.  I am taking some extra Gu along with me in case I need some more nutrients.  Lets hope for the best!
1
Take care of business.  #2 kind of business.  And sorry if that's not something you want to know about but its life!  I work with body fluids on a daily basis so a little poo humor is the norm for me!

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Chage of plans

My big plans today involved getting up early to get a nice 12mile run in.  Lets be honest...I knew last night it wasnt going to happen.  The stress of getting it done before I needed to head other places just wasnt worth it when the chance of rain was greater today than it is tomorrow morning.  So I slept until 8am which is 3 extra hours of sleep for me!  And...WORTH it!  I know getting it done today would have been the smart move but sometimes you have to put things off.  Tomorrow will work just fine and be a good time to clear my head.  And it gives me a reason to not stay out too late tonight! Now I just need to decide when to run tomorrow....first thing in the morning or go to church and do it later in the afternoon.
Todays plans now involve a breakfast at home then some relaxing until I head to campus to meet up with others for the game against Mich State.  Hopefully I can make good choices when it comes to food and drinks!

3 concerns for tomorrow
3
When to run.  Do I go first thing in the morning, skip church, or do I wait until the afternoon when its not my normal long run time.  I seem to have a hard time running well at other times of the day, any distance at least. 
2
Where to run.  Go to Worthington and run the Olentangy trail or to Mt Vernon and do the Kokosing Gap trail.  Both trails have been amazing for me this training time.  My last long run (10miles) was on the OT and I felt amazing.  This is probably also depend on where I stay tonight and how my night goes!
1
What shoes do I wear?!  I bought new shoes a few weeks ago and my 2 runs in them have not gone well at all.  But my old shoes have been feeling crappy for the past while.  So what to do.  I just need to get to the finish line in 2 weeks from tomorrow as best as possible.  Im starting to think going back to the old ones for it might be best.  Only 2 weeks more on them wont kill me.  Needless to say this is by far my biggest concern!

Friday, September 30, 2011

Many moons make a post!

No for real this time.  I think this is going to stick!  Don't put any money on it but I am going to try. 
Now for some catch up since the last post in March. 
-Did about 10 weeks with Simon.  Lost over 10lbs and loved every min of it but couldn't make the time and travel commitment.
-Ran the Dam Fool 5miler.  Loved it
-Ran the Flying Pig 10k...wondered why I didn't run the half
I need to start taking pics at races!

-Ran the Race for the Cure...2nd time.  2010 RftC was my first 5k ever. 
-Had an allergic reaction to who knows what and had a blotchy face for a week
-Preakness trip.  2 parts of the triple crown done!  Won some $$
Winning ticket...funny part is, I didnt mean to bet on this horse

-Moved to Sugar Run.  Love my new place.  So big and roomy.  Spent wayyyyy too much money at Ikea and other decorations.  But worth it to make me feel at home.
-Went to the beach with the girls.  Had one of D's bachelorette parties...yes I said one...yes she had 3.
Don't even get us started on what bought us booze!

-Ran the Cinco de Julio 4 miler.  99 degree day.  WORST RUN EVER
-Went to Vegas for Bush's bachelorette party.  AWESOME.
-Ran the Bull Run 5k.  First timed race with <10min mile pace!
-Played my 7th time as a bridesmaid for Bush's wedding.  Amazing. 
OCC bridesmaid and bride!

-Ran the Emerald City 1/4 marathon on my bday!  Dead on a 10min mile pace.  Just need to double that for the half coming up!
-Went to Vegas for Ds wedding.  Did my 8th bridesmaid job! 
Bridesmaid take over the suite!

-Ran the Oktoberfest 4miles.  Also <10min pace.  Great swag...brat+cream puff+beer!

And that pretty much brings you up today.  I'm still down the lbs lost from Simon.  I have been training since the end of June for the Columbus 1/2 marathon on Oct 16th.  I ran it last year and hate to admit how BAD I did.  2:41:43.  Ug.  I was so strong the first 7 or so miles then I FELL APART!  And that is putting it mildly.  I could not get back into the groove.  My training has been amazing this summer.  I had been keeping to my schedule until the middle of Aug.  Since then my training has been slightly spotty due to being out of town and weather.  My last long run was on Sept 10th for 10 miles and it was an amazing run.  Avg pace of 10:43.  Then Vegas, then got back with a head cold, then had family in town which brings us to this weekend.  My plan is to get in 12.  I really think i can do it...if my shoes quit hurting my feet.  Of course the fact that its going to be all of 50 degrees tomorrow doesn't excite me.

I have much more to get to typing but this is already a long one so lets just wrap it up!

3 things I am looking forward to

3) The OSU game tomorrow.  Big group of the girls who make me happiest.  And the Danger Bros of course!
2)1/2 marathon.  I am super excited and hope I can kill my goal 2:28 or bust!  Then if all goes well the Flying Pig half with be mine!
1)The flying feather again with Cable Guy :]  I know running isn't his thing so it makes me super happy when he agrees to do it with me.  He says I cant beat him this year though....

2010 Flying Feather

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Work it girl

Now that I have been back to a normal sleep schedule it's harder for me to fund the rime to get my thoughts down in text. This week has indeed been a long and sweaty one and yes it's only Wednesday.
This week started my first week back with simon the trainer. About a year and a half ago I went to him 6days a week at 5am. It was a great and hard workout. I loved it but cheap it is not. I did it for about 12 weeks lost 20ish lbs and loved it. Next came the cable guy and here we are almost 2 years later and im back to almost my heaviest ever.
I have never been a stick figure and I really have no desire to be one but I know I can look better and be in better shape than I currently am. I am in 2 weddings this summer and I don't want to look back at the pics and feel ashamed. I've been in a really crappy place and feeling disgusted so I finally stepped up and I am trying to get a handle on my weight.

Let's go with my 3 steps to weight loss:

3 Simon. Plain and simple a personal trainer is exactly what it takes for me to push myself. So that might not make a lot of sense but for me it does. I am so good at talking myself out of working out after work. At 5am I just go and I'm paying for it so why would I skip. The first day was rough. And the 2nd day was intense. And I loved it. So far I have worked out every day since Saturday.

2 food diary. I hate looking at nutrition labels but paying attention to what I put into my body needs to become important. Downloaded a new app to keep track of my food and exercise. Along the same lines I have to drink more fluids. I'm constantly dehydrated. And it's gotten worse since I've added chia seeds to my diet. I am good when I am at work but once I get home I often don't drink a full glass all night.

1 have fun! Gotta have fun. Gotta feel good. Gotta quit being so good at excuses. I want to take my food and exercise seriously but I don't want to have to pick it over my time with friends and family. I know I can fit it all in as long as I stick to my plan. BlogBooster-The most productive way for mobile blogging. BlogBooster is a multi-service blog editor for iPhone, Android, WebOs and your desktop

Thursday, March 10, 2011

I made scones!

Work out yesterday:
1.5 mile track run
Pilates with Barb
3.5 miles treadmill "speed work"
Abs with Janet
Iron with Ali

Today:
3mile track run

Tonight I made scones. Got the receipe from eat live run. Will hyperlink to it when I figure out how to!



Quick one tonight. Lots of sleep to get done!

Top things to make

3
Crock pot jamablya
It's just so good even when I turn the rice to mush

2
Cute cupcakes. Or other cute treats. In the future i will have to drag up some old photos of my works of art!

1
Chex mix. Hands down best snack ever. I could live on the stuff. Now I'm craving it crap. Does chex mix fall into the tater chips category if you are thinking of it as salty snacks!? Something I should have thought about before! BlogBooster-The most productive way for mobile blogging. BlogBooster is a multi-service blog editor for iPhone, Android, WebOs and your desktop

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Sleep...or lack oh

Tuesday "workout"
Run 2 miles in 21:40
Little 30day shred action level 1 (day 2 in a row!)


For the past week and a half sleep has not been a friend of mine. I try to go to bed early then end up reading or playing on my boyfriend (my phone is such a hottie). I get up at 5am so I'd like to be asleep by 10. And by get up I mean that's the first time I push my snooze button. I am so good with the snooze button I sleep right through pushing it!
So I'm already not going to bed as early as needed, now I've started waking up around 2 or 3am wide awake. So I fool around with bf(phone again not the cable guy) for awhile then try to sleep. Needless to say this is not letting me as bright and chipper as I need to be to save lives every day.
The newest version of my insomnia has me waking up around 430 so I just stay awake and dont even tease myself with a few more mins of sleep. This has by far been the best idea. No lives lost!

So let's list the top three reasons I've been losing. Sleep:

3
This whole Tressel thing has made me sick to my tummy. I keep going back and forth on how I feel about it and where I want to place my blame. Its no secret I love OSU and college sports and I'm not so clueless to think the Buckeyes are angels but dang it why they always getting picked on!!

2
Dang shoulder pain. Ok so this might be the top reason. Over a week ago my left shoulder has started hurting. I wish I could pinpoint something I did to tweak it but yeah no clue. And the pain has changed every day. One day its the front the next it's the back. One day it will pop the next day it's more of a grind. But every day is annoying. It is much better and I've been able to play through the pain this week.

1
Pink shoes.
I know most girls would love to go get fitted for shoes and the ones that feel like they were molded for your feet to be pink. I am not that girl. I don't like pink. At all. I took back a gift cable guys mom got me for Christmas because it was pink. She loves pink (as does my mom) so I really need him to tell her I don't or I see many more pink goodies in my future. So when I got new shoes and the only color choice was pink I about threw up on the store. I know I know font pick running shoes for the color but even CG said why did you buy shoes you don't like. I will wear them and just run so fast my feet are a blur! BlogBooster-The most productive way for mobile blogging. BlogBooster is a multi-service blog editor for iPhone, Android, WebOs and your desktop

Monday, March 7, 2011

For real this time

It's time to get my butt into gear. In more ways than one. I've been trying to get it together for the past few months and today is as good of day as any.
So here is my plan. MAKE ME HAPPY AND HEALTHY. Plain and simple. Where to start where to start. Well my first idea is to use the 321 and create a count down list from each posting. So here goes number one:

3
Get ahold of this blogging stuff and take the internets by storm
2
Work at not letting others influence my happiness.
1
Get off my butt and to the gym. Hope to hear back from good ole Simon the trainer. The time I spent in his program a year and a half ago was what made me feel my best and meet the person who makes me want to be my best! Menchies BlogBooster-The most productive way for mobile blogging. BlogBooster is a multi-service blog editor for iPhone, Android, WebOs and your desktop