Long run re-scheduled

So....been running a lot with Jackson in the Chariot. Man, pushing 50 pounds adds a new training element :-). He's been pretty good about it lately. And luckily the last couple times he's been tired anyway and taken a nap while we ran. That is kind of a love/hate ordeal for me because if he naps while I run that means I get zero time to do anything at the house while he naps, and no "me" time. But I can't complain because I am able to run. So the housework just ends up sliding a little bit more! Oh well....I am the only one that has to see it anyway.

I had to re-schedule my long run this week. Since the hubster is away I need someone to watch him because there is just no way I could push the chariot that far AND there is no way the kiddo would actually sit in there that long. I guess I could always wake up at 4 am and run but that sounds like no fun to me. And still, pushing the chariot for 18 miles, umm, ya, not fun.

I was really hoping my in-laws would help me out this weekend but no such luck. I feel like a major beyotch because I am so hard on them. I mean, I know they have to have lives of their own and all, but really, is it that hard to help out your freakin' daughter-in-law and not to mention, see your only grandson?????????? Ya it really bothers me. They just aren't so sure they are going to go anywhere this weekend and are waiting to decide until Saturday morning. Seriously is freakin' frustrating to me.

Sorry, done with that. So now I will hav to run tomorrow....by myself. I really, really don't want to run by myself. For me, 18 miles can get alittle long by myself. so I am hoping my Ipod gets me through it.

And I'm hoping the 8 miles I ran today doesn't kick me in the arse tomorrow. I really did it thinking my in-laws would be able to watch him.

Report tomorrow about how it went! Hoping all goes well!!!

I hate aging!!!

I was looking at pics from about 5 years ago and holy shit I look older now!! I look so much better back then!! What happened? Do we really age that much in 5 years???? Or actually, do kids, pregnancy and life combined with those two things actually make us age that much more??? Wowzers!!!

Good Cookbook

The Everything Organic Cooking for Your Baby and Toddler
Link to Amazon

I wish I would have had this cookbook when Jackson was younger! It is pretty simple but some days I just can't think of different combinations. It seems to be based on the Eating Clean principles.

I made the Pumpkin Spice Muffins today. I haven't tried them out just yet but will let you know how they taste!

Finally going to bed.....

I need someone here to make me go to bed. I never end up going to bed early like I intend to!! And it isn' tlike I end up doing something spectacular. Often times I'm online looking at decorating stuff....or training stuff...or completely random stuff. A lot of times catching up on Facebook and blogging. Looking for recipes....

Stuff that can wait. But it never does. Tomorrow....it will be bedtime by 930 for me!!! Seriously have to go to bed early tomorrow!

Exhausted

So....maybe I jumped up my mileage too quickly. Or maybe the walking in NYC on both Saturday and Sunday did me in. I am exhausted today! I was supposed to run a 4-mile tempo run today (with 1 mile warm up and 1 cool down) and I just couldn't do it so the run turned into a 4 mile easy run. I was seriously dying out there. I guess I could think it was from the heat since it was a little warm this morning, but I really don't think it is the heat. I'm headed upstairs to try and get a little nap in while the munchkin gets his nap in. Lets hope this goes away...

Has anyone else got this tired from their increase in mileage? I really don't remember this happening when i trained for my first marathon.

Acceptance: Part 1

There are sooo many things in my life I have a hard time accepting, and I will talk about 'em all later. But today I bring you accepting what I can fit in. I have a really hard time accepting that sometimes, life just happens and I can't really fit in my running. Yesterday I wanted to run 5-7 miles before I left for NYC. Well, Jackson decided it'd be super cool to sleep in and not let me get my run in. There are many other days like this in my life. And I have a hard time accepting this sometimes. :-) Need to get better at this!!!

Anyhoo, I went for a run this morning (only four....it started to downpour and I didn't want to really ruin my legs for tomorrow's long run of 16 miles). But I have to say I am totally refreshed and ready for the run tomorrow. I really miss the city!!! I didn't wear my Ipod and I am glad I didn't since I was able to really focus on the sight and sounds around me. And the smells...oh how much I missed the smell of urine and horsecrap. Ha ha!! I have to say it's been a while since I've done any runs outside of the neighborhood and it's amazing how much easier it is running in a "new" area. BUT, I forgot how hilly the park is!! Wow...legs were feeling that. Need to run hills a bit more I think!

OK, off to plan my route for tomorrow's run. The babe is sleeping and I'm hoping he wakes up in a good mood so we can hit up something fun. NYC with a kid is different....especially when it's raining. When we lived here I spent many hours reading in coffee shops. Oh how the times have changed!!!

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Most days I come up with these great things I want to write, but I just don't end up doing it. The hubby has actually been home for a few weeks now so I have just been enjoying that. But it can't last forever....he's gone again for three weeks. So now I have to really, really focus on getting in my mileage. It's so much easier when he's here! Since here isn't here I now I have to wait until Jackson wakes up and eats breakfast. It has been about a month since I've done a longer run while pushing him in the Chariot, so it will be interesting to see how that goes tomorrow :-).

I am still working on figuring out my running schedule/plan for the marathon and how to fit in the 10-miler. I pretty much have it mapped out but there are so many different options and plans. I think I have combined a few of them to make it into what I want and can handle. I just really don't want to end up with some kind of injury. Last marathon I ended up getting (what I think anyway) a possible stress fracture in my foot and it didn't end up bothering me too badly until the last 5 miles and it was not fun at all. Another reason why my time totally sucked :-)

Speaking of the marathon...I have been going over my plan to run the marathon again. I just am starting to feel like it is a dumb idea and I should just go ahead and try and get pregnant. And then I also look at the running schedule and think to myself....wow, do I REALLY want to end up running all of those long runs?????? :-)

My quads are feeling a bit tight and I really wanted to go swimming today instead of going for a run but the only time I could get it in was this morning. Unfortunately I had no idea traffic would be backed as badly as it was so I turned around and only ended up running 3 miles today. And I really wanted to get some strength-training in or a core workout at the minimum and that also didn't happen. I HATE it when I don't accomplish the things I really want to do. I like to be able to check the block :-)

Oh ya and to top it off I totally flubbed up my roast chicken. So embarrassing. Especially since it was dinner for me and J and a friend and her kiddo.

Maybe if I feel like writing again I'll hop on here one more time before I go to bed. But the kitchen is calling my name. So much to do tonight since I have to get my bags packed, too! I am heading to NYC for a few days and I can't wait to go for a run in Central Park. Oh how I miss that place!!!! And I can tell you I will NOT be eating super healthy over the next couple of days! Can you say Cannolis???????!!!!!!!! Yummy!!! And the bagels of course, too. I can't find a great bagel anywhere around here. I plan on eating one as my pre-run and post-run snacks! Yummy!!!

Question for training...

So...say I do a training run in the heat. I have to run slower to keep my heart rate down. Do I just ignore my HR and train on the speed I think I need to train at or do I slow 'er down to keep my HR within my zone?? I've been slowing down a bit to keep my HR in the zone....but wondering if I should speed it up anyway?

Philly Marathon Here I come!! (or so I hope)

“Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much, nor suffer much, for they live in the grey twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.” – Theodore Roosevelt

I did it! I registered for the Philly Marathon. So come pregnancy or not my ass will be running a marathon again. My training for the 10-miler is pretty much right on track with the training required for the marathon so I am hoping not to be behind. I am just really, really pissed I didn't sign up two days ago; I would have saved myself $25 bucks. Seriously retarded. Oh well :-).

Only downside I am already sweating: NO MP3s are allowed at the race. Umm.....doh! I don't know if I can make it 26.2 miles without my music. Especially if I am trying to run just as fast as I can....darn, darn darn!! There better be PLENTY of cheering fans!!!

A week already?

Has it really been a week since I posted? Wow....that week went by quickly! I am still in the middle of which decision to go with. I mean, part of me says "what the hell are you thinking trying to qualify for Boston? As IF you have a chance?" And then I laugh at myself and really think if it's possible. I mean, I know I can't really say it's a waste to try and qualify. Because even if I don't I know I will train hard and will be in great shape going into the pregnancy. That's an added bonus, right?

I did the race calculator on runner's world and it says if I can run a 5K in 22 mins then I can run a marathon in 3:20 something. Hmm, somehow I think that is just a weee bit on the not so correct side. I don't think i could sustain that pace for 26 miles. I mean, I am not running the 5k all out (it's just my training runs), but it's still around 80 to 85 percent of my MHR. So what gives?

Also...been trying to put together a plan just to see how it'd look on the training calendar. But I don't know how to incorporate the Army 10-miler into the training plan. I really don't want to fork out the dough for a coach but I might have to. I need someone to help me a) answer the question about if I even think I have a shot in hell at qualifying.....and b) how to put a plan together to help me achieve this VERY LOFTY goal.

On non-running notes, I can't believe the weather! Holy crapola! I mean, we still had our DC/NOVA hot and humid weather this weekend and then voila...we're into lovely warm 70s and not humid weather. I am one happy lady with this weather change!!!!!!! I had a new stride in my run this morning. I was just lovin' it!

But can you believe it's the 1st of September?? Really?? Really? Summer is really over??????