1. Today was the first day since I began running exclusively in Vibrams that I woke up and my calves felt normal. I ran 4 miles yesterday and my legs don’t hurt! Woot! I received the bigger size Merrells in the mail this week, so I hope to get some miles in with those soon…
Category: Ramblings
Living the mantra
I’ve decided that my new mantra is “Every run is a good run.” Yes, some runs are better than others, but every time I get out there and finish some miles, it’s a good thing. Yesterday’s run was one where I hauled it out a bit. The weather was beautiful, I needed the break from…
I’m a leader!
At least for the day… Have you been by Run Like a Mother this morning? You might recognize the chick in the Vibrams. (Go ahead – check it out, I’ll still be here…) I’m the “Follow this Mother” recipient today! When they contacted me last week, I was over the moon. I gushed all over…
2000-2009: the roller coaster years
I’ve noticed a lot of people writing not just Year in Review posts, but Decade in Review posts, so I think I’ll bore you all with separate Decade in Review, Year in Review, and What’s up for 2010 posts. Why be succinct when you don’t have to? LOL While I’m in a pretty good place…
Rough week
Jones is still having a hard time with the start of school and both boys have decided to respond to the stress by not sleeping. I have issues with insomnia on a good night, so being woken up several times a night and not being able to fall back to sleep is leading to one…
Back to School
Jones started back to school today. Despite a LOT of anxiety on his part, the day actually went pretty well. If you ask him, though, it was a horrible day. Why? Because apparently the principal “yelled” at the classes during his lunch because they were all too wild. He’s such a sensitive guy that he’s…
I am SO over summer (even though I’ve found more shorts)
Today was another hot and humid day here in the south. When the boys and I met up with friends for a walk to the playground at 8:30am this morning, it was already uncomfortable. We walked to the playground, hung out there for a while, walked to Whole Foods and Barnes and Noble (Jones has…
Creamsicles, handhelds, and treadmills, oh my
Saturday night we had some friends over for dinner. The wife doesn’t drink beer, so I elected her as my co-guinea pig and made her drink XC2‘s POM/vodka concoction. We mixed equal parts POM and orange juice and added vanilla vodka to taste. The resultant drink was a bit too sweet, so we added some…
Mostly Wordless Wednesday: 14 years!
15 years ago, Beer Geek and I went out on our first “date” (if you can all it a date since we went out drinking with our usual drinking companions LOL) 14 years ago, we had lovely wedding in Nebraska, followed by a huge reception in July in Virginia, and a wonderful honeymoon in August…
A teaser – pictures of our visit to Key West
The beach we hung out at yesterday. I can’t remember the name and I’m too tired to go look it up. Why am I too tired? Today we spent our whole day out on a sailboat, with stops for snorkeling and kayaking. I have a feeling I may be sore tomorrow. View of snorkelers from…
A little extra time on my hands
Usually I’ve run at least 10 miles by this point in a week. This week I’ve run 3. I also skipped my workout class because Shoo had a dentist appointment. This is doing weird things to my brain and horrible things to my eating habits. I’ve been on a mini binge – too much…
House of sick
It all started with Jones last week. Now he’s feeling great and full of energy. Shoo is snotty, but generally himself. Beer Geek is totally down for the count and I’m losing the battle. It’s a drippy, sneezy kind of cold, so my poor nose is rubbed raw. I’ve been going to bed super early…