It’s amazing what these little feet can do. Or perhaps I should say it’s amazing what following a training schedule can do!
Quick flash of the past few days:
Wednesday evening: speed workout with the Fleet Feet Team in slightly rainy weather
Thursday: rested...afternoon and evening were full of meetings
Friday evening: 30 minutes on the treadmill (running average of 11:45 or 12 min miles)
Saturday: Snowshoeing! We found snow huts (like igloos but made of snow). We were able to crawl inside and have four of us plus dog sitting in there chatting around our imaginary fire. Of course, if we had a real fire our snowgloo would've melted.
Sunday, I ran the Davis Stampede 10K with a time of 1 hour 9 minutes 18 seconds. That’s an average pace of 11 min 9 sec per mile! I’ve been running 12 minute miles in my workout runs, so this was speedy!!!
After the 10K, I bubble bathed, caught up with the fam via cell phone, and vegged on the couch for the superbowl game. Both A and I slept through the second quarter but woke up for the half-time show. Man those Rolling Stones are thin! Snacking through the third quarter resulted in winning the football pool! Congrats A! Too bad the score didn’t stay the same through the fourth quarter, we could have had more $$.
Get this, after the superbowl, I cooked! I made stuffed manicotti (a food that Sis and figured out is pretty simple to prepare actually). Sis, I’m not nearly as good at stuffing the manicotti as you are, but A is very grateful and loves it. It’s nice to have food for dinner.
Monday evening after work (we’re continuing on with the runner’s log now, pardon the intermission), I was scheduled to run for 35 – 40 minutes at a perceived effort of 70%. I probably ran at 85% instead, but I covered 4 miles in 43 minutes. I thought that was pretty swell!
My knees are taking a break today… This evening’s fun activity is attending a Sacramento King’s game with some fellow co-workers. In my mind, the $10 ticket is just a cover charge to be able to eat garlic fries and a churro. Of course, if I have time, I might catch a glimpse or two of the game. (I know my family understands).
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
Getting to Know Wingnut
Here are my responses to one of those e-mails full of questions! Phew... It's exhausting.
1. What time did you get up today? 740 am
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Hmmm...let me think...Syriana (in Boston with my parents)
4. What is your favorite TV show? Gilmore Girls
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? some kind of toasted something or other with cream cheese, peanut butter, cottage cheese, or jam on top.
6. Middle name? Marie
7. Favorite cuisine? japanese? I like everything! (almost. Mexican would be my least favorite)
8. What foods do you dislike? licorice, onions, spicy hot foods
9. What is your favorite chip flavor? salt and vinegar
10. What is your favorite CD at the moment? the one my sister made me for christmas
11. What kind of car do you drive? Why? Do you want to break my window too?
12. Favorite sandwich? turkey and avocado from Togo's OR any sandwich that I make (or Mom makes)
13. What characteristic do you detest? meanness and rudeness
14. Favorite item of clothing? Hmm.. what do I look cutest in? Oh, all my clothes!
15. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would yougo? New Zealand, Alaska, so many places!
16. What color is your bathroom? White with blue diamonds in the tile...it's a rental
17. Favorite brand of clothing? Banana Republic (but you've got to have $$ to shop there often!)
18. Where would you retire to? How am I supposed to know that already?
19. What was your most memorable birthday? Memory..not my strong suit...
20. Favorite sport to watch? I love the Winter Olympics
21. Furthest place you are sending this? Massachusetts
24. Goal you have for yourself? To be the best person I can be
25. When is your birthday? Dec 1st
26. When is your Anniversary? Never been married.
27. Are you a morning person or a night person? it depends on the situation...if I'm lacking nightime activities and sleep early, then rise and shine baby! If nighttime activities are prevalent, please let me sleep in.
28. What is your shoe size? 8
29. Pets? nope... killed some fish while I was in highschool though. I don't think I was meant to have pets.
30. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? I'm training for a half-marathon and ran for 65 minutes on Sunday!
31. What did you want to be when you were little? Frederick Law Olmstead
32. What are you today? A planner (soon to be hazard mitigation planner)
33. What is your favorite candy? dark chocolate
34. What is your favorite flower? Gerber Daisy
35. What is a date on the calendar you are looking forward to? Every Day!
36. If you could have one wish what would it be? For my loved ones and friends to be happy always.
Question for my readers: Did I get the answers right? Some of you know me better than I know myself! Funny how that works, isn't it?
1. What time did you get up today? 740 am
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Hmmm...let me think...Syriana (in Boston with my parents)
4. What is your favorite TV show? Gilmore Girls
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? some kind of toasted something or other with cream cheese, peanut butter, cottage cheese, or jam on top.
6. Middle name? Marie
7. Favorite cuisine? japanese? I like everything! (almost. Mexican would be my least favorite)
8. What foods do you dislike? licorice, onions, spicy hot foods
9. What is your favorite chip flavor? salt and vinegar
10. What is your favorite CD at the moment? the one my sister made me for christmas
11. What kind of car do you drive? Why? Do you want to break my window too?
12. Favorite sandwich? turkey and avocado from Togo's OR any sandwich that I make (or Mom makes)
13. What characteristic do you detest? meanness and rudeness
14. Favorite item of clothing? Hmm.. what do I look cutest in? Oh, all my clothes!
15. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would yougo? New Zealand, Alaska, so many places!
16. What color is your bathroom? White with blue diamonds in the tile...it's a rental
17. Favorite brand of clothing? Banana Republic (but you've got to have $$ to shop there often!)
18. Where would you retire to? How am I supposed to know that already?
19. What was your most memorable birthday? Memory..not my strong suit...
20. Favorite sport to watch? I love the Winter Olympics
21. Furthest place you are sending this? Massachusetts
24. Goal you have for yourself? To be the best person I can be
25. When is your birthday? Dec 1st
26. When is your Anniversary? Never been married.
27. Are you a morning person or a night person? it depends on the situation...if I'm lacking nightime activities and sleep early, then rise and shine baby! If nighttime activities are prevalent, please let me sleep in.
28. What is your shoe size? 8
29. Pets? nope... killed some fish while I was in highschool though. I don't think I was meant to have pets.
30. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? I'm training for a half-marathon and ran for 65 minutes on Sunday!
31. What did you want to be when you were little? Frederick Law Olmstead
32. What are you today? A planner (soon to be hazard mitigation planner)
33. What is your favorite candy? dark chocolate
34. What is your favorite flower? Gerber Daisy
35. What is a date on the calendar you are looking forward to? Every Day!
36. If you could have one wish what would it be? For my loved ones and friends to be happy always.
Question for my readers: Did I get the answers right? Some of you know me better than I know myself! Funny how that works, isn't it?
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Still Goin'
I've been sticking to the half-marathon training schedule...and ran for a ful 65 minutes on Sunday! Amazing.. I hit the treadmill last night, and was greatful for the 30 minute limit due to people waiting for the machines.
I've found that all this running makes me very very hungry.
I've found that all this running makes me very very hungry.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Cool Runnin'
Yes, Jamaica has a bobsled team... but now Sacramento has a new runner!
I'm in my third week of training to run a half marathon. There was a 2 mile "hump" for me that I just crossed! As a casual run / walker, I could cover two miles in about 25 minutes and that was good enough for me. I didn't see how my body would be able to run longer distances (without any walking breaks). I've always been a great long distance walker...this half marathon is my first attempt at being a long distance runner.
The training program is working! Monday evening I ran for 58 minutes, NO WALKING!!. Okay, I stopped at the bathroom, but ran all the way to the toilet, stopped the watch, and started it again as soon as I got up and began running again. So, I ran 58 minutes at a 12 min/mile pace consistently...the whole time!! It built confidence that my body can run for longer periods of time.
Thus, tonight, when we do our speed workout, I know I'll survive it. Tonight is 12 min warm-up, 16 min fast running, 12 min cool down. As long as I can keep my feet moving at a fast running motion for the 16 minutes, I'll be doing good. I'm excited for it :)
Think warm and speedy thoughts for me. (My running hat is hiding..maybe because it's too cold outside.)
I'm in my third week of training to run a half marathon. There was a 2 mile "hump" for me that I just crossed! As a casual run / walker, I could cover two miles in about 25 minutes and that was good enough for me. I didn't see how my body would be able to run longer distances (without any walking breaks). I've always been a great long distance walker...this half marathon is my first attempt at being a long distance runner.
The training program is working! Monday evening I ran for 58 minutes, NO WALKING!!. Okay, I stopped at the bathroom, but ran all the way to the toilet, stopped the watch, and started it again as soon as I got up and began running again. So, I ran 58 minutes at a 12 min/mile pace consistently...the whole time!! It built confidence that my body can run for longer periods of time.
Thus, tonight, when we do our speed workout, I know I'll survive it. Tonight is 12 min warm-up, 16 min fast running, 12 min cool down. As long as I can keep my feet moving at a fast running motion for the 16 minutes, I'll be doing good. I'm excited for it :)
Think warm and speedy thoughts for me. (My running hat is hiding..maybe because it's too cold outside.)
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Happy Birthday Sis!
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday dear Sister
Happy Birthday to YOU!!!!!!
We celebrated last weekend with a lavish evening in the city: A night at the St. Francis on Union Square, dinner at Cortez, and evening entertainment of Pirates of Penzance at the Yerba Buena Center for Performing Arts.
Every part was fun! P of P is very humorous and kept us on our toes :)
Thanks for having a birthday Sis!
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday dear Sister
Happy Birthday to YOU!!!!!!
We celebrated last weekend with a lavish evening in the city: A night at the St. Francis on Union Square, dinner at Cortez, and evening entertainment of Pirates of Penzance at the Yerba Buena Center for Performing Arts.
Every part was fun! P of P is very humorous and kept us on our toes :)
Thanks for having a birthday Sis!
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Philosophical Lesson # 717
Whooo arrrrre youuuu?
A famous quote by the caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland. I always liked the way he asked the question, with the smoke rings flowing as his tongue rolled the “r”.
He has a point though. Have you ever tried to answer that question? What does the answer look like? I realize now, (thanks Mom) that I’ve never asked myself this before. Of course, I know my name… and I know what kinds of things I’m good at…. I make friends very easily….but who am I?
How is a person defined? I don’t even know how to format the answer to this question.
Wingnut is pondering….
One motto I try to live by:
"If it's not fun, why do it?"
-Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.
Please note, that with this mindset, I make "not fun" things, fun. I find it's a nice way to go through life :)
A famous quote by the caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland. I always liked the way he asked the question, with the smoke rings flowing as his tongue rolled the “r”.
He has a point though. Have you ever tried to answer that question? What does the answer look like? I realize now, (thanks Mom) that I’ve never asked myself this before. Of course, I know my name… and I know what kinds of things I’m good at…. I make friends very easily….but who am I?
How is a person defined? I don’t even know how to format the answer to this question.
Wingnut is pondering….
One motto I try to live by:
"If it's not fun, why do it?"
-Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.
Please note, that with this mindset, I make "not fun" things, fun. I find it's a nice way to go through life :)
Monday, January 16, 2006
Restrooms and Parking
Have you ever entered a restroom with what seems like a bazillion stalls? It feels like you're walking down an endless aisle of stalls on either side... How do you choose one?
It's just like parking a car in a massive sea of asphalt painted with stripes.
Target one spot (or stall), position yourself accordingly, and turn on in.
Some people like to stay near the front, others go directly to the back of the lot (or aisle of stalls).
One bathroom in Disneyland surprised us when the aisle of stalls looped right around in a horshoe shape. If you're looking for the end of the aisle, all of a sudden you are back at the front!
It's just like parking a car in a massive sea of asphalt painted with stripes.
Target one spot (or stall), position yourself accordingly, and turn on in.
Some people like to stay near the front, others go directly to the back of the lot (or aisle of stalls).
One bathroom in Disneyland surprised us when the aisle of stalls looped right around in a horshoe shape. If you're looking for the end of the aisle, all of a sudden you are back at the front!
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