Day #246: Runner milestone #2

So today there was 20-30mph gusts of wind with some rain, do Sarah and I did not run outside. We instead ran on the treadmill. The LONGEST 5 miles ever. Man did it suck. No fan or air movement to evaporate my sweatiness. Soooooo boring. I tried watching morning TV, but got bored with that. Then I moved on to listening to an ICU podcast on my iPhone which was more just background noise. For a while I focused on watching my legs running in the mirror - semi-hypnotized, trying not to think about how slow the miles were going. Then I focused on my breathing and that after this was all over I would get a pumpkin spice latte. It was awesome, or NOT.

Here's a picture of me flipping off the treadmill. I was trying to make an angry face, but that didn't go so well.
:)

Day#245: On the road again

We started the road trip back to Tuscon today.
We have planned part of our route based off the climbing gyms we can stop at along the way. Short drive today since we worked until 3:30am last night.
In Des Moines, Iowa tonight.
Below is a picture of the weather we drove through to get here. You can see the dark clouds in the background. And then a picture of Sarah climbing at the gym new stopped at tonight.

Day #242: Working Nights

Sarah and I have been on nights.

Here's my non-exciting picture.
Fizzy coffee = survival

Day #243: Gooooo Giants!

Working nights last night, so I couldn't watch the game. :(
Representing - wearing orange & black!

Day #242: 17 miles

17 miles total this week.
Today we ran 7 total. My legs were tired around 5+ miles, but I made it. I did not plan well because I did not eat before our run this morning. Sarah says next long run it will be time to take snacks on the road with us.
Today it was also more humid than normal here because it was overcast and getting ready to storm. My hair was completely soaked as if I had showered or swam, but I had not.

Below are pictures from where we ran today. It's so pretty - it makes running easier.

Day #241: Avenue Q #2

I was too tired to post last night after getting back from going to see Avenue Q for a second time. Sarah had never seen it. We went to a local venue with a local group. As you can see from the picture below we were super close to the stage.
The other picture is of one of the many unique chandeliers that was in the theater lobby.

Day #240: Today I Became a Runner

I've never been a runner - nothing even close. I remember how much I used to dread running the field in middle school and even more so the mile we had to run for the Presidential Fitness test. Ugh...
Even now I don't really think of myself that way. I think of it more as jogging. But as Sarah has pointed out before - I would consider anyone else who is training for a marathon or even runs 2 days a week a runner - then I guess I would fit the bill.
Well today - Sarah declared me a runner. Why today you ask? Well because today I got up at 6am (not the impressive part yet) out of my nice toasty bed and went for a 3 mile run in 42 degree weather. Can you say COLD!! But I did it.
My initiation to becoming a runner. That along with illiotibial band syndrome, shin splints, and all the money I've spent on gear. At least, I'm happy to say that now I enjoy running. There are days when I can feel my legs are antsy and ready to get out on the road/trail and just go. Now - don't get me wrong that's not everyday - trust me I just wanted to stay in bed this morning.

The picture below has nothing to do w/ running, but I owe you a picture and this is the only one I took today. Lucky you. This would be my neighbors garage. It was garbage day today. The best part is that their toilet and sink got picked up, yet somehow our recycling is still here, when last week it got picked up on the same day as the garbage. Oh well!

Have a happy Friday!