I wake up this morning and all I feel is intense pressure in my head - good morning sinus cold!
I assumed that if I rested for the morning that I would be able to do my alternate activity and weights. Sadly, I was far too 'gross' to do more than lie on my couch and drink tea/use up multiple boxes of Kleenex.
So I take a 'rest' day in every sense of the word - the silly thing is that I felt as though I was 'cheating' on my running! I suppose that shows my dedication is actually present...which is good. On the other hand...I now have to wonder how long it will take me to recoup from this cold and get back to training. I leave for a wedding over the next three days, and have plans to fun while I'm gone. This cold sure puts a kink in all my plans. Do I push through it and run tomorrow morning, or do I wait until I feel totally recovered before taxing my body ?? And if I run tomorrow, will it slow down my recovery so that my distance run on Sunday is in jeopardy?
Sigh... I have no idea.
I think my best bet will be to run tomorrow, but not track my time or push for speed. Maybe do 2k instead of 3...but I'll decide in the morning.
Since I won't be able to access the Internet while I'm gone, I'll just sum up my activity for the next few days. I need to do two more 3 k runs, one day of just weights/body weight activity and then my Sunday 7k run. Let's hope I recover from this damn cold in enough time to actually progress this week.
p.s
While weight loss was never the goal of this activity ( I'm lazy, not fat ) it was gratifying to see a small decrease on the scale this morning none the less! :D
Ciao
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The core of the issue
I have had two days to recover from my run on Sunday, and nothing is broken, bent or in poor working order. Victory!! ( Aside from the time yesterday where my butt felt like it was filled with lead).
Running has not really turned out to be what I thought it would be, in several ways. The obvious surprise was the level of difficulty I have had to contend with in my training so far. I feel that I could run a month of steady 3k runs and STILL not pick up speed or endurance, but I know rationally that things are already starting to come along. I ran my 3k inside on the treadmill today as mother nature once again decided to thwart me with a rain/hail storm. I was able to run the full distance without stopping today, though I am unsure if that is due to any personal improvement or the indoor conditions. There was the nice bonus of being less ' red in the face' today, though I was much more sweaty ( I just can't win...I seem to either end up looking terrible or smelling terrible). Thursday will prove to be a more accurate assessment of any potentially gained ' endurance'.
Another surprise from this endeavor, has been the variety of activities that I have had to engage in just to be better prepared for the half-marathon. On the days that I run, I have to stretch afterwards but also work on my core muscles and overall physical fitness. When I have an alternate activity I do the same stretching but engage more heavily in free weights and muscle-building activity ( since I don't have a gym membership, this means using my own body weight to build muscle as best I can). This work is hard! SURPRISE , SURPRISE! I was sitting with my boyfriend today and leaned ever so slightly to the side when I felt distinct muscle pain. I say to him "my side thingies hurt... it hurts just to breathe!" and he just looks and me and says ' oh , your obliques. ' .... '' oh my obliques''??? I was wondering why on earth my 'side thingies' were so sore. In the past (as little as three weeks ago) muscle pain was reserved for long hours of travel, random attacks of clumsiness or freak accidents. I have never 'felt' my muscles more that in the last few weeks. Crunches, plank and core-strengthening exorcises sure seem to hit me hard. I really never thought of all the muscle toning and strengthening I'd have to undergo just to be able to run! Who says that you need good abs or any at all to run anyways?? Well...aside from every notable runner or reliable source of information that is....hmmm.
According to my friends, this muscle soreness will eventually pass and that right now it serves as an indicator of how much I'm really doing to strengthen my body. I guess that's a good thing...and I'll take what I can get. If that means that the next few weeks will be filled with painful breathing, movement and general 'getting about', I can accept that. I sure wish they made oblique sized ice packs though :p . OH..ha ha...for those of you unaware of which muscles I am speaking of, they are the muscles that line the sides of your 'rib cage' or that general area (an area not commonly used by a couch potato). I tell you...being a couch potato was such a comfortable life...the only muscle pain i ever felt then was a sore back from sitting on my ass all day flipping channels.
Sigh...that was the life ;)
Running has not really turned out to be what I thought it would be, in several ways. The obvious surprise was the level of difficulty I have had to contend with in my training so far. I feel that I could run a month of steady 3k runs and STILL not pick up speed or endurance, but I know rationally that things are already starting to come along. I ran my 3k inside on the treadmill today as mother nature once again decided to thwart me with a rain/hail storm. I was able to run the full distance without stopping today, though I am unsure if that is due to any personal improvement or the indoor conditions. There was the nice bonus of being less ' red in the face' today, though I was much more sweaty ( I just can't win...I seem to either end up looking terrible or smelling terrible). Thursday will prove to be a more accurate assessment of any potentially gained ' endurance'.
Another surprise from this endeavor, has been the variety of activities that I have had to engage in just to be better prepared for the half-marathon. On the days that I run, I have to stretch afterwards but also work on my core muscles and overall physical fitness. When I have an alternate activity I do the same stretching but engage more heavily in free weights and muscle-building activity ( since I don't have a gym membership, this means using my own body weight to build muscle as best I can). This work is hard! SURPRISE , SURPRISE! I was sitting with my boyfriend today and leaned ever so slightly to the side when I felt distinct muscle pain. I say to him "my side thingies hurt... it hurts just to breathe!" and he just looks and me and says ' oh , your obliques. ' .... '' oh my obliques''??? I was wondering why on earth my 'side thingies' were so sore. In the past (as little as three weeks ago) muscle pain was reserved for long hours of travel, random attacks of clumsiness or freak accidents. I have never 'felt' my muscles more that in the last few weeks. Crunches, plank and core-strengthening exorcises sure seem to hit me hard. I really never thought of all the muscle toning and strengthening I'd have to undergo just to be able to run! Who says that you need good abs or any at all to run anyways?? Well...aside from every notable runner or reliable source of information that is....hmmm.
According to my friends, this muscle soreness will eventually pass and that right now it serves as an indicator of how much I'm really doing to strengthen my body. I guess that's a good thing...and I'll take what I can get. If that means that the next few weeks will be filled with painful breathing, movement and general 'getting about', I can accept that. I sure wish they made oblique sized ice packs though :p . OH..ha ha...for those of you unaware of which muscles I am speaking of, they are the muscles that line the sides of your 'rib cage' or that general area (an area not commonly used by a couch potato). I tell you...being a couch potato was such a comfortable life...the only muscle pain i ever felt then was a sore back from sitting on my ass all day flipping channels.
Sigh...that was the life ;)
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Boy was I red in the face
This morning came and thank God the sun was shining! Through a misadventure with the dryer, I am now out one pair of running pants ( they are a good 5 inches too short now), so all I had were my black spandex pair . I will admit that the weather was not the only 'worry' on my mind this morning ; I had this dreadful fear that I would pass out after the first 3k, embarrass myself horribly, have sweat marks on my bum AND wimp out on my two running buddies.
I was lucky enough to be joined by the girlfriend that started this all (names will not be mentioned ;) ) as well as my boyfriend. They were the perfect pair of 'cheer leaders' for me this morning. It was a little demoralizing to see that they ran easily ( without huffing and puffing) , where as I chugged along like a blond steam train. Ha ha...oh man. We ran a great route though - lots of natural paths along the river, in trees, brush and a mix of bridges and bike paths as well. There was always something to look at, people to watch, etc. We were able to take in the many other individuals getting their exercise on a nice Sunday morning ( reference women jogging with her knees bent inward, legs flailing like a flapper and see-through white track shorts....O_o ) .
I will say that this experience ( though it's only been a full week as yet ) has quite humbled me as to my physical prowess. I am not able to just bounce out of bed and run until I feel like stopping...I am quite limited by my level of fitness ( can you have a negative level ? ), my psyche and my determination. I have lived so long as a glorified couch potato that it seems almost WRONG to deviate from this comfortable life path. I am glad in many respects to be doing this, however, because I actually feel good about myself and what I'm doing with my spare time. I'm bettering myself in a way that I've never tried before. I can no longer sit on my couch eating an entire bag of chips, or a tub of delicious cake icing while watching movies all night ( we've all done it so don't tsk tsk at me for being honest ). It might be hard to resist old temptations...but I think I can do it. If I can run 6k without totally dying or exploding in the heat...then I can carry on and work towards my 7k run next week. The time for the run today was about 40 minutes or so...as we forgot to start timing until a few minutes had already past. I'm satisfied ( joking...elated! ) with the time. Next time might even be better :)
I'll let you know how it goes :p
I was lucky enough to be joined by the girlfriend that started this all (names will not be mentioned ;) ) as well as my boyfriend. They were the perfect pair of 'cheer leaders' for me this morning. It was a little demoralizing to see that they ran easily ( without huffing and puffing) , where as I chugged along like a blond steam train. Ha ha...oh man. We ran a great route though - lots of natural paths along the river, in trees, brush and a mix of bridges and bike paths as well. There was always something to look at, people to watch, etc. We were able to take in the many other individuals getting their exercise on a nice Sunday morning ( reference women jogging with her knees bent inward, legs flailing like a flapper and see-through white track shorts....O_o ) .
I will say that this experience ( though it's only been a full week as yet ) has quite humbled me as to my physical prowess. I am not able to just bounce out of bed and run until I feel like stopping...I am quite limited by my level of fitness ( can you have a negative level ? ), my psyche and my determination. I have lived so long as a glorified couch potato that it seems almost WRONG to deviate from this comfortable life path. I am glad in many respects to be doing this, however, because I actually feel good about myself and what I'm doing with my spare time. I'm bettering myself in a way that I've never tried before. I can no longer sit on my couch eating an entire bag of chips, or a tub of delicious cake icing while watching movies all night ( we've all done it so don't tsk tsk at me for being honest ). It might be hard to resist old temptations...but I think I can do it. If I can run 6k without totally dying or exploding in the heat...then I can carry on and work towards my 7k run next week. The time for the run today was about 40 minutes or so...as we forgot to start timing until a few minutes had already past. I'm satisfied ( joking...elated! ) with the time. Next time might even be better :)
I'll let you know how it goes :p
Saturday, August 15, 2009
It's the 6km shake down
Alright...quick synopsis of today's events -- I ran the 3k as per usual and was again able to beat my first running time. I clocked in at 20:43 but I admit to pushing myself the last couple hundred meters, so it may not be reflective of my 'real' running time. Oh well :P
On a side note...a bunch of teenage punks were hogging the side walk as I was running and could they be bothered to move?? NOOOO not even an few feet. So I had to run around a group of them, nearly onto the road, just to get back on path.
What have I learned from this? Being enraged at 'kids these days' really helps distract you from running and the pains it entails...so perhaps it's a good thing? Haha...maybe people should get into frustrating but harmless fights with people prior to running so you can get all your rage out and huff and puff about it . Then before you know it...BAM...your run is done. I think it's a good plan ;) .
I'm off for the night, but thought I would comment that there is now supposed to be NO RAIN tomorrow morning! This is phenomenal! Now I can go for my 6k and not soak my pants, shoes, socks, hair, etc. WOO! haha...k....I'll stop being dramatic again.
On a side note...a bunch of teenage punks were hogging the side walk as I was running and could they be bothered to move?? NOOOO not even an few feet. So I had to run around a group of them, nearly onto the road, just to get back on path.
What have I learned from this? Being enraged at 'kids these days' really helps distract you from running and the pains it entails...so perhaps it's a good thing? Haha...maybe people should get into frustrating but harmless fights with people prior to running so you can get all your rage out and huff and puff about it . Then before you know it...BAM...your run is done. I think it's a good plan ;) .
I'm off for the night, but thought I would comment that there is now supposed to be NO RAIN tomorrow morning! This is phenomenal! Now I can go for my 6k and not soak my pants, shoes, socks, hair, etc. WOO! haha...k....I'll stop being dramatic again.
Friday, August 14, 2009
When it rains...it pours
So I wake up this morning all ready for my weights and alternate activity ( skipping rope until I'm sweaty and trembling - doesn't take long :( ) only to find that nature had snuck up on me and decided to rain. RAIN. Oh crap! How do I run in the rain?? I don't own any of those fancy running jackets that are waterproof but breathe well and slick away your sweat ( those suckers run like $100! )... all I have is a windbreaker that will probably keep all my body heat inside so I'll eventually be as wet on the inside as on the outside. Crap!
I am now officially terrified of my Sunday run. If it takes me around 22 min to run 3k, it will probably take me close to an hour to do 6k. An hour spent running...in THE RAIN. (Insert all manner of expletives, rinse and repeat )
I can tell you one thing I have learned from once living in the Vancouver area for some number of years...and that is...I HATE being wet. I hate rain. I hate humid rain. I hate cold rain. I hate having soggy hair, and needing to change my socks and shoes twice a day. Ugh.
K....I'll stop my drama queen moment here. (Mental Face Slap! )
On another note, I now have a recipe for 'homemade' energy drinks. While there are lots of products out there , they generally tend to confuse me with their terminology and lingo. I don't know what the hell half of those drinks do, or why they are 280 calories...is it good calories or bad....am I drinking sugar or chemicals? SO - homemade it is!
Recipe:
1 Quart boiled water (or filtered tap/bottled)
3 Tbsp 100% orange juice
1 Tsp salt
2 Tbsp corn syrup
This comes recommended from my boyfriend, who is much more in shape and active than I...his career dictates that he is, so he is a handy source of 'health' information.
On another note - my wasp bites have not yet gone away, and have formed a tight 'ball' on my lower calf that is red, hot and alternately itches and throbs. I am quite annoyed with insects right now...pretty much wish I could drop an A Bomb on all their asses and see how they like it! And that's my rant of the day :p
I am now officially terrified of my Sunday run. If it takes me around 22 min to run 3k, it will probably take me close to an hour to do 6k. An hour spent running...in THE RAIN. (Insert all manner of expletives, rinse and repeat )
I can tell you one thing I have learned from once living in the Vancouver area for some number of years...and that is...I HATE being wet. I hate rain. I hate humid rain. I hate cold rain. I hate having soggy hair, and needing to change my socks and shoes twice a day. Ugh.
K....I'll stop my drama queen moment here. (Mental Face Slap! )
On another note, I now have a recipe for 'homemade' energy drinks. While there are lots of products out there , they generally tend to confuse me with their terminology and lingo. I don't know what the hell half of those drinks do, or why they are 280 calories...is it good calories or bad....am I drinking sugar or chemicals? SO - homemade it is!
Recipe:
1 Quart boiled water (or filtered tap/bottled)
3 Tbsp 100% orange juice
1 Tsp salt
2 Tbsp corn syrup
This comes recommended from my boyfriend, who is much more in shape and active than I...his career dictates that he is, so he is a handy source of 'health' information.
On another note - my wasp bites have not yet gone away, and have formed a tight 'ball' on my lower calf that is red, hot and alternately itches and throbs. I am quite annoyed with insects right now...pretty much wish I could drop an A Bomb on all their asses and see how they like it! And that's my rant of the day :p
Thursday, August 13, 2009
The weekend looms before me like a scary clown
Yes...I said 'scary clown'. Who doesn't think clowns are just a "little" bit on the freaky and unnatural side of things?? ( Anyone growing up watching ' Are you afraid of the dark' and 'goosebumps' knows this to be true!)
The weekend scares me because while Saturday will be the usual 3km run, which I hope will be even faster and easier than it was today, Sunday will be a 6km run...a distance I have never travelled at a speed quicker than a walk. I am taking the advice of running websites, books and other athletes...to find some running buddies to motivate, keep things fun and a bit more interesting.
This is a great link to a 'beginners only' discussion forum on the Runner's World online magazine
http://beginners.runnersworld.com/ They discuss a lot of issues that have pertained to my own struggles - breathing, pacing, motivation, etc.
I admit to being more than a little discouraged by my current running route . In the city it can be hard to find 'mappable' running routes, where you can track the K's, so I have just been running a route parallel to a main street ( which means noise, people, distractions and ugly scenery). The one nice thing about Sunday, is that we are running in the valley where they have some really nice paths. 6K's of 'nice' is at least better than a view of buildings and the smells of traffic and exhaust.
So far I average 22 minutes for my 3km runs...which I hear is pretty much average for a beginning time. I have friends running it from 12 minutes to 27, so I figure my time isn't all that terrible. When I stop to catch my breath and pull my lungs back into my body ( ha ha ) I take a moment and think about the overall distance I have to run. How the HELL am I going to make it 21 K's when I can barely make it 1.5 K's without needing to rest? From this point on my mind spirals downward into a pit of runner's despair - everyone running will be faster, I wont finish in time, I'll puke all over myself or pass out, I'll not train enough to even make it, etc, etc.
I understand ( more and more every day) that a large portion of this battle is psychological. If you don't believe you can do it ( or the little voices inside your head tell you you can't :p ) then you wont succeed. I am finding out as I run and carry out my training schedule that I am running a little bit on empty on the 'mental' side of things. Since I've never tested myself physically I am completely unaware of my potential...so it leaves me unsure, a little confused and wondering if I'm under training in every way.
Telling people I was doing this insane and crazy run was part of my initial plan for forced motivation - if I declare myself publicly then I'll be tarred and feathered if I back out :p. It's been interesting to see, though, that my friends and family have really stepped up and encouraged me as I go alone. Awesome bonus - motivation to avoid public humiliation and automatic support group.
The weekend scares me because while Saturday will be the usual 3km run, which I hope will be even faster and easier than it was today, Sunday will be a 6km run...a distance I have never travelled at a speed quicker than a walk. I am taking the advice of running websites, books and other athletes...to find some running buddies to motivate, keep things fun and a bit more interesting.
This is a great link to a 'beginners only' discussion forum on the Runner's World online magazine
http://beginners.runnersworld.com/ They discuss a lot of issues that have pertained to my own struggles - breathing, pacing, motivation, etc.
I admit to being more than a little discouraged by my current running route . In the city it can be hard to find 'mappable' running routes, where you can track the K's, so I have just been running a route parallel to a main street ( which means noise, people, distractions and ugly scenery). The one nice thing about Sunday, is that we are running in the valley where they have some really nice paths. 6K's of 'nice' is at least better than a view of buildings and the smells of traffic and exhaust.
So far I average 22 minutes for my 3km runs...which I hear is pretty much average for a beginning time. I have friends running it from 12 minutes to 27, so I figure my time isn't all that terrible. When I stop to catch my breath and pull my lungs back into my body ( ha ha ) I take a moment and think about the overall distance I have to run. How the HELL am I going to make it 21 K's when I can barely make it 1.5 K's without needing to rest? From this point on my mind spirals downward into a pit of runner's despair - everyone running will be faster, I wont finish in time, I'll puke all over myself or pass out, I'll not train enough to even make it, etc, etc.
I understand ( more and more every day) that a large portion of this battle is psychological. If you don't believe you can do it ( or the little voices inside your head tell you you can't :p ) then you wont succeed. I am finding out as I run and carry out my training schedule that I am running a little bit on empty on the 'mental' side of things. Since I've never tested myself physically I am completely unaware of my potential...so it leaves me unsure, a little confused and wondering if I'm under training in every way.
Telling people I was doing this insane and crazy run was part of my initial plan for forced motivation - if I declare myself publicly then I'll be tarred and feathered if I back out :p. It's been interesting to see, though, that my friends and family have really stepped up and encouraged me as I go alone. Awesome bonus - motivation to avoid public humiliation and automatic support group.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Running can't be that bad if I get to go shoe shopping...right?
In the short amount of time that I have had to consider my new found 'athletic' career I have discovered that I am quite ignorant and in the dark about 'running'. I never thought that running required any kind of real preparation or research. Don't you just tie your shoes and hit the play-list on your MP3 Player??
A few days after the initial 'ambush' as I call it, my girlfriend and I decided to have our own little 'pow wow' to figure all of the details for the half-marathon. I assumed we'd talk dates, places, registering and when we'd start running together. We sit down and I am once again hit by a proverbial train. She starts dishing out words and phrases I had never heard of, let alone would have applied to running; figuring out what kind of ' pronater ' I am ( which sounds like a term for animal behavior in the wilds of Africa or some such... ' she pronates well with others, but doesn't like to share her food ' ), how to 'carb load', proper breathing, stretching, Do's and Don'ts of running, clothes to wear ( there are special clothes?!) , proper shoes to buy, how to map out routes for training, and ON and ON and ON it went! All the while I am having an internal break down because there is little hope left that I will have time or permission to sit on my butt anylonger and stuff my face with terrible, but delicious food while taking in my latest reality TV show... sigh...
I have a recently purchased pair of running shoes that I bought from a discount sporting good store. On the rare occasion that I use my treadmill or go out hiking, I dust these puppies off and give them a whirl. I assumed when I started this process that these shoes would suite my needs just fine. I'm not made of money, who needs new runners?? BAD BAD BAD idea. I am by no means a professional or experienced runner, but from what I have read so far, your feet are the most important tool you have for running. There are lists upon lists of the terrible costs you can incur if proper footwear is not your priority --- think of fallen arches, shin-splints, pulled tendons, swollen joints, sprains, BAD KNEES, and generally all manner of pain . Do one thing for yourself if you take up any kind of 'running', even if it's just recreational....get a damn good pair of shoes. ( Be prepared to pay on average $120.00 )
I went and checked out my local Running Room , which is a chain of stores that deals specifically with running and all of the equipment it requires. You can go there for free assessments, advice, training tips, free running clinics and information on your local marathons and races. It was there that one of my girlfriends ' lingo' words came back to me...and finally made sense...pronation. What is that, exactly? In my non-foot-scientist way...it is essentially how you walk, and how you position your feet in relation to your body. I am considered a normal or average pronator. Check out this link from Runner's World website, it provides a great explanation.
A few days after the initial 'ambush' as I call it, my girlfriend and I decided to have our own little 'pow wow' to figure all of the details for the half-marathon. I assumed we'd talk dates, places, registering and when we'd start running together. We sit down and I am once again hit by a proverbial train. She starts dishing out words and phrases I had never heard of, let alone would have applied to running; figuring out what kind of ' pronater ' I am ( which sounds like a term for animal behavior in the wilds of Africa or some such... ' she pronates well with others, but doesn't like to share her food ' ), how to 'carb load', proper breathing, stretching, Do's and Don'ts of running, clothes to wear ( there are special clothes?!) , proper shoes to buy, how to map out routes for training, and ON and ON and ON it went! All the while I am having an internal break down because there is little hope left that I will have time or permission to sit on my butt anylonger and stuff my face with terrible, but delicious food while taking in my latest reality TV show... sigh...
I have a recently purchased pair of running shoes that I bought from a discount sporting good store. On the rare occasion that I use my treadmill or go out hiking, I dust these puppies off and give them a whirl. I assumed when I started this process that these shoes would suite my needs just fine. I'm not made of money, who needs new runners?? BAD BAD BAD idea. I am by no means a professional or experienced runner, but from what I have read so far, your feet are the most important tool you have for running. There are lists upon lists of the terrible costs you can incur if proper footwear is not your priority --- think of fallen arches, shin-splints, pulled tendons, swollen joints, sprains, BAD KNEES, and generally all manner of pain . Do one thing for yourself if you take up any kind of 'running', even if it's just recreational....get a damn good pair of shoes. ( Be prepared to pay on average $120.00 )
I went and checked out my local Running Room , which is a chain of stores that deals specifically with running and all of the equipment it requires. You can go there for free assessments, advice, training tips, free running clinics and information on your local marathons and races. It was there that one of my girlfriends ' lingo' words came back to me...and finally made sense...pronation. What is that, exactly? In my non-foot-scientist way...it is essentially how you walk, and how you position your feet in relation to your body. I am considered a normal or average pronator. Check out this link from Runner's World website, it provides a great explanation.
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-327-7727-0,00.html
I have also included a link to the pair of shoes that I finally settled on - remember that brand name isn't always everything. Check to see how many km's the shoes will last and what 'terrain' it is designed for.Some name brands that have a lot of public support wear out 200 or 300 km's before others! That makes a big difference when you start digging into running ( which I haven't yet...but don't I sound professional saying it like that? ).
http://www.shop.runningroom.com/product_info.php?cPath=261_118_120&language_id=1&products_id=4519
There are a lot of things that I could prattle on about - like how crazy I have to be to voluntarily sign up for 16 weeks of hell just so I can run half a marathon in early winter and pay to do so??? Man I could talk about that all night. But again, I fear I digress...
On another note - I have started my running , doing 3km's tue, thurs, sat and weights/alternative activities mon, wed and friday. Sunday is devoted to a run double that of your weekly distance runs ... so this sunday I will run 6 km's. ( I'll post more details about the training...once I understand it better)
So far I have trouble breathing ( apparently there is a WAY to breathe when you run involving your diaphram and 'belly breathing' ) and run slower than a dead snail... seriously slow. I couldn't run a km without stopping. You start off feeling good, looking snazzy in your little shorts and then BAM...where did all the air go ?? Seriously...someone took it.
One day down...tomorrow morning brings another run. Oh Joy.
And on an unrelated note... while I was walking today ( alternate activity ) nature decided that it is going to have its revenge and kick my lilly white ass...or sting it. I walked over an electric grid on the sidewalk and was suddenly swarmed by some wasps where I then started to hop around like a crazy lady ( there were some old men gardenning accross the street pointing some kind of trowel my way ) and yell at the world for getting poison pumped into my leg. Awesome. Thanks nature...now my leg not only hurts like a ( insert expletive ), it also makes wearing pants pretty damn hard.
...and on that happy note...off I go to bed. Night ;)
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