Mission Almost Accomplished

Today I woke up way too early and went to the 5k run. The weather was a little rainy, a little cool, and really foggy. Overall, decent weather for a race. Way better than the single digit temperatures we sometimes face at the Thanksgiving Turkey Trots my family does. Due to some traffic issues or miscommunication (or something), the race was delayed by about 30 minutes but no big deal. The results: I ran all but about 2-3 minutes in the middle, which I was pretty happy with, but obviously there is room for improvement. My pace was about as expected so again, room for improvement. I'm going to spare myself the embarrassment of telling you what my time was, just know I didn't finish last :) All in all, not a bad first 5k in normal temperatures, so we'll see what my future in running holds.

Half Way Point...and Temporary Insanity

In one of my earlier blogs, I stated that one of my goals this summer was to get through a modified version this work out plan (the link only takes you to the first week) that I started at the end of May. I say modified, because I crossed out all the non-running workouts and substituted in my own weight training (mostly squats, lunges, and push-ups, but not nearly enough of them).

Anyways, once I crossed out all the non-running days, I numbered all the running workouts, 1-24. I was hoping to get through all 24 days before this Sunday (more on that in a minute). Well, that didn't happen. BUT. I did make it Day 12, so I am halfway to finishing this running plan. Which doesn't seem like much, but it's about 6 more days finished than the last time I tried this, and I'm still going.

Onto the 'temporary insanity.' The reason that I wanted to finish this before Sunday is because I signed up for a 5k this weekend at Dockweiler Beach. I'm still participating, and my goal is still to run the whole time, I just think my time will be reeeeeeeaaaaallllllllllllly slow. But, as long as I run the whole time, and finish, I'll be happy. Wish me luck!

Summer...

So the school year is finally winding down, which means free time has increased and hopefully the blogging will as well. What will I do this summer? Excellent question. A few definites:

- Check out the free stuff LA has to offer. Like this. And this.

- Become an expert at Zuma's Revenge

- Work out more - it makes the work day go WAY faster. I'm trying to get through this and possibly run a 5k. Wish me luck, I'll need it.

- Go to the wedding of some friends from grad school.

- Go home at the end of the summer and do the ol' Midwestern Tour.

A few maybes/hopefully's:

- Finish sewing Mom's Christmas stocking.

- Try out a new hiking trail or two.

- See Sugarland in concert. But first I have to find people who like country music...

- Play golf. Maybe at one of these courses.

- Go on a road trip. I have no idea where.

- Read at least four books.

Well, those are my summer 'goals' if you will. Let me know if you think I should add anymore. And if anyone wants to come help me accomplish some of these, visitors are always welcome :)