I'm Baaaaack! (Kinda.... Mostly.... Sorta)

Running-wise, though, I'm SO back!

Let me catch you up on my last couple runs. It's been a bit of a... well... some kind of week. I took a few days off, not just on the blog, but also running. I hit a wall when it came to motivation to continue my 10k journey, it just didn't seem important any more.

I sat on the couch Thursday having not run since my 5k Saturday. Definitely wasn't feeling it! Thankfully, Michael made me get off my lazy bum and get to the gym. As most of you know, Houston's had horrible weather this past week averaging in the upper 40's and rainy. My immune system isn't exactly platinum-clad, so I try not to tempt fate when it comes to pneumonia. (You're welcome, Momma.) I ended up picking up right where I was supposed to be that day with a 35 minute run. The last five minutes were killer because my legs started to get all tingly. Not enough food that day, for sure! Cool point of the run: I actually had little sweat drops on the treadmill! That sounds gross, but I hardly push myself far enough to do that, so I was pretty stoked. Distance: 3.3 miles

Now for today, that was a good run! I had plenty of "brain-food" to keep my mind occupied for the 45 minute duration of the run, all I had to do was step one foot in front of the other. I ran my first thirty minutes at a pretty easy pace, stepped it up just a bit for the next few minutes, and really pushed myself the last 3/4 mile. My legs they were a-movin'! Ended up with just over 45 mins (46:00) because I can't end on something like 4.3 miles. OCD kicks in and I just have to make it to that even number. But that got me to my longest run so far! 4.5 miles, baby! Awesomeness. Cool point of the run: watching 2 people come and go on the treadmill next to me all the while I just keep on truckin'. :)

Looking forward to Funday Sunday! Two great Bowl parties to attend, cousin and friend... nothing better than football food on a Sunday evening.

Pulse- Check. Breathing- Check. Yup, I must still be alive...

I am. I promise :)

You might have noticed I've taken a few days off from updating, and I'll be doing so for probably the rest of the week. I'm going through a bit of a valley right now and can't seem to concentrate long enough to write a successful entry here. Don't worry, though. I'm definitely still running and still keeping my eye on the prize: the countdown clock on the right. I'll get there-- eventually!!

Cool thing to share for the day: I seem to have gotten someone else addicted to running. Eddie, Alicia's husband, wasn't happy with his time at the Remission Run so he's scouring upcoming 5k's for a re-match. It's on like Donkey Kong this time, bubs. Watchate! (yes, Mexican accent implied) We're looking at doing the Run for the Rose 5k April 11, just a few days before my birfday. What better birthday present than to smoke some friends in a run? :)

I'll post again soon... probably early next week, then I'll be back for good. Don't forget about me in the meantime! I'll still be suckin' wind at the park/treadmill/track/roads-by-school.