No, I didn't win a race. Yesterday was the first team run for the Winter Season with TNT. Due to the coaches all running a relay, it was Mentor lead. Since it was the first run, everyone was standing at the meeting spot looking at each other. I hit Garmi to start and hollered "well lets go!" So for the first mile I was the leader of the pack. I ran with five of my mentees to get better acquainted. It is amazing how not using my iPod lets me talk to people and how quickly the runs go!
This season is going to be different in so many ways. I am looking forward to running with some great people and PRing in Honolulu. Ahhhhh a tan in December!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Day 1....Succcess!
After a lack of running for two weeks, and continuing to eat the way I did a month ago it was time to face the music. I had put on about 10 pounds. Sure, people put on weight but I knew I was heading down a path I didn't want to return to. Today I put a stop to it. I know the way it works....calories consumed < calories expended = weight lost. I am not looking for a quick fix, they don't work. My problem comes with not spending the time to figure out what my body wants/needs and then something that fits into my schedule. So I am trying Herbalife for my breakfasts and occasionally lunches. A co-worker is a distributor, and I have been trying it on and off for a few weeks. The shakes have done an amazing job at giving me the nutritional needs I need and keeps me full.
So today was day 1 of hitting it hard for a jumpstart of ridding my body of sugar cravings. It is almost 10 pm and I can say that today was a success! Dinner was great! Shrimp (I had 23 grams of protein in 11 shrimp!), asparagus and salad. Logging everything I eat was helpful to see what my downfalls are (SUGAR) and it made me think twice about having those chocolate chips tonight. I did however do a little water overload. I didn't know it was possible, but I drank over 6 liters of water. Gotta watch that, don't want to overdo it...plus the bathroom trips really cramp my style!
So today was day 1 of hitting it hard for a jumpstart of ridding my body of sugar cravings. It is almost 10 pm and I can say that today was a success! Dinner was great! Shrimp (I had 23 grams of protein in 11 shrimp!), asparagus and salad. Logging everything I eat was helpful to see what my downfalls are (SUGAR) and it made me think twice about having those chocolate chips tonight. I did however do a little water overload. I didn't know it was possible, but I drank over 6 liters of water. Gotta watch that, don't want to overdo it...plus the bathroom trips really cramp my style!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Am I Crazy?
Well I already know the answer to that question! But today it has become "official". Next Saturday I begin training for my 2nd marathon! December 12th I will be running the Honolulu Marathon. I will also be running with Team in Training and will be a mentor. TNT has been such a positive influence in my life, and I am so glad that I can continue to work with this program. If you haven't checked it out, go to www.teamintraining.org for more information. It is not only a GREAT program for preparation for an endurance event, but the money it raises goes to a cause that effects way too many people.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Sunday, Sunday
After a superman like change, we went for a hike up Beacon Rock. It was described as a .9 mile out and back that was rated as easy to moderate. It was beautiful, and the views were breathtaking.
Before the hike
There were so many things to see as we got closer to the top. The trail was unbelievable, and we later found out that it was built by only two men, in 1916! 
At the top! 360 degree view of the Columbia Gorge
The view from the top was gorgeous. It makes me feel so lucky that we are able to live so close to such beauty! After a few pictures, we started down the trail. Going down seemed to take more time than going up. The both of us were hot and sweaty by the time we were done.
At the end of the trail
Apparently the two of us still had some energy so we went to another park just a few miles down the road that we could see from our hike. There we went on another walk that went along the Columbia River. After we finished we figured we should probably get out of the sun since we were probably both going to get some burn. (Which I am as pink as my tank top now :( ) But just to see how high Beacon Rock was, here is the view from down the road.
Another great adventure! I can't wait to enjoy more hikes like this one. Happy 7th Anniversary sweetheart!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
What a Feeling
Yesterday I enjoyed my first post-marathon run. I did 3 miles and felt amazingly strong! I took B-dog with me, and she started off strong (and fast) but got tired quickly. So I slowed down for her. It felt good to be out there, and I wished I could have gone a little faster (and a little longer).
On the way back to the house a group of girls were selling lemonade on the side of the road. They called to me to get some lemonade, but sadly I didn't have any money on me. Instead they offered me a free cup of lemonade and told me to enjoy my run. What sweet little girls! Next time they are out I will definitely give them some business!
On another note, I am going to do another season with Team in Training. This time it will be as a mentor. As of now I am going to do the Honolulu Marathon in December! I am just hoping I can get time off from work to enjoy a wonderful few days in Hawaii.
On the way back to the house a group of girls were selling lemonade on the side of the road. They called to me to get some lemonade, but sadly I didn't have any money on me. Instead they offered me a free cup of lemonade and told me to enjoy my run. What sweet little girls! Next time they are out I will definitely give them some business!
On another note, I am going to do another season with Team in Training. This time it will be as a mentor. As of now I am going to do the Honolulu Marathon in December! I am just hoping I can get time off from work to enjoy a wonderful few days in Hawaii.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Just a Few Pics
What an amazing experience! And these are just a few of my favorite pictures from the weekend!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
The Best I Can Do.....Marathon Re-Cap
So taking the idea from Coach Karl, I am going to recap some of the highlights from the Marathon Weekend. At the moment it is too much to write out all the details, but there were DEFINITELY some awesome times to be had. Here is goes....
-E and I walking a mile to the train station, and E carrying the two heavy bags because I pulled the "I am running a marathon tomorrow card"
-Reading an entire book on the way to Seattle after reading a People magazine with some MAJOR hotties in it
-Taking a picture of Mentor Marianne, laughing about the picture and her laughing while having no idea why....she had an adult entertainment ad on the cab above her
-Hitting the Expo and not spending too much money :)
- Hearing the sounds from the Inspiration Dinner coming from the 2nd floor, then walking through the coaches all cheering us on. I think I might have seen tears in Coach Karl's eyes as his kids came up the escalator.
-Running to "the bathroom" with Marianne and somehow running into the table of delicious mac n cheese
-Team Lilly
-Coming full circle with Melissa....Kick-off celebration to Inspiration dinner
-800 TNT members raising $2 MILLION
-Inspiration from Coach Karl "Don't be a dipshit"
-Meeting Mike's chocolate scented friend, Travis
-Marianne's "boob job" near Corral 25
-Shot Blok Shop
-Waiting in LOOOOONG lines to go to the bathroom about 87 times BEFORE the race
-Melissa, Lindsey and I crossing the start line and the sea of TNT purple all around us! GO TEAM!!!
-"You can run, you can walk....BUT YOU WILL NOT STOP!" "Yes Sir!"
-Mile 4 Honey Bucket....damn fear of the dreaded Shart.
-Coach Karl at Mile 9....and having to say good-bye to Melissa
-The beautiful Lake Washington. Seeing Amy, Lisa and Krystina not too far in front of us rocking the race!
-Long, dark creepy tunnel. Not a big fan, especially when my shoes were all sticky from Cytomax
-Lindsey and I hopping the barricade to get back on the Full Marathon course so we could be tracked.
-Thinking "Damn, this is a long way" as I hit Mile 13. The closest I ever came to a wall
-E in the middle of the road before Mile 14. Stealing a kiss and continuing to run.
-Seeing Lindsey getting hugs from her dad, and knowing that he is a hero!
- Mile 16 seeing my parents, CB and my cousins. Homemade signs, hugs and kisses! I have the best family.
-Salt, salt, salt oh and yeah...more salt! Still trying to pee off those extra 5 pounds of water I gained.
-Going up and back down what seemed like an extremely long hill.
-Running with CB at Mile 21. WOW, what a feeling to have my race bandit be my 4 1/2 year old daughter.
-Seeing Coach Karl in the tunnel and have him run/walk with me. For awhile I kicked my pace up. The cramps kicked in and started to kick my @$$. Even though we didn't talk too much just having his amazing support there helped get me through.
-Realizing at Mile 23 all I had left was a messily 5K. Seeing the USCG base from the Viaduct and finding out that E had seen me running.
-Being there when Coach Karl got the phone call that Lindsey crossed the finish line while I was at Mile 25. I am so proud of her!
-Coming down the ramp before Mile 26 and Coach Karl giving me a hug, telling me congratulations and that I did it and leaving my side so I could cross the finish line on my own.
-RUNNING the last .2 miles at a full sprint, hearing people cheer me on and realizing I DID IT!!!!
-Seeing the Finish Line. Seeing Coach Jen, Mentor Mike and Baby Peri. Seeing my parents, cousins, CB and E as I crossed the finish line!
-The best PB&J sandwich EVER at the TNT tent.
-My Coastie wife Lynette giving me a hug, with tears in her eyes. (I miss her soooo much!) THANK YOU for being there Lynette and Tom.
-Meeting Tall Mom for the first time! (She is tall!!!)
-Holy Heavy Medal Batman!
-Almost passing out in front of the medics. Thank goodness for space blankets and my wonderful husband
-Babs, Beer and Brownies
-"I may be gay, but my dick isn't" Someone really needs to make that a bumper sticker!
-More beer....sushi and chocolate lava cake. YUM!
-SLEEP
-A very humbling email from Coach Karl....tears on a train.
-E and I walking a mile to the train station, and E carrying the two heavy bags because I pulled the "I am running a marathon tomorrow card"
-Reading an entire book on the way to Seattle after reading a People magazine with some MAJOR hotties in it
-Taking a picture of Mentor Marianne, laughing about the picture and her laughing while having no idea why....she had an adult entertainment ad on the cab above her
-Hitting the Expo and not spending too much money :)
- Hearing the sounds from the Inspiration Dinner coming from the 2nd floor, then walking through the coaches all cheering us on. I think I might have seen tears in Coach Karl's eyes as his kids came up the escalator.
-Running to "the bathroom" with Marianne and somehow running into the table of delicious mac n cheese
-Team Lilly
-Coming full circle with Melissa....Kick-off celebration to Inspiration dinner
-800 TNT members raising $2 MILLION
-Inspiration from Coach Karl "Don't be a dipshit"
-Meeting Mike's chocolate scented friend, Travis
-Marianne's "boob job" near Corral 25
-Shot Blok Shop
-Waiting in LOOOOONG lines to go to the bathroom about 87 times BEFORE the race
-Melissa, Lindsey and I crossing the start line and the sea of TNT purple all around us! GO TEAM!!!
-"You can run, you can walk....BUT YOU WILL NOT STOP!" "Yes Sir!"
-Mile 4 Honey Bucket....damn fear of the dreaded Shart.
-Coach Karl at Mile 9....and having to say good-bye to Melissa
-The beautiful Lake Washington. Seeing Amy, Lisa and Krystina not too far in front of us rocking the race!
-Long, dark creepy tunnel. Not a big fan, especially when my shoes were all sticky from Cytomax
-Lindsey and I hopping the barricade to get back on the Full Marathon course so we could be tracked.
-Thinking "Damn, this is a long way" as I hit Mile 13. The closest I ever came to a wall
-E in the middle of the road before Mile 14. Stealing a kiss and continuing to run.
-Seeing Lindsey getting hugs from her dad, and knowing that he is a hero!
- Mile 16 seeing my parents, CB and my cousins. Homemade signs, hugs and kisses! I have the best family.
-Salt, salt, salt oh and yeah...more salt! Still trying to pee off those extra 5 pounds of water I gained.
-Going up and back down what seemed like an extremely long hill.
-Running with CB at Mile 21. WOW, what a feeling to have my race bandit be my 4 1/2 year old daughter.
-Seeing Coach Karl in the tunnel and have him run/walk with me. For awhile I kicked my pace up. The cramps kicked in and started to kick my @$$. Even though we didn't talk too much just having his amazing support there helped get me through.
-Realizing at Mile 23 all I had left was a messily 5K. Seeing the USCG base from the Viaduct and finding out that E had seen me running.
-Being there when Coach Karl got the phone call that Lindsey crossed the finish line while I was at Mile 25. I am so proud of her!
-Coming down the ramp before Mile 26 and Coach Karl giving me a hug, telling me congratulations and that I did it and leaving my side so I could cross the finish line on my own.
-RUNNING the last .2 miles at a full sprint, hearing people cheer me on and realizing I DID IT!!!!
-Seeing the Finish Line. Seeing Coach Jen, Mentor Mike and Baby Peri. Seeing my parents, cousins, CB and E as I crossed the finish line!
-The best PB&J sandwich EVER at the TNT tent.
-My Coastie wife Lynette giving me a hug, with tears in her eyes. (I miss her soooo much!) THANK YOU for being there Lynette and Tom.
-Meeting Tall Mom for the first time! (She is tall!!!)
-Holy Heavy Medal Batman!
-Almost passing out in front of the medics. Thank goodness for space blankets and my wonderful husband
-Babs, Beer and Brownies
-"I may be gay, but my dick isn't" Someone really needs to make that a bumper sticker!
-More beer....sushi and chocolate lava cake. YUM!
-SLEEP
-A very humbling email from Coach Karl....tears on a train.
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