My 8 Miles sucked more than Eminem's

I did it, just barely, but I did it. In an astounding 1:27:25...that's just under an 11 min mile for anyone who can't skip count out there. I thought about blogging immediately after but some very mean/hateful thoughts were running through my head because the endorphins hadn't kicked in yet. To be honest, I'm not sure they have even now, but I had fun with some girl friends yelling at the TV to try to get through the dumb girls on The Bachelor.

But more about the run I've titled "The Saga." (Look up the definition, you'll appreciate it.) I lucked into having some great roommates and one let me borrow a ear-wrap-thinging. At first I was freezing and I was mad at the cold, wind, and wet. But then I went numb -- I think it was around mile 4 or 5, I can't remember. I could feel the sweat soaking through the long-sleeved t-shirt to the sweatshirt. The only thing that was cold now was my face and the frozen snot I kept scraping off. (Yes, that detail was necessary.) No other runners dared to come out today; only annoying people with little yappy dogs that refused to get their feet wet. Hello?! The entire city of Dallas is wet. Back to my run, I finally make it to 7.5 and start the 1/2 mile back to my apt. When I reach the gate, I realize my entire body hates me. I desperately make it up the stairs and I notice Cass down below walking the dog (we're dog sitting for Chelsey). She asks me how the run was, and I breath out "I didn't die," and I see this thick cloud come out of my mouth. I had no freaking clue it was that cold. In fact, I can't feel a thing. I go inside to hop...okay waddle, into the shower and peel away my sweaty clothes. My legs are bright red and my skin is ice cold. The End.

I know, great story. But my point is, I have no clue how you do it Cam. It was around 35, 40 degrees. Not even almost CO cold...I guess you and Matt shouldn't worry about buying me that place in Pagosa Springs anymore. Anyways, still not really liking school. I've done pretty well on one test and not so hot on another; one more to go at the end of the week. I really appreciate all of y'all's support. Couldn't have made it tonight without you.

Love from the big D,

-S

Yay for crappy Mondays...

I started off the week/day by bombing a test I was ready for. I freak out when it comes to tests, plus it was a 100m dash when I was running at a marathon pace... Not a great way to start the week.

However, it is snowing, so that means no lacrosse practice and we are having career fair in our gym which means no IM bball tonight. So it means tonight I will get a very long run. I'm so excited. Plus since it's snowing Matt and I are having chili and cornbread. (yummy!)

As always, when it rains, it pours. I have more than I can handle the next couple of weeks. I hope to make it through and I will still be running. Much love from 303.

TGIF

Yesterday I ran 4 miles and then walked for another 1 1/2 (I had to finish watching Grey's on the treadmill). It was amazing except for the 7 min commercial times that were all about food or insurance. I never realized how long commercials were until I had to run during them.

Lacrosse is still going great. My girls team is stacked. I might start working out on Wednesdays outside of the bball game and practice. We smoked girls 58 to 21 and we started slowing it down so much we had to stop fast breaks the 1st quarter, stop rebounding hard, and pretty much jog up and down the court. We have to be careful because we have a "sportsmanship rating" ranging from 1 (lowest) to 3. If you run up the score you get a one, but to get to the playoffs you have to have atleast a 2 for an average rating. Gay huh? Oh well.

School sucks, but I'm almost done with this instate thing. So after that it might look a little brighter. I love yall and happy friday!

It's too cold to be hell

1) I have to go to the doc about my back- I'm popping Ibprofen (yes, I know thats not right, but you know what I mean). I've been in pain for 3 days. I'm thinking it might be pussy syndrome and I'm not use to extensive back workout (like in lacrosse). But the pain is getting worse so I figured they might can give me some better meds
2) I am drowning in school. I have a test on Monday, I have labs reports to write about stuff I don't understand and the prof doesn't know how to explain things differently, and the work just never seems to stop. I took super bowl sunday off from the ON so maybe I can catch up this weekend.
3) I am so tired of this whole instate shit- it makes me hate my college more and it adds a whole lot more on top of school. But this takes priority because it has a dead line and is a one time shot for this semester. Hopefully in 2 weeks everything will be resolved.
4) I'm behind on my running, but my weight goal for the month has been reached. I am getting back to my old shape which makes me happy but I need to get more miles in. @ 4 miles I'm still at a 9 to 9:30 mile pace so I think I'm still on the right track.

We're expecting more snow, and I swear if I have to run 80 laps inside I might die! Much love, but not happiness, from CO!

There's nothing that a glass of wine can't fix

I did it. I ran 6 miles today. I'm pretty sure I died.

Now that that's over. I'm pretty sure I'm certifiably crazy. While I was running my fifty-billion laps around my little park I made some very interesting friends. Okay, it's not like i actually talked to them, but I had plenty of conversations in my head. First, there was Sprinter guy. He was kind of a douche bag. He was run half a lap and pass me, thinking he was a bad ass and then puss out and start walking. I'm pretty sure I'm significantly superior. Then there was Weirdo-Toe-Shoe-Hippie. I think he ran maybe a mile (pansy), and he had these shoes that have toes on them and this odd beard that just didn't make sense. There was also "That Couple." Taking their little evening stroll, forgetting that there are other people that were running around. Lastly, as I was trying not to give up on the 3.5-4th mile and Old Lady with Two Yappy Dogs, who doesn't know how to control a combined 6 lbs, decides to take a 10 mile berth just to make me that much more irritated. It's not like 6 miles doesn't do that all on their own. So after I realized what I had been thinking for the past 50 minutes, I began to wonder if it's a good idea to run by myself...

But there is something good that came out of today. I hit a small milestone: I had a girls night and went to a new friend's (not one from the park) apt and watched the Bachelor (stop judging). I thing that, gasp, I might have made some friends. I've also started sitting by some different people during class and have been having a really good time with them. I'm feeling slightly less awkward every day.

I'm sorry everyone's day was just fine. I'm thinking that is definitely the consensus. I hope lax practice is going well, I'm sure you're a natural. And prom huh? I'm intrigued. Are you taking a partner's son?? Okay, that was low, I'm sorry. Oh, and just so you both know, I've officially decided that I don't want to do OB and I'm beginning to grow more and more terrified of being on the L&D rotation this coming Saturday.

All my love,

-S

P.S. I'll let you know how sore I am when it sets in.

ONLY 3 miles...

I just ran three miles today...It felt good. I ran about a 9 min mile pace.

Hope everyone had a great Monday. Mine was just fine. Worked and ran. I'm trying to clock in tons of hours at work. I really fell short this past month - so now I feel I have to prove myself. Set up a drink date tomorrow with a girlfriend and decided that I'm not gonna do a dang thing about Keith but sit on my ass...if he doesn't like me, fine. What am I gonna do about it? What can I do about it?

So there ya go. My life update in a nutshell (except the fact that we are still going to CO and now we are going to Lufkin prom...don't ask).

PS - enjoy school while you are there. Work and money is nice but the bills and responsibility can be overwhelming at times.

Much love from Lufkin.

Running situation for me

I'm not running today b/c Lax practice + bball game is good enough for me.

With that being said... I will run 5 miles tomorrow.

I hate school.... (okay... so not running but still needed to be said...)