Trashcan Annie

2:25:33 (7:16p/m)

I was extremely tired, and glad this was an easy day. I think I'll try to do some strides later today with the boys to loosen up the legs. It was a beautiful morning. Ran with Kevin, Amy, Brad, and Alan.

WE RAN TO WISCONSIN AND BACK!... WELL BRAD AND i DID!

4 in the morning.

10x1000m @ half marathon effort (200m jog recovery) cruise intervals.

3:36, 3:43, 3:3?...3:3? then I caught brad and dale the remaining 6 were between 3:23 and 3:33. I was totally intimidated by this workout at the start. It is the most I've ever done on the track. The boys were misbehaving on top of it and that made it difficult to concentrate on pulling my head out of my rear. The first three were a struggle, and I couldn't find a rhythm... but the 4th one I finally got it. The final 6 intervals felt controlled, and moderate definitely a 15-21k effort. I was so happy when I completed this workout that I had been able to overcome both my internal demons and demon spawn to have a good workout. The boys settled down once casey got there and entertained them!

43:51

Felt pretty good. Had my first scary moment since living in Lake county Il. It had to do with a brown and tan 70's luxury econo line van... very creepy. Luckily I was almost home, or unluckily... I did pick up a stalker once that way. still strangly glad my Brother in law beat the crap out of that guy. Though much happier with him (BIL) now.

** So some famous athlete once said, "Act as if you've been there before". Cooper is really good at carrying himself in this graceful, aloof manner. I envy that. I wish I could be like THAT BUT I JUST CAN'T. I exprience life in all it's extremes and share my enthusiasm reguardless of my will (no pun intended... Will is the same way)!

OHMIGOD OHMIGOD OHMIGOD... I get an elite start at Chicago! I might the slowest woman in the elite corral, but I get to be in the elite corral! wooohooo!!!!!! Next time I get the opportunity I won't be the slowest... I promise!

3.5 in the morning:

Best I've felt in a while... Plantar facia didn't bug me, neither did my knees, or my shins. I wore DS trainers. Maybe that's it. Anyway... Casey (King of Understatement) Gasway has helped me calm down and regain a mad-dog mean mentality.... Thank goodness. It was fun listening to his story of his "break through" meet as a freshman in high school... when he jumped 6'5" and had his first ah ha moment, which led to a national title three years and 7 inches later (his senior year of high school). Keep this on the D.L. but he totally inspires me, and I respect him emensely for everything he's been through, experienced, and over come. See we can't go inflating the guys ego! It's my respect of him that initially helped me see past his machismo... ;)

4x2mile with 90 seconds rest.
http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=245029

12:1? 6:05, 6:??
11:58ish (based off of brad...)
Matt's Garmin Got the next two...
11:57 5:56&6:01
11:58? 5:53&6:05? (lost signal on the last mile it said 6:15...the pace was steady at 6:04 until I lost signal so I have no idea what to make of that. That's what happens when you hand me a garmin... it gets messed up!)


Brad, Dave, Alan, and Matt were the main men today...Amy looked spent, she was finishing as we started, and I should've gotten a clue from her. It ended up being REALLY humid. I had some cramping during the run... and felt pretty heavy...I've had serious stomach cramps and the runs all night. My friend Dez Popped in tonight when I got home! she and her hubby moved to Royal Oak MI to finish their Podiatry residency a few months ago, looks like we'll be neighbors again soon. She surprised us totally! It was a great surprise.

I felt awful!!!

i was totally drained... probably from last night's lack of sleep and worship of the toilet god. The Cooper had half a day, and Willem didn't have school, so i ran on the treadmil... and OHMIGOD I CAN'T WAIT FOR THEIR FATHER TO GET HOME!!!! I NEED RESCUED!!!!!!! HELP!!! SOS!!!! THESE BOYS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY....

THat left shin just likes to taunt me every now and then. RAn with shelley in the rain. IT was fun. Due to flooding: deerpath off 41 was shut down... police were guarding it...and grand ave east of O'Plain was blocked also due to flooding. It's amazing I got home! Great day, Great Weather, Great fun!