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Location:

Glen Rose,TX,USA

Member Since:

Nov 26, 2007

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

SGM 2009 3:29:18

HobbleCreek 2009  1:39:23

FWRC 15 K 2011 1:15:32

DesNews 10K 2009 44:19

Fireman's Fund 5K 2012  21:41

5 Marathons, including Boston 2009

Short-Term Running Goals:

Have fun and enjoy running.  Work on my fear of racing and learn to enjoy this "season of chaos" that is currently my life.

 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Continue running and living an active life

Personal:

 

"If you take care of the little things, the big things take care of themselves." - Bill Jacobsen

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Purple Mizuno Lifetime Miles: 315.03
Raspberry Mizuno 18 Lifetime Miles: 105.90
Slow milesFast milesTotal Distance
7.370.007.37

What can I say, it gets more exciting everyday. Today we battled ice (only 2 slips), the obstacle course containing sidewalks that have not be shovled, but have been walked on and iced over, and low limb branches ( 2 to the face). Fortunately, I do not have any injurys that reflect the trecherous(sp?) conditions that we ran in today, just a sore knee and ankle. I have only myself to blame today because I picked the route. Tomorrow, Paula picks.

Happy Running!

I should have taken todays run as an omen for the rest of the day.  I went to drop the kids off at school and my three year old would not put on shoes or a jacket.  We left in a rush.  I got them dropped off at school and headed to work.  When I got to work the parking lot was almost full.  I drive a big crew cab truck with a long bed, so I can't just park anywhere.  I have to park in the back and reverse into the spot.  The back was all full except next to the dumpster.  It took me literally 20 min of reverse, drive, reverse, drive, reverse, drive to get it parked.  I finally got out and went to get my laptop and OOPS! it was back home.  I almost cried.  I got back in and started the 30 min drive back home.  Got my computer and headed back across the valley.  I finally arrived and my parking spot next to the dumpster was taken ( I almost died).   I was panicked.   I finished pulling in the back and I found that while I was trekking across the city my boss, in his equally as big SUV, had left.  Hallelujah!!  I made it finally to work 1 1/2hrs late. 

 There were several more disasters today involving Quickbooks and printers - but I survived with out a paper cut!!

 Now I will hopefully finishing my Christmas decorating, work and read Twilight ( I know - I am seriously behind).

 


 


Comments
From andee on Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 09:34:17

There is a reason you have a treadmill... but I'm proud of you for braving the elements and getting out there. You are getting some great miles. Good job!

From Brent on Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 11:47:27

Jody, I am with you on all the obstacles running outside right now. Thanks for your comments. 7.37 miles is some serious mileage for the conditions outside. By the way, maybe I have asked this, what is your next race? St.George marathon for you next year? Last note on running outside, it would be nice just to find one good mile with no ice, no low limbs, no crusty snow, no streets to crosso, etc. then just keep running back and forth the same mile. I have done that sort of thing several times in the winter rather than brave all the obstacles.

Stay Cool, B of BS Rools out

From Jody on Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 13:44:06

Brent,

I would rather be outside that on a treadmill. I thought about the one street thing as I was getting home this morning. I wonder how many times I would have to run my street to get a mile - I might have to try it.

On the marathon, maybe - I am chicken. I feel like I am much more on track that I ever have before, but it is the fear. One I need to work on.

The blog has helped so far.

Thanks for the encouragement

From Bethany on Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 14:25:43

Well, at least the treacherous conditions keep your mind occupied right? Be careful out there!

From Lybi on Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 21:05:56

Oh geez! I hope that right now you are sipping hot chocolate and reading "Twilight". You deserve a break! 2 hour commute on icy roads!

From marciej on Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 22:00:59

Oh Jody it sounds like you have had quite the day! Have you started twilight

yet? You are going to love it! I have the other two for you , i should have sent them with you when you were down, but I can send them back up with matt and andee at christmas.

From Jody on Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 22:30:06

Marcie,

I started on Saturday at Jake's wrestling meet. I am about 3/4 the way through. I just do not get much reading time during the week.

From paula on Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 23:44:21

I've got our foute figured for tomorrow. It will be a fabulous run I can just feel it. Enjoy reading twilight tonight you deserve it.

From paula on Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 23:49:58

oop route not foute. Typo

From Jody on Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 23:53:11

Paula - I'm excited - hopefully no freezing!!

From Christi on Wed, Dec 12, 2007 at 09:52:46

What a day! Thank goodness for cool bosses? Isn't Twilight the best?!

From Logan on Wed, Dec 12, 2007 at 16:58:43

Congrats on surviving another day!

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