Oct 30, 2010 - Devils Night and a 17km run!

Why does the morning come so fast when you have to get up for a run. It was like I closed my eyes and then boom it was time to get up. Lisa and I met at UofO and ran the canal again but had to add 4k from last week. So we ran up to Hogs Back and over to Prince of Wales and then back to Dows lake and around. We were both surprised on how much easier this run was and felt pretty good the entire time. I did feel rather slothy but only because Lisa got up and did an hour and a half swim practice prior to our 17kms but I will gladly take this run and allow myself to eat, drink and be merry at our going away party tonight.

View from the path:
Lots of runners were out this morning as it was much warmer than last week. The route was basically the same, so not much new to see but the conversation was great. We chatted about anything and everthing the entire time. We did have to take a pee break at Carleton around 6kms. I knew I wouldn't last the next 10kms so it added about 10mins to our run. Still at just under 2hours we completed 16.76km. I'm also adding the walk back to the car to complete my 17km goal!

The Music:
None during but in the car on the drive down to meet Lisa and the drive home I was listening to my Glee soundtrack and it was just enough to keep me motivated. I do so enjoy the music!

Next week:
20km! have to run Friday as I'll be heading to TO to say goodbye to those friends before the big move to Raleigh!

Oct 29, 2010 - 5k one day late

OK OK, I know I was suppose to do this last night but who's kidding who, I didn't want to. So I mentally prepared myself to get my ass out of bed, get the kids ready for their Halloweeny days at respective daycares, drop them off and then go for my 5km run. Task achieved! It was cool out but the wind was warmish. I know hard to believe but it wasn't like it's been where it cuts you like a knife. We ran our typical golf course 5km and by we I mean Darty and I. The run was good. My hip hurt a bit but after the run there was lots of stretching and that seems to have made it feel better. Tomorrow Lisa and I are running 17km, wish us luck!!!

View from the path:
Met a new neighbour who thought we were knew to the neighbourhood since he's seen us only a few times lately. He has a dog just like Darty who's half Lab and half Retriever and she's 14! Lots of years left in my puppy!!!!

The Music:
So Happy I could Die - Lady GaGa
Imagine - Glee
O...Saya - A.R.Rahman
A White Demon Love Song - The Killers
Something Beautiful - Robbie Williams
New Sensation - INXS
You Make My Dreams - Hall and Oats
Drops of Jupiter - Train
Poker Face - Lady GaGa
Oh, the Boss is Coming - Arkells

Oct 26, 2010 - 3km

Well I'm on day two of being a stay-at-home mom and so far so good. I haven't killed anyone yet, so that's a good sign. Just kidding. I've been busy making cupcakes and starting a new quilt. The packing hasn't started so much, I'm afraid I'll pack something and then I'll need it. I will have to bite the bullet soon enough. Today Rob, Darty and I ran the 3km. After Saturday's 13km, it felt good. A little stiff still but not nearly as bad as it's going to get.

View from the path:
Mostly my mind has been on how I'm going to decorate all the cupcakes for halloween and the cake for the party, also halloween themed. Definately makes the run go by quick. Rob's legs were sore during the run, mostly because he hasn't been running them lately. It is getting better.

No music today, but looking forward to tonight's Glee and then to download the songs I really like! Rocky Horror Glee Show - MUCH FUN!!!