30s Weekend Stylings 8/18-8/19

No, it can pretty boring a lot of time. But, if you're an outdoor/nature freak and don't care about weather conditions (hot or cold) or creep crawlies, it's an amazing job. I loved every minute of it but after 10 years living on the fringe of society I figured if I didn't get out of the biz I'd go insane from lack of normalcy or relationships. Honestly, I have no idea of the music, movies or world news that came from all those years (my 20's pretty much). I was so out of touch with society. But, the actual archaeology stuff was absolutely awesome! I've lived all over the USA which was very cool since before that I'd never traveled the country much but had been to and lived in Europe and Eastern Europe twice.<br><br>
So, my careers have been: Archaeologist, Chef/Pastry Chef, Software Testing & Development, Stay-at-home mom

Hello friends!<br><br><b>Thread business:</b><br><br><b>Maples:</b> Congrats to you!<br><br>
Great running to <b>Tom, Moon, Maria, Korbels and EQ!!!!</b> You all rock!<br><br><b>Roo:</b> Sorry to hear about your toe.<br><br><b>Duck and Mrs. Duck:</b> Happy 13th! DH and I celebrated 13 years in July.<br><br><b>{{{{{{{KJ}}}}}}}}</b> Hang in there. This too shall pass. Thinking of you.<br><br><b>Theia:</b> Sorry to hear about the tickets! It was a nice thought though.<br><br><b>Winter:</b> Congrats to your son! I'm sure you are proud.<br><br>
Hello and congrats to anybody I missed!<br><br><b>Me news:</b><br>
The festival Friday was very fun and moving. Did some dancing and drinking after the flag raising ceremony. Voo said on Friday in response to my lack of running that I may be burned out and after thinking about that, I agree. I really pushed myself at the beginning of summer to get ready for the 7 miler we did on July 28th. That was a lot for me, I'm very proud of myself and of DH for doing as well as we did, but I think I just need a break right now. I'm going to TRY not to beat myself up about it. I'll just take Voo's advice and get back out there one step at a time. <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><b>Thanks Voo!</b></span> That helped more than you know.<br><br>
Okay...DH is in a golf tourney today and I'm heading up to help at the bar and in the kitchen. We've had so much rain in the last couple of days, that some small towns north of us are completely flooded, house foundations literally sliding off the hills, people are stranded on the roof...our local fire department got called out to assist in rescuing people. Most of those guys were in the tourney today, so it's actually a slim crowd I think. Send some good thoughts to those people.<br><br>
Later!

Running news: My long run got bumped from yesterday to today. Why you may ask? Well, I slept in a bit yesterday morning and then the plan WAS to drive DH's car to near the end of his long run and leave it there for him. Then I was going to run my 14 home. Well, I was about to head out the door when I went to grab the keys..hey where are the keys? almost an hour later...still no keys. So, he has a key to get into his vehicle...but I can't get it to him. I decided that my only shot was to find him on his run. I loaded up my little car with all of his after run gear and took off. Driving, driving, driving. I get almost to the end when I see his one friend walking up Summit. Not good. I drive a bit farther and see DH with some other guy. WHew..I was really worried that they would beat me to the end and be standing out in the now pouring rain and 55 degree temp. I flipped a u'ey (spelling?) and parked in the designated meeting spot. I honked as he ran passed and scared the crap out of him. He was a bit confused as to why I had my car but he asked me to go and pick up the walking friend and meet him and this guy down at the capital. So after all this, it is 1030 or so and I have to take the dog to a groomer appt at 1230. Not going to happen. I looked and the pouring rain and thought...eh...I'll run tomorrow.<br><br>
So, to today. Short story - I did 14 in 2:17:45. My watch was absolutely bonkers. 4 of my miles were (according to it) near 13 and two were 7 and below. wha??? I am pretty sure that it shorted me at least 0.5 on the first part of my run but I have no idea what in total I ended up short. Anywho...I am tired and my calves hurt. blah Went out for breakfast and now I am cleaning the house while DH is at a baseball game.<br><br>
Now to you peeps<br><br><b>Maria</b> - kick ass run...I know you suggested a run while I am out there...but you will kick my ass as well. Just sayin' <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"><br><br><b>Moon</b> - rock on!! a 5 min PR with a monster hill 2 times in the run? Dang!<br><br><b>Korbel</b> - shut up!! that is a great run in bad conditions. I shall bet you no more beers. I need that money for shoes<br><br><b>Theia</b> - that sucks. UPS sucks as well. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Sad"><br><br><b>Jess</b> - do what you need to. We all need a break sometimes. we are here for you sister!<br><br><b>Crane</b> - yeah um.... TMs and vertigo is not a great match. Honestly, I have a hard time staying on them without visual issues.<br><br><b>Maples</b> - congrats on finishing the program!<br><br>
I am missing people. Sorry - vacuuming the cat/dog hair of the couch beckons me now!

Just got back from a good 4.02 miles. I really had to have the pep talk extraordinaire to get me out there, but I did it!!! Gotta love having my personal advisor in house <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><br><br>
Much congrats to <b>Maria, Maples, and EQ</b>!<br><br>
Also congrats to <b>Duckie</b>, 13 years is wonderful. We need to have a meet up on the other West Coast while you are in town for the OREGON game. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"><br><br><b>{{{{KJ}}}}</b> I'm sorry things have been so tough. I hope selling the house relieves some of your stress.<br><br><b>Maureen</b> - Thanks for sharing! Now I need to go change all my passwords!

Good afternoon!<br><br>
I'm back from my camping trip where I did a whole lotta nothing. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Wink"> Well, I did run yesterday morning, but otherwise mostly sat around and either chatted w/ Mom and Shirley or read a book. I read 2 complete books this weekend, got sunburned on my knees in the process.<br><br>
I was scheduled to run 9 miles yesterday, so since I wasn't going to really be able to plot out a route, I basically planned to run for 1:40-1:45 which was my expected finish time for that distance. I was able to do this in the campground itself as it was pretty spread out. The campground was on a bit of a ridge and I ran down to the beach early in the run. So coming back up was almost 0.5 mi up pretty steady uphill. That sucked. The rest of the run, even with rolling hills, wasn't too bad. Ran 1:39:50 without stopping, my longest non-stop run ever. Pretty pleased by that. It's also my longest run without refueling with sport beans or something.<br><br>
So, anyway, I'm feeling more ready for The Crim next weekend than I was feeling a few weeks ago when I wasn't getting in any weekday runs. My goal for that race is 1:50.<br><br>
Sounds like we had a lot of great races and runs this weekend. Congratulations to <b>Korbels, Maria, Moonie, EQ, Maples, Moe</b>, and anyone else I may have missed.<br><br><b>Crane-</b> hope the dizzies go away!<br><br><b>KJ-</b> I hope you can drop the balls very soon. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"><br><br><b>Maples-</b> congrats on finally completing C25K!

heh. its also the best way to stay warm on a chair lift. beats the hell outta hot chocolate in the lodge (insert eyebrow wiggling here....)<br><br>
speaking of things they don't teach you... i have on more than one occassion run from black bears too. ok. once it was black bears. another time it was a pile of bear mess. and if you don't think bear mess is worth running from, you've never stumbled upon a <i><b>steaming pile</b></i> of it <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/surprised.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Surprised"><br><br><b>Kris</b> did you have on jeans with holes in the knees? I went camping like that once and got just tanned little knees that i didn't think to sunscreen. oh yeah. that was <b><i>hot</i></b>.... <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Rolling Eyes">

OK is it 5 oclock yet? Im bored off my ass at work. Yesterday it was assholes and elbows all day, today Im having a hard time staying awake. I should be sitting down letting my creative talents flow out of the right side of my brain and out through my left hand but here I sit listening to songs from somebody who I have never heard of ( sounds good though ), reading people's blogs ( knowing that some of these people dont particuarly like me <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Smile"> ) and in general just being goofy.<br><br><b>Big G</b> wow that is some flowage there! Hopefully that stuff recedes soon.<br><br><b>Bard</b> congrats on the non stop long run, great job! I burnt just my ankes years ago while tubing down a river so I can kinda relate to the burnt knees<br><br><b>phdatc</b> Good on you on the 4 miler!