>There is so much culture in El Paso that as a Spanish major, I am ecstatic to explore! There is a museum of art, history, and archaeology. Good thing my husband likes museums, too. In fact, one of our first dates was to the Lakeview Museum. This site has some really awesome pictures of downtown El … Continue reading >This Spanish major will be happy! and thoughts on immigration and language
Month: May 2011
>Wanted: Conflict Manager
>I'm glad I went to small group tonight. We discussed a lot of issues pertaining to trust, relationships, and resolving conflict. In third grade, we had a program at our school called "conflict managers" where we were coached in how to effectively resolve conflict and other kids would come to us with their problems. If … Continue reading >Wanted: Conflict Manager
>Back to training
>This week was my first real week back to running after the marathon. I say "training" because I think it's a much more active word than "running". I'm not quite sure what I'm training for, but I'm sure there will for sure be a race on the calendar once we get settled in El Paso. … Continue reading >Back to training
>From excess to destruction.
>I love this time after work and my workout when I just get to sit in the silence and decompress. I caved and turned on the air for the first time this season. After a humid 90* run with my sister's boyfriend Tim (he's an ex-Marine and will probably smoke me soon...), the last thing … Continue reading >From excess to destruction.
>A [little] sigh of relief
>I surprised myself today when I realized I didn't have to run for an hour after work and I was feeling both relieved and disappointed.Marathon training is no joke. It takes a lot of time, a lot of physical and mental stamina, and you're tired pretty much the whole time, if you're doing it right. Now … Continue reading >A [little] sigh of relief
>Time is short.
>I know I really haven't been posting about anything other than running lately, but I assure you there is more to life than that!Mentally I'm trying to prepare for moving to Texas, so far away from family and friends. I'm thankful I'm going into this blind because I think I have a really good attitude … Continue reading >Time is short.
>PR.. was I supposed to do that?
>I ran Race for the Cure 5K this morning here in town.. it's always nice to not have to drive miles and miles for a race. I was up at 4:15, a very normal time to get up when we have a 20-miler in front of us. I dozed until about 5:45 and then called … Continue reading >PR.. was I supposed to do that?
>Clear-minded goals
>So, before the marathon, I wasn't sure if I wanted to keep training and racing marathons, or just have this be a one-time thing and become a more casual runner.Let's just say that the thought of never running another marathon again is just craziness! Like I said, all throughout the race I never thought, Oh, … Continue reading >Clear-minded goals
>Zero week thus far
>So, this is what you call zero week, according to Hal Higdon. Replacing carbs, hurting like you were hit by a truck (or just ran 26.2 miles, whichever you prefer), splurging on a massage, eating an entire pint of Ben and Jerry's because you just burned 3200 cals in one workout.Saturday nightSaturday night was insane. … Continue reading >Zero week thus far
>Race report and reflection: ILLINOIS MARATHON 2011
>Let me start you off with some stats:Location: Champaign-Urbana, Illinois; only my favorite place in this state!Weather: started out at 50* and windy, topped out around 75* and still windyChip time: 4:53:02Goal time: 5:00:00Average pace: 11:11Water consumed: well over 64 ozGels consumed: at least 6Celebrities spotted: Abraham Lincoln (guess they had Asics back in the day.. … Continue reading >Race report and reflection: ILLINOIS MARATHON 2011
MPM 2.0: mercy unmasked 