I started my new job this week as a nanny and tutor for a family in New Mexico. They have land with horses, a dog, a bunny, a cat, and a gorgeous view of the mountains and west side of El Paso. I tell you what; these kids are gonna wear me out this summer! … Continue reading Not for the faint of heart
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Anatomy of an early morning run
The alarm went off at 4:45 yesterday morning. Ugh. I had the best laid plans to get out of bed and do my 12-mile long run in preparation for Bataan. I finally got out of bed at 5:00, realizing that I was awake and had a solid 7 hours of sleep, at least. It wasn't … Continue reading Anatomy of an early morning run
Bataan is on!!!
I was hesitant to sign up for this race, no lie. However, since I have the go-ahead from my cardiologist and the funds to pay for it, Bataan is on, people! I asked my awesome runner-Army-wife-kindred-spirit friend Natalie her advice on prepping for 26.2 in just six weeks. I ran 13.1 on January 14, finishing … Continue reading Bataan is on!!!
My 300th post! — Running naked
My fellow runners know what I'm talking about... no music, no Garmin (or other fancy schmancy GPS device)... just you and your footfalls. And the sunrise, or sunset, or busy street, or quiet desert. I'm starting to change my attitude towards running. I trained consistently for distance races for about a year, from a 5K … Continue reading My 300th post! — Running naked
Whew: a general update.
That's about all I can say about the past couple weeks. I apologize in advance if this is not all that coherent. It's been a little hectic with my increasing hours at work and only having one working car. This week I've opened three days in a row, so I take Aaron to work, head … Continue reading Whew: a general update.
Spring in January
Ahhhh. It's a LOVELY 70* here today. I don't even care if I'm rubbing it in to all you folks in Illinois... if we have to live in the desert against our will, we need to get something in return! 😉 Jess and I went on a walk around the neighborhood today and I might … Continue reading Spring in January
Race Recap — Ft. Bliss Half Marathon
Running in Texas ain't so bad, folks. Aaron and I ran the Ft. Bliss Half Marathon (13.1 miles). I was going into it pretty undertrained... I ran 8.6 miles on December 13, 11 on Sunday, and other than a few 3-5 mile runs I really wasn't racking up much mileage. I've been spinning two times … Continue reading Race Recap — Ft. Bliss Half Marathon
Six months in El Paso: a photoblog
I put this together on Friday, but waited until Monday to post. We've been in El Paso for exactly six months today. Um, wow. It doesn't seem like that long at all! It feels like the whole cross-country-move is still "new" in my mind. Enjoy! July August Had an interview and got hired at my … Continue reading Six months in El Paso: a photoblog
Fear of failure
I've had a major breakthrough recently that explains, well, a lot. I have a crazy fear of failure and a major lack of commitment... I know it's only human, but it fuels a lot of my decision making. I went to Bradley because I was afraid I couldn't afford or be successful in med school. … Continue reading Fear of failure
Home improvement resolutions for 2012
I don't know about you, but I get the post-Christmas blues. All the work of cooking, decorating, gift-giving is over and it just bums me out. What better to lift my spirits than to dream of crafting?! Last year around this time I started planning out gifts for next Christmas. I've actually already made my … Continue reading Home improvement resolutions for 2012
MPM 2.0: mercy unmasked 