Tough day. I slept in till 0700, didn't get out running till 0800, and managed to take four hours to go 20 miles, stopping twice for the 32 oz Powerade. (Finally. Did you know if you turn right at Germann from my house you can run 10 miles and never come into a source of fluids? Not even a mirage. I was talking to Nathan on my cell when I saw the Circle K, a beautiful sight to behold). Even 75 degrees must be dehydrating as I was still so thirsty for hours after I got back.
And there was a dog. I'm not as fast as Stephen, but I did turn around and run backwards and pretend to throw something as it chased me down the road. That worked, sort of. Except when I turned back around I ate a tree...I kind of twirled into it and tried to ignore the cars driving by..who were surely laughing and making blonde jokes. I am covered with tiny scratches but that's about it. Not even my ego really cares.
My fam is flying in tonight. I wish they would hurry. I miss them.
Yeah for the 20 mile run! Did you enjoy the miles? I am jealous.
ReplyDeleteThat is an incredibly long run, Elaine, especially backwards. That's definately different than my approach with dogs.
ReplyDeleteElaine, good run, isn't it pretty hard to find a tree in Arizona?
ReplyDeleteShe is also helping me take care of my sick twins,(who probably have the swine flu) driving to Eagar today to help Dad with mom and studying some really odd questions for the LSAT! I'm proud of my sis...
ReplyDelete100g protein/day+decreased food intake+speed running is going to give you the results you want by Dec 1; not so much long run, which breaks down muscle mass. Just a thought..but good job on the 20. You're so amazing, Elaine. I'm so glad I know you!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the long run. I've never been much of a connoisseur of trees, but I do know at least one flavor of dump truck that I don't fancy.
ReplyDeleteYeah well....I failed everyone today but my LSAT book, which has been sorely and dangerously neglected. Too much going on! And yeah, that was my last run too. I must get out tomorrow, if only for my own sanity.
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