Going Long
I was up at 5 am for another over-10-mile-run this morning (yippee!) and I think I can finally say I’m getting used to this distance. I have a great route that includes running over a big bridge twice, to emulate the half-mary I’ll be doing in February, and is visually interesting so it keeps my attention the whole way (and distracts me from how damn far I’m running!).
 Someone doesn’t like to get up at 5 a.m.! |
And I’m hoping that since it was in the upper 60s this morning I won’t get the horrible heat rash on my face that I suffered with after my long run last week. I took some great suggestions from friends about how to avoid the rash and this morning I used a gentle wet-nap at the halfway point, rinsed my face several times during the run, and put Calamine lotion on after my shower. My face is showing minor irritation, but nothing like last time, so we’ll see how it is in the morning. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I won’t look like a plague victim again.
I leave for Maine (again) on Thursday and I’m looking forward to a couple of cold weather runs just to mix things up. I also plan on turning 41 while hiking in Acadia on Saturday, so that should be a fun way to celebrate my older age. Too bad we aren’t going to be close to the Maine portion of the trail-that-should-not-be-discussed because it would have been cool to hike even a small bit of it since I’m still (secretly & quietly) obsessed. But I will settle for the coastal beauty of Acadia for this trip. 
Today’s Weight: 139.
Mood: Excited.
Miscellaneous: I want someone to pack for me. Volunteers?
By February, a half Mary isn’t even going to be a little bit of a challenge for you. You need to get registered for the full monty.
As someone who is staring down the barrel of 43 in a few months, 41 is a piece of cake. Happy Early Birthday!
I’ll pack for you but I’m guessing I would try to stuff myself inside your suitcase so I could tag along. Have a great trip!
awww… looks like my mom’s toby. too cute.
yeah, i’ll pack for you. then i’ll kidnap your vacay plans and go to maine myself. heh.
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He’s so cute and looking comfy
Come Feb you’ll be a pro at running 10 mile or more. Glad your rash is in semi control. I used to hate it growing up. Did the rash go away this morning after all those measures?
Have a fun-tastic trip
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I wish you a very very Happy Birthday in advance
It sounds like you guys are going to have a really fun trip! Please do post your haloween pics, would love to see what you dressed up as.
Happy Birthday for saturday! Hope you have a FABULOUS day
xoxo