marathon training

I don't write this blog for only myself. I like to share my thoughts with others: friends, family, and randoms who may find it on blogger. It's liberating....even if its usually not about my day-to-day routine. Recently I sent the address to a friend who was surprised by the subject matter. I think he thought it would be more like, "today I ate radishes and got my nails done..." - not really my style all the time. I'm more doing a running commentary on the judgmental thoughts that pop in my head during the day. I'm not that conceited to think that people would want to know my daily routine (ok that might be a lie...). I would rather comment thing about things I read or see just because it's what is interesting to me. I'm with me all the time...I don't need to re-think the bad decisions I've just made (jk jk).

So for the real substance of this post:

I just wanted to update you all on my marathon training (after I just get done telling you that I don't usually talk about myself [lie], I'm going to talk about myself. what? stop judging me). How is this for ironic: I've never had a running-induced injury in my life until a few days before I officially started training. And my calf is still being a butthead! WTF is up with my lower left leg?! It will feel fine one day and then it'll flair up. I should be icing everyday but I can only motivate myself to do it every now and again. Today Ian and I went for a 3.3 mile run from his house down into Fremont. It started tight (again) and then loosened up (much like the person its attached to?? don't be mean...) It was a good run with a substantial down-hill which I needed. Instead of going to my gift and estates class tonight I think I'll go back to the gym and lift and do pilates since it's what I usually do on Wednesdays and didn't get out of bed in time for this morning.

I just need a day off from class...and my last two weekends have not counted as "days off." So I hope you take some "me" time as well this week...give yourself a break or two.

I need to look good for Maui :)