Running Omens

Today I went for my first training run in weeks. I know I have waited until the last possible minute to start training for my fall races, but the martial arts and running were killing me. I have hurt in places I didn't even know could hurt! So I took a few weeks off of running and now I'm back. I have to say though, its a good thing I don't believe in omens, because today was a HORRIBLE run.

First off, no less than five ambulances went blaring by me and they were extremely LOUD, making it impossible to concentrate on Black Sabbath or Kings of Leon and get into my running groove. The track at Academy is loud- I don't like it. I think I need to find a more serene place to do my Saturday long runs. Any suggestions?

But the biggest bad omen I experienced to day was the WIND. I don't know what it was like around town at 11:00am today, but in the heights it was windy. I'm not talking about breezy or even gusts of wind. I mean constant, fierce wind that kept trying to blow my hat off and wrap my impound cord around my neck. And to make matters even worse, I was walking UPHILL and INTO it. See, I did my run on the downhill portion and ran the whole way out, thinking I'd walk back and start pacing distances. BAD IDEA. The walk back was worse than the run. It was miserable.

Luckily, for me, I don't believe in omens. So Thursday morning, I will be out there again. But I will say that if I see a black cat, a latter, or a broken mirror on the track, I may have to reconsider.

http://stuffchristianslike.net/2009/01/479-critiquing-the-sermon-at-lunch/

I want to introduce a sight that Tamara told me about. I am now officially addicted to it. It cracks me up! Enjoy!
http://stuffchristianslike.net/2009/01/479-critiquing-the-sermon-at-lunch/

Race Schedule

Well I finally ironed out my race schedule. I'm going to take it a little slow to try and avoid another foot injury...Slow and steady, in order to finish the race.

Duke City 5K- Oct 16, 2010- Albuquerque NM
Veterans 11K- November 14, 2010- Albuquerque NM
PF Changs ROCK n ROLL HALF- January 16, 2011- PHOENIX AZ

Yep, I'm on a mission or maybe its just a classic quarter life crisis and I have something to prove to myself about turning 30; I haven't decided yet. Either way, here I go......

"Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us..." Hebrews 12:1

Remember Me

I want to say Hi to my 3 followers (& Brian & Jory too)...Its been a while. Why have I decided to pick this up after a year has gone by, I can't really say. I guess I just missed the outlet. The new format is better, don't you think-less complicated. That is a fair description of what I'm trying to accomplish these day, be less distracted and busy-simplify.

I'm going to change up topics too. We're about to move back to Albuquerque so I can't use this to stay in touch with as many people. (I don't think anyone other than my Dad ever read it in NC) I've decided to use it to document my journey to the DUKE CITY half marathon, my 30th birthday and celebratory triathlon sometime after I turn 30. That's right, I said it out loud, its out there in the blog-a-sphere so now I have to do it. I just know I've battled through some junk in my 20's and I am looking forward to my 30's kicking my 20's- well you know.

I hope to learn a few things along the way and maybe you guys will be entertained in the process.

I read a quote the other day that said "Forget about trying to find out who you are, go find who you want to be."

And so I am off....