Monthly Archives: June 2011

100+ heat isn’t my friend

Posted on June 23, 2011 by vegastrigirl

It wasn’t such a good run today.  My legs were aching 1/2 a mile in.  The schedule today was for 2 miles, and I probably ran about 50% of it.  I feel like training is a roller coaster.  5 miles … Continue reading →

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Ohmigawd I like running!!!

Posted on June 18, 2011 by vegastrigirl

I never thought this day would happen. Here it is!! I like running!!! Maybe I’m on a runners high. Maybe the stars are perfectly aligned.  Maybe something clicked.  Maybe it was what I ate for breakfast.  Maybe it was just getting … Continue reading →

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Training blues (already)

Posted on June 15, 2011 by vegastrigirl

I couldn’t get myself out of bed this morning.  I just didn’t feel like getting up and running.  Looking back, I’m not real happy with that decision, because it’s supposed to be 104 this afternoon.  I tried to think about … Continue reading →

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Training begins!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by vegastrigirl

This Saturday was my first day of training for the 1/2. I’m happy. The coaches seem very supportive and non-psycho.  There was one small disappointment.  I ran the first mile.  When I got to a stoplight just after mile one … Continue reading →

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The ups and the downs.

Posted on June 6, 2011 by vegastrigirl

I was in a great place the other day – hit my lowest weight in months, maybe even years.  Bad news, it crept right back on.  I suspect this is due to my somewhat relaxed approach to recording my food … Continue reading →

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