3 miles in 34 min and 30 sec.

Oh No....2 days without running!

Tomorrow, I must get back on the run! Literally! In meetings all day on Wednesday and Pastoring and coaching all day today meant I did not get a chance to run yesterday or today. It is ok, because tomorrow is another day.

Another thing I dealt with today...the Harry Potter Club at Abi's school. The club has been denied club status due to the name Harry Potter. It all seems very silly, but the administration has suddenly become ridiculous about the whole thing. When I get a chance, I will fill you in and write up the whole story. Administration at WHS has not been overly impressive to me in the 2.5 years we have been at that school, but today they took away any vestiges of respect.

Will fill you in later! Maybe after my run tomorrow!

I finished the party boy suit, with the exception of some handstitching that needs to be done!
Whew!

Registered for the Gallup

We are now officially registered for the Gallup for the Gravy on Thanksgiving Day!
It was a tough weekend--no running on Saturday, forced by my 16 yo to run on Sunday evening--did a pitiful job, so just took it slow!

Yesterday (Monday), I came to the conclusion that it is ok not to run the whole 3 miles. I would like to run it all, but in the larger scheme of life, it just doesn't matter! So, my training took a little different turn yesterday---I ran as much as I could, then walked just to catch my breath and went back to running; did this more frequently and finished 3 miles in 35 min. and 54 seconds. Down a 1/2 minute from Friday!

Today it is raining! looking for an opening in the rain or either heading to the gym. I think running in the rain might actually be fun!

Sewing update---finished a design for the butterflies. Almost done with the party boy suit. Dew drops are haunting me--I just need to DO them! Delegated the 7 Spanish tops to another "sewer" (I know "seamstress" is probably the correct word to use, however--I like "sewer"! It looks like sewer--the place to where your toilets flush--but it means SOOOOOOO much more! :-)

Pictures:

Beginning of the "party boy suit".

Old tutus that will be "refreshed" to become beautiful butterflies!

Design idea for the butterflies, and the fabric to make it happen.

I didn't make it running the whole distance; however, ran farther and reduced my time to 36.5 min. That is for 3 miles.

later in the week and catching up

It is Friday! I am about to go for a 3 mile run in new shoes; they are very cushiony so I am not worried about them not feeling good.

I just discovered that I had not set up my blog to send me the comments by email, so, I thought no one had responded! msrevolution and Carrie--I am honored that you are reading and giving me encouragement!!

I have a busy day ahead, cutting, sewing, probably dying and appliqueing. Should be a fun day!

So far, I have not finished anything new on the costume front, but I have made lots of repairs....I have lots more to go!

Now, for the running update---I last posted on Tuesday morning--Tuesday evening, Emma and I went for a run in late afternoon--it got dark quickly and we were out running in dark clothing! Not a good idea! We made it home safely but it made me very aware of how unsafe we were being. Went to the fabric store yesterday (to purchase costume stuff) and bought some reflective tape to pin to our shirts!
I ran again on Wed.--I made it at least 2 of the 3 miles, but still not consecutively.
I am confident that today is the day that I make the full 3 miles RUNNING!!!! I think I can!!!! I think I Can!!!!! I believe I can!!!!! I believe I can!!!!!!! I know I can!!!!!! I know I can!!!!!!
I KNOW I CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also, today and throughout the weekend, I am sending positive energy for my dear friend (and parishioner) Melissa Hobgood who is running a half-marathon this weekend! I am so proud of her!!!! I want to be like her when I grow up (she is way younger than me.....but still!).

I will check back in later with an update on the run and some pics from my sewing room (ok that is the dining room table!)

Day 9 OR 16 days to go

This morning, I went for a 3 mile run--ok, I walked part.....on the day when I run the entire 3 miles, there will be great celebrating going on. I was tired and didn't want to go, but I knew that I had to do it. The bad thing is, 3 miles really isn't that far. I did the full 3 miles in 38 minutes. Which isn't so bad given that I really did not want to do it today....but, having a goal is a good thing. When the girls are home from school, maybe we will do it again! and I can feel better about my day!

Monday, Day 8

Today is a beautiful day, and a day that I will not have an opportunity to run or exercise at all!



I started my day off with a wonderful coffee date with my dear friend and colleague, Nora. We solved most of the problem's with Church in the 21st century while we shared some wonderful coffee together! (I do wish it was that easy.)
Then, a couple of coaching related calls/sessions.
At HUCC, getting ready for Advent! Music & Worship will meet tonight and we will finalize plans for HUCC in worship during Advent and Christmas...ok, finalize is a strong word for adding more details to an outline that will continue to evolve until the particular worship service is over.

Awareness point for me--the sun was up at an earlier hour (because of the time change) i should have gone for a run before everyone else was up! Tomorrow, I will work on that.

Yesterday, Em shared with me how she and Lynda have worked together--run 30 seconds, walk 15 seconds or some similar variation; to which Em and I ran/walk together for 1/2 mile sections. It was great, and boosted my confidence in what I am able to do. Thank you Em for helping me out!

Kudos to my dear husband--who ran 3 miles in 33 min. this morning!!! Woohoo! Go Jay!!!!