Great morning for a run!

This morning I met the gang for our Tuesday run. Instead of track work we all made attempts to run negative splits for 6 miles. The temp was around 55 degrees and no wind. It was beautiful. I however in not in that great of shape, yet. I had to stop at 5. Actually, I ran hard for 2 miles, slacked off for 2 and ran pretty well for the last 1. I felt like I was running on jelloey stilts. My legs were tired. I have not built up the muscular endurance I need to be running that style and distance. I will have to work on that. I felt good, great really. Yesterday I rode to work. I rode really well on the way there, but PR'd on the way back (19.2mph). I have not ever ridden that fast before, unless I was going down hill. It felt great. I am paying for it today. My legs are sore and I am tired. Hohum. I am going to enjoy the rest of the day!!
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Finally a cooler morning!!

I love it. Fall is officially here. Did I say that a few days ago??? Well according to the calander, it is fall. Woooohooooo!!! Yesterday I rested. I shopped actually. I felt the need. Hahaha. Shop therapy, I miss my sis. I did get some super cute pants, a sweater, and all of it in a smaller size. Gotta love that!! I am fired up about my work paying off. This morning I was supposed to meet a small walking group, really small (today) only 2 of us. We walked 3.32 miles. After that hotty hubby and PM and I rode 18.5 miles with a strong head wind in 1:11. Nice work!!! Hotty hubby is going for a new look. We shaved his head last night. For those of you who know him, he looks quite different!! Hahaha. Hey massoman, you could ride too. I am sure we could find you a bike!! It is a cool thing!! I am having a great time with it. Are we lifting in the morning?? If so, could we meet at 5:15 or 5?? I am training someone at 5:45~5:50. Let me know!! Hey btw, how did the 15K go?? I forgot to ask!! Runner Susan, how was the Tour de Fleurs?
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Where has the week gone??

It is Thursday already. I have been very busy. Monday I went back to the neuro doc again. His answer??? Horner's Syndrome. I knew that is what it is. I did not need to spend all that money to have him tell me that. I already knew that. Argggg. Not sure what is next except that we just "wait and see".
Monday workouts:
Bike commute 6 miles
Brick workout: 3.32 miles
Tuesday:
Track workout with the gang (1 mile warm up, 1 mile for time, 1 mile cool down)
Bike commute 13 miles
Wednesday:
Off
Thursday:
3 mile tempo with the gang (33:27~11:11's)

Gray's anatomy is on...must go!!
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Renewed spirit.

It is amazing outside today. This morning I woke up with a spring in my step and smile on my face. I walked outside and knew exactly why I felt this way. There was a change in weather here. It is about 62 degrees outside and brisk feeling leading into the rest of the day. I walked Nikko and wore a long sleeve shirt and shorts. Even she had a frisky feeling this morning. Please forgive my last few entries, I am not sure what kind of slump I was going through. I miss my sister and spending a whole week with her and then back to nothing was a bit more emotionally taxing than I expected. Also, her wedding brought about feelings of sadness when thinking of my grandad. He passed on in 2002. I have felt such a deep sense of sadness, bringing me to tears, lately. I think it has passed. It was strange yet incredibly Karrie. It is the time of year. I am always this way, I think. Cooler weather reminds me of my past. I feel closer to my friends and have a wonderful sense of appreciation for everything. I love it. Finally fall is here. I feel it in my bones. We may have a few more days of warmer weather, but the mornings here will be cooler. Yes, indeed fall is here.
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Wearing many hats

I have decided that I am not entirely sure vacations are a good way to "escape" from life. I have come back to a ton of work and training to get done. I feel like I am back in High school or college and I have missed a few days and now am bombarded with stuff to get done. Uggg. I have had one crappy day last week where everything broke (computers at my full time job), I felt inadequate as a trainer and wife. I think I place too much emphasis on what I think a good wife should do. For instance, cooking dinner or at least having some idea of what dinner will be or keeping up with housework. Both of these things seem impossible to stay on top of. I am just too busy right now. Testing and training simulataneously picked up. I spent 3 out the 5 days last week exhausted. I bickered with Hotty hubby and had a brutally honest conversation with a client about lapband surgery or gastric bypass surgery. It has been a really tough week.
Hotty hubby and I went to FW Trinity trails yesterday and rode 26.5 miles. It was fun. I was so stinking hot. I hate the weather here and hotty hubby doesn't get that. I suppose we all make sacrifices, but I am getting really tired of always being the one who has to give in. I apologize for my poor attitude today, I am just sick of the weather and desperately want to live somewhere cooler.
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Wearing many hats

I have decided that I am not entirely sure vacations are a good way to "escape" from life. I have come back to a ton of work and training to get done. I feel like I am back in High school or college and I have missed a few days and now am bombarded with stuff to get done. Uggg. I have had one crappy day last week where everything broke (computers at my full time job), I felt inadequate as a trainer and wife. I think I place too much emphasis on what I think a good wife should do. For instance, cooking dinner or at least having some idea of what dinner will be or keeping up with housework. Both of these things seem impossible to stay on top of. I am just too busy right now. Testing and training simulataneously picked up. I spent 3 out the 5 days last week exhausted. I bickered with Hotty hubby and had a brutally honest conversation with a client about lapband surgery or gastric bypass surgery. It has been a really tough week.
Hotty hubby and I went to FW Trinity trails yesterday and rode 26.5 miles. It was fun. I was so stinking hot. I hate the weather here and hotty hubby doesn't get that. I suppose we all make sacrifices, but I am getting really tired of always being the one who has to give in. I apologize for my poor attitude today, I am just sick of the weather and desperately want to live somewhere cooler.
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5 shots, 3 glasses of wine, oh yeah and wedding

I am detoxing. I have had way too much alcohol, well only on Thursday and Saturday but who is keeping count??? Bachelorette party on Thursday in downtown St. Louis, there were free shots~what more could I say?? Wedding at a winery and the wine was free (well, to me anyway). Sometimes it is great to be 28 and behave like a 28 year old. I think too many times I find myself having to be the mature one. But every once in a while it is great to just go crazy and drink and dance and sing and behave like a 20 something. I was fortunate to not have a hangover either day. I consider myself lucky compared to some of the other girls that we were with. The wedding was so beautiful and my sister was so happy. The weather was amazing and did I mention that the wine was tasty??? Dinner was good, music was better, party was better still. I had so much fun. I did workout 2 times in 9 days. How sad. I was on vacation......riiiiiiiggggghhhhtttt. Hahaha. I will post some pics when I filter through the 200 I have. I am so not kidding. Apparently I have an affinity for taking pictures when I am intoxicated. Hahahaha. I should go now. I am getting up early to kickstart the whole half marathon training again. My goal is to run the White Rock half in December in under 2:30. I know I can do it.
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Hello everyone!!

Hello from St. Louis!!! I am officially on vacation, but not out of touch!! Sorry runnersusan for reminding you!! I heard you talked to hotty hubby! I hope everyones' run went well. I don't have any definite workout plans this week, except for a bike ride on Thursday!! Hotty hubby and bride sis are all fired up about going. If you guys think the weather in Tejas is gorgeous, try visiting St. Louis and Chi town. OMG!! Hotty hubby asked if I would want to live in Chi town?? I said yes. Don't let me fool you, we don't have any intentions of moving quite yet. I really want to, but he is not sure yet. Anywho, I will keep you all posted with pics and stories throughout the week!! The big wedding day is next Saturday. We are headed out for a Jazz festival in honor of Labor Day.

Miss you guys in Tejas!! Happy running this week!!
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