Week 8- Still Going!

Day after the race, I felt like running. So, I did just for fun. Kind of an odd concept for a non-runner. What is it that differentiates a "runner" from a "non-runner"? When do you cross the line? As of now, I consider myself a "non-runner who runs". I'll stick with that for now.

Week 7 - Ready or Not ?????

Snow, Ice, Wind, Rain and the flu/cold has kept us from training as much as we should have. Regardless, tomorrow is the day!

We did it! I completed the 10k and Curtis completed the 5k (he was still sick). We even got a medal to prove it. It was my best time ever 58min45sec (9.28/ml). It was amazing to run with over 20,000 people. Pretty spectacular. I may have pushed it a little too hard, judging by my feeling of throwing up at the finish. I enjoyed every minute of it :-)

Week 4

Too sick to run.

Week 3

Last week three braved the rain and cold. How many will attend tomorrow morning at 7 freaking 30??? The goal is to run a 5k. Coffee at the finish line!

Answer: Three! One had to take the picture. Next week the run will be on Saturday. Friday is a party night for the Reeves'. Saturday morning will be Hannis!

Week 2: Groupie Running

This week we started getting into the groove with our running routine. We'd get home after dark, throw on our clothes and grab the dog (more about this fiasco later). I had to work extra late 3 nights so running 4 days was pretty good. On Friday night I get this bright idea....we should do a group run! Luke's and other running clubs always start out and end up at Panera's during the weekly Saturday runs. Until now, we've only been an observer to this seemingly odd tradition. Get up at the butt crack'o'dawn, put on short shorts, tank, and a cap and hit the road....rain, sleet, cold, or shine. Then, eat, drink and chat with comrades while sweat drips off your body and most normal people are just having their first cup of brew. I was secretly envious. Three of us arrived at 7:30am to join the others. The parking lot was packed. As we get ready to start off, a large group of runners passed us by with a herder gathering folks as they ran by. Now, we were in the group. Yay! I made it. I had entered the runners life. We pounded the pavement and owned the road. All towards a common goal....well, until we got dropped, that is......

Week 1: Running in Freezing Temps

What a week to start running! It's been in the teens and twenties all week with wind chills below zero. Not something us Texans are used to. One day I didn't wear gloves and it felt like my hands were going to fall off. And, I thought screaming barfies were bad! We're starting out slow 1-2 miles a day to get our blood flowing. Daisy Duke has joined the running group, but she hasn't figured out what pacing is yet. She runs at full sprint pace and then hits the wall. Poor thing, I think she runs faster with 4 legs.

A Christmas Dream Revealed

This is the most thoughtful gift that I've ever received. Curtis spent so much time and energy on this blog and really made this a great Christmas. I have the best husband ever! Now, I have to admit, when he first showed me the site, I wasn't 100% on board. It's a nice thought, but one of those ideas that just kind of float around in your head without a real action plan. So, now what? Is this something I really WANT to do? Is this something I really CAN do? The running seems to be the worst so I decided to start there and see how it goes. And, Curtis said he was with me all the way....so here WE go!