Friday, March 2, 2012

suck it, runk!

I am definitely feeling better about running - i think this darn runk is over!  In hindsight, i think part of it was exhaustion.  Not just from the physical act of running, but from life in general.  When i'm not training for marathons, i am working full time, volunteering for HDSA, taking care of a 12 week old puppy, cooking, cleaning, and sometimes doing additional freelance work on the side.  For example - my day yesterday started at 4:30 am when i let the pup out, (but then got to sleep for another hour)  and ended at 12:30.  Thats a long ass day!  no wonder i feel burnt out sometimes.  It's not that i suck at running, its that i suck at life.


I kid, i kid.  In other news - my run last night was amazing.  It was very slow and peaceful.  I tried to move as gracefully as possible because of the whole lady situation, and i felt really relaxed the whole time- almost like i was doing yoga or getting a massage.  The only time i even looked at the garmin was when i thought i might be at the turn around point.  The funny thing is, this super easy pace was almost the same pace i was struggling with when i ran with Keren and Kelsey.  I don't get you running, i really don't.


I was in such a good mood when i got home, i made dinner for matt and the pup.  I know some people are very against feeding pets people food, but not me.  And frankly, if i am eating something that dog shouldn't be eating, i shouldn't be eating it either.  I made shrimp curry and rice (without the sauce for waffles)
A Waffles sized portion
Matt loves really spicy food, and i don't so make everything medium hot, which means he think it is bland and flavorless, and i think it is molten lava destroying my mouth.  Thats love.  

And, for the real news:  The winner of the Artisana giveaway is:

drumroll please....


Congrats!  email me your address (sara.marie.rockwell@gmail.com)  and i will have Artisana ship you a sampler pack!!

Also, did you hear its supposed to snow this evening?  Must be friday.
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  1. JordanMarch 2, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Still trying to grasp your definition of 'runk' - is it kind of like being in a 'funk?' And I heard about the snow too - boo hiss. We better not get pelted with belated snow in March & April because it didn't bother to show up in Dec, Jan & Feb...

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    1. Ginger FoxxxMarch 2, 2012 at 10:45 AM

      runk = running funk. It's basically where i get really down on myself for not being a better runner, and then every time i run i am sad because i didn't run further/faster/harder. Basically, i am not sorry to see it go!

      (and if we get a bunch of spring snow, i am going to start randomly punching people!!!)

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  2. LKMarch 2, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Stupid ass Friday snow, YOU ARE PISSING ME OFF! It's a weather conspiracy, do something Tom Skiling!!
    Seriously, can't it just be 50 degrees all day every day with no wind and occasional sun?

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    1. Ginger FoxxxMarch 2, 2012 at 1:53 PM

      I seriously have my glove box filled with luna bars right now, because i know every friday will be a 3 hour commute, and for me, thats basically enough time to starve to death. at least next week it will be nice!!

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  3. ErinMarch 2, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    That's a good point about feeding yourself vs feeding the dog! Although, I always found it amusing how excited my dogs would get about dinner time even though I was feeding them the exact same kibble every day. Ah, if only our lives were so simple!

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    1. Ginger FoxxxMarch 2, 2012 at 1:54 PM

      Its really funny to see how excited she is for something just because i am eating it! I thought her head was going to explode trying to get some kale, and it turns out she doesn't even like kale. I think it's the sense of importance she likes more than anything! :D

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    2. kilaxMarch 3, 2012 at 2:14 PM

      It also amazes me that our cat gets so excited about the same food day after day! He refuses to eat people food, except popcorn and fish.

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  4. kilaxMarch 3, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    I am happy you are through your runk and had a great, peaceful run.

    Don't feel bad for struggling to fit it all in. I am really that way too - a few weeks ago I broke down and complained to my husband that I just wanted "some time to myself!"

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