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April 22, 2005
Good running, sad blogger
So my running has still been pretty great this week. I have run 47 miles so far this week. So I think I'll get at least 60 in for the week which would be nice considering that my half is coming up pretty soon. I have been feeling great on my runs which some people think is due to my new freedom from structured training. I do not know why, I imagine it's partly due to getting back into shape for altitude training and who knows why else. I seriously think that taking vitamins is also huge!
I haven't written in my blog for a few days so here is a brief review:
Wednesday: Planned to run again after work but did not end up going. I hung out on the couch, beautified myself, and read my new chick lit book instead. It was pouring which is so strange for here. The U2 concert was a lot of fun.
Thursday: Could not wake up early due to good times at U2. So I ran 3 miles at lunchtime. Then I found out that I have to go to Arkansas for work for five weeks, got really upset, and went for an 8 mile run after work. I absolutely killed it on this one! I ran 1:07:33 which is four minutes faster than I've ever done this run before. I have always thought it's a long 8 miles so I think I was running about 8:00 pace the whole way. I was very happy with this result.
Friday morning: 6 miles. I was really tired because I was up late due to being upset about work. I was dragging a bit at first from the miles I put in yesterday but after I while I felt fine. Depending on what time I get out of work today I may run 3-4 more miles later on.
So that is the news. I am so, so, so upset about starting to travel again. Not only will it screw up my training but I absolutely hate it. In addition I cannot think of a worse place in the United States than Arkansas. Seriously. Can you think of one redeeming value of Arkansas? I sure as hell can't. So today my students are doing workshops all day and I am job searching. Again. I have turned into a job hopper but I really need to get out of an industry where I am more likely than not getting on a plane to go to work. I can't even describe how much I hate traveling for work and how awful it is. In fact I'd better stop talking about it or I am going to start crying again. Which is the last thing we really need right now.
I hope everyone has a good weekend. I will try to update about my race sometime on Sunday.
Posted by barb at April 22, 2005 10:55 AM
Comments
Hey, so sorry about the bad news. I hope you can find something you like, is challenging, and is a good fit VERY quickly. I am glad your running rocks-and I hope you feel better after the shock of the news has worn off.
Posted by: Audrey at April 22, 2005 01:05 PM
Sorry to hear about your job.... When's your race? This Sunday? Let us know!
Posted by: Nanda at April 22, 2005 02:23 PM
Major bummer about the job. Hopefully something will work out. Hang in there! Glad your running is going well to cheer you up some...
Posted by: Beth at April 22, 2005 07:44 PM