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November 23, 2005
All Nerves for Turkey Day
I can't believe a frozen bird has been causing me all kinds of consternation the past week and a half. This undertaking is turning out to be exponentially more traumatic than the first week freshman year of college, going to my first job interview, or stepping on those yellow foot prints at boot camp. And it's my own fault because I volunteered for the duty. Well, I have always tried to embrace challenges. Tomorrow I will be cooking my first turkey EVER. I wouldn't be as worried if were just R. and I partaking in the feast, but I'm preparing the turkey for 6 other people! None of whom are my family members and would forgive me if it turned out dry and void of flavor. Even though I have a recipe, there seems to be a secret science to making a perfect turkey. I never took home-ec so I wasn't privy to that information. I feel so underprepared. But what's the worse that can happen, right? I get barred from making Thanksgiving dinner again? We hit the local 7-11 or whatever store that's open and is selling prepared meals? Hmm, that first part might not be as bad as it seems.
Other than stressing about turkey day, it's been a pretty blase week. Nothing too exciting happening, at least nothing that I can talk about (as I can't talk details about work anymore). I am thrilled to be wearing shorts still and hope that I don't have to break out the tights at all this winter. Yea, I doubt it. I thought this morning would be the first 2005 tights day since "RealFeel" temps were supposed to be 18 degrees. When I stuck my hand out the window, though, it felt more like 35 or 40, which is still shorts weather in my book. I just did an easy 3 miles because I had planned to swim at lunch and will be turkey trotting tomorrow. My legs already feel a bit fatigued going in, but hopefully the adrenaline and cold temps will numb my legs enough that I can beat my time from last year. I wussed out mentally toward the end of my last 5k (a few weeks ago) and let my nearest competitor pull away. I'm striving for the opposite tomorrow. One of my best friends is coming in town for Thanksgiving and she's running it too, as well as R., so it'll be a grand time.
Here's the recap for this week-so-far:
Sunday, November 20
Swim with C., worked on form (head position, reach, high elbow). She said I look like a swimmer now. I don't think I'll ever consider myself a bonafide swimmer, but at least I can play the part. Ha!
Monday, November 21 (PM) Bike 40min on trainer, low gears, high RPM Wednesday, Nov 23 For those of you traveling via auto or plane, have a safe trip. And for you trotters out there, good luck racing tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving! Posted by Leilani at November 23, 2005 03:39 PM Good luck cooking!!! You're so grown-up!!! (and good luck with the TT of course) Posted by: Audrey at November 23, 2005 08:29 PM I've been a vegetarian for 12 years and I tried hosting a Christmas party complete with a turkey several years ago. Let's just say it wasn't perfect, but everyone ate it. I understand the trepidation! Good luck and happy holiday! Posted by: Meghan at November 23, 2005 11:12 PM How'd the Turkey dinner go? Sorry I'm a day late wishing you a Happy Thanks Giving. Posted by: Dawn (aka Pink Lady) at November 25, 2005 02:52 PM I hope it went well :-) I admire your courage in undertaking such a task! Posted by: Alison at November 25, 2005 07:57 PM
(AM) 7 miles (15min w/u, 4.5mi
Tuesday, November 22
7 easy treadmill miles in 61:15
Lift arms & push up/pull up/ab routine (only 2 sets)
(AM) 3 easy miles, 6 striders
(Lunch) Swim 1200m (300m w/u, 10 x 50m w/30sec rest, 400m c/d) Comments
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