Only 5 for me

Well, since my last blog, I ran 5 lonely miles on Thursday. I was very pleased with my time. I tried 2.30:1 intervals for the first time and felt good; other than just dealing with the heat and humidity. Now, I'm not a big people person, and at times claim to be shy, but I am definitely a groupie runner and run so much better with people than by myself. I've been a B'ham bum since Thursday. My kids and I were supposed to come home on Saturday. Well, we took our Sheltie dog to a long time family vet to see why she was so stiff, at times, in her back end and legs. Dr. Claytor found out our dog, Katie has an abcessed molar and the infection might have spread to her back end; or she may be getting arthritis. Either way, the tooth has to come out. She gave me three different kinds of pills to give twice a day (peanut butter is a wonderful thing) and said, "See you Monday morning." We'll be coming home tomorrow after Katie's oral surgery. Looking forward to running Tuesday morning.
Most of my family are night owls, so we've been staying up late and sleeping late. By the time I get up, it's too hot to run. I am such a bum at times. Although, I feel like since I did twelve miles (thanks Christa, Fran, and Jody) last month and nine last week, I feel like missing a ten mile run won't jeopardize 13.1 miles in September. It's so much fun reading how everyone (those who have kept up with their blogs) feels about completing their long runs. It brings back good and ugh memories from the last two summers. Chicago is so awesome; you will love it. I hope to be at the next long run. You guys are doing great.

Ten miles for me

Well, the summer is flying by as usual and the kids will be back in school before we know it. The fourth of July seems like it was just yesterday. Football games will be in full swing soon. I've been meeting Hallie the past few Tues. and Thursdays at 6am or 5:45am and running 4.2 miles. It's amazing how hard I sleep when I'm on a consistent running schedule. I just love being able to see my running buds during the week and at the long runs. I think we need another meeting where we all try to get to know each other.....at least each other's names. I hate it that I had to miss the half marathon party.
One reason I'm posting this blog, other than just to blab is I need accountability. On my half marathon training schedule, it says to go ten miles this weekend. The kids and I are in B'ham at my Mom's house for the Harry Potter party at the McWane Center. It's so hard to be disciplined when you're out of town visiting family. I mapped out a ten mile route around Homewood and am trying to convince myself to go out tomorrow morning. Ugh! I don't want to do it on Friday because of the late night H.P. party, and I don't want to do it Saturday before I drive back to Jackson. I can always come up with excuses when I don't have people to be accountable to. Keep me accountable. I've got to get in some long mileage this weekend. Disneyland Half is almost six(!!!) weeks away! I guess that's enough whining for this blog.
Soapbox time-For those of you getting frustrated by the heat and long mileage: Running in Chicago with 30 something thousand other people, being cheered by a million people, no humdity, cool/cold air, and new things to see is totally different and so much easier than running in hot, humid, quiet Mississippi. The marathon is so awesome. You look at those of us that have done it last couple of years (some of us more than once) and realize; if we can do it, so can you. Just do it! You've come this far. You've got to finish what you've started or you'll always wonder what if. Have a great run this weekend. You can do it.

Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head

We picked the kids up from the N.O. airport yesterday. They had a great time in the Florida Keys with Miami Beach sister, but were ready to get home. The next few weeks are going to be interesting and busy for the Davis family. Since hubby is taking a job at Lake H.S., we're moving to Pearl to be closer to his job. I'm presently looking for a part-time med tech job. Anyone know somebody who needs an experienced hospital lab rat? If I had stayed at Richland H.S., three (mine, husband's, and son's) band schedules wouldn't have lined up. We're going to rent an apartment for the first year and then start house hunting. I keep thinking about the gist of the book "Who Moved My Cheese" with all of this change happening. I won't miss having to go down Lakeland for practically eveything; it's getting so busy. At the moment I have paint on my arms and legs from painting the guest (my older sister's when she comes to visit) room. I'll be glad when the house is sold and we're settled in our three bedroom apartment. I think it's going to take longer than we think.
Since I'm not doing Chicago this year, I didn't want to fall into the trap of temptation and peer pressure (like at the 12 mile run, Christa. HAHA I'm glad I did it though.) and do fifteen by going with the group on the long run. So, I met Hallie, Annamaria, and Susan, an old LMMer and we did five down around Campfire Circle and back. The monsoon hit us around Arrowhead Point and didn't quit until we got back to the Chevron. It was a nice change to be soaking wet because of rain and not sweat and humidity. I stayed around after our run and watched a lot of you come in after completing fifteen miles. It was great to see the happy expressions of accomplishment coming in to the parking lot. What a feeling, huh? The confidence you gain by completing these long runs and the marathon will carry over in to other things in life. It's amazing. This morning I did four miles up and down Spillway Rd, mostly 2:1. It got hot towards the end. Have you ever stuck your face in the freezer after a run? Oh, that feels good. I'm meeting Hallie tomorrow morning at 6am to do 5 miles. I wish I wasn't such a wuss about getting up to meet the 5:30am bunch. See you all Saturday.

Back in the saddle........again.

Got back from N.C. on Friday and then we took the kids to New Orleans on Monday to fly to Miami to see the Miami Beach sister. Mark and I got to spend a day and a half in New Orleans eating and eating and eating at all of our favorite restaurants: Cajun Cabin, Acme Oyster Bar, and of course, Cafe du Monde. Fun, fun, fun. Going back to N.O. Sunday to pick them up. Finally got a new pair of shoes yesterday and ran in them this morning. Lesley(?) was very helpful and patient. The old Garmin said I did 4.5 miles. Felt pretty good. Last week, I found a Southwest special fare flight to Los Angeles for the Disneyland Half. I don't know who's more excited, me or my friend Jackie. I haven't seen her in 13 (?) years, and have never met her husband and two boys. It's going to be a blast running with her; she is so funny. If anyone has any suggestions about which attractions, other then Disneyland, she needs to take me to, let me know. Now it's time to tighten down the screws on the workout schedule. I'm going to meet an old LMMer and Hallie at 7am tomorrow and do 5-6 miles. Good luck to all doing the fifteen. I look forward to cheering some of you in tomorrow. If you've come this far, you can do fifteen.