Monday, October 19, 2009

minor happenings

Now that I don't have a marathon to train for I don't have much to blog about ;) My first run back was last Friday. It should have been sooner per an arbitrary recovery schedule but seriously I couldn't even walk to the bathroom how was I to run?!? The hubby joined me on my 4 mile jaunt. He kicked my butt and that's the farthest he has gone in almost a year! My quads were on fire but it felt great to be outside shuffling err running again. I kicked it up to 5 miles Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon before my flight. Both were very pleasant thanks to the slight warm-up outside. If only it could stay in the 50's and 60's the rest of winter ;)

Over the weekend I had big plans to get a lot of projects done around the house. Instead I slept in late (hello noon o'clock!) and wasted a lot of time either running errands or laying around the house. It was wonderful because I can't tell you the last time I was able to sleep like that on a weekend! Although honestly I didn't know what to do with myself not having a long run. I missed it!

I'm in Texas this week for work and that means 3 things. 1) little running because cross-training is just easier when on the road and there is no schedule to follow 2) I'm going to need a good run when I get home b/c I already know Tuesday's visit is going to be long and frustrating, no getting around it and 3) Outlet shopping! Nike here I come!

13 comments:

Mark said...

Noon O'clock! Nice! Enjoy the outlet shop!!

Anonymous said...

Have fun at the Nike outlet!! I love Nike clothes.

kristen said...

Have fun at Nike!!! You'll really be itching to get a good run in when you get back with new gear!

My hubby started running too and the first one I did after my race he kicked my butt, also the longest distance he had done :)

Marlene said...

That sounds like a perfect post-marathon weekend to me. You earned it!

B.o.B. said...

Hey Congrats on your marathon! Looks like you had a great time.

You take that recovery and enjoy every sweet late sleep in day.

I love outlet shopping! Have fun!

J said...

have a fun time in Texas! Those relaxing weekends are the best! usually i need the weekdays to recover from the weekend because there is so much to do and no time to rest!

Jess said...

Sometimes its nice to have those relaxing weekends where you don't have to worry about a long run and you can sleep til noon!

Kelly said...

oooh Nike outlet. Jealous! I always end up looking like a Nike poster child for weeks after I shop. I love new running garb.

Mel-2nd Chances said...

sounds like a great way to recover!! well earned indeed :)

Jeri said...

oh man Nike outlets are DANGEROUS to my checking account. :) good for you for giving your legs some much deserved rest. :D

runner26 said...

enjoy the recovery time! you deserve to sleep til noon!

lifestudent said...

I get mad at the Nike outlet in Aurora. Seems like all the Womens stuff is regular priced and there are about 5 items of actual outlet stuff. I go in there every time, but walk out with a bunch of stuff for my hubby and nothing for me :( It's truly depressing.

RunToTheFinish said...

i always feel a little like I wasted a day on those weekends...but sometimes that is excatly what the body and brain need!