Not much to say....

I haven't been in a blogging mood lately. Not really too much to say. I'm still training for the Pittsburgh Marathon, so far things are going well. Training hasn't been overwhelming yet, but I'm sure it will get harder.

I was sick for a week with strep throat so I didn't get my long run in last weekend. I felt that it would do more harm than good, so I didn't do it. Luckily, I am one week ahead of schedule so it shouldn't hurt me.

I did 5 miles yesterday on the dreadmill. I love running outside, but I cannot drag my ass out there at 4:45 in that weather, I just can't. I can do it on the weekends when it's later in the day, but that's it. It actually was a really good run. I ran an 8:34 for 3 miles and a 10:00 for the last 2.

Pittsburgh's Going to the Super Bowl!!!

And my man Troy had an insane game! He rocks.

Finally some good news after my shitty week!

We're excited to be going back to the Superbowl again. Me & Bobby may go to Tampa to watch the game since we have relatives there. We are not going to go to the Superbowl, but at least we can be there for the experience.

I got my long run in yesterday. I did 8 miles in a freaking blizzard! It was twice as hard as usual because of the snow. But I did it! For fucks sake, I live in Western Pennsylvania. If I am going to blame the elements on not getting out there, I'll never reach my goals.

Distance: 8 miles
Duration: 1:25
Calories Burned: 909

Happy Fucking Birthday to Me!

yeah, I guess I'm a little bitter..LOL!

So we went to the Steeler game on Sunday for my birthday and got a room in Pittsburgh and had an AWESOME time. I'm so glad that we went because it will be our last hoorah for a while! We both took Monday off to spend the day together. My DH bought me a new Garmin Forerunner for Marathon Training, which was super sweet of him!

Then things proceeded to turn bad quickly. First, Brayden got really sick Monday which a high fever and vomiting. We decided that we were going to split a vacation day because he obviously couldn't go to daycare. I decide to stay home in the morning. DH goes to work and the whole department is gone! His boss, his bosses boss, the secretary, etc. We knew that Monday was D-Day and that there were going to be layoffs but were somewhat confident that he wasn't going to be one of them.

WRONG!!!!!! So that was the shocker for the day. I know that we will cope, we have been through this before with the same damn Corporation! I hate Corporate America. I wish he would open his own business, I'm tired of dealing with this shit.

I haven't run yet this week, but am hoping too tomorrow. I am just a little depressed right now and just don't feel like it. DH wants me to go ahead with the Marathon. I haven't registered for it yet (wanted to see how training went) but don't know if I should be spending $95 on a marathon right now, ya know? But I will probably end up doing it.

I can't believe

The difference in my long runs with my new running shoes. They rock! I don't have the hip, knee and joint pain that usually accompany my long runs.

Why didn't I get fitted long ago? Oh well, live and learn right?

Distance: 7 Miles

Duration: 1:14:02

Calories Burned: 737

She's gone!

Thank the baby Jesus!!!! My mother-in-law has been at our house since December 6. I was truly at the end of my rope. I gained 6 pounds while she was here. I tend to drink too much and stress eat when she's here!

But I am now focused and have a goal to work up to so I am not stressing about it too much. I know it will come off with a few weeks of good exercise and eating right.

I was so hoping I would not have to see her this morning, but when I went to put on the coffee there was a note for me to wake her up this morning before I left. Damn it! Wake yourself up FFS! Are you 10? But like the good little daughter-in-law I am, I woke her up, gave her a hug goodbye and left.

I am so happy to have my life and my house back!

I got up at 4:30 this morning and did P90X legs and back and will be running 3 miles at lunch. Back to the double workouts!