Let the Training Begin!!!!!!

So I have officially started training for my first full marathon, the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on May 3,2009. I figured since this is my first full marathon, I should probably do it right and get fitted for running shoes.

I had to drive an hour and a half to go to a running store! Clearly there are no runners in the boonies of my neck of the woods. So I get to the running store and everyone in there was like, 100 lbs. I was so self-conscious because I so don't have the typical running body, I'm very curvy. I felt like the fattest kid in class! What am I doing here?

Anyhow, the guy who fitted me was very nice. He told me that I have a neutral stride, whatever that means. He came out with three pairs of shoes, New Balance, Asics and Mizunos. I had to run on the treadmill in front of all the anorexics with all of the shoes...quite embarrassing. I ended up with the Mizunos, because they felt like they fit my foot perfectly. And they are pretty too!

So I'm getting ready to pay for my shoes and spot a girl that is larger than me trying on running shoes, she is also running the Pittsburgh Marathon. Is it wrong that it made me feel better? :)

I wanted to try my new shoes out this morning, but it was strength training day. I did P90X Back & Biceps. It was tough, I did the whole thing...all 57 minutes of it.

Frustration!

That is the way I have been feeling for the past couple of days. I am at the end of my rope with the Mother-In-Law! Why can't she see that she overstays her welcome? I'm going to lose it soon...I can feel it.


My biggest bitch of the moment is that I cannot find anything in my own damn house! She moves shit and when I'm looking for it in the morning, it's gone. I wanted to go in her room this morning and pull her out of bed by her hair and demand to know where she put my exercise bands!


I got up at 4:45 after a crappy night's sleep (because of her) to do P90X Legs and Back. Well guess what, no bands to do back. So I have to settle just for doing legs.

And the reason I didn't sleep well is that she locked my oldest son out of the house and when he got home at Midnight he had to knock on the door for someone to let him in! Well of course that someone was me, she was snuggled in her bed. I felt the urge to put a pillow over her face and sit on it.

So needless to say I went to bed mad and I can't sleep when I do that. I hope I get through this day.......there isn't enough Prozac in the world to make me happy right now.

I feel like the Grinch

I can't help it...I just do. It has everything to do with the fact that my mother-in-law comes and stays at our house for a month at Christmas.

I feel resentful that my Christmas is ruined just so that she can have a good Christmas. I think it's a lot to ask of me. She doesn't go ANYWHERE. She is always there. I am so stressed out this week because of everything going on, and having to deal with her there is pushing me over the edge.

A part of me feels guilty that I feel this way. I know that I am fortunate in so many ways, my family is healthy and my husband and I are both employed. But the selfish part of me doesn't want her there. I feel that I am missing out on being happy for Christmas while Brayden is still little. She doesn't give me any space, and I don't get to spend much time with him and this makes me sad.

It's also tough on my oldest son, who finally gets a break from college and comes home for a month and has to deal with her. He's pissed about it, and I don't blame him! She stays TOO LONG. It's TOO MUCH TO ASK. She doesn't help by way of cooking, etc. and she doesn't help financially so I feel like I am being taken advantage of.

Whew, it feels good to get this off my chest!!!!!!!!

TGIF!!!

So I'm back on track with the running and P9oX. I slacked off a little over the past few weeks, I was in a bit of a funk.

The good news is that I haven't gained any weight, I just feel a little flabby. I am ready to change that! I really want to at least maintain throughout the holidays, but I know it will be tough with all the parties, etc.

My mother-in-law is coming into town tomorrow and that is always a big stressor for me, and I tend to drink more than usual *shocker*. I am trying to remain positive.

I did P90X Legs and Back this morning, great workout! I haven't done it in a while and it felt good. My only wish is that Charlie would quit goosing and biting me throughout my workouts...........

Giving Thanks

Yeah, yeah, I'm about 4 days late! LOL

Seriously, I have a lot to be thankful for. I have an awesome husband who loves me and is a fantastic father to both of my kids. He treats my oldest like his own, and I love him for that. We have so much in common and are so much alike, I guess that's why it works. We understand each other.

He puts up with my bitchiness and mood swings so he is a saint in my eyes! I am not easy to live with. And in return I put up with his Mother....hee hee

I have 2 great kids. My oldest has had his moments in the last year, but he is a great kid. He is doing fantastic in college this year and has a good head on his shoulders.

My youngest is our little comedian. What a personality that one has! He cracks us up on a daily basis. He is doing well in preschool and looking forward to kindergarten next year.

We are all healthy so that is definitely something to be thankful for!

Still Friends After 26 Years!

Now that's a true friend who has known you since you were in 7th grade and still loves you! LOL

We've been through a ton together and have never even once had a fight. She is impossible to get mad at!

We don't see each other a lot, probably 4 times a year, but it doesn't matter. Anytime we go out we have a freaking blast together!

The Steeler game on Thursday night was no exception.

BRRRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrr!!

It's freezing out there! I've pretty much been a slug a week due to going to 2 late Steeler games in a matter of 5 days. So I was hell bent on getting a decent run in today. When I left the house it was 14 degrees.

When I came back from my run, there where ice balls all through my hair from where I was sweating...now that's cold!

Distance: 6 Miles

Duration: 1:03

Calories burned: 654