Cupcake Marathon in pics...

Run #1 Pics 2 mi 18:44

Run #1 again

Bright red face - Run #2 Pics 11 mil 2:07

Run #3 - 3.56 miles 37:44

   

With my homemade Bib

Attempt #1  jumping self pic

attempt #2 - better

attempt #3 - better but not perfect - wish you could have seen my feet

The bib

Cupcake Runs and Confidence

Crazy at work today but wanted to take a few minutes to post on last weekend.

I have been in such a workout slump lately that I needed to shake it.  Last week I had planned a long run (11mi) with my friend Courtney.  Her boyfriend and Bill work together and we have become pretty close over the last year.  We met in Cabo last year at a work trip for Bill.  We instantly clicked and have been developing our friendship over the last 9 months.

She is training for her first full (Big D) marathon April 10 and needs to log miles too - so what better way to run (sans ipod) than with a friend.

We met up on Sunday at 4:30 at the DRC clubhouse.  I was looking forward to redeeming myself since I had pretty tough run the Sunday prior.  10 miles about killed me and I needed the confidence back.  Before I knew it we were at mile 6 stopping to take in our nutrition.  (FYI - I love Lemon-lime sport beans).

We chatted about life, work, school (her BF is in grad school), kids, and pretty much everything else under the sun. I heard my Garmin beep waited a bit and looked down.  We were at 9.4 we had looped White Rock and only had 1.6 to go .  We went out .8 and back in .8 to round out the 11.  We pushed through the last .5 picking up the pace and visualized that we were finishing our respective races. 

2hrs and 7 min of a much needed, much enjoyed run!

terrible, terrible picture of me



Saturday I went to White Rock as well and set out for a bike ride.  I should have started earlier but I got in 21 miles and had a great ride!  The wind was fierce but it will only make you stronger right?  I also was able to get in some vitamin D and some pretty rockin' tan lines.  Ready.for.summer!

I finished my cupcake runs... I signed up for the half since I wasn't sure what my running schedule was going to look like leading up to Rock N' Roll Dallas this weekend.  I finished them this morning in 3 runs, 3 hours, 16 miles... see my cool bib I made?

Just need to have Bill take a pic of me with it tonight and send everything to Jason!

This morning I did a 3.5 mile run before work.  I was supposed to run 4 yesterday but time got away from me (and I went and watched my precious niece at gymnastics - so worth missing the run) .  I went out this morning for 4 but miss calculated and got 3.5.  I have another 6 miler on Thursday (a couple of bikes and a swim) and then int RNR Dallas on Sunday.

Amber and I will be running together and I'm super-de-dooper excited!  (Brett Michaels is performing afterward!)

Let's see - tonight is a 45 min. trainer ride then it's off to dinner with Bill's dad, Survivor and Modern Family!

Pretty much sums up my night!

Also - does sparkling water hydrate you like non-sparkling?

P.S. 2 more followers and the giveaway starts!

Work and Virtual Races!

So Monday I got some good news.  My territory doubled and my responsibility doubled.  But it was on the heels of my coworkers departure. ... so it was kind of sad but none the less a good opportunity for me.

I'm very excited to have sole responsibility of my territory - but it is a little scary too.  Now I am the only one to blame if things go wrong - but consequently - the only one to praise if things go right :)

So needless to say - things have been hectic since Monday.  The best way to keep up with me lately has been through twitter (@allie0622) - I'm kind of addicted.

A few things going on around the blog world:

CTER and Silly Girl Running have paired up to host the virtual Cupcake Marathon/Half Marathon March 14 - 26 You should go visit their sites and sign up!  The innagural race is sure to be loads of fun!  You don't have to run all the distance in one run, but you can!  Check out the details by clicking on the link above.

Detroit Runner Jeff is hosting the "I just felt like Running" virtual 5K.  I ran mine yesterday on the dreadmill at the gym in between work and family obligations.  My time: 30:31...I could have done better but it was a long day.

Tall Mom is hosting her March Challenge - 93 miles in March to honor her love of the number 3.

So here are three fun things you can do in March!  Happy Running!