It is very quiet here...how is everyones training going? I have some more songs to add when i get some spare time...

Coach's tip

This coach's tip was on my email reminder today. Thought is was good and wanted to share!

Running Ugly: Even good athletes have bad days. Even good runners have days when they don't want to run. The closer it gets to race day the more pressure you may feel to make every workout a great workout. It may not happen. Stay with your program. Trust in your training. Don't worry about the quality of any particular workout. Focus on the quality of the days and weeks and months that you've already put in.

GET YOUR SHOES READY!!!

OK....Here is my running tip for today: It is time to buy your shoes for the San Antonio marathon. You should be running in them for about one month prior to the race. You also want to pick out what you are going to wear and run in that outfit at least 2 times before the event so you can foresee any wardrobe problems BEFORE you are racing....just my suggestion, take em are leave em. I will see every one that will be at Hudsons party on Sat.

Ali

7 down...

OK I am 7 runs into my new article of clothing. I am determined this time. I cant stand not meeting goals so I am sticking with it!! How is everyone else doing?

I just started running outside and not on the treadmill. It was hard to get the right pace. I think I have it now. I was starting to wonder if I would need to bring the treadmill to San Antonio. We are heading to the lake this weekend. I hope to run there. Let you know how it goes.Have a great long weekend!!!!!!!!!!!

FYI....

It is not a good idea to run AFTER you spend all day in the sun at the zoo!! I am exhausted. On the bright side, Blakely's bookcase is looking GREAT! Thanks to my friend Julie (it was her daughters since she was Blakelys age, and they gave it to Blakely) and Mandy for the wonderful ideas. I will post pics of the finished products. How is everyone doing after starting back to school? I know it will get harder to fit this into your day, but remember...WE ARE CHEERING YOU ON!!!!!! Proud of everyone :0)!

Ali

obsessed

Whoever put Obsessed on the our playlist, GOOD JOB!! I love that song.

6 days and counting

I managed to do all my workouts this week. So, I am 6 for 6. Hopefully, I will actually make it to 15 and get to buy a new outfit!!

WELL CRAP!!!!

I was doing so good. I had not missed a day since we made our deal. Then sat afternoon my knee started hurting. (has done that before) no running on sun but was going to run on mon instead....well, my knee was still hurting so I couldnt run. I have to START ALL OVER!!! The good news is I played physical therapist to my knee (ultrasound, estim, massage and ice) on monday and it is feeling much better today. Well, i just got Blakely to bed and I am going to go run now....day one :(!

Nothing to do with running, but thought you might enjoy!

I made this cupcake stand for my friend's wedding shower. I think I might add a tier to make it a bit taller. It was super easy and being that you guys are always having birthday parties, I thought you might enjoy. The website is www.cakejournal.com

ITS WORKING.....

This silly little thing we have going is working...I have not skipped any workouts in a while. The things we do for new clothes.......

HE IS ON MY TREADMILL!!!!!!

Ferrall has his running shoes on. He has not signed on to the blog. I am sure it will only be a matter of time. I didn't run at the deer camp. I could blame it on my knee or the mud puddles(ponds) on the dirt road but I think it was just me being lazy. Today was a new day. I guess I am 1 for 1 on the race 15.

I am finally here!

I hve finally found my way to this blog (my first). This marks the beginning of my training for the Houston half. I will need lots of motivation! You all sound like you are doing all the good.

2 down 13 to go

I ran yesterday and this morning! Can't wait to buy a new running outfit. How about you guys?

DEER CAMP

I am heading for the deer camp this weekend. Do you know of any good running trails there?Wish me luck. I am going to have them drop me off and I'll run back to camp. I am packing my GU. Talk to you guys on Sunday.

I WOULD KICK YOU JODI BUT......

That would require energy...something I am lacking. We neeed to think of a creative motiviation.....How about this...15 wourkouts in a row (none missed but taking off appropriate days) and we get to buy a new piece of clothing (shirt/jeans or whatever). Anybody in?

Someone Kick Me!

Is anyone else having motivational issues this week? I need someone to say run lazy run! Ali, you haven't called all week!

EMILY

Emily, I know you are running today. You had better be blogging!

Today has been a LONG day. I feel like I have already ran 6 miles and I have not even left work. I hope I can find the motivation today....

Beach Bum

I just got back a couple of days ago from Gulf Shores and Hattiesburg. I ran everyday. It was crazy at the condo everyone at the pool could watch you run. I was tempted not to run with the onlookers but I remembered there will be a larger audience in San Antonio. I also thought I will never see these people again. I had a trouble getting on the blog for a few days. If you notice my name is listed twice. I am back in business with the help of Michelle.

Well, here goes! I am up late tonight and have a 14 miler in the am! Hope I have the energy for it. How is everyones running going? I am having a hard time with motivation, but knowing that everyone else is doing it too helps! On weeks like this one, I just put my shoes one before I know what I am doing and by the time I want to talk myself out of it, it is half way over!!! Hope next week is an easier one :-)!!!

I love ice cream

Well, I ran 6 miles yesterday. I REALLY didn't want to but then I talked to Ali on the phone and she said something like "Running is the big question mark at the end of the day, are you going to be lazy or not??" I was thinking GEEZ, that's harsh! :) J/k, it did help to know that she would be running at the same time.

I also found out yesterday that chocolate ice cream + hot fudge + reese's penut butter cups = wonderful homemade midol!

ANOTHER WEEK OF RUNNING FUN....

Well another week of running fun!!! We officially have 16 weeks of running left until our san antonio fun! Who is staying after the run for mon or tues fun???? Just wondering who is doing what.

To the makers of MAGIC SHELL....

I just want the makers of Magic Shell to know that I would weight 15 lbs less than I do without their delicious ice cream topping! So thank you to whoever invented this dessert, and I owe my growing backside to you!

5K at 11:00 pm is hard!

Tonight is the midnight streak 5K! I am sor worried about what to eat all day because I don't want to throw up on the course. Racing at night is hard!

I did great with my workout today. I am certian I did as good if not better than all other bloggers......oh yeah, did i mention today is my rest day! I went shopping and ate at gringos. hehe

Say HI to Linsey!

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that I invited my friend Linsey to join our blog. She and I went to law school together and have been running off and on together for the last 3 years. She recently moved to Tulsa, so we haven't ran together in a while. However, we both have the same, need help staying motivated problem, so I figured she would fit right in with us. Plus, I may even convince her to travel to TX or LA sometime to run. Better yet, I bet she will be prepared to run OKC with us next year!

On a side note, I registered for a 5K for this weekend. It was only $20 and I got a technical tee!

I'm here

Hey Guys, I found the site...this is great. Walter injected my foot last week, it's doing better. I'm going to try to run on it tomorrow, so say a prayer for me. I hate being "disabled". I'll let you know how it goes. koko(keep on keeping on)..mimi

15k TULSA RUN October 31, 2009

PLEASE join us in while we run the 15k in October. Jodi, I know you are in! I'm excited. I've never ran that far in my life. We'll see how my knees hold up. http://www.tulsarun.com/

Quarter Marathon - TULSA

I just found out about this today. I've been running 6 miles so I thought I would go ahead and run this next weekend. It's short notice, but if you're interested I will be there! Click on the link below...

http://www.quartermarathon.com/

This is my first blog and run. It is all new to me . I think it is going to be really cool to train together. I just bought my first box of GU. I can't wait to try it. I did 3 miles today which is really good for me.

Sugar Overload

Ok, so I can always tell when I have been working out ALOT, I get massive candy cravings. I think in the past two days I have consumed over 1 LB of candy!! Someone stop me!

Cool Quote

I run because it's my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know why I'm going where I'm going and I'm already focused on that special place where I find my peace and solitude. Running, to me, is more than just a physical exercise...

Hmmmmmmm

If I am already trying to think of an excuse good enough to skip running, is that bad?? Right now I am trying to talk myself into a cold that I clearly DO NOT HAVE!!! Sometimes I even amuse myself :). Hopefully I snap out of it.

Will the 5 miles ever end.......

I ran 5 miles with my friend Susanna today. Thought it would never end. One thing I have learned is running feels ALOT better once you are finished!

Running my * off!

I will not be running in San Antonio but I plan to do houston. I ran around 20 miles today but i can't be sure because it was just trying to keep up with Nyah around the house. Anyway I plan to start training ASAP I will keep you guys posted on my progress.

Wow...That took forever....

Just got done running 8 miles while watching Americas next top model and smelling the pizza Justin was cooking.....took everything I had not to get off the treadmill and eat the damn pizza but i didn't:). Off to shower and then to bed....

Good Advice

Found this today on Runnersworld.com:

Just wake up and go-go. Run first thing to guarantee that whatever goes wrong in the day ahead, ONE thing has gone right by 7 a.m.

Houston, we have music!!

I finally figured out how to add music to our page. My thought was that we could add our favorite running songs, but I am not sure how many can be added before it slows down the page. I guess we will wait and see. Until then, click on the "edit this playlist" link to the right and add your favorite running songs!! Gotta go dance to the music now!

Just a thought...

"Running is a big question mark that's there each and every day. It asks you, 'Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?'

Test Test....

This is a test, but I feel like I should say something significant is everyone using Gu???

Let the Mayhem Begin

Thank you Ali for the great idea!! I am excited about training with you guys. I am very new at this blogging thing (as in this is my first one), so if you have any suggestions or tips, feel free to post. For now, here are a few great running quotes:

"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." ~ John Bingham
"To a runner, a side stitch is like a car alarm. It signifies that something is wrong, but you ignore it until it goes away." ~ Unknown
"You must do the thing which you think you cannot do" ~ Eleanor Roosevelt