Invasion

The temperature this morning when I left for my run was already 80 degrees. And I didn't sleep well last night, so I was definitely dreading the next 2 hours. But this is summertime in Dallas, and it sucks. Maybe I should have stayed in bed.

I saw 4 bunnies on the trail today, which is more than double what I normally see, a bunny invasion if you will. I always take a bunny count for Eddie. He likes to hear about them when I get home.

This is Eddie. He loves (to eat) bunnies.

There was an invasion of another sort as well, runners. There was a 5k that ran through the park with dogs and strollers and other things to dodge. I run this route to avoid hassle and crowds, I usually only see the same 10 people every week. The heat plus the annoyance really wore me out. I stopped at a secluded bench for a few minutes to recharge since everything had broken down, my form, my mental focus, my will to live.

Ultimately I crossed the finish line of the 5k that I loathed and those lovely people cheered for me.

Miles logged: 10.0

Baby Steps

By some miracle, I've been able to squeeze in 2 runs so far this week! I haven't been able to blog about each one, but thanks to Bill Murray, we all know it takes baby steps. Baby steps to the gym, baby steps onto the treadmill, baby steps off the treadmill, baby steps onto the elevator, aaaaahhh! If you don't remember this scene, watch "What About Bob?" again, great movie!

And I can relate to Bob's loathing of elevators, I experienced it today in fact. 

A little background if you don't normally follow my blog. I belong to a national chain of gyms (this story has no bearing on them, so they shall remain nameless), where I have a ridiculously cheap membership that I bought through Costco, and which my company also subsidizes. I basically get a monthly membership to this gym for almost free each month, and like that a lot! Also, the location is super convenient, as it is located on the top floor of the parking garage where I park my car every day. So it takes very little effort for me to go to the gym (assuming that I leave the office at a reasonable hour). 

The only problem is, the elevators in the parking garage are under going maintenance for the next 1 million years. Only one of the two elevaors has been working since April. Which means that it takes forever for the elevator to arrive. I'm not a primadonna (well, not too much), but I will wait days for that elevator rather than walking up 10 flights of stairs in my work clothes and high heels in an unairconditioned stairwell when it is 100 degrees outside. I'm not going to do it. I also do not walk down 10 flights of stairs. As a matter of fact, I pretty much never go down stairs because it hurts my knees too much. 

Guess what joy was waiting for me when I finished my run today...2 broken elevators. Yeah, I had to struggle down 10 flights of stairs after running.  It was awful. I got passed GOING DOWN THE STAIRS by several people. Do you have any idea how humiliating that was? I would have been fine if they had passed me going up the stairs, but come on! I got passed because I was going down the stairs like a grandma. 

Miles logged: 3.5

Music Monday: Blurred Lines

Artist: Robin Thicke
Title: Blurred Lines
Fave Line: "Maybe I'm going deaf, Maybe I'm going blind, Maybe I'm out of my mind"

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Recovery

I've recovered about 75% from my death bed and this horrendous cold, but I can't seem to get over the hump. I've got a lovely cough and my nose basically won't stop running. I stopped and bought Mucinex yesterday, hoping for a miracle in a box. It wasn't. I think I might have a sinus infection. Can I cure that myself? I need to google my ongoing symptoms and see what I'm dying from.

I have only run once in two weeks, so I thought it would be a good idea to get up early and go for a long run. I have to say, this wasn't the best idea I've ever had. Friday was the official start to summer, and the heat has already arrived in Dallas. It was hot, muggy, and my chest burned when I tried to take deep breaths. Oh yeah, and remember how I said earlier my nose won't stop running? I opted not to take any kleenex with me... It pretty much sucked. I did power through, at a very slow pace (slower than usual), and managed a respectable distance.

I'm hoping for a reasonable week at work and to try to get back in the habit of running. I've barely been able to get in 2 runs a week lately and I hate it. I miss running. I miss judging people at the gym. I miss racing the person on the treadmill next to me. I've got to get back into it, for my own sanity.

Miles logged: 9.25

I am a Marathon Runner

I haven't been running much lately between work and getting over a cold. But check out my new swag!

Miles logged: 0.0

Music Monday Throw Back: Baby Got Back

Artist: Sir Mix-a-Lot
Title: Baby Got Back
Fave Line: "Tell 'em to shake it! (Shake it!) Shake it! (Shake it!) Shake that healthy butt!" I like to shake my butt to this part when I'm running!

Miles logged: 0.0

I Hate Summer Colds

Actually, I hate being sick in general, but a cold in the middle of June really blows. The only positive thing about being sick is enjoying hot toddies. I've been a giant ball of snot since Wednesday. I've gone through at least a gallon of Nyquil and an entire box of tissues. I may have hacked up one of my lungs. Needless to say, I have not gone running. I did set my alarm for both Saturday and Sunday mornings with the intent to run, but felt so terrible that I rolled over and went back to sleep. Actually, I rolled over and just lay there trying to breathe, sleep is difficult when you can't do that.

This afternoon I started to feel somewhat better though. Without getting into too much detail, things are flowing and I'm not as exhausted anymore. My big plans are to hit the gym tomorrow after work. We'll see if I make it.

Miles logged: 0.0