Streak is over

Phew, I haven't posted in a week. I work in the medical field and from November to March there is no rest for the weary. When does everyone get sick ? Now! When do you see your Dr? Usually now. So, it's survival time for me. 15 hour days are not fun.. Blah!! I'm lucky to see the bathroom once a day, and food ... sadly you just grab it when you can - not to good for watching your weight. Blah,blah,blah Dave.. get over it!
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My running streak ended yesterday. I was on my feet all day yesterday - actually all week and didn't have the energy to run/talk/walk so instead of needlessly pushing myself, I didn't. It was fun while it lasted. I ran 11 days straight which was over double my longest streak(5), so I am proud! My legs are strong, I am in good shape, and I never felt tired throughout the 11 days. The last 2 months have been a breakthrough in my running. I've built my self up to running over 10 miles and I feel proficient at running at any distances in between. I laugh now when I read this post!!!!! It gives me good hope for next year and my running. I know many have already set plans for races next year. When I get a free moment I will do the same. I am actually excited about it, especially since I have my new 2009 Runners World Calendar.

Of the 11 days - 8 days were easy, 1 tempo and 2 speed/interval sessions, so I was smart about not pushing myself. This weekend will be my first long run since my 15K race and I'm looking forward to it, now if the weather will cooperate? BTW, I still am shooting for 102 miles this month and I'm still on track for that.

Now it's time to play catch up on some blogs.

Stay cool!

Gotta love the momma

The stars have aligned for me this week and my running. I achieved a daily 5K and 7 days in a row. A little tired from work on my 4th day and didn't want to run, but I battled through. I haven't had any soreness or pain or even leg fatigue, so I will keep the streak going for now. I have rethunk(like that word, huh?) this plan through and even the slightest hint of pain and I am ending the streak. Overzealous I am! Sadly I am not the planner that Cyndi is. I'm a "flash fire" waiting to happen and it usually gets me into trouble. haha One thing I didn't do this week was plan a long run. Gotta get one in next week...

I had the best day with my mother yesterday. It was her 59th Birthday and she celebrated at my house. We usually take her out to celebrate, but she wanted to stay home. I begged her to come to my house and I promised to cook dinner for her. She agreed. I planned and prepared an extravagent 5 course meal for her. The meal went great and then we watched 2 movies - "Fred Clause" and "Wall-E." (Of course the kids picked the movies, but they were good.) I couldn't have been blessed with a more wonderful caring mother. There are quite a few of you mom's on here - You mothers rock!!
Here she is:

Oh yeah, one more thing. We got snow yesterday!!!!! Loved it!!!

Note to self: Tell Ty to drop the snowball, get a jacket on, no sandals, and for gosh-sake get a haircut!!

Tell Dave(not me) its not okay to be bearfooted when out in snow, and stop "mooning" the neighbors. Your CRACK is showing!