First and foremost....major props and vibes going out to all my buddies doing IMW today! I can't believe this is my two-year Ironaversary. Wow, how time has flown...anyway, I am having so much fun tracking my buddies....GOOOOOOO guys go! You can bet I'll be glued to my computer screen tonight!
Okay, so I am feeling a bit swamped lately, but I have to say how much I love fall. It's a new start in a lot of ways--a new school year, I'm doing a new training season for a new race, and it's full of changes. This is good, but at times I feel a little overwhelmed. But my body's doing it's best to keep me going and surprising me, and the little Bug is filling up every second of free time and energy with so much joy, that I'm trying not to feel too overwhelmed with the other stuff.
There's a definite crispness to the air, and despite the hot humid stuff we had last week, at night it would cool off nicely so that you could open the windows and get the breeze. It's starting to be the kind of nights to put on a sweatshirt and make a fire--not just for fun but because you really need it to keep warm!--and watch football! And can I just say that my little Miami University Redhawks hung in pretty good against Michigan yesterday? Although, as my hubby reminded me, Michigan is definitely in a rebuilding year...BUT THE SCORE WAS GOOD SO THAT'S ALL I CARE ABOUT.
AND--Matt's alma mater, Ohio University, was beating the #3 ranked OSU Buckeyes UNTIL the 4th quarter?!?!?!?! It was super fun to watch that game! We went to a benefit for my former softball coach and Matt's former football coach, Bob Sielski. It was a lot of fun, and a special way to honor his memory. He passed away ten years ago of pancreatic cancer, and I can't believe ten years have gone by. He was an amazing person, and if anyone's interested in learning more about him or donating to the cause, you can do so here.
On the training front--had an AWESOME 16 mile run yesterday. Coach Emily said to do the first half easy, and the last half at marathon pace, so I did. Matt and the Bug joined me for the last 4 miles, which was such a nice boost! :) I'm proud to say I did the last 8 miles at just under a 9 minute pace, and felt fantabulous the whole time! I feel great today, too, which is also a good sign.
Lots of stuff going on this week, so I'll see how much I can get away with again...one day at a time, right?
GO Brownies!
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Great run!
Just found your blog... I love hearing from women who have recently given birth and are now back at it living a normal (i.e. not pregnant) life! I'm gonna give birth in about 2 months (hopefully a little less) then look forward to getting back at it on the swim/bike/run thing. ;)
You are SO gonna rock your marathon. The last half of your run with sub 9s? Yeesh you're fast! BTW, I heart fall now too that I'm no longer a student, so this is only the 3rd fall that I actually look forward to.
Go running mom! I know what you mean about that air... it is getting cooler here too, even though it is still HOT!
Happy miles to you!!
not even the thoughts that....winter follows fall can get me down on this time of the year...love the fall.....
Is it fall? I can never tell here in SD. That's one thing I miss, the seasons. I have noticed that football has started up and there's less traffic on the road.
You are a total sports buff! How cool!
Fall is a busy time of year and you sound like your plate is pleasantly full.
Great job on the run! It's so nice to have company on longer training days, even for part of the time.
I am so loving fall too, and the cooler temps (although I wish it didn't take the sun with it!)
I think I want the same running stroller you have - the Ironman Bob, it seems great and the reviews are awesome. Let me know if there's anything you would change about it!
Fall is my favorite season except when it comes early when I am trying to train for a hot race on an island in the Pacific!
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