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June 13, 2005
Burger King
This morning I went running for 35 minutes. It was okay. Running was fun but there was some weird tightness in the back of my bad (right) leg which wasn't too bad pain wise, but was of course worrisome. I did my first mile on the track so I could see what pace I was running since I had no idea. It was about 8:15 min/miles. I am sure I slowed for the rest of the hilly, hot run, but I was very very glad with somewhere around that pace. I had thought I was running much slower. Then I swam for all of seven minutes. I am thinking of doing a triathlon on July 24 that requires a 300 m pool swim and in order to register you are supposed to include an estimated time. I was of course instantaneously curious what my time would be so I had to time myself. I wasn't swimming hard, just my normal swimming, so that I could get a conservative estimate. I would have liked to swim longer, but I had my first post training day of work and could not be late. DC traffic was already building by the time I left. [Note, I ended up at work ½ an hour early. Well, infinitely better than late.]
I also talked to my college roomie last night for the first time in months. I mean, the girl and I shared a room for three years and even shared bunk beds, and I haven't talked to her forever. I miss the girl so [so] much. She informed me of her plan to perhaps run a ½ marathon and wanted to chat running (specifically, she wanted me to tell her how NOT to get injured). At some point she mentioned, hey, you should totally have one of those running website things. I was like, funny you should mention that, and then she wanted to know why I didn't tell her (or anyone) about my blog. I told her the truth: I didn't want everyone to think I was crazy. But anyway, while G has always been sporty, this is her biggest running endeavor and I wish her luck whether or not she decides to run in the race. I am so psyched for you!!
Seriously though, I like my blog, and reading everyone else's blogs, b/c everyone here shares the passion. I also like hanging out with my health friends for the same reason. Last night, for example, my friend said he found a computer game on the Burger King website and I interjected-uh..and you were on the Burger King website why? He said he was checking the nutritional content of his lunch. I totally do that [and recommend it to everyone]! Anyway, sometimes it's fun being around people who "get" you.
I have lots of decisions to make about races to run (or tri) and I keep putting it off, thinking, ok, just one more workout to see if I really am better. I told myself I was going to decide today-but I think I will decide after tomorrow's workout.
Posted by Audrey at June 13, 2005 10:23 AM
Comments
Hey Audrey! I just spent some time reading up on your blog, and I have to say that you are one of the most entertaining and down to earth bloggers :) I absolutely loved your survey and I am thinking of copying it and throwing it up on my blog. I like your idea of giving the tri a shot - I think you will surprise yourself.
Posted by: bridget at June 13, 2005 12:00 PM
I generally don't tell people I know about my blog, because I feel like it's a strange concept unless they see it in action. Plus, I don't want them to feel like they have to read it. However, if I am repeating myself in e-mails, it is sometimes easier to say, "You can read about it on my blog..." It's always interesting to find out who actually ends up reading it.
Posted by: Alison at June 13, 2005 01:56 PM
you're blowing your cover all over the place. and if it makes you feel any beter, it's darn hot and humid up north too.
Posted by: Pat at June 13, 2005 07:17 PM
My family (as in my parents, sister and husband) know of my blog but none of my friends! If I hadn't first read Alison's blog and understood what it was, I think it would have seemed weird if someone tried to explain it to me. Anyway - good luck with the training and staying healthy! (and the DC traffic)
Posted by: Beth at June 13, 2005 07:19 PM
I have not told anyone about my blog. It is my "safe" place to put things out that I probably would never say to anyone. In fact, there are some things that I have not had the guts to post yet, but could in the near future.
Good luck deciding on what you're doing this summer, something that I have been procrastinating on myself!
Blondie
Posted by: Blondie at June 13, 2005 08:21 PM
Alot of people I know, know about my blog. Not too many at work. Most folks I know, don't spend much time online so they really don't care much about it anyway. I find that mostly the people who are into blogs, are bloggers. :)
Posted by: Jon in Michigan at June 14, 2005 01:43 PM