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January 27, 2005
This Week's Update
I was quite embarrassed by my last post, but I was glad to get it out of my system. They're certainly not feelings I would express outwardly or in general public but not ones I wanted to bottle up either. Anyhow, I did take the past few days off to sleep a lot and get ahead on school reading...after work, that is. I could easily become a professional sleeper and bookworm, especially during all this really cold weather. I picked back up this morning with a 40-minute swim. I got in 14 laps (the farthest I have gone in that time, I think) before we had to get ready for work. I can definitely tell that my form and endurance are improving...extremely exciting since my running isn't lately. It was a good workout that I can feel now in my lats, back, and triceps. With swimming more frequently, I find it challenging to lift twice a week because my upper body is already sore. Once I get used to it, I'll resume my routine. Tonight I ran on the treadmill for 75 minutes, which ended up being 9.24 miles. I couldn't remember what my speed workout was for the week, and I didn't expect to feel so speedy anyhow after sitting on my butt all week. So, I ran mostly easy with two 7:30 pick ups for the length of a song each and one for nine minutes. It felt goooooooood to run.
Don't know if I'll get a chance to update the remainder of this week, as we're supposed to head down the Virginia Beach for a second annual commemoration for my step dad. It seems a bit unusual, but are Filipinos the only ones that celebrate the anniversary of a loved one's death? I know I shouldn't be, but sometimes the “different” things in my family’s culture faze me in front of unexpecting friends and strangers. I'll steal away whenever I can, of course, to catch up on everyone else's blogs. Let's see what rumors pop up next! It's getting too exciting to miss.
Posted by Leilani at January 27, 2005 11:03 PM
Comments
Wow, Lei... you should really go to the doctor. I remember you having that cough since your birthday when we went hiking in Shenandoah!
Anyway, I know that you'll still do fine in your Triathlon. You always do :)
Say hi to your family for me... my trips to Va Bch will be few and far between now as my family and friends migrate away from our hometown. Yes, filipinos definitely have odd customs, but I'm still proud to be one! :)
Posted by: Sherry at January 29, 2005 04:48 PM