feel, feel, feel, feel my heat

I did a short 30 minute run this morning. I wanted to do 45 but it was so humid and hot that I was really feelin' it. Seems like I better start getting acclimated to summer weather. I'm glad I did this run on my day off - running on workdays is sort of sucky and now I only have one of those to do this week.

so best

Today was another group run. We did 6 miles, and yet again I can say "I have never run this much at one time in my life." It really wasn't so bad! Time goes by faster when you have people to talk to while you run. Keeps you motivated. The best part is that I found out our pace group leader, Chris, works for the ALA and will be at the same conference I'm going to be at in late June. This means we can do our 12 mile run together that weekend! I was really nervous about having to do this one alone, but now I have someone else to go with me. We got pretty excited about that. You meet librarians everywhere these days.

Next week: 7 miles. Now: nap

more thankspaints to be delayed

A hearty "all right!" to Jennifer F, Edward C, Kris Racer, and Andy B for donating to my run. Yesssss. Paintings will return in a week. I'm now at $767.60

thankspaints delayed

I have a lot of people to draw MS Paint thank you letters for donating this weekend at my party, but no MS Paint at home. They'll have to wait a week, sorry guys! But Natalie/Matt, Dan, Jennifer, and the other envelopes that are sealed so I don't know who they are yet...THANKS! You've shoved me to the halfway point!

Birthday run

Yesterday's group run was a 5 miler. It was also on my birthday. It felt pretty great to get out there and run on my birthday. I'm getting increasingly used to waking up early to do this which is good. This was the first run on a Saturday that I could wear running shorts and a short sleeved shirt. The weather was perfect - sunny, warm, decent breeze just when you wanted one. My pace group sang happy birthday to me while running which was cute.

Today my knees are hurting, which I'd imagine is normal considering I don't think I have ever ran 5 miles before.

Last night I had a birthday party here and got donations for the marathon too! Feels good to be supported.

quick run

I'll admit it - I didn't get my 2 30-45 minute runs in this week. I only did a 33 minute run tonight, and I barely even got that in. I almost skipped it but guilt took over so I sucked it up and went out there. I'm so glad I did because it made me feel a lot better and a hell of a lot less guilty/lazy. It was another night run and it was chilly but it was worth it.

Saturday's group run is 5 miles, and it is also on my birthday. Dedication is me waking up at 5:30 am on my birthday to do this. If you didn't think I could do it before, now you better.

Another A+ Awesome Adult

Nick donated!