Hi guys! While looking around on the internet looking for races and such I just had a thought. I know for a fact that I am doing the Wine and Dine (or Wine and Cheese as my grandmother calls it). Well, about two weeks later there should be a full marathon here in Jackson. They had it last year but they haven't posted anything about a new one this year. Assuming that they have it, I'm thinking about doing it. That would be the perfect test to see if the Goofy is something I can do. The two races aren't back to back per se, but they are pretty damn close. If I can't do this, I know I can't do the Goofy.
Speaking of the Goofy, I'm still unsure about the Goofy in January. I'm not even sure I'll be able to make it down. I'm seriously considering skipping this January and going all out in 2012. I still haven't decided, but I just wanted to let you guys know that there is more than a 50% chance that I won't be there this year. The reason is simply finances. I just don't think I can afford a trip in October and turn right around and go again in January. I've thought about a quick trip, but that just won't work for me. If I'm in Disney, I have to GO to Disney. There is no way around that!
There is another full marathon in Downtown Jackson that is usually held the same weekend as the WDW half. If I don't go to Disney, then I will for sure do that race and then do a lone half marathon the next day, that way I can still do "a Goofy", even if it's not "THE Goofy".
How's everyone doing? I'm holding in there... Diet has been doing pretty well but training sucks. Should be getting to the gym here in a little while so hopefully I can get something in today.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Hiatus
I posted this over on the fitness blog, but I figured that I may as well post it over here as well since this deals with all aspects of my life, not just fitness:
Wow. Has it really been over a week since I last posted? A lot can happen in that time, and boy has it! To be frank, this last week sucked. Everything about it sucked. Diet, life, everything... I just feel like I have failed in the past few months and it all just got to me. So, I took a little break from everything for a while to give myself time to think and regroup. I just didn't know I had been gone for over a week!
Things are finally seeming to settle down a bit here... or at least I'm adjusting to the increased stress. Now that I'm finally getting a pay check from work, grades so far seem good and I've lost a couple of pounds, I'm starting to see that I'm doing some good and seeing some results. And I have a few more little plans that I've worked up for all areas of life that seem to be helping me cope with the stress.
So, it seems like I'm back again. Let's hope I can stay.
Wow. Has it really been over a week since I last posted? A lot can happen in that time, and boy has it! To be frank, this last week sucked. Everything about it sucked. Diet, life, everything... I just feel like I have failed in the past few months and it all just got to me. So, I took a little break from everything for a while to give myself time to think and regroup. I just didn't know I had been gone for over a week!
Things are finally seeming to settle down a bit here... or at least I'm adjusting to the increased stress. Now that I'm finally getting a pay check from work, grades so far seem good and I've lost a couple of pounds, I'm starting to see that I'm doing some good and seeing some results. And I have a few more little plans that I've worked up for all areas of life that seem to be helping me cope with the stress.
So, it seems like I'm back again. Let's hope I can stay.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Thanks for the Video
Rae posted this video on her blog yesterday and I thought I'd just post it here as well.
This video really spoke to me. I feel like it was made just for me. Because making excuses is all I have done for the past 2 months and I have excused myself right back to 230lbs. I have been lazy, plain and simple and I've been making these stupid damn excuses to justify it.
This video really spoke to me. I feel like it was made just for me. Because making excuses is all I have done for the past 2 months and I have excused myself right back to 230lbs. I have been lazy, plain and simple and I've been making these stupid damn excuses to justify it.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Just Random Thoughts
Hey guys! Just thought I'd post some random things that have been going on in my mind.
First off, the job is going pretty well. Being a cashier is a lot more difficult than I thought it would be, but I'm slowly getting the hang of it. If I could just get the damn produce codes memorized and remember how to do food stamps, I'd be set!
Training has been shot to hell this week, as it has every week since WDW. I'm still trying to get into the swing of things, but it seems like there is just one thing after another that is keeping me from running or going to the gym. Some times its an excuse, sometimes its not. Since snowmaggedon is coming tonight, and my night class will more than likely be canceled because the entire state is freaked out, I should have time this evening to make it over to the gym. I hope so...
The "Marathon Makeover" people here in Jackson have finally announced the date of this year's Renaissance Half, which will be June 12. Even though this race is very dull, it is local and my aunt and I are almost positive that we're doing this one. If anything, it will be good practice for the Wine and Dine (which I am also almost positive I'm doing). We haven't registered for either, but should be soon.
Well, I think that's it for now. How's everyone else doing?
First off, the job is going pretty well. Being a cashier is a lot more difficult than I thought it would be, but I'm slowly getting the hang of it. If I could just get the damn produce codes memorized and remember how to do food stamps, I'd be set!
Training has been shot to hell this week, as it has every week since WDW. I'm still trying to get into the swing of things, but it seems like there is just one thing after another that is keeping me from running or going to the gym. Some times its an excuse, sometimes its not. Since snowmaggedon is coming tonight, and my night class will more than likely be canceled because the entire state is freaked out, I should have time this evening to make it over to the gym. I hope so...
The "Marathon Makeover" people here in Jackson have finally announced the date of this year's Renaissance Half, which will be June 12. Even though this race is very dull, it is local and my aunt and I are almost positive that we're doing this one. If anything, it will be good practice for the Wine and Dine (which I am also almost positive I'm doing). We haven't registered for either, but should be soon.
Well, I think that's it for now. How's everyone else doing?
Monday, February 8, 2010
A Day of Firsts... sorta
Hey guys! I finally got my computer fixed! Huzzah! No more viruses (knock on wood). Now, I'm in the process of adding all of your blogs back into my "feeds" so I can keep checking in on you all. I'm pretty sure everyone's blogs are on my blog list, but I'm not sure. So check and make sure so I'll remember to "follow" you again. I had about 30 something blogs in my feed and now I can't remember where they are. Oh well... you guys are the important ones.
Today kind of feels surreal. I don't know why, but it does. I guess it has to do with the fact that I start my first "real and official" job today. That means that Uncle Sam knows about it and it's not a work-study. Its not what I wanted as I'm just a cashier at a local supermarket, but its a job so I'm happy about it.
What I'm not happy about is my performance this morning. Yes, I did get my lazy butt out of the bed at 5:30 am and went walking, but that's all I did. I walked. No running, no jogging, not even any wogging... just walking. And I only went 2 miles at that! And I am SORE! I shouldn't be like this... I feel like I did when I went for my first 2 miler about 3 years ago, except then I was happy and amazed I went 2 miles. Now I'm disappointed. I have got to fix this. I'm headed over to the gym in a few minutes to get some extra miles in on the bike and elliptical. At least I know I can do something on there.
Hope everyone is doing well. I'll try to get to all of your blogs at some point today. If I don't post something, that means I haven't "found" your blog, so be sure to send me a link!
Today kind of feels surreal. I don't know why, but it does. I guess it has to do with the fact that I start my first "real and official" job today. That means that Uncle Sam knows about it and it's not a work-study. Its not what I wanted as I'm just a cashier at a local supermarket, but its a job so I'm happy about it.
What I'm not happy about is my performance this morning. Yes, I did get my lazy butt out of the bed at 5:30 am and went walking, but that's all I did. I walked. No running, no jogging, not even any wogging... just walking. And I only went 2 miles at that! And I am SORE! I shouldn't be like this... I feel like I did when I went for my first 2 miler about 3 years ago, except then I was happy and amazed I went 2 miles. Now I'm disappointed. I have got to fix this. I'm headed over to the gym in a few minutes to get some extra miles in on the bike and elliptical. At least I know I can do something on there.
Hope everyone is doing well. I'll try to get to all of your blogs at some point today. If I don't post something, that means I haven't "found" your blog, so be sure to send me a link!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The Bet
Hey guys! First of all, let me apologize for my very few, short posts. My computer has been infected with a really bad virus and I have yet to be able to fix it. Until I can, posts will be very few and far between. I am hoping that soon I can get rid of this Microsoft POS and go Apple. Only time will tell...
Anyway, on to today's topic...
Since I can't participate in this year's Princess Half, my aunt and I have come up with a bit of a contest. At 5:00 am CST on March 7th, I will be running 13.1 miles around my hometown. At the same time, my aunt will be running the Princess. In a since, we will be racing each other. If I win, she has to buy me a new pair of running shoes. If she wins, I have to prep and plant her flowerbeds and yard for the spring. Although I do enjoy yard work, I really really want those running shoes!
I have to prove that I did run that morning, so I'll have to get pictures.
I think this will be fun. Yeah, I'll be in boring Redneck Hell, and she'll be in WDW but it'll be fun none the less. I figure there will be taunting along the way so that should be amusing.
Would any of you like to do this with me? You don't have to get up as early as I am, but for those of you on the East Coast, it wouldn't be too hard I wouldn't think. I think it would be kinda cool if all of us are out running a half "virtually" together.
Anyway, on to today's topic...
Since I can't participate in this year's Princess Half, my aunt and I have come up with a bit of a contest. At 5:00 am CST on March 7th, I will be running 13.1 miles around my hometown. At the same time, my aunt will be running the Princess. In a since, we will be racing each other. If I win, she has to buy me a new pair of running shoes. If she wins, I have to prep and plant her flowerbeds and yard for the spring. Although I do enjoy yard work, I really really want those running shoes!
I have to prove that I did run that morning, so I'll have to get pictures.
I think this will be fun. Yeah, I'll be in boring Redneck Hell, and she'll be in WDW but it'll be fun none the less. I figure there will be taunting along the way so that should be amusing.
Would any of you like to do this with me? You don't have to get up as early as I am, but for those of you on the East Coast, it wouldn't be too hard I wouldn't think. I think it would be kinda cool if all of us are out running a half "virtually" together.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Just Some Announcements
Hey guys, I've had some things on my mind so I thought I would share them with you.
The Princess Half Marathon- Let's recap on what was going on here. My cousin is signed up to run this race, but she is getting married the next week, so she has decided not to participate in it. That left her entry open and she offered it to me (yes we realize that's not exactly legal, but in today's PC world, I doubt seriously they would say anything...). I would have to find a way to get down there and get a room and of course, any park tickets I chose to buy. It seemed like a good, fun thing to do, but due to some conflicts and finances, I will NOT be doing the Princess this year. The race is not during my Spring Break, so I would have to fly down Friday night, run the race on Sunday and then fly out as soon as the race was over. Just seems very tiring and the cost is crazy just for a 2 day trip.
The Princess Half Marathon- Let's recap on what was going on here. My cousin is signed up to run this race, but she is getting married the next week, so she has decided not to participate in it. That left her entry open and she offered it to me (yes we realize that's not exactly legal, but in today's PC world, I doubt seriously they would say anything...). I would have to find a way to get down there and get a room and of course, any park tickets I chose to buy. It seemed like a good, fun thing to do, but due to some conflicts and finances, I will NOT be doing the Princess this year. The race is not during my Spring Break, so I would have to fly down Friday night, run the race on Sunday and then fly out as soon as the race was over. Just seems very tiring and the cost is crazy just for a 2 day trip.
Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon- Why is this race start with "Disney" when the others start with "Disney's"? I just found that interesting. Anyway... As long as finances hold out, I will be doing this race. This race is more practical because, it should take place during my Fall Break, which will allow me to turn this into a mini vacation, which I'm excited about. Also, did you know that (from my research) the rooms for this race actually cost less than the same rooms during the Princess? I found that interesting. I just found this race more doable, so why not?
Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge- As of now, I've started training for the Goofy. However, I'm still unsure as to whether or not I will actually be able to make it down for marathon weekend (I've explained why before). But I am still serious about at least doing the training for it. I'm also seriously thinking about turning this into a Dopey. Still not sure, but since I'm training to do 39.3 miles, why not tack on an extra 3.1?
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