Bah, Monday. You're a jerk.

So, this morning, in a fit of productiveness, I made coffee to bring with me, and a protein shake. LUCKILY (ha) before I walked out, The H woke up and reminded me that I was taking his car today, so he could get an oil change for me.

His car does not have usable cup holders.

The one day, ever, that I bring liquids in the car with me, no cup holders. So I now have coffee on my pants, and protein shake on his Miami Dolphins floor mat.

Teaches HIM to do nice things for me....

Annnnyway. Plan for the week!

Last week:
Tuesday - 6 mi in 1:04:14, 10:42 pace.
Thursday - 400's! 1 mi 11:23, 6x400 @ 2:04, 2:05, 2:03, 2:02, 2:01, 2:00, 1 mi @ 10:59.
Sunday - 10 mi easy pace; 1:59:26, 11:56 pace.

This week:
Monday - Suck Less!
Tuesday - 6 mi easy
Wednesday - Suck Less
Thursday - Tempo. Boo.
Friday - Suck Less
Saturday - 11-12 easy

What is the Suck Less Program, you might ask? It's the lazy/cheap person's at home cross training "program". Link HERE for the post where I started this madness.

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Saturday morning, I rolled out of bed around 7:20, grabbed some coffee, and headed outside to a lovely, overcast, cool morning... to spectate a race that started 1/2 mile down the street. I was slightly bummed that I wasn't running - I mean, stumbling out of bed at 7:20, and not having to park, expo, blah blah in PERFECT running weather?! What could be better?!

Oh. I know.

Stumbling out of bed, and walking across the street to cheer for runners running the race.

Sign making, obviously NOT my strength. I'm uber-uncreative. Also, of note, Sharpies and poster board are not really friends. Thankfully, I have a billion kids who have a billion markers. Crisis averted.

Sarah (photo stolen from her), Kat, #1, Short chick with too much hair, Julie, Madison, and Margot

There was an abundance of Sparkle, a plethora of cowbell, my voice is still raspy, and more fun than should be possible for an early Saturday morning. Minus the mimosas = Irvine Police should thank us for our restraint.

I've seen this guy at a few races. Green man, who are you??

Yeah, so. That was fun. I'm hoping to do it again at Carlsbad in two weeks.... if anyone wants to join in the Sparkle fun....

“A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?”

I actually completed TEN races in 2011: 2 5K's, 2 10K's, and 5 half marathons.

Crazy, since I didn't run a single mile until October 2010.

I was going to say that 2012 would be a bit mellower, but.... let's be real.

Races already registered and/or committed to:
Tinker Bell Half Marathon, Jan. 29.

Mermaid Half Marathon, Feb. 12.

Race on the Base 10K, Feb. 25.

RAGNAR!, Apr. 20-21

PCRF Cinco de Mayo Half May 6, with Team Gab

Corona del Mar Scenic 5K June 2. *

RnR Seattle FULL MARATHON, June 23 -- did you know that's 26.2 miles????? WHO DOES THAT?

San Francisco FULL MARATHON July 29 *---no, but really. WHO DOES THIS TWICE?


Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon, Sept. 30 (?) *

Holiday Half Marathon, Dec. 12* ----I want that damn snowflake

Phew.

But that's not all.

Potential races, that I'd like to do, but I'm not committed to yet, or that I am planning on fitting in....

Orangeman Running Series 10K at Caspers Wilderness Park, 3/25.

And... IF the weather looks good, I plan on registering at the expo... Long Beach. Full? Half? Undecided. Oct. 7.


Things I'm DEFINITELY NOT RUNNING, but plan on spectating....

Operation Jack, 12/26 - I'll be volunteering at the 2.5 mile water stop! If you haven't already registered, sorry 'bout your luck. It sold out!


The Southern California Half Marathon, Jan. 7. This runs literally 20 feet from my house, so if you'll be there, I'll be there cheering you on!


Carlsbad Marathon, Jan 22

If you will be at any of these (and, seriously, HOW COULD YOU NOT I'M AT ALL OF THE RACES EVERYWHERE), let me know!

*still need to register