runnin' down a dream.
I wish I didn't know so much about running injuries.
I like to run and pretend to do crossfit and cook and go on adventures.
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Look trivialbob! Fargo gave away cotton shirts (in addition to tech shirts!)
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@trivialbob - Finally! A good cotton race shirt that’s not crappy and has stuff on the back!
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Went to my first nude beach today… Moshy went full monty and had a blast.
Mosh was also excited of the prospect of “meeting some new(d) people”…...
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Unwinding!!!!
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I just watched “Spirit of the Marathon”. Re-motivated for marathon training. I might have to watch this every few weeks though…
C25K W2 on the Monon. First tank top run of the season.
If you are attempting to keep track of my training plan, you may as well give up now. I’m currently following a plan called “I hate training plans and I need to listen to my body first.” Example: I “should” have run in Chicago, but my whole body was aching from carrying my bags around for two miles and I had blisters from my stupid shoes. (Actually, they started bleeding during my run earlier this week, but I spared y’all the photo. You’re welcome.)
Anyway, I’m using C25K as a general guide but basically just taking rest/cross training days when I need to and repeating workouts as I see fit. I’m not registered for any races at this point* because I need to run more than I need to race and I’d rather let myself build up slowly than have to take more time off.
What do people do while waiting in long lines if they aren’t on Tumblr?
I spent more than I made at Half Price Books. Now the conundrum: which to read first?
I happen to be wearing my Indy Mini shirt this morning and some guy came up as I was ordering my chai tea and asked me about the race like we were old friends. Then he told me to look for his costume at Monumental and say hi. Guys, runners are just my favorite. Miles break down social barriers faster than anything else I’ve witnessed.
Oh my.
oh well. I knew it was a long shot, and I was actually amazed that I made it to that round. At least this solidifies that I have no solidity in the near future…gulp. Freelancer for hire!
I didn’t forget (it’s definitely tops on my UK priority list!!)
Can’t wait to reunite with this loveliest of ladies when I’m not exhausted from marathoning! I’m secretly hoping she’ll make me Brenna burgers and go on excursions with me and I JUST CAN’T CONTAIN MY EXCITEMENT!
And I’m planning on knocking back a few beers with this girl. Because duh. Traveling Tumblrs unite!
Flashback Friday: International Edition
Study abroad wasn’t in the budget, but I did go on a quick winter term trip to Italy sophomore year. Did some duomo climbing, ate a lot of amazing food that I can’t eat now, found the best gelato place in Rome, and fell in love with Venice. Clearly I needed Darcy to give me selfie lessons. And don’t get me started on the hair, the clothes, and the unflattering photos. (These are the best of the bunch—my hard drive crashed and I lost all of the photos I hadn’t already added to FB. The worst.)
I’m considering this summer my “adult study abroad” excursion. One of my best friends lives in the UK and I’m staying with her for the summer, freelancing, and traveling as much as I can. Because working my ass off to pay my student loans every month is depressing and because I’m 25 and I do what I want. Spending a chunk of time abroad has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember, and it’s time to get started. When I look back in 5-10 years, I’m not going to be thrilled that I managed to avoid all the fun stuff of my 20s because I was so concerned with getting those stupid loans paid off.
Cheers to chasing dreams.
Mischief managed.
It was okay. I have a lot of feels about a lot of things and there is a lot of upheaval right now. But now I’m going to foam roll and watch Arrested Development because there’s always money in the banana stand.
Answer the questions of the person who tagged you and write 11 new questions. Tag 11 new people and link them to the post. Let them know you tagged them. I was tagged by @darcythrives
1. What is your worst fear?
Before my senior year of high school, I always said failure because I’m something of a perfectionist and because it sounded noble or whatever. Since my dad’s car accident, though, I would have to say that my worst fear would be having something life threatening happen to one of my immediate family members. The weeks he spent in a coma were some of the scariest of my life.
2. If you could make ONE wish right now and it would come true, what would you wish for?
Unlimited funds/never having to pay a bill again so I could travel all the time.
3. Favorite physical feature on you?
This is probably weird but I really love my ears because they’re dainty. Also my eyes because they change colors with my mood.
4. Favorite personality trait of yours?
My zest for life and genuine interest in the world and people around me.
5. Would you rather raise a girl or boy?
I think every child is different and I would be happy with my own unique child regardless of gender. My goal would be to raise my child in a way that allows them to make their own decisions about their beliefs and likes/dislikes and to make sure they felt comfortable pursuing their interests regardless of social norms.
6. Favorite childhood memory?
Spending time with my two favorite cousins. I didn’t have neighbor kids to play with, my brother is 7.5 years younger than me, and I spent all of my time at the family business until my mother enrolled me in preschool to help me learn to socialize with kids my age, so I really treasured the time I had with my cousins. We conducted science experiments, built a clubhouse, made the youngest eat a worm, went fishing, played board games, swam, camped, and always had a blast together.
7. Something TMI about you.
Once I was hungover and threw up in the shower. Gross.
8. Biggest pet peeve?
Endless complaining and no steps toward a solution or change.
9. Favorite physical or mental feature of whatever gender you’re attracted to?
Physical: Jawbone.
Mental: A sense of adventure.
10. POST A SELFIE RIGHT NOW.
11. If you had to pick a single favorite memory/day/hour of your entire lifetime, which would it be?
Not possible. There have been so many great memories…but for the sake of this exercise, I’ll say the summer of 2008 and leave it at that.
My Questions:
1. Do you have a tattoo? If yes, post a pic. If no, what would you consider getting?
2. If you could see any band/artist in concert, who would you choose?
3. I’ve got two tickets to paradise. Where are we going?
4. What or who is your spirit animal?
5. What do you love most about your job?
6. Where is your happy place?
7. Book or movie?
8. Time for some humblebragging…what’s your favorite personal accomplishment thus far?
9. What are you looking forward to in the next month?
10. Do you have siblings?
11. What’s one of your favorite college memories?
If you read this, consider yourself tagged.
