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April 30, 2013
April 24, 2013
My thoughts are still so consumed with Boston, and I just wanted to send out a wave of support to every runner in the world. Let’s run Boston and bring back the hope!
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April 17, 2013
My thoughts on the Boston Marathon Terror Attacks, Running in Virginia, Working for PETA, and more!
Posted by Marathon Sweetheart under headlines, Love, MY LIFE, PETA, Photos, Run Boston, running, vegan[3] Comments
On April 15, 2013 the spirit of running was crushed.
I had followed the elite race all morning from my office desk, and was just as joyful this year as I ever was to see a Kenyan man and Ethiopian woman win their races.
Hours later, I overheard my coworker talking about an explosion in Boston. I checked my Twitter feed and saw all 10 trending topics were about the Boston Marathon. It was then I learned about the HORRIBLE, TRAGIC, SENSELESS bombings near the finish line of the marathon.
After crying at the news all afternoon, I couldn’t sit anymore. Runners don’t stay still in the face of tragedy for long. We move, we help, and we run.
I am so thankful for the community of runners and though we are bent, we are not broken. We are more determined than EVER to qualify and run the Boston Marathon.
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Speaking of my office, I have now been working for PETA for 1 week today!!!
My paperweight given to me when I graduated from TAMU now reminds me of home at my desk.
It has honestly been one of the best weeks in a long time. Yesterday, the PETA crew threw me a welcome aboard potluck luncheon! So yummy!
And I participated in my first official PETA protest! It was an eye opening experience that probably requires its own blog post. Maybe another day…
I actually kind of have a social life now – albeit with coworkers and drag queens. But it works.
I went to a “Drag Brunch” on Sunday with coworkers. So super fun!
It’s been a struggle to find an apartment, because it is so expensive here. But I’ve enjoyed shopping around! The real estate here is so antique and gorgeous.
Finding places to run that are not interrupted by traffic lights is tough in the city. So I drove about 20 minutes to the beach – TOTAL FAIL. Running on the beach is too hard, and not for me!
I don’t even use my Garmin anymore! I use this handy FREE App called “Run Keeper.”
I’ve met another serious runner here in the office who has told me about some cool trails in Virginia Beach which I will check out soon! Another way I keep the stress low is to take lunch break walks to the water.
On a personal note, I was asked on a date! Ha ha, I don’t waste any time do I? I ended up cancelling because I really wanna focus on some goals of mine rather than get involved. I just have issues saying NO sometimes. Anywho, he responded to my cancel text with “Okay, love you.” I thought to myself, okay there is sufficient evidence right there to never go out with him. Like, ever.
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November 12, 2012
I watch too much Dateline NBC to be running alone AT NIGHT in a park with a creepy old man. He is pretending to be throwing up over a trash can. Then when I keep running past him, he starts to walk again like he’s not even sick. OH HELL NO!
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November 11, 2012
Running While You’re Ovulating…
Posted by Marathon Sweetheart under MOTIVATION, MY LIFE, Photos, random, runningLeave a Comment
Ugh. Today, my left ovary has been killing me. Some women have sensitive enough ovaries that they can feel the egg being released during ovulation. I happen to be one of them. My abdomen gets swollen, hot to the touch, and so painful! Wahhhh. The only thing that makes it better is chocolate running.
I know I’ve been MIA for weeks! Some life changes are going on and I can’t wait to share once I have it all together. Will I ever have it all together?
Love y’all!!!!!!! Oh! And congrats o my Alma Mater TEXAS A&M for beating the #1 team in the nation, Alabama in yesterday’s football game. I just about died during that game.
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October 21, 2012
Happy Race Day!
Posted by Marathon Sweetheart under MOTIVATION, MY LIFE, Photos, races, running[2] Comments
I woke up this morning at 3:55 AM – the hour of death. Immediately I began chugging water and have almost downed a gallon. Hot and humid are the weather conditions today!
It’s been a long year of not racing, putting up with my mental war of non-passion, and figuring out what the hell I’m doing with my life. This race means so much to me, no matter what the result may be. It’s about finally overcoming this internal struggle I have experienced.
I love my race outfit. NIKE running skirt and race shirt provided by Harbor Half Marathon.
It’s going to be bloody hot today in Texas. One of my best friends is going to run the last few miles with me to pull me through.
Are you racing today?
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October 7, 2012
Tomorrow is my longest run yet before my half marathon in 2 weeks!!! After watching the Chicago Marathon and talking about running all weekend with my Kenyan friend, I am so pumped!
My goal is 13-15 miles tomorrow. Lets do this!
When is your next race?
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September 13, 2012
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September 3, 2012
A huge black dog pounces on you from behind, then continues to run with you for 2 miles. And you’re not sure if it wants to eat you or befriend you, so you just keep running….
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