A new equation

Going into Casey's Virtual Marathon I was beyond confient that I would have no problem running 10 - 15 miles within 3 days time.  So I told Casey to give me whatever number of legs she needed to complete a Team.

She gave me 2 legs on Team Blues Brothers 2000.  Little did I know that I would be so happy that it was only 2!  

Friday morning we woke up to strong winds and blowing snow; white out conditions.  Although the neighboring schools were closed we had school.  So I got middle off to school and since littlest was up before dawn and conditions would not allow us to go for a run, he and I headed out for an early start to our day.

Friday a.m. run = FAIL

After work I thought no problem, I will get in 1 leg of the marathon on the treadmill since the winds were still a tad too much to stroller jogging.  BUT when I get to the sitter, I am told that littlest has the big D. 

Yep, Diarrhea.  Every parent's plan killer!

Friday p.m. run = FAIL

I tell myself I needed to back off my mileage anyway.  Trying to remain positive.

I also remind myself that single parenting it this weekend, I will have ALL the time in the world to run 10.48 measly little miles.  Right?!?

Saturday.

Littlest and I are up early.  We are greeted by more blowing snow.  Since he is up super early I KNOW that I can run when he takes his nap.  No problem. 

Noon = no nap

1:00 = no nap

2:00 = no nap

3,4,5,6,7,... = no nap

BUT one clingy baby

AND

more Diarrhea.

Saturday a.m./p.m. run = FAIL

I did succeed in handling the middle getting to have a friend over all day.  I did enjoy LOADS of sungle time with the littlest.  Something that will be few and far between before I am ready.

So Saturday with the family (- Dad) = PASS

Sunday

The stage was set early in the morning leaving NO room for failure:

I knew that this would be the day that I helped bring my team -

The Blues Brothers 2000 - to a victory! 

Thanks to my teammates for running their legs too!

Tall Mom on the Run

Long Legs on the Loose

I know I have mentioned that I am a sweater.  (No not angora or argyle.)

This is way you don't see photos when I run on the treadmill.

Scary!

I went on the finish out my run with another 3 miles.  To regain a little motivation for the upcoming week. 

All it took was a little determination and Running = success!

Single parenting this weekend + bad weather/ cranky little = few runs over the weekend.

But today I added a factor of determination to change the equation!

6 days to the Greenway Trail Marathon/50k!

Pray for warm weather in Maryland to melt the snow and ice.

Although I am screwing my trail shoes tonight...just to be safe!