How'd October Go?

October 2011

Monthly Miles Ran: 235.9 (Year total: 2452.6)

Highest Mileage Week: 10/3 - 10/9 (DM Weeks)   64 miles

Rest Days Taken: 0

The Streak: October 31st was Day # 540 of the streak ~ 4303.8 miles,

 Runs ~ ave. 8 miles per day/ 55.8 miles per week

Races:

Fall Foliage Classic 5/10k ~ October 8th

Tough Mudder Virginia ~ October 23

Current Shame-Inducing Guilty Pleasure:

my yummy apple fold over but I haven't indulged much this month

....remember the whole weight issue.

Non-food Current Shame-Inducing Guilty Pleasure:

Full body squats

before the tailbone issue I was doing these all the time throughout my day and loving how strong that little boost of "workout" was making me feel.

Which Outfit did I Wear the Most:

When I'm running on the treadmill I live in this outfit

I sometimes forget to take off the visor when my run starts outside and finishes inside

What We Are Watching:

With the Kiddos:
Red box rentals
because Netflix stinks

My Viewing:

The Biggest Loser

Funniest/Best Kid Quote:
"You're Mean!" S'ghetti girl after a stressful morning.
Why the "Best" kid quote? 
It reminded me that I am the grown up.  I am the mom. 
I am the one who (mostly) sets the mood in our home.  
Even if she is running late for the bus due to nothing but her own fault.  It's up to me to help her see that we can deal with those situations in several ways.  I want her to learn that stress doesn't have to equal treating each other with any less love.
Her comment reminded me that I need to practice some patience.
and she needs to learn time management.

Current Triumph:

Surviving the Tough Mudder

and sharing the experience with the super secret spy!

Current Goals

Personal:

Making this a bigger priority
Lose this freakin' 15 pounds

Running/Fitness:

To lose 15+ pounds

will this ever happen?

Current Blessing:

Every single day in my life. A gift.

Current Excitement:

Family:

The super secret spy is going to CA solo.
The oldest is hopeful to land an interview for a much better job.

 

Blogging: 
I won some super cool tights from Kara at It's just a dog lick baby world

Running/Fitness:
Having races (oh yeah plural!) to look forward to again.
Fire on the Mountain Trail 50k (postponed to Nov 6th)
The Stone Mill 50 Miler

Current Concern:

Personal:
Figuring out why my weight just won't go down!

and making it a priority to make that doctor appointment
....after my races

Family: 
Being a GROUCH, just ask my poor kids.


I blame it on the lack of day light.
Anyone else feeling the seasonal effect?

Running:

Only having two weeks between the 50k and the 50 miler.

Not being anywhere near a comfortable race weight.

How did your October days add up?