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Sunday, February 28, 2010

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!

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!

18 comments:

  1. Way to finally get it done :)I hope the littlest is feeling better!

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  2. Oh my gosh - you are one determined women. You should be so proud of yourself. Sounds like there is a lot of "stuff" going around. Stay healthy.

    I will be praying for warm temp's in your neck of the woods.

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  3. Yep, you and me are buying property in Mexico and next winter, look out - we're training in warmth!!! You're drive and determination are unmatched to anything; what an amazing inspiration you are to me!

    When I was first reading your blog with the littlest and the Big D, I thought you said diptheria...and I'm like, "NO WAY!!" :). But that's must my pea-brain not reading English.

    Hope you're enjoying the rest of your Sunday!!!

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  4. Sometimes life gets in the way of our best-laid plans. Well done on getting your run done regardless.

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  5. Good job getting your run done with all that craziness. Hope everyone is doing better now!

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  6. Great job getting it done and I hope the little one is feeling better :)

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  7. sending get better vibes to the littlest! great job getting your runs done, you amaze me!

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  8. Great job! Way to work it in. I totally blew it and didn't do it until this afternoon, so guess it's a good thing I only had one leg and didn't let Casey down to badly.

    Hope little is feeling better by now.

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  9. Hope your little guy is feeling better! Way to rock your run!

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  10. you are amazing with your running. hope the little one is doing okay.

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  11. you Rock!!!!Great way to get your run in!!!!!:)I am sure it wasn't easy!!!

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  12. Thank heavens for the treadmill on days/weekends like that! ;)

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  13. Your speed is amazing to me- you are an inspiration for me to go faster (after I am better)!

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  14. You are such a great mamma! And good for you for getting those runs in! Hope the littlest is feeling better!

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  15. Oh no, sorry to hear about the D. Sounds like a few rough days.

    Kudos for still putting in those miles!

    Sending melting vibes your way!!!

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  16. You really did it! And on your treadmill! I am so impressed!

    So after gaining a lot of inspiration from these mommy running blogs I decided to narrow down my blog a bit. With my personal focus being running and staying healthy; and also the goal I have for my husband (shhh don't tell him) and my kids.

    You can find me at www.twelvefitfeet.blogspot.com

    Stop by . . . I'm still new to blogging so it will take some time to get it all going! :)

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