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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

5 Mile Tuesday

I'm so happy the weather is finally nice!  But, I do live in KS, so of course beautiful Spring weather comes with lots of storms and tornado possibilities.  It looked like rain all day today and we even had a tornado warning (which expired quickly) but it turned out we never saw one drop of rain which made me very happy for my 5 miles today.

I picked a new route today to mix things up a bit.  I started at Bruce and Nancy's (my in-laws) house and ended up doing a loop that was closer to 5 1/2 miles.  It was really REALLY windy today when I started - I probably ate plenty of sand.  It was also a route that followed one of the busier streets here in Lawrence.  I may not go that way again because I'm pretty sure afternoon traffic does not want to see the fat kid on the sidewalk picking her shorts out of her thighs every 20 feet.  At least no one honked at me. 

The good news of the run is that I got to use my new toy which I've had for more than a week now and finally got to use it for the first time on Sunday's long run.  

My new Garmin 310XT
I'm still trying to figure out what the hell it does though.  This was a huge step for me to make this purchase.  I research and scrutinize almost all goods and services over $50.  I'm really excited to figure out all of the features on it.  If I ever learn to swim, I can use it in the water.  One of my favorite things is that when my info is uploaded to the computer, it puts it all right there in front of me to look at nice and neat.  I can compare runs and it even shows me a map of where I ran today.  I'm not ultra techie, but this is pretty cool. 

My other big purchase for the week...Body Glide.   Probably too much info for most but, I've never done so many miles to have skin irritation be a problem.  It's new to me!  Right under my sports bra line is really starting to get to me.  It's suppose to work on your feet too, so I'm helping it helps with my blister spots.  I do think it helped a little today.

In Aidyn news, she had a great day going to school with me yesterday.  A guess a few of the kids asked if she was coming back again soon. 


Enjoying some sun

Reading a new magazine
 Ok, off to bed.  Tomorrow  is shaping up to be a busy day!  Happy Mid-week! 
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4 comments:

  1. meganstewartMarch 23, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Awesome Sar! I didn't comment on your weekend run, but how awesome do you feel not only finishing your 8 miles, but tacking on an extra one too?! Great job!

    Your new "watch" is SO cool! I hope I can run consistently enough to look into an awesome gadget like that!

    I'm also very jealous of your tank top photos! I woke up this morning to 8 inches of snow and school is cancelled! Awesome! I guess you put in your time very close to Canada, so I don't begrudge you your actual spring! We're in the little known fifth season of swinter right now!

    Keep up the awesome work!

    Megan.

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  2. NatalieMarch 23, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I'm glad you like your Garmin!!!

    So, you might try coconut oil on any places that chafe, after you get out of the shower, to help with healing. I use it on my blisters and any "hot spots" after long runs. It helps, I swear!

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  3. SarahMarch 23, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Swinter is the WORST season! So close yet so far from warm weather. If you come for my race in April, you too can see the sun. :)

    Thanks for the tip Natalie! Do you mean plain 'ole coconut oil from the grocery store?? I'm willing to give anything a shot!

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  4. JennymMarch 28, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I have gadget envy - BAD! Hopefully Jack will be down with me picking one of those up very soon. :)

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