This was my weekend….

in pictures…

because Friday, Saturday, and Sunday was pretty much just more of my lameness…
(And I totally failed on the Fitness Links Friday… sorry about that.  If it helps any, I really didn’t read any articles at. all. last week.)

 

Remember though when I talked about JJ and his violent streak?

I know why.

This sheep is stalking him at night.

I woke up to this

No lie. I did not pose this. I did not egg my pup on with his toys.
When he woke me up Friday morning, I found Mr. Sheep intensely stalking my dog.
I might just let JJ take his head off.

I mean, he’s creepy. He needs to go.

I hunkered in for a weekend of serious final project work.
It’s not like I procrastinated or anything. Gosh guys, what do you take me for?
I mean, it is a summer class so the work load is intense.
But I was pretty much hardcore this weekend.

One of these days I’ll write 7967 words for my novel.
Maybe in the month break I have between classes…seeing as how I should be working…um writing’s work. Right?
I’m the next J.K. Rowling.
Just wait.
I’m calling it work. At least it will make me feel better.

While I diligently wrote all weekend, JJ did this

We had a serious heart-to-heart.

I told him since I was going back to school, he needed to start pulling his weight around here.
I tried getting him to fold the laundry that’s been on my couch all week, but he pretended not to hear me.

I’m still working on the job thing with him. He needs responsibility after all.

When I took time to eat this weekend, I worked on perfecting my pizza.
It’s been a journey this year because
1. It’s my favorite food ever.
2. Friday nights are just perfect pizza nights period
3. It’s so much cheaper and better for you to make pizza than to buy it
4. I got a baking stone for Christmas, and I’m constantly trying to figure out the best way to use it
5. With Music Man gone, I get to eat all the thick crust I want. But, I think I might have thin crust down for him too.

So, add these yummy goodies up

And you get this

Which is pretty much  near perfect in my eyes

I’ve been slowly feeding off of it all weekend.
I call it carb loading for the week.
Which is why I’m starting my pre-marathon training.

I have 5 weeks before I start this baby

Which I’m still a bit iffy about. I picked up the new Runner’s World mag this weekend and it had a whole section on marathon running/training. This plan is technically for intermediates (someone who has actually run a full 26.2 before aka NOT ME) and also someone who is tallying about 25 miles a week.
So, if I want to attempt it, I need to increase my mileage a bit before then.

I also have an 18 week training plan for beginners, but… I think the word beginner makes me angry.
Even though on the 26.2 front, I am.

So, I’ve got to converse with my running buddy about what she’s going to do. Even though she’s moving, I think we’re going to try to stick to the same schedule so we can run together at some point.
I am NOT doing 20 miles solo.
And if I have too, I dragging Music Man out on his bicycle.

This was not a good week for tri training (I’m either just going to jump in the race or not at all… haven’t decided yet) but it was a great week for getting my swim and bike on.
I put in 12.5 miles on the bike yesterday (which distance-wise sounds so much longer when I say I ran it)

Even though this happened.

Which is actually probably why I have leprosy

Those brownish spots/streak showed up about two weeks ago and haven’t itched/burned/hurt/rashed up/spread or gone away.

Music Man says I have leprosy (and you think I’m the hypochondriac, Mother…)
I think it’s just a weird pigment/sunspot thing.

Who knew that sunscreen had a use by date? Either way… I’m stocked up on the fresh stuff now, so bring on the sun.

Alright…time to chillax (yes, I said it) after a weekend of hard work.
I think I’ll queue up Bridesmaids while I work on my pile of laundry and dishes.

Passing the Baton: How was your weekend? What sort of miles did you get in? What fun stuff did you do? Do you think I have leprosy? What marathon training plans do you have to suggest?

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Seek Peace. Choose Joy.

Weekend happenings…and no, this isn’t typically a food blog…

It’s been a fairly boring weekend. I’ll be honest.
I’m sort of lame when I’m by myself.

Since Thursday marked the halfwayness of my summer class, I filled up most of my free time (which was a lot) with getting homework done.

I know. I’m sort of an over achiever. Hopefully that’s a good quality to have as a future good teacher/librarian.

On to the activites.

Friday was actually spent in Milwaikee. I got up bright and early for my first school field trip in about seven years.
I had to sign a waiver and everything.

Three classmates, my prof and I visited The Alliance School for an experience I won’t forget.
It’s a charter school that was started “provide a safe, student-centered, and academically challenging environment to meet the needs of all students.” Basically, it’s a school where a lot of different and bullied kids can go to learn and finish high school because public school was to harsh on them. The school has a zero tolerance for bullying and it’s actually a really freeing, teacher-led school.
I think it is an amazing concept, and the kids were not only fun, but so intelligent.
As part of the field trip we got observation hours to apply for our certification, so getting up at 3 am was worth it.
So was this.

Mmmmm… nothing like amazing oatmeal and some bold coffee to start off the morning.

+

=  happy runner

Now, I’m not usually a Sbucks kind of person, but that's sort of all I can choose from around here.
It’ll do.

Um… next best part was the dinner on the way home where I experience something amazing.

Since we were in Wisconsin, I thought, why not go all out and gobble up cheese while I can.
I’ve been to Culvers numerous times, but never tried the cheese curds. Sorry, they just don’t sound that appetizing.
Until I found out they're pretty much friend cheese.
And who doesn’t love that?

Missing from my picture is the healthy salad I ate.
See. I’m balanced.

 

Saturday was boringsville.

Really.

I pretty much did homework all day.
Like wrote two gigantic essays, did some online modules, worked ahead some more.
I am so lame.

But I did run 9 miles.

Cause I’m still on top of it.
That’s the first time I’ve logged that digit in about a month, and it felt really good.
I think it’s because I ran with my RB and so we pushed each other.
But now at least I know I’m on par for a 15k I’m hoping to do in two weeks.

I did pause from homework to get groceries, and I stocked up on this kind of goodness.

I sort of turn fruititarian when Music Man is gone.
I can’t help it. I don’t like to share the goodness with him.
Which is probably why stuff like this happens

Good thing I was moving them to the sink to wash.
Don’t worry. There were no casualties.

And so, this will be on my menu for the next week

However, I think I can convince Music Man to gobble this kind of stuff up this summer. We’re salad people when it gets hot out.
I may just have to hide my strawberries.

Usually when Music Man is gone I make of list of all the good things that happen while he’s gone just to keep my mind from being sad.
This is one of those good things.

Stocking up on my K-cups.
Yes.

And I finally downloaded Mayer’s new album.

There was no doubt that we would after our trip, but I decided to wait until Music man left so I could rub it in his face while he’s off gallivanting around Texas.
Classy. I know.

Sunday.
Well, it’s been more homework, lounging with JJ, and a stupid Nicholas Sparks marathon on ABC Family.
Torture. Seriously.

Pretty much more lameness.

However, this runner is about to head out on a recovery run with the RB.
Probably 3 to 4 miles just to put life back into our legs and set ourselves up for the week.

Plus, I’ve got to get the mileage started if I’m going to attempt a marathon this fall.
Guess I better actually sign up this week.

Alright. Just a few more minutes with John’s album……le sigh

 

Passing the Baton: Tell me about your weekend. Has summer traveling started for you? What sort of distance/workout did you do this weekend? When do the summer races start for you? Or… just talk to me. I need conversation.
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Seek peace. Choose Joy.