The usual chaos at SNA trying to get through security to board providing a less than perfect ending. The limitations on take-off times create a flood of travelers all coming through at the same time.
Still, we are now ensconced in our seats and ready to go. All in all a great trip, just too short to do or see everyone and everything we wanted to do. Race report to follow soon!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Tinker Bell Expo
Wow.... This really is a "women's" race. The vast majority of vendors are selling sparkly things... Glitter sleeves, flashing LEDs for shoes, fairy wings, and holographic skirts. Pretty... and pretty funny. It's the first race I've seen with a hairdresser booth...
Bib pickup and shirt pickup were fine and fast, and I got a new race belt (gel loops!)
Added bonus -- seeing Jenny speak!!
Bib pickup and shirt pickup were fine and fast, and I got a new race belt (gel loops!)
Added bonus -- seeing Jenny speak!!
Boot Camp with Patrick
Went to Patrick's Boot Camp on Friday morning... He has a very laid-back style, and spends a lot of time telling us why we are doing the exercises. He also has a lot of experience working with elderly clients, so knows what will happen to bodies that aren't strengthened now!
The morning session only had two people... Which doesn't bode well for it being continued in the next session, unfortunately.
The workout was good -- lots of strength work that had sweat literally dripping off my nose. But I am not gonna lie -- Patrick's workout wasn't nearly as tough as Dillon's. Still, I will definitely feel it -- especially in my shoulders. I just never had an "omg I'm gonna hurl" moment on Friday...
We got to Anaheim last night, spent a little time in the parks, but were pretty happy that they closed early ;). Got some dinner (hooray for Alertos) and were tucked up in bed by 10. Yeah, we're big partiers...
Today we'll pick up our packets, grab a drink with our pal Jenny, and maybe go for a swim...
In other news, I think I chose my shade of "race-day polish" badly. I was going for Tinker Bell pixie green... But seem to have ended up with zombie flesh... Never trust the fluorescent bulbs!!!
The morning session only had two people... Which doesn't bode well for it being continued in the next session, unfortunately.
The workout was good -- lots of strength work that had sweat literally dripping off my nose. But I am not gonna lie -- Patrick's workout wasn't nearly as tough as Dillon's. Still, I will definitely feel it -- especially in my shoulders. I just never had an "omg I'm gonna hurl" moment on Friday...
We got to Anaheim last night, spent a little time in the parks, but were pretty happy that they closed early ;). Got some dinner (hooray for Alertos) and were tucked up in bed by 10. Yeah, we're big partiers...
Today we'll pick up our packets, grab a drink with our pal Jenny, and maybe go for a swim...
In other news, I think I chose my shade of "race-day polish" badly. I was going for Tinker Bell pixie green... But seem to have ended up with zombie flesh... Never trust the fluorescent bulbs!!!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
packed and ready
It took longer than it should have, but we packed on Wednesday! Okay, sure, we packed on Wednesday because we knew we were going to have a late night tonight, but STILL....
We've packed so lightly that I fear I've forgotten something obvious... but, hey, it's not a third world country, and we'll be able to pick up last-minute things if we need them.
Tonight was the annual trip to Teatro Zinzanni for the employees who completed the Brooks Race Series -- 3 races, one of which had to be at least a half marathon, and one volunteer stint at a Brooks event. Awesome! Always a great time.
Body Revolution this morning... Patrick's Boot Camp tomorrow... hope I can walk on to the plane!
We've packed so lightly that I fear I've forgotten something obvious... but, hey, it's not a third world country, and we'll be able to pick up last-minute things if we need them.
Tonight was the annual trip to Teatro Zinzanni for the employees who completed the Brooks Race Series -- 3 races, one of which had to be at least a half marathon, and one volunteer stint at a Brooks event. Awesome! Always a great time.
Body Revolution this morning... Patrick's Boot Camp tomorrow... hope I can walk on to the plane!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Monday Runday
To be honest, I'm not sure I have EVER run on a Monday. I think when we started out, running Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday just made sense. So Monday has always been a rest day.
But since I've been working out with Dillon on Tuesdays (and, since the start of the year, Thursdays), I needed to shift my running to Mondays and Wednesdays -- or possibly Wednesdays and Fridays.
Today was a gorgeous day, if pretty quiet in the office. I got a whole bunch of little tasks done on this meeting-free day -- so I decided to give myself a treat and leave a little early (3:30) so that I could come home and run before meeting Suz tonight. Okay, okay, I didn't leave the house to run... but I did get 5+30+5 in on the treadmill. Slowly but surely... The 3.12 miles brings me up to 23.59 miles -- nearly halfway, and leaving September and October in the dust.
An amusing side note -- Doug went to work out with Patrick at lunchtime... and by the end of the day couldn't raise his arms. I only laugh because I have so been there! And, of course, I'll probably be there on Friday. Ha.
But since I've been working out with Dillon on Tuesdays (and, since the start of the year, Thursdays), I needed to shift my running to Mondays and Wednesdays -- or possibly Wednesdays and Fridays.
Today was a gorgeous day, if pretty quiet in the office. I got a whole bunch of little tasks done on this meeting-free day -- so I decided to give myself a treat and leave a little early (3:30) so that I could come home and run before meeting Suz tonight. Okay, okay, I didn't leave the house to run... but I did get 5+30+5 in on the treadmill. Slowly but surely... The 3.12 miles brings me up to 23.59 miles -- nearly halfway, and leaving September and October in the dust.
An amusing side note -- Doug went to work out with Patrick at lunchtime... and by the end of the day couldn't raise his arms. I only laugh because I have so been there! And, of course, I'll probably be there on Friday. Ha.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Church of Dillon
Okay, okay, I didn't go to Body Revolution yesterday. I had a lie in, and then went over to Rebecca's to "help" her with a project. (My help consisted mainly of moral support... and drinking champagne and working on my needlepoint....) So TODAY I went to one of Dillon's snow make-up classes.
Nice big crowd today -- 11 people, including a couple of new faces. And Dillon set up a huge 11-station circuit, which we went through twice. We also did a lot of arm work before the circuit even started. As a result, when I was putting makeup on after my shower, my arms were shaking. Ahh, good times.
My legs felt very tired and heavy even during the warm up... despite having a rest day yesterday. A bit worrisome, what with next Sunday's adventure...
Nice big crowd today -- 11 people, including a couple of new faces. And Dillon set up a huge 11-station circuit, which we went through twice. We also did a lot of arm work before the circuit even started. As a result, when I was putting makeup on after my shower, my arms were shaking. Ahh, good times.
My legs felt very tired and heavy even during the warm up... despite having a rest day yesterday. A bit worrisome, what with next Sunday's adventure...
Friday, January 20, 2012
Slush Day
Things still looked a little grim this morning -- and as I knew that 3 of my 5 co-workers would be "working from home", I decided to let my inner child have a snow day as well.
I did get a bunch of housekeeping sort of work done -- checked the descriptions of all of the Spring product -- but I also made it downstairs for a run.
Just 3.27 miles, but still, miles.... and I'm over 20 miles for the month. Yeah, I'm still going to be hard pressed to get 50 miles in this month. But I passed February and May 2011, and with my next run will pass September and October -- leaving only June and the Alaska Marathon Cruise miles in July.
I did manage to leave the house -- IN A CAR -- for a while today; guess that means I'll be able to go to Body Revolution tomorrow. Yay!
Oh, and in one of my brief "creative" daydreams today, I put together a simple graphic for an upcoming event (which didn't have a graphic of its own...)
I did get a bunch of housekeeping sort of work done -- checked the descriptions of all of the Spring product -- but I also made it downstairs for a run.
Just 3.27 miles, but still, miles.... and I'm over 20 miles for the month. Yeah, I'm still going to be hard pressed to get 50 miles in this month. But I passed February and May 2011, and with my next run will pass September and October -- leaving only June and the Alaska Marathon Cruise miles in July.
I did manage to leave the house -- IN A CAR -- for a while today; guess that means I'll be able to go to Body Revolution tomorrow. Yay!
Oh, and in one of my brief "creative" daydreams today, I put together a simple graphic for an upcoming event (which didn't have a graphic of its own...)
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Snow Day
Well, it may have not been a "snowpocalypse", but it was a proper snowstorm. My office was officially shut, and Wil was working from home. Today I needed to get in a run, but this is what it looked like outside:
So I'm super happy to have this downstairs:
4.14 miles ... putting me over 17 miles so far in January. Again, not a huge success ... but almost as much as February 2011, only a couple of miles behind May 2011, and within a run's reach of September.
Also, went to Body Revolution yesterday before work... wasn't sure it was a good idea to commute in the "snow" wearing shorts, but I did have warm clothes in the car. :) The workout seemed extra tough, for some reason. Felt really challenged to do the cardio segments. But I still feel sad that tomorrow's session has been cancelled. That said, not sure I could justify trekking to Fremont if I am deeply deeply hoping for another snow day tomorrow!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
late inspiration
I blogged... I felt restless... I decided to go downstairs and make myself run for 15 minutes. This time, well, I wasn't quite so much of a hero. After a 5-minute warmup walk, I decided to crank it up a little and try to run for 10 minutes. Sure, that was okay, though I did start feeling a little queasy. So then I walked for a minute, and finished up with another 4 minutes of running.
So, okay, I didn't get 3.5 miles in.... but I did get in 2.01 miles, which is better than nothing. And then, maybe I can make myself run again tomorrow to get on a Monday - Wednesday - Friday kind of thing.
So, okay, I didn't get 3.5 miles in.... but I did get in 2.01 miles, which is better than nothing. And then, maybe I can make myself run again tomorrow to get on a Monday - Wednesday - Friday kind of thing.
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