But here is what I have been doing in my screen-free time:
Moving to a new place is like going to a new high school. You find yourself trying new things. Hanging out with a different crowd. Taking new classes, inventing a new persona. Insecure teens might get talked into drugs or alcohol. Insecure 40 year olds might get talked into running a 24 hour overnight relay.
Yes, I am running the Ragnar Del Sol in less than three months. No, I have never done anything remotely like this in my entire life. Yes, I am racing with 11 other Mormon moms. (We have approximately 55 kids between the 12 of us and are seriously considering the team name "Sister Wives.") Yes, I am training every day. No, I have not experienced any notable weight-loss. But, yes, it is surprisingly fun and addictive.
The kids are running too. I guess 24/7 sunshine just makes everybody want to lace up the sneakers. The PE teacher sponsors a twice-weekly running club after school, so that's where we can all be found Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Some of us are fast, some of us are slow. Some of us whine and some of us glow. Needless to say, the backseat of the minivan is not the place you want to be on a Tuesday or Thursday afternoon. Post-run showers are mandatory.
So this is the part where I ask any runners out there for advice on shoes or training or good music for the iPod. In the past, my eyes would completely glaze over when I encountered any running posts...so I promise not to get zealous.
And, if the sick laptop ever makes a miraculous holiday recovery, I will post photos of our Christmas Casa!
13 comments:
I am weak with admiration. I never ran because I didn't want to wreck my knees. Now I can't run because my knees are wrecked. Good luck!
Wow! I am sooooo impressed! Your running tales will surely inspire me to make some New Year's Resolutions. As far as great iPod music, there are a lot of great Glee songs you should try. It gets me moving! Well, not really, but I have high hopes for the new year.
Awesome Gabi! I really think there's a Halverson Relay in the future. Let's coordinate! I can't wait to hear about it. I like mad music - it makes me fight a little harder. The Killers, Pink, oh & my favorite is, "you know it's all right... na, na, na, na, na, the club can't even handle me right now. Watchin' you watchin me I go all out, the club can't even handle me right now..." Get that. It's good stuff!
Hey! I just got talked into doing this relay too! I am scared to death! i am a bad runner and i cry or laugh hysterically when I don't get sleep. I think they are just bringing me along for comic relief! Or so they won't be the slowest one on the team.
I hope I see you there!
good for you, gab! that is awesome.
go check out my friend dawn's blog. she is kicking some trash with her new goal.
www.runningdawn.blogspot.com
Um, all I can say is I'm impressed. I pretty much feel like your mother. That describes me fairly accurately. Good luck!!
Way to go, Gabie! You will run circles around the rest of us, sista.
Yay for you! Can't give any great advice, since I've been off the running bandwagon for a little too long. But maybe you'll give me needed motivation to kick it into gear.
p.s. I always love it when you pop up on my reader. Just thought you should know. xo
i'm so excited for you!! i just had to drop out of the ragnar because of a slow to heal stress fracture in my foot and a uncooperative IT band.
as long as your with fun people you'll have a great time. I'll try to email you a list of some of my favorite running tunes!
I know Jessica has great advice about running shoes. She posted about them once.
You are so, so, AMAZING! Good for you. I am so intrigued by your saying that running is suprisingly fun and addictive.
That's neat that your kids are running in the running club. What a great activity.
Way to go, Gabi!! I would love to hear the feedback you get - I too have always wanted to be a runner. It's just at this point in my life, way too many body parts jiggle way too much if I run!! As far as music, I will send you some ideas - I started taking Zumba Fitness classes and the music is really fun. Take care!!
Yay for running! And yay for ragnar relays!! You and your sister wives are going to have so much fun. Seriously. And I'm with heed, a Halverson sistas relay (the boys can be invited too, I guess) is definitely in our future! If you ever need any specific running advice just let me know. I think I remember what it's all about. ;)
I just re-took up running myself. I'm not to the fun and addictive part yet. (Though Kendon is hunting tomorrow so I can't go to the gym and I'm actually bummed. That might be a start!)
If you get some great playlist ideas, post 'em. I'd love some help there too. I think I like Heidi's idea. I think I could really rip it up to some good ole "mad music."
Now, enough about me. As for you...I'm totally impressed and happy for you. Doing a relay like that sounds tough. But, I kno wyou will have a great time. (as will the luckies who are doing it with YOU!)
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