Just a quick Friday night check-in!
Tomorrow morning, Nate and I are off to check out FatBridesmaid‘s new digs (holla!). So I really wanted to make sure I got a good workout in tonight.
By the time I got home (from buying a housewarming gift), I was starving. My body is doing some really strange things and I’m finding that I’m hungriest around lunchtime but I really don’t want a big dinner. This makes the second night in a row that I’ve had Fage Greek yogurt and granola for dinner. It fills me up nice and it’s sweet without feeling gluttonous. I love it.
But by the time that settled, it was definitely dark. As dark as it was gonna get. I told myself I would run 3K. Our area is very well lit, so I’m not nervous or scared or anything. I just tend to get settled at dark, your know? I just want to be under a blanket, watching tv, in drawstring pants.
Anyway, I told myself I’d run 3K. I set my iPod (Jake) to the Two Fit Chicks and a Microphone podcast.
Let me just say, I loved it! It just might fill the void that Jillian’s podcast left. I’m so excited to have this podcast! Thanks so much ladies! And it was so fitting that the second episode is about running.
I ran the 3K and felt strong. So I ran the 5K and felt okay. And I ended up running more than twice my goal – 6.2K (3.85 miles)!
Maybe I’ll be able to handle this cold, dark running thing after all.
Isn’t that a GREAT podcast? I found myself listening to it this afternoon and nodding to every.single.thing they said. I tend to need music to get me through cardio but I love listening to podcasts when I’m out walking – it’s my own space and time.
Have fun and take lots of pictures! :D You are totally rocking out on the running sister gurl!
Great job on the run! I always feel a tad uncomfortable running alone after dark but my neighbourhood isn’t well lit.
I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED Jillian’s radio show and was so disapointed that she “took a break.” apparently she will be back, I randomly check the site to see if there’s any news, but there hasn’t been an update in a long time. I went back and started listening to the old ones from 2006 just to get my fill. hehe :)
You know what? You IMPRESS me! I love that about you.
I also really enjoy the 2FC&M pod casts… and should really listen to them while out walking!
Thing the First: Housewarming gifts are NOT necessary! But since you already bought it I guess I’m willing to forgive you. ;-)
Thing the Second: I’m glad you got a good long run in last night because as much as I love my neighborhood there is NO WAY I would let you go out running here. Especially at night. Not smart.
Thing the Third: When I was running I used to love being out in the dark and cold. People thought I was nuts, but something about the crisp air and quiet made me feel, I dunno, extra strong? Comforted? empowered? Even the snow wasn’t so bad. Ice on the other hand…
Can’t wait to see you in a few hours!
Girl, I’m taking today off! I’m not even bringing running shoes! I need to figure out what i’m wearing, stop for coffee, and we’re off!
So jealous!!! I wish I lived closer :( Take lots of pictures, pleassseee!!
It really is a great podcast. I’m glad they decided to do it. And… oh my goodness, you are killing it with the running! Way to go!
Have fun at Miranda’s new place!!