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| I've been a faithful reader of others Xanga sites, but have seriously neglected my own.  I guess I'm not good at keeping up with these things. Not to mention that I don't have time to do it either. Anyways, I overheard something the other day as I was walking to class that made me laugh and I wanted to share. It also reinforced to me that other people can listen in when you're on your cell in public and you shouldn't say anything you don't want to share... As I was walking to class across campus, there was a college-age guy walking and talking loudly on his cell phone (I mean, if you talk that loud, how can anyone NOT hear you?) Trust me, I wasn't purposely eavesdropping. I was just trying to get to class. Guy: So I just saw her. (pause for other guy to respond, presumably "who?") Guy: Your girlfriend. (pause for other guy, presumably "where?") Guy: Oh, I'm just walking on campus. (pause for other guy) Guy: No, not your real girlfriend... I just laughed and kept walking. I feel like I'm the writer in the Chronicle on the back page of the Datebook section that publishes tidbits of overheard conversations. Pretty funny, but seriously, don't talk on your cell so loud that everyone around you can hear you in big open, outdoor space, such as a college campus walkway. | | |
| August 27 - Mile 9 (yes, again) Hmm...I haven't exactly been chronicling my running lately, so I'll to dig into the recesses of my memory. As I recall, this was a much better run than the previous two. Then again, I think my body is adjusting to to all the running. I guess that's why they call it training.  September 3 -Mile 10 So, September began and it's time to begin increasing the miles again. I decided to borrow WK's water bottle holder to see if I like wearing it while running before I purchase my own. It's actually kind of dorky looking (sorry, WK, it's not you, it's the pack) and reminds me of the days back in the 80s when fanny packs used to be cool. Anyways, the 1st mile was extremely annoying! I can't stand it when you're jogging and you've got something tied around your waist that's bumping up and down. But I got accustomed to it eventually and it really isn't so bad because then I had my hands free, which was nice. After 1 lap, I ran 1 mile around the neighborhood and then made a pit stop at my house to refill my Propel. A new, fresh, cool bottle of Propel was a nice help since I still had another lap to go. At least I made it around and it wasn't too bad. I think I can do this just this once. Oooh, lunchtime. I'll catch up on this later | | |
| August 19 - Mile 9 (again)
Well, it was much better this time, but that's because near the end, I shortened the running and increased the wallking. Although I am pleased to report that I was actually running when I crossed the mile 9 finish line, completing my 2nd lap around Lake Merced. The first time, I merely strolled over that 9 mile finish line, or suffice it to say I wasn't walking very briskly.  However, I am not so pleased to report that my legs still felt like 2 dead logs after I was done. Sounds weird to say it like that, but at the moment, I can think of no other description.
Anyways, I still press on towards the goal. More to come...I'll be adding a few miles in September. Stay tuned... | | |
| Whoops...I haven't written a xanga entry in a loooong time. God has definitely provided me grace the past few months and everything at work has been smoother. I was even blessed to discover that my new co-worker is a believer.  However, I can smell changes coming up at work very soon, so I'm at the edge of my seat, waiting. But this time I'm prepared; won't catch me off guard. I'm ready!
Anyways, now it's time to shift topics a bit. I've been focusing on food and work in my entries so much that I need a change. And what better change than to keep track of my journey as I prepare for my first (and possibly only) half marathon! I started my training in July. Here goes...
July 9: Mile 4.5
So far so good. I had already been running 1 lap around Lake Merced, which is about 4.5 miles, for my workouts. I think to myself: hey, I'm feeling pretty good.
July 16: Mile 5
Adding a 1/2 mile isn't so bad. I think to myself: sure, no problem, I can do this.
July 23: Mile 6
Hmmm...my legs are feeling a bit more tired at the end of the run. But I'm kind of excited that now maybe I can run a 10K.
July 30: Mile 7
Oooh, now my legs AND my hips are kinda tired and a bit sore at the end of the run. How on earth did my buddies WK and SL run 26.2 miles??? I think to myself: eh, maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all. I'm only a little more than half way and my legs feel like this??? I really could still pull out of this 1/2 marathon, cause technically I haven't signed up yet.
July 31
Signed up for the 1/2 marathon! I guess I changed my mind pretty quickly. It's the last day before they increase the entry fee. Uh oh, they have my money!
August 5: Mile 9
After a few quick calculations and I think to myself, hey I could probably make it 2 laps around Lake Merced if I start slow and take it easy as I go. Well, I made it 2 laps around! Though the last mile was mostly walking and alot less running, or rather almost no running to be exact. But hey, if I made it this far, if worse comes to worse, I could probably walk the remaining 4 miles if I really need to. I did learn something though, I got really tired after mile 7 and need to change my run/walk pattern at that point or I'll get too tired. I think to myself: a whole marathon must be SO far! What I just did today was a measely 1/3 of a marathon and at the end my lungs were good but my legs felt like 2 dead logs.
August 13: Mile 4.5
It's my take-a-break week. R was visiting this weekend and we had a lot of stuff in a short weekend. I'm pooped but I still need to run though, otherwise I'll have skipped 2 weeks, which would not be good. 1 lap is good.
And the Chronicles of a Half Marathon are to be continued...
By the way, does anyone want to do a 5K or 10K? The Banana Chase is being held on Sept 17 in Golden Gate Park, benefiting UCSF Children's Hospital Pediatric AIDS Research. See www.bananachase.com for more details. Let me know if you're interested and we can go chase some bananas! 
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| Tomorrow begins the upcoming transition of my job. It's been about 2 months since the initial insult and I do feel much more peace about it now. Like I know everything is going to be OK.
However, I do have to be involved with some of the training and orientation of the new person to MY old floors.  So I ask for your prayers for patience and grace. I hope that I will be able to train this person with a pure, clean heart. But I know the flesh will win over and I will feel resentful and bitter. I don't feel angry, like grrrrrr.... now, but I'm not sure about tomorrow and I'm definitely vulnerable to being bitter about the whole thing.
Actually, I'm a bit resentful right now. Why do I have to train her?? Honestly, does it make sense for someone with less experience to train someone with more experience? Oops, yeah, I guess I'm already resentful and bitter. Majorly in need of grace.
Thanks for your prayers! It's how I know everything is going to be OK.  | | |
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