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Archive for June, 2008


Breaking News!

From Today’s Reason to Drink (my favorite iGoogle widget)

June 19, 2008
Act like James Bond and have your martini shaken, not stirred. Today’s National Dry Martini Day!

For a Monday, this isn’t too bad

I am at old job, today.  Job #2.  I was less than motivated to go this morning.  This is my 2nd to last week at old job, and I am counting down the days until I no longer work on Mondays.  (Monday, July 7 - I’m looking at you!)
However, it’s a beautiful day - and [...]

Marathon Training - Long Run#1

I’ve got $12 in my shopping fund as of today.  I did my first “long run” of my official marathon training.  It was 6.16 miles, which isn’t terribly long, but it was the longest run I’ve done since my half marathon over a month ago.
I was attempted to run an 11:30 pace, but I didn’t [...]

Running Meme

First POM did it, then HTC - and I am such a follower…..so here’s my running history.
1. How would you describe your running 10 years ago?
Ten years ago I was between my junior & senior year of college, and the only running I did was to the liquor store. Also, once I participated in [...]

Is June over yet? Also, yay! for the sunshine!

So - still no routine.  Also, still with the feelings of crap, that should be gone now.  That’s right, body, I’m talking to you!  (And so sorry, your hotness, about skipping out on the early morning weights yesterday - I hope you went and lifted for both of us.)
I’m having an almost decent week.  Work [...]