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Archive for May, 2009


Happy Birthday!

Today is the architect’s birthday. We had a lovely morning – hanging out on our new almost-finished patio drinking coffee. I went for a run, and then we went down the street for lunch burritos.
Tonight we’re hanging at Zoo Brew.
This is the 7th birthday I’ve celebrated with the architect – and I couldn’t be happier [...]

Hi! I am still here.

This week has been busy! Between not getting enough sleep, having only three days to do five days of work (usually I have four days to get my five days in), having two big projects due this week at work, and having all these social engagements, this week has been craZy (with a capital Z)!
Tuesday [...]

so sleepy

I don’t think I’ve blogged about my kick-ass new neighbors yet (hi kick-ass new neighbors!), and I’m not sure I have the energy to do so today. I am sleeeeeeeeeepy.
I had a great weekend – the architect & I are making a patio in our backyard, so we worked hard on digging & lugging & [...]

Weekly Goals: May 25 – May 31, 2009

Monday: REST!
Tuesday: 10 mile bike ride + pushups + weights
Wednesday: morning swim/afternoon run (3 miles)
Thursday: yoga + pushups + weights
Friday: run/swim/run (5 mile run)
Saturday: 15 mile bike
Sunday: run – length to be determined – maybe 5-6 miles
Again – it’s all about flexibility & listening to my body. If I’m still sore on Wednesday before the [...]

Weekly Recap & mini Race Report

I also have my goals for next week.
May 18-24
Monday: Easy 3 miles
FAIL! Kind of! I took a rest day for no good reason other than it was hot – but I made it up the next day
Tuesday: 60 minute bike ride
I ran 3.5 miles in the AM to make up for Monday’s skipped run. In [...]