My first 5-mile workout will be this weekend so I'm a little nervous. This is a very, very long way for me. I probably won't run the whole thing but I think I can finish with some walking and a water bottle strapped around my waist (I tend to suck down fluids like a camel).
And, while I have managed to stay away from all the tempting Halloween candy, I have not managed to stay away from all the last-minute Halloween deals. Take this for example...I have no interest in voodoo, sorcery or ghosts but I could not for the life of me turn down this sparkly glitter skull from Pottery Barn (it's sparklier in person):
I do love all things Halloween. And I do love my Landon. And Landon loves his sock monkey:
So wouldn't it be natural for him to dress up like one for Halloween?
And run around collecting all the candy he can get his little fingers on (hey buddy, please don't offer any to Aunt Laura, okay? It'll go straight to my hiney!)
Oh, and Landon...Halloween is such a magical time with memories that will stay with you, even when you are all grown up. Always let a little piece of you be the kid in the sock monkey outfit.
The End
Oh, and Landon...Halloween is such a magical time with memories that will stay with you, even when you are all grown up. Always let a little piece of you be the kid in the sock monkey outfit.The End
Ooooh! I love the skull. And your decorated mantle. And Landon is quite possibly the cutest kid in costume in the world.
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About the 5-mile... I have a feeling you can do it. I'm serious. It's going to be tough, and I know you've got the hip of nightmares, but I've realized over the past month that a body can withstand more than the mind, when it comes to running. Oh, and I asked a long distance runner that I know what his secret is. He said, "Heel, toe." So I tried it the other day when I was all but passed out, and only on mile 2. Thought to myself, "Heel, toe, heel toe, heel, toe..." as I ran, and there was a sudden bounce to my step. It worked! For a little while, at least. But by the time it stopped working, I'd moved onto other thoughts which kept me distracted for the last mile, and it most definitely helped with my breathing.
I've taken up with your Training Schedule, so I'll be running right there with you on Sunday. Pre(fontaine) be with you.