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Starting Over Sucks And Other Random Stuff

May 18, 2015 by Michelle 14 Comments

1. I’m running again.

It’s been gradual, and despite the fact that 6 months ago I ran a marathon (at a relatively decent) pace, it’s been hard. I honestly feel like I’m starting over.

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I ran a little over 3 miles last week and I thought I was going to collapse when I got home.

It’s weird though because even though it’s a huge strugglefest, and I want to punch someone the entire time I am running – it’s the most excited I’ve felt about running in LOOOOOONG time. I am really excited about the runs I have planned later this week. I even had HUGE urge to run last night after a day at Disney. WHAT?

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I’m slow as balls, but I know that I can concentrate on speed once I build up that endurance again.

2. I’m an ambassador for Best Damn Race!  This means I get to represent a race I’ve  really enjoyed racing for the last two years – and I have a $5 coupon to share with you: CRAZYRUN.

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I’m definitely running the Orlando Half – but there may be others. Join me!

3. Evan turned two. How? Did we just got through a time warp?

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Boyfriend ate a LOT of cake/cupcakes on his big day.

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He is definitely hitting his terrible twos and letting his presence be know (he’s like a shrieking animal at times), but he is still the sweetest, calmest, and most patient kid. And I refuse to cut his hair.

4. Not related to anything posted above… Is it weird that I find skinny Chris Pratt less attractive? I mean, he’s still attractive… obviously. But… why so skinny? And why so photoshopped GQ? Did he just get his eyebrows done or something?

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BTW – Can somebody please read the article and tell me when it’s OK for a man to cry? I didn’t realize their were rules. #lame.

5. And finally… I am super obsessed with The Desired Effect right now. Dan is about to throw my computer/phone/iPod out the window because it is constantly playing.
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In case you have no idea who Brandon Flowers is — he’s the lead singer of The Killers (PS – he’s also gotten way too skinny. What’s up with this trend?). I kind of miss his eyeliners days (when we were young…), but kind of love him graying (which apparently he is covering up — not that I would EVER do the same.)…

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So back to the music… I really can’t remember the last time I’ve been able to listen to an entire album from start to finish without skipping through at least one song. Check out Can’t Deny My Love, Lonely Town, and I Can Change.

Bonus: They are all great running songs!

Which leads me to…. what’s on your playlist right now?

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Comments

  1. kara says

    May 19, 2015 at 9:02 am

    I was just telling my husband last night that Hot Skinny Chris Pratt was evidence against my previous claim that men can be chubby and hot and don’t have the same pressure to be super trim.

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    • Michelle says

      May 19, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      I mean, I guess it’s good, in a weird way, that men are also experiencing the pressure, but eh – I’d rather my imaginary boyfriend/husband not have a lollipop head/be skinnier than me.

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      • Julie says

        May 20, 2015 at 6:31 pm

        I couldn’t agree more!

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  2. Kristin @ A Mom on the Run says

    May 19, 2015 at 11:01 am

    Running after a break is really freaking hard. I’m right there with you. The lack of endurance is not fun at all. We’ll be back, running strong soon!

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    • Michelle says

      May 19, 2015 at 9:15 pm

      We’re in this together!! At least I’m excited about running again – and we WILL be back to running strong soon.

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  3. Mary Beth Jackson says

    May 19, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    good luck with your running! I think I pushed myself to hard after my surgery so I took a week off and I am starting over, back to the old training plan and started at week 3, last week felt good 🙂 I don’t know this music so now I am feeling old……..

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    • Michelle says

      May 19, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      I feel like I pushed myself too hard last year with two marathons. It took so much out of me! I’m glad you’re getting back into it. I hope we can meet up at some races this fall!

      Check out the album! I think I like it so much because it’s a throwback to a lot of the 80s music I grew up with. There’s even a few songs with Bruce Hornsby on piano.

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  4. Melissa says

    May 19, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    Happy Birthday to E! What a cutie.

    Running is a lot of work. At least you have your enthusiasm back, though! When you’re motivated, that trumps slow. I think.

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    • Michelle says

      May 19, 2015 at 8:41 pm

      He is such a sweetie!

      And yes, I agree – motivation and excitement definitely trumps speed. I do miss being done a little sooner though 😉

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  5. Julie says

    May 20, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    Happy Birthday to E!!!

    I don’t care much for the cover because it looks to photoshopped but DAMN that other picture of Chris is hawt.

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    • Michelle says

      May 20, 2015 at 9:24 pm

      Happy Birthday to N (next week, right?)! How are they two?

      He does have a nice smile. Sure that’s it 🙂

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      • Julie says

        May 21, 2015 at 1:17 am

        Yes, Monday! National Wine Day! 🙂

        That must be it.

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  6. Margie says

    May 22, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    Having to start over can be disheartening at times. i remember having to get back my wind after injury and things were really slow. Keep at it and you’ll get back to where you were and be even better.

    Reply

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