Why Can’t I Behave?
Today was supposed to be 5 recovery so I didn’t get out until 8:30, figuring who cares if it’s 80 degrees, I’ll be going slow. But then I got that weird rebelliousness in me and ran it GA instead. I was bitching at myself while doing it, so I really don’t get my motives, except to say it must be some weird confirmation thing. Like when you bite the inside of your mouth and keep doing it to confirm that yes, it really does hurt. Except in this case, it’s to confirm that yes, I really can run faster than a snail. Don’t know why I can’t just believe it and let it go.
But anyway, I did it like a pyramid because once I got to the middle with an MP mile, I realized I’d better pull back since I have 14 of those on Sunday. Avg. for today’s run: 8:43. Yeah, I know, none of the times I post are really speedy at all, but considering the pace the plan asks for, it was naughtily fast.
So tomorrow is my birthday, I’m going to be 47 years old! How in hell did this happen?!? The funny thing is my marathon training has overtaken so many parts of my life that I’ve requested no celebration tomorrow night, knowing that it could mess with my MP run on Sunday.
I posted something in my Women’s BQ thread along these lines also, because I have some cute chunky platform flip-flops that I’ve stopped wearing because I’m afraid I’ll slide off and hurt my ankle. I also imagine myself tripping on the sidewalk or being run into by a bicyclist, laming me and ruining my marathon dream. And I know my friends are tired of hearing, “no thanks, I’m going to stay in, I have a hard run tomorrow”, but it’s the sad truth, I’d rather have a great run than go out. Then again, I’m a hermit anyway, so quite a handy excuse.
But enough imaginings from the Pre-Marathon Drama Queen, how about today’s musical pick?
I’m usually a New Music/Alternative freak but I love a great melodic theme no matter what the genre (add a great hook and I’m there). So don’t be surprised that today’s fave tune has a Southern Rock type feel: Cocaine Cowgirl by Matt Mays. Extraordinarily cheezy video, but it’s the only way to play you the song. Anyway, it has this wonderful melancholy opening guitar riff that laces through the whole tune. And besides, who doesn’t like a good druggy song every now and then?
Tags: music, pfitz 18/55
September 5th, 2008 at 10:47 am
I’m coming over there to smack you on the nose with a newspaper.
September 5th, 2008 at 10:57 am
LOL!!! I love you, DP! Speaking of, I am a huge dog lover in general and I love to see dogs running with their owners. I’m sure I often look menacing because I can’t help but grin wildly when they pass and if I don’t say out loud, “cute dog!”, I probably look like a loony psycho in running shorts.
September 5th, 2008 at 11:23 am
oh I got out run by a weener dog today!
She was fast! Her owner was running and she was behind him off leash just ripping it up, I swear she did about 2 miles in front of me at sub 9 pace.
One of my friends who is rehabbing will sometimes run my recovery runs with me and brings her huge dog.
Though in Feb, I had a huge rotty bite me so now I try to make a lot of room when I see dogs coming.
September 5th, 2008 at 11:26 am
What a cute vision, a speedy wiener dog! Sheesh though, can’t believe you actually got bit!! While I love dogs like crazy, there are some (pitbulls and other mean looking ones) that I don’t feel a shred of warmth for. What happened when you got bit? What did the owner do?
September 5th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Hey Flo-tomorrow is my birthday too! Happy birthday to us! I will be 46. I only hope that we are running like this at 80!!!! Enjoy your day, sweetie!
September 5th, 2008 at 11:43 am
well,I saw the dog, and he was HUGE and unfixed so I said to myself, I’m just gonna go wide around him and he lunged at me and got me on the hip.
you can see it here
and I got into a shouting match with the owner cause he said I ran at his dog. Then the police showed up who saw everything. It was crazy. And he was on a leash. It wasn’t a bad bite but it was right by the school and that could have been a kids face.
There are tons of Pits (which can actually be really sweet dogs) around here and I feel bad for how they’re treated.
September 5th, 2008 at 11:50 am
Lisa, Happy Birthday to you, too!! How crazy is that?? Separated by one year? Very cool and yes, here’s to our 80th (or rather my 80th, your 79th, you whippersnapper, you!) :D.
DP, OMG! That’s horrible! What an asshole the owner was, like yeah, you’re going to purposely run at a big scary looking dog. Some people are lunatics.
September 5th, 2008 at 11:56 am
ya know, sometimes I do believe that the astrology stuff can be quite accurate. You seem to be like me in that you are all about the gadgets, the numbers, the accuracy and the specificity of the training. Wanna come to Long Island tonight and run 10 with me? ha, ha!
September 5th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Lisa, I’m pretty cynical when it comes to astrology, but there are some things that seem to fit just right. Nick’s a Virgo, too and you’ve never seen a couple as annoyingly on time as us. OTOH, I’ve certainly taken a pass on perfectionism, preferring “just good enough” these days.
September 5th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Flo,
My english comp professor once told me, “Don’t let perfection get in the way of excellence”. It’s a good excuse to not overdue things, I guess.
DP: I was expecting a picture of the dog !
September 5th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Tobey, sounds right on, like a bit of writing advice I’ve come to agree with; if you have to keep reworking and reworking a section in an effort to make it “perfect”, you’re better off tossing it and starting again fresh.
September 5th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Hey Flo! Happy birthday! I’ll be 47 in January, so I’m just a few months behind you!
September 5th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Thanks Barb!! Yay to us 40-something chicks, getting fitter, stronger and sexier with age! I can tell from your new small shorts
, that you’re sure blossoming, too!
Thank god, there was a point a few years ago where I thought “it’s all downhill from here.” What a relief to be mistaken.
September 5th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Happy Birthday Flo! So you and Nick are only days apart, birthday-wise?
I have a problem going slow, too, particularly when other runners are about. It helps if I wear a race shirt to prop up the ego a bit - and I have a marathon one to wear now!
Something else I’ve been trying - I set the audible alarm on my HRM to some low value, so it beeps if I go too fast. Kinda works, but every couple weeks I have to adjust it downwards because I’m learning how to go faster without setting it off. Maybe I’ve invented a new efficiency drill
September 5th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Thank you Jim!! Yeah, days apart, and it sucks for me because I have to figure out the first birthday, he gets to follow my lead. No fair.
Very cool about the HR monitor, not just your method but that you’re having to adjust it downwards. That’s the whole fabulous point! Yay, you!! Getting fitter and fitter for your next marathon adventure. Which is…?
September 5th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Which is the CIM (California International Marathon) in Sacramento on Dec 7. It’s a downhill point-to-point. I’ll be trying for a BQ this time!
September 5th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
In the bag, my man, in the bag! Btw, you didn’t waste any time getting back on the train! Good for you. What are doing training-wise lately? You following a plan?
September 5th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Thanks for stopping by - I was going to leave a comment before but couldn’t come up with anything more creative than “Happy Birthday” (and I thought it just sounded stupid to say “holy crap, I would have guessed closer to 37″)!
September 5th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
I used the RW SmartCoach last time around, on the ‘hard’ setting. Now I’m doing a short version of Jack Daniels’ marathon ‘A’ plan. I’m still in phase 1 of that, but getting the miles up. I’m planning more speedwork this time, and more races. There’s a hilly trail relay coming up, and a half next month. My training pal Joe challenged me to do that half. He’s been beating me in the short stuff, but I clobbered him in the S.F. marathon. This should be interesting!
September 5th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Progman, I have to laugh, my Statcounter visited your Statcounter.
Aside from that, the “37″ comment works for me! 
Jim, that’s great on all points; Daniels, more racing, more speedwork. You’re going to be a monster on that course!
September 6th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Happy Birthday Flo! Tomorrow, Sunday, is my daughters birthday. Hate to tell you this but your a couple years **coughdecadescouch** older then her. Its also my last 20 miler and NFL season starting. Talk about poor planning. My daughter might need to change her birthday. You have a great day!
September 6th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Happy bday to your daughter!! Lol, love this “**coughdecadescouch**”. Hey, I don’t take it personally, I can’t imagine you as my dad, anyway.
Woohoo, last 20! Now that’s a final milestone for this round - have a great one!! And thanks for reminding me about NFL, for some weird reason I’ve recently become a football fan, so Go Eagles!!
September 6th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
I am posting this on Saturday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!If you are 47, then I must be only 25… Have fun..
September 6th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Thank you so much, SuperDave!!!
I was just remarking to Nick how cool it is that all you sweet people are wishing me a Happy Birthday (along with the wonderful supportive comments you guys and gals are always showering upon me), but that I feel a bit guilty because it’s so one-sided. Happy Birthday to all of you, too, whenever your big day is!!
September 6th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Happy Birthday, Flo!!!
September 6th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Hey, thanks bucketloads, Skirt!!! (aka Speediest Woman Around….wanna be like her when I grow up.)
September 8th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Happy Belated Birthday Flo!
Hope it was a good one. Sorry I missed this until now.
Glad to see your running is going so well. You are going to crush Steamtown! Sorry I won’t be there to cheer you on
September 8th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Aw Mattsky, I’m going to really, really miss you being there! Such a sad state of affairs…