Runner Susan

Panic Setting In

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I’m a little worried. Not about the marathon, but about my lack of preparation for my upcoming trip. I have nothing to wear and the lack of interest in going to Nordstroms to remedy this situation is starting to be a little concerning.

My lack of personal hygiene is also concerning. I sit at my desk on the computer after running and lifting weights and pretty much stink like a heathen who ate a rotten corpse for breakfast. It’s bad when I have to barter with myself about showering. One day the UPS delivery guy even took a step away when I signed for a package.  I’m not sure what is going on inside my demented little head.

I need to fix this. I’ll buy some hair products. I’ll give myself a pep talk. Shopper Susan = True Love. Rowdy doesn’t seem to mind though, he loves me stinky or not. Of course, he does have rotting teeth breath, so he can’t be biased.

Randomness

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I have a sore throat – I’m guessing it’s because of all the allergy drainage.  I can’t run more than a half-mile without spitting. Gross, I know, but better than swallowing. (Rich I’m sorry I spit so much during the 20k and David I’ll probably spit in Chicago.)

My left ankle hurts. It’s not swollen but it is achy – not a lot, but enough. I’m blaming downhill running and sprinting on concrete.  How is it possible to still have remnants of this injury from February? Ice, ice, baby.

I haven’t done anything today but type Kenza’s science project, have a short meeting with a customer, and eat lunch with Michael. I’ll think I’ll watch the presidential debate tonight and let Michael cook me dinner.

I have a 20-mile run planned with Massoman on Sunday. It’s gonna be an easy, easy run.

I still don’t know what I’m going to wear in Chicago. Or during the marathon. That’s totally not like me. I need to get planning because I’m starting to panic.

I’m pissed because I’ve gained five pounds over the last two weeks. Yeah, that’s what training like an animal gets ya. I guess that fork-to-mouth disease is bad too.

Leg Torture #16: The Final Video

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This will be the final leg torture that we video before the marathon. I can’t believe I’ve been doing these awful workouts for almost three months now. My fitness level has improved drastically because of these specific workouts – in addition to the running.

I’ve always had strong legs, I could out-squat many of the football players in high school weighing only 98 pounds – but never, that I can remember, have I ever had abdominal or upper body strength. Now I do, it’s just hidden under a muffin of midriffical whale blubber. But strength is there, believe me. And I like feeling strong. Yes, I do.

I’m sure you’ve noticed that we’ve gone down in weight these past few weeks, and the next few leg torture weeks will be very light as I taper for Chicago – Only twenty days away. Yikes.

I’d like to dedicate this final video to my friend/trainer and Master Videographer Extraordinaire, Cindy. I couldn’t have got here without you. I can’t believe I’m getting sentimental about these horrible hour-long torture sessions. I’m a very sick person. Cindy even gave me the over-used and abused paper plates to keep as a reminder of all the hard work I’ve done. Thanks Cindy, I’ll treasure them forever.

It’s a long video, but if you stick it out to the end, it will be worth your while.


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