Yesterday Bloomsday pictures came out. I hate race pictures. I ALWAYS look AWFUL! I usually look cute before the race, usually not during or after. I think that this is typical of most people.
Almost to the finish line thinking "gosh this stinking hurts!!!!"
Smiling because I am done and can go find some food!
My name in the paper (the 7 indicates 7 Bloomsdays ran- my father in law has ran 23- INSANE!)
I went out to Cheney to work out at the university recreation center a couple of times during the week. It is hands down the nicest gym in the area and super cheap!
For a day pass it is $6, for a month unlimited pass it is only $30. Even the 16 mile
drive out to Cheney makes it worth the price. On Monday I did 5 miles on the elliptical and then did some abs. It was a really
good workout! Last night I did more elliptical and then I lifted (I am sore today!). When we left the rec center my little pea shooters were shaking!
My May foodie pen pal (Lindsey) has gotten me all excited and pumped up to start lifting some more. We shall see how long this excitement lasts. It seems like I could lift 3-4 times a week and still gain no muscle mass. What is up with that? Is everyone on ‘droids, but me?!
My May foodie pen pal (Lindsey) has gotten me all excited and pumped up to start lifting some more. We shall see how long this excitement lasts. It seems like I could lift 3-4 times a week and still gain no muscle mass. What is up with that? Is everyone on ‘droids, but me?!
Tonight I am going to Portland for a much
anticipated girls weekend with my BFF. We signed up for the Hippie Chick ½marathon back in November and I have been really excited about running it. HC
is sold out every year and seems to be the “it” race for women in the Portland
area. However, I did register for HC BEFORE I had decided to run Eugene.
Obviously it’s not ideal to run a marathon, a 12k and a ½ marathon within 13
days. I have no goals & no race
plan. I just plan on having fun and looking cute. J
My race outfit (Kim @ (Just) Trying is for Little Girls would be so proud!)
The HC course starts and ends at the Hillsboro
Stadium (same location as Helvetia). However, the course is supposed to flat
compared to the crazy hills in Helvetia. It should be a fun race.
Last random ramble. Anyone tried Think Thin bars before? I love them and usually get the chocolate fudge or creamy peanut butter. Last night I came across this yummy flavor- it was AH-MAZING!
Course map and elevation
We get finisher's necklaces like at Girlfriend's
Last random ramble. Anyone tried Think Thin bars before? I love them and usually get the chocolate fudge or creamy peanut butter. Last night I came across this yummy flavor- it was AH-MAZING!
Questions
for you:
Anyone have some fun weekend plans?
How far in advance do you sign up for races?
Do you have a sparkle skirt?
--Tasha
Have fun in PDX! I try to sign up for races WAY in advance to save money. This doesn't end up working well, because sometimes things change. Like, I go to Ragnar instead of the half I had scheduled for that weekend. Or I move to WA instead of to CA. I think I've missed more races than I've actually made it to because things are so unpredictable!
ReplyDeleteI think that this is the last year I will sign up for races 12 months in advance. I always end up over extending myself.
DeleteGood luck this weekend, and have fun!!!! While you're in Hillsboro you HAVE TO go to Charming Charlie's {iTs an amazing accessory store}!! And yes I have a team sparkle skirt...don't race without it! Have fun & run fast!
ReplyDeleteI will have to check out that store next time I am in town. I go to Portland a lot. :-)
DeleteLast year Hippie Chick was two loops, very flat, but the half marathoners "ran into" the walkers. I'm so glad they changed the course, but that it is still way flatter than Helvetia.
ReplyDeleteI think you picked a good course to run on two weeks after a full. Good luck! This is one that you'll probably place at, speedy.
Super cute outfit too. You are going to look fab u lous!
Thanks, the outfit was fun. I was surprised that there wasn't more sparkle out there. The course this year was good. I wasn't running for time, I just wanted to have fun. Ran the whole way with Amanda from Runninghood. We chatted and the miles flew by. Made it a lot of fun!
Deleteweekend plans include some swimming in open water, a hopefully 50 mile bike ride with my hubs with his new wheels, my girl's soccer try-outs and celebrating motherhood!
ReplyDeletesigning up for races depends on who I'm signing up with. Anywhere to a year in advance to oh I don't know, say a week ;) Eugene Ba-by!
and NO I do not have a sparkle skirt but I would LIKE to get one!
Have fun this weekend at HC. Love ya!
Marnee you have to get a sparkle skirt!!! Every girl should have at least one! :-)
DeleteYou are going to have so much fun on Portland! That race sounds so fun:) This weekend I am going on a long bike ride with my family. So excited! I do have a Sparkle Skirt and it is the best! I pr'd wearing it in my last half so I am sure it is good luck:) Have a great weekend and good luck in your race!
ReplyDeleteI got a PR in my sparkle skirt too, but it isn't my current PR anymore. They are fun to wear.
DeleteSome races I'm way in advance and some are the week of!
ReplyDeleteYep, have a gunmetal sparkle skirt!
Good luck and have fun!
I really want a gunmetal sparkle skirt. It is next on my list! :-)
DeleteI think you look great in the race picture, you look determined to finish and that's a great picture in my book. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't have a sparkly skirt :(....you are going to look adorable for the race this weekend. Good luck and have a blast with your friends!
Thanks Jill! :-)
DeleteI love the idea of finishers necklaces! So cool!
ReplyDeleteIt is super cute too- I actually really like it!
DeleteHave fun in Portland! I love that Hippie Chick necklace. I might need to run this one day. Afterall, we still have a house in Bvrtn - Hillsboro. I have a collection of Team Sparkle skirts ( probably all the colors :) They are very comfortable. As for plans this weekend, it's mother's day! yahoooo!
ReplyDeleteThis was my favorite 1/2 marathon to date. You need to run sometime. It is always sold out so you need to register for it right after it opens which I think is in November.
DeleteThat is a lot of racing! Good luck this weekend. I live in Spokane too and did Bloomsday in a pink tutu this year. It was so much fun! I try not to sign up for races too early but before any sort up cut off for the price to go up.
ReplyDeletePink tutus are cute! It always fun to dress up sometimes for a race. :-)
DeleteHave fun at Hippie Chick! The sparkle skirt is too cute :) You looked GREAT in your pics, BTW.
ReplyDeleteGreat job with all the racing..I am running, but can't imagine racing - yet. In a few weeks, maybe.
Boy there are a lot of Malcoms in your area!
Thanks Raina! I didn't race HC, but it was still a lot of fun. I will be working on a recap today. :-)
DeleteYour pics are great--don't sell yourself short!
ReplyDeleteHave a blast at Hippie Chick. I think I want to do that one for the name alone sometime!
Have never worn a sparkle skirt, but they are cute. An all girls event is place to do it.
Thank you! You should run HC sometime if you get the opportunity to do so! It was a lot of fun!
DeleteTasha!! You're floating in the first picture! :) Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteI have to work this weekend, but Saturday afternoon I am going to just chill out and do whatever I want. ;) I may just walk around singing "I'm Sexy and I know it!"
Have fun with your BFF!
Thanks Brandi! I hope that you had a great weekend too!
Deleteso wish I was running hippie chick!! next year for sure!! have fun!
ReplyDeleteJulie have you run HC before? It was so much fun- my favorite 1/2 to date!
Deletei don't htink those pictures are that bad, seriously i've seen mine :)
ReplyDeletehave fun this weekend! love the name of the race and yeahh with a friend
There are some race pictures of me that never should have been published. Haha. Why can't we all just look amazing when we run??? :-)
DeleteEnjoy your weekend :) And I think your photos are fine! You look like you were running hard - which is good!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kari! :-)
Deletecongrats on your race, so proud of your PR!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I think you look amazing in your race photo at the top--- looks like you have great form to me and you look strong!!
Thank you!!!! I literally felt like I was dying, but I was so close to the finish line. My legs felt like they weighed 1000 pounds each. Yuck!
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