Roxymama's 5k to Marathon, Time to Collect Another Castle

[michigandergirl]

@michigandergirl

Aaaaaahhhhh!!!! I love, love, love the bean!!! It almost makes me want to sign up for a half marathon in July. Oh, wait, I already am signed up for a half in July...the weekend before RnR Chicago...this could be tricky. Such a dilemma! Oh what to do...

 

[pixarmom]

Ok so if Billy is my running coach.
Then perhaps I need coaches for other facets of my training.
How about Ariel for Style coach, Zelly for STIR coach and Sarah for resting coach!
I'll accept applications for other positions as well.
(how many seconds until someone comes over to enroll as Dopey coach?)

Oh, boo! Too bad style coach is already taken, because I would help you pick outfits for races. I was so happy with my selections for Dopey that I lined them up in a drawer at BWI and took a photo. My husband opened the drawer and asked why I was using one whole drawer for only four race outfits. Well, because!!! Of course, the marathon was so cold that I had to add random items from my suitcase to stay warm. That particular outfit was a bust - I looked like Sully from monsters, inc with all of the fuzz and padding but without the fun colors!

 

[roxymama]

Oh, boo! Too bad style coach is already taken, because I would help you pick outfits for races. I was so happy with my selections for Dopey that I lined them up in a drawer at BWI and took a photo. My husband opened the drawer and asked why I was using one whole drawer for only four race outfits. Well, because!!! Of course, the marathon was so cold that I had to add random items from my suitcase to stay warm. That particular outfit was a bust - I looked like Sully from monsters, inc with all of the fuzz and padding but without the fun colors!

I would not be opposed to a Style Team! Although I do hope my next race will not require Sully levels of padding for warmth but you never know?

 

[run.minnie.miles]

Coffee coach? I volunteer! (I volunteer as tribute!)

 

[roxymama]

Coffee coach? I volunteer! (I volunteer as tribute!)

Ooooh good call! Gonna need your expertise tomorrow morning cause my post run brain is gonna keep me awake a bit still tonight! Bring on the

 

[roxymama]

Aaaaaahhhhh!!!! I love, love, love the bean!!! It almost makes me want to sign up for a half marathon in July. Oh, wait, I already am signed up for a half in July...the weekend before RnR Chicago...this could be tricky. Such a dilemma! Oh what to do...

Two halfs in July would be kinda nuts. But we are all nuts here, right?
Actually my hubby may have a Tri that Sunday so it may be just 5k for me. We'll see.
(but I looooove the remix medal, so tbd!!!)

 

[roxymama]

I am so tired. I've never been so excited for a sit on my butt night. I'm not even going to cook dinner. Maybe I'll just sit with a bag of pennies on the couch and bribe my daughter to bring me things all night. That sounds like good parenting, right?

 

[run.minnie.miles]

I am so tired. I've never been so excited for a sit on my butt night. I'm not even going to cook dinner. Maybe I'll just sit with a bag of pennies on the couch and bribe my daughter to bring me things all night. That sounds like good parenting, right?

Sounds good to me! Friday night is usually pizza night at our house, perfect night for a break!

 

[SarahDisney]

I am so tired. I've never been so excited for a sit on my butt night. I'm not even going to cook dinner. Maybe I'll just sit with a bag of pennies on the couch and bribe my daughter to bring me things all night. That sounds like good parenting, right?

As your official resting coach ... that sounds like a great way to rest. You're combining resting and teaching your daughter economics. Excellent multitasking.

 

[michigandergirl]

Two halfs in July would be kinda nuts. But we are all nuts here, right?
Actually my hubby may have a Tri that Sunday so it may be just 5k for me. We'll see.
(but I looooove the remix medal, so tbd!!!)

"We are all mad here" - Cheshire cat - I think I'm going to get a shirt with that on it, maybe make it one of my Dopey running outfits.

So I was thinking since I may not make it to RnR this year, maybe we could both enter the lottery for the Chicago marathon for 2018?? Because I know you can do it. That would give you time to get a few halfs under your belt and plenty of time to work up to that distance. Great idea, right??

 

[roxymama]

"We are all mad here" - Cheshire cat - I think I'm going to get a shirt with that on it, maybe make it one of my Dopey running outfits.

So I was thinking since I may not make it to RnR this year, maybe we could both enter the lottery for the Chicago marathon for 2018?? Because I know you can do it. That would give you time to get a few halfs under your belt and plenty of time to work up to that distance. Great idea, right??

Actually I may just be mad enough for that. But I'm also one beer into my evening.
I will honestly consider it. I mean I've been building mileage every year right?
So when's the lottery?

 

[roxymama]

Ok looks like Nov. Plenty of time to talk myself into or out if it

 

[michigandergirl]

Yes! Two years ago I was doing the exact same things you are doing - slowly and methodically working my way up to longer distances.

Cheers, my friend!

 

[roxymama]

@CheapRunnerMike @FFigawi @ZellyB and all other new bike lovers.
Went bike shopping today. The winner is in the final pictures










She's already level 4 panda swim level so now we just need to work on the running game right?

No it wasn't on!

Hubby left without a bike which is a win...although he's got a bike guy at a small local place. And now bikes are on his brain sooooo...

Also I'm still bike-less because I'm apparently not cool yet.

 

[roxymama]

Ok I'm legit terrible at selfies.
But lookie what I got in the mail today!!! @Ariel484
(Was right size, I don't like too tight and it fits over cold weather gear!)

Yes, eventually I'll wear it with just shorts but it's 29 out and I'm super pasty anyways. Accuweather is saying 50 deg. btw for my 8k on 4/2, we'll see!?

And while we were at "Richard's" sporting goods I found this lovely Carrie Underwood brand long sleep half zip with an interesting collar. Who knew she is also an athleisure mogul??? They couldn't find the bar code on the clearance rack so gave it to me for $22. Which just can't be right, but thank you!

Flower shoulders



Ok now I guess I'll run since I'm all dressed up. 4 miles and then a viewing of the Enchanted beast movie I haven't seen yet. Potter fan fail, but I'm rectifying that.

 

[CheapRunnerMike]

@CheapRunnerMike @FFigawi @ZellyB and all other new bike lovers.
Went bike shopping today. The winner is in the final pictures


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She's already level 4 panda swim level so now we just need to work on the running game right?
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No it wasn't on!

Hubby left without a bike which is a win...although he's got a bike guy at a small local place. And now bikes are on his brain sooooo...

Also I'm still bike-less because I'm apparently not cool yet.

Oh yay! Bikes

Starting her out young, good work!

 

[FFigawi]

Oh yay! Bikes

Starting her out young, good work!

She'll be a triathlete in no time!

 

[roxymama]

This has Irish cream and baileys in it. This should nicely fuel my long run. This seemed responsible at the time.

But this didn't.


I only ate 1/3rd of it. Who have I become? Was worth it.



Now hockey!!! And then running. And hope the lord for napping!

 

[Sailormoon2]

Gorgeous running gear! Bailley's in coffee is always reasonable

 

[Ariel484]

Love the clothes, the Baileys, the waffle and cute pic with hubby. Enjoy your Sunday, Roxys!