Three Things Thursday

1. My first week of training for the Princess half has been going well. I managed to do both runs without stopping!! HOLLER! I am excited for my long run on Saturday and seeing if I can push myself to do the whole run without walking. It's funny because I used to think "oh man, this is SO far to run" and now all I think is "This is nowhere near as long as what I ran for my half marathon...piece of cake!" Love the change in attitude!

2. Speaking of changes, one of the reasons I haven't had time to update this week is because I was helping my sister move out and then cleaning her old room so I can take it. (Her room was bigger so it's a total upgrade for me!) I woke up this morning to a text telling me my programs were cancelled so I figured might as well take advantage of my day off and start moving stuff, right? Well, once I get into a groove, it's hard for me to stop, so I ended up moving almost everything into my new room (with the exception of my two dressers that are currently in storage). Can't wait to get it all set and put away!! Hopefully by the end of the weekend!


3. And now, an awesome quote that I LOVE:

"If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run."   

--John Bingham

Three Things Thursday

Officially my first Three Things Thursday post!

(Why haven't I done this before?)

1. I was surfing the internet for a new wallpaper for my computer last night because I like to put up motivational running shots to get me going. I mean, what better way to remind yourself of what you should be doing than plastering it all over your computer screen? That way, when I've been sitting too long at my computer, playing on Facebook when I should be getting some training in, I have a little extra push right there in front of me. Anyway, I came across this photo:

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Needless to say, it's perfect for me! Not only is it the background on my computer, it is also now the wallpaper on my phone. I love it!!

2. It is hard to find a pair of green running shoes that are similar to my current Kinvaras. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Saucony Kinvara 2s. They are slightly minimalist (which I feel helps my form a bit) with mesh on top that allows my feet to breathe. Plus, they're BRIGHT PINK! Alas, for the Disney Princess Half I need my feet and legs to be green, which means I need green shoes. As of yet, Saucony doesn't have anything that really fits my needs, so I guess I will continue to look around. (Though on Facebook, Saucony mentioned some of their new products that will be coming out soon! Keep your fingers crossed!).

3. I am finally beginning to feel human again after my half marathon. Here is a list of what hurt- see if you can compare to any aches/pains you had during your first half! Sore and tight calves (to the point where I couldn't touch them because they hurt so much), swollen hands (too much salt in my system?), aching shoulders/upper back (from trying to hold myself upright for so long), chaffed inner thighs (I forgot to put on my anti-chaffing... I will never forget again!) and a wrenched left torso (the muscle that starts at your spine and wraps around your ribs? Yea, I managed to strain that... hurt to breathe). Thankfully nothing too major was pulled/sprained/fell off while running, so I guess I'm pretty lucky.