Bueller??!!??!?!?

Bueller, Bueller…..anyone??!!? It’s been about a month since I blogged last and a lot has happened since.  First my former employer called and offered me a position at the company.  I was completely shocked and I have been slowly adjusting to being a working mom again.  Sully gave me the cold shoulder for a couple of days, and it’s been a little tricky to try and get my runs in.  I enjoyed my time home with Sully, but this is the best decision for my family.  Other than that I’ve just been saving money and keeping up with my running.  I’ve been hitting up CVS lately to use my coupons and have been getting some good deals.  The other day I was reading the circular and I told Mr. O, “Toothpaste is always free!”  I now get toothpaste free or pay under $1 for it now.  In addition to sharing my toothpaste bounty with my parents, we plan to make a big donation around the holidays.  In running news, I ran the Baltimore 10 miler on Saturday.  It was my first official race since having Sully.  I just love the excitement and energy of races.  I did well for my first race back and now that I run with a jogging stroller.  I clocked in with a time of 1:34.  Now my next decision is half-marathon or full-marathon???I’m leaning towards full which means I will be running by myself, but I’ve done it before.   So basically that is the past month in a nutshell.  I promise it won’t be so long next time!

Mud Dog Run Review

On Saturday I ran the Mud Dog race with my sister and a couple of friends.  I was really excited about this race because I have never done anything like it before.  The weather on Thursday and Friday was gorgeous high 70's, and on race day it was in the 50's and rainy.  The race was a 5k that included 16 obstacles.  The obstacles ranged from crossing the Monocacy River, climbing cargo net and hay bales, rolling in flour, to jumping over fire.  It was definitely and experience and had so much fun!  My time was 32:42, and I ended up finishing  7th for women in the 34 and under division, not too shabby!! Afterwards we were treated to a free beer and band.  Since it was chilly all of the runners were huddled around heaters.  Due to the weather Mr. and Sully stayed home.   I feel that the race could've been a bit more organized, there was only a mile marker for the first mile.  Also, on the race information sheet it said that there would be one water station and there wasn't one.  But all in all it was a great time and I'm looking forward to next year's race.  After I got home and showered the the weather turned nasty!  The rain continued, wind gusts picked up, and then there were tornado warnings!!  Here are some pictures from the race.

I'm Done!!

Me and Little Sis

Start of race jumping in the Monocacy River

Jumping over fire at the finish line

Run Forrest Run

I heard the rain last night and I hoped that it would subside so I could go for run.  Sully woke up and the weather was overcast.  However, I still told myself that I would go running.  I woke Mr. O up and put on my running clothes before I changed my mind.  I had decided that I was going to do a 3 mile loop.  There I was running and realized all was good, so I decided that I would keep going. 

My body felt great, the weather was mild, I was hydrated, and the jams were pumping on the iPod.  As a runner this is the best type of run.  The kind of run where everything is perfect and you get lost.  My mind was clear and it was just me running.  As I finished, it didn't feel like I had just run 5 miles, but just had gotten a breath of fresh air.  This was the perfect way for me to increase my miles.  I have become very comfortable in the 3.5-4.5 mile range and need to increase.  This weekend I am doing the Mud Dog Run with my sister.  Flying Dog brewery used the Warrior Dash as inspiration for the run.  I have never done anything like this so I am very excited!