February 2012
10 posts
Lazy
I have several neuroses but one of my biggest and least discussed is my fear that I am lazy. On Saturday, I ran 12 of the most miserable miles ever—uphill the entire way, 2 10-minute emergency un-fun potty breaks and 3 hours later, I reached my final destination. That last mile was pure death-shuffle. At mile 6, in between stomach flips, I texted my husband about my (ahem)...
4 Minutes to Save the World
Yesterday I ran a mile in 10:30. For those of you who run, you’re probably thinking that that’s the speed of evolution and you’d be right. You’d be right because when I began running in July of 2012 I was grateful to run a mile in 15 minutes. Amid the people who told me I was too fat to run, that my body was not meant for running, even dodging my own brain that was...
In a Shocking Turn of Events
When I think about the fact that I’m running a half marathon in 4.5 weeks, I want to poop myself. Shockingly, running seems to be the only thing in my life that’s actually progressing. Who’d a thunk?
What the Living Fark?
I just signed up for a half ironman relay as the running part in August. Where is Jessi? What has happened to Jessi? Hold me…
I want you all to know
That I ran 12.5 miles in 2.50 on Saturday. I took a lovely facebook picture and then ran into a nearby hotel for some delightful exercise induced vomiting. Who’s the boss? MOI!
DC runners....
I need an 11 mile route for tomorrow. Thinking about going East Falls Church across the Key Bridge and rounding the reflecting pool a few times. Any suggestions?
95.25=
amount of miles run in January 2012.
Control
While driving home last night there must have been a particularly unstimulating piece on NPR because I found myself daydreaming hardcore. I was thinking, why did I start running? It seems so un-me. As someone who has taken countless Myers Briggs tests I have consistently scored as a 100% extrovert. I’m pretty sure the only people who do that are exhibitionists and Neil Patrick Harris. ...