what can i say, it's spring time in new york? we all skipped an hour of sleep last night, i woke up in the mood for cleaning (my kitchen shines) and the wicked snow storm we had last weekend has sublimated into nothingness. it's in the 60's already. the kids across the street are playing basketball in shorts and tee shirts.
i tested out my awesome left foot this morning. and all my careful taking of calcium magnesium has paid off. i ran 6 miles. oh, no, scratch that and thank you google maps-- 7.5 miles. and another 1 of cool-off. should be back up to speed in no time. i am so very, very sad that i won't be running a marathon by march 22nd, but so very, very optimistic about running my marathon a few weeks later at a faster rate.
looks like i might have a cleaning gig (fingers crossed) and am looking to book a musical gig in the near future. stay tuned for more details.
wheeeee! i love me some sunshine.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Moving on up, moving on over... (and as ever, Shout-outs)
Well my friends, family and other curious strangers... (and don't be a stranger for too long. I'm friendly. introduce yourself!)
Here's where we stand: My not-broken toe has hindered my progress. I've found all sorts of clever ways of working out without, say, running on it (or at least running on it much). I can still do my favorite ass-kicking work out at the gym and it's entirely possible without bending the middle of my foot- I don't have to stand on the ball of my foot, heel stays to the ground. But it's not marathon running. It's practice for a marathon. It's working out. It's kicking butt. Plus, I heal well. I am nothing if not lucky. Cheers to that. Now what does one DO with good luckiness? Whatever good I can do. Karma will smell like kimchi if you just leave them there. I gotta keep on moving, paying forward, etc.
So practice I shall continue to do, but my marathon run is now officially postponed until May. Sadness set in. The optimism rebounded! There's still a marathon, there's still fundraising to END blood cancers. There's you and me making good things happen.
So that's where we stand. Running, running, running. Raising, raising, raising. Blogging... blogging... And I will refrain from singing " Ain't nothing gonna break my stride... Nobody's gonna slow me down... Oh no, I've got to keep on moving..." Hellllp! It's stuck in my head and I can't get it out!
Anyway, more good things to come. And less cheesy music. (Good music: ever try running to the band Tally Hall? I recommend it. But always, always, always start your workout with Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except For Me And My Monkey. The cowbell is the best. kickstart. ever.)
Shout-outs go to Shanna Weinberg. I didn't see her name when I last updated my list. And GoGoPedro who is incomparably kind. Also, talented and fun. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
-the most grateful version of chel yet. version 2.0 to arrive soon.
Here's where we stand: My not-broken toe has hindered my progress. I've found all sorts of clever ways of working out without, say, running on it (or at least running on it much). I can still do my favorite ass-kicking work out at the gym and it's entirely possible without bending the middle of my foot- I don't have to stand on the ball of my foot, heel stays to the ground. But it's not marathon running. It's practice for a marathon. It's working out. It's kicking butt. Plus, I heal well. I am nothing if not lucky. Cheers to that. Now what does one DO with good luckiness? Whatever good I can do. Karma will smell like kimchi if you just leave them there. I gotta keep on moving, paying forward, etc.
So practice I shall continue to do, but my marathon run is now officially postponed until May. Sadness set in. The optimism rebounded! There's still a marathon, there's still fundraising to END blood cancers. There's you and me making good things happen.
So that's where we stand. Running, running, running. Raising, raising, raising. Blogging... blogging... And I will refrain from singing " Ain't nothing gonna break my stride... Nobody's gonna slow me down... Oh no, I've got to keep on moving..." Hellllp! It's stuck in my head and I can't get it out!
Anyway, more good things to come. And less cheesy music. (Good music: ever try running to the band Tally Hall? I recommend it. But always, always, always start your workout with Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except For Me And My Monkey. The cowbell is the best. kickstart. ever.)
Shout-outs go to Shanna Weinberg. I didn't see her name when I last updated my list. And GoGoPedro who is incomparably kind. Also, talented and fun. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
-the most grateful version of chel yet. version 2.0 to arrive soon.