It's a very slow process - two steps forward, one step back - but I'm inching in the right direction. - Rob Reiner

April 13, 2011

Oh Happy (Birth) Day.......

With my half marathon coming up in just a few weeks I've been focusing alot more on running.  I have only biked a few times and haven't been in the pool in two weeks.  I am struggling with balancing my workouts and getting it all in.  Am I a runner or a triathlete.  I am both.  I did get in a strength and ab workout yesterday morning and Yoga on Monday - but I should really be focusing more on the swim and bike.  That said, I got in a nice 4 mile run this morning before work.  The temps were in the mid 50s and virtually no wind.  It couldn't have been more perfect.  I tried the run/walk method that several people have been talking about in blogs lately.  I ran 9 minutes and walked 1 minute.  It was kind of nice to have the planned break.  I ended up averaging 11:44. so about normal.  I may have to consider this for my half marathon since I already know I won't be quite ready to run all 13.

Next week I officially start my 20 week training for my first Olympic Distance Triathlon.  The swim is going to kill me.  It's 1500 meters, the most I swam in any race last summer was 500 meters.  I have a long, long way to go in the pool.  Of course next week we will be in Boston, not the ideal time to start a new training program and our hotel doesn't have a pool, so I feel like I will be behind before I even get started.  I will do my best.

So if you read yesterday's post you know I posted about celebrity look alikes.  My Mom told me that when I wear my hair straight I look like Sandra Bullock - what do you think?  That's me on the right...in case you couldn't tell.  Long lost sisters - um, probably not.


Work is crazy.  I mean completely crazy.  I was planning a bike ride when I got home Tuesday night, but didn't get home until after 7pm and just didn't have the energy to get it done.  Fail..... 

Tonight I get together with family and friends for Birthday dinner.  That's right it's my Birthday.  Forgive me for my shameless plug, but I totally love Birthdays!!  Jim says adults shouldn't celebrate their Birthdays...it's childish....well I guess I'm still a kid at heart!  So went to Google this morning and this was the image displayed.  I put my cursor over it and it said Happy Birthday Michael!  What?  How does Google know it's my Birthday?  Is this cool or cyber creepy?

Off to Boston on Friday - I can't wait....no in case you are new to my blog I am not running - that will NEVER happen, but my husband Jim is.  He's going to ROCK Boston's socks off!!  Good Luck to all of you who are participating in Boston this weekend and if your not - well good luck in whatever it is you are doing.  You are all awesome one way or the other!

I'm getting close to the magic 100 followers number.  I promise a giveaway when I get to 100 so go tell all your friends to follow my blog.  Are you reading this post, but your not a follower?  Well what are you waiting for......follow my blog.  It will be the greatest giveway ever.......I'm thinking about giving away 1 Million Dollars.  Ok that's a total lie, but I will make it cool.  I promise!


Have a wonderful day everyone!!  Whatever  you do today - just go for it.  Just like Jack!

30 comments:

  1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!! tell jim to hush up about adult birthdays being childish....i guess i would drive him crazy with my birthday WEEK celebrations!!! love the pic of jack, so athletic!!! have fun in boston!!!

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  2. Happy Birthday!!!! Celebrate all things Michael.

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  3. Happy Birthday! I love birthdays too! And I celebrated this year with a character breakfast at Disney World. Never mind that it was my 30th birthday!! :)

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  4. Happy Birthday to you!!! And many more :)

    I would love to go to Boston! I'm a history buff so I would love to go as much to sightsee as I would to run!

    You're way cooler than Sandra Bullock. At least I think so. Money is way overrated!

    100 followers! Wow!

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  5. ¡Feliz cumpleaños! How exciting! Nothing childish about celebrating a birthday. I mean, unless you're getting a pinata or something, right?

    I like the straight-hair look. Suits you well.

    Now go enjoy your day!

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  6. Hmmm....never knew that Boston wore socks....:p

    Happy birthday!!! Hope you have a great day!

    PS - You're going to rock your half marathon!

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  7. Happy Birthday!!!!! I hope you have a good one!

    Have fun in Boston as well. Someday I want to be there to see the race. I don't know if I will ever be able to run it.

    Don't sweat the swim. You can do it!

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  8. Alot of good stuff in this post

    - First, HAPPY BIRTHDAYS

    - You have crossed a finish line in a running race and a triathlon, you that automatically makes you a runner and a triathlete.

    - Sandra Bullock totally looks like you

    - Have fun in Boston

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  9. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! April birthdays rule!

    Enjoy Boston!

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  10. Happy b-day!!!!!!!! Hope you have a great day!

    I say don't sweat the swim (like Christy). If you've done the 500 you will do the 1500..You've got time...at least this is what I keep telling myself about the 70.3 coming up. :)

    Have a great trip to Boston!

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  11. Happy birthday!!!!

    I totally understand the frustration of not feeling like you have enough time to do it all. Pretty much every triathlete I know feels the same way. If only we didn't have to work... :)

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  12. A very HAPPY birthday, Michael! Hope you have a fabulous day! Have fun traveling to Boston this weekend!

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  13. Happy birthday Sandra, I mean Michael!! Hope it's a great one. Tell Jim you get to stretch that out for a full month, not just a day or a week!!

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  14. Happy Birthday!!! Boo Hiss, Jim ;-) We need to not only celebrate birthdays but we need to celebrate the small stuff of everyday life!! It's what keeps us light hearted!!

    I'm surpisingly finding the time to do all my workouts, but now it has come to the point that I need to find time for some serious napping. This old girl is getting a bit worn down by all this training :D

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  15. Happy birthday to you! I hope you have a wonderful day and an incredible year.

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  16. Happy Birthday!!! Have fun in Boston :D

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  17. Have a wonderful birthday Michael! Make that husband of your do something really nice for you. Enjoy today and have a great time in Boston.

    PS- your lovely Royals lost to my Twins last night!! probably will happen again today ;)

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  18. happy birthday!!!!
    bonne fete!!!!
    Bradley Coop called and said he wishes you the best day ever!!!!!

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  19. Happy Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a fabulous day!!

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  20. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHEAL. I think Jim should listen to you. Just got done reading his blog. Wife know best. Great 4 mile run before work. How exciting signing up for you first olympic distance trianthlon. You could be Sandras sister.

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  21. Happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope it's everything you want it to be!!!!

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  22. Happy birthday! Hope you're having a fabulous day! :)

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  23. Wow ... I'm really takin' it on here! But I WILL NOT BE MOVED!!! It's a BirthDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I love you anyway, even though you're a little misguided! Happy Birthday baby!

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  24. Happy birthday.

    WRT swimming: frequency is more important than duration at this point in your training and you should spend most of your time focusing on technique. Having someone take a look at your stroke and make recommendations could help a lot.

    Also, don't sweat the swim. It is all about the bike.

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  25. Happy Birthday and adults should totally celebrate birthdays! I love mine! Hope you are having a great day.

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  26. Just found your blog. Thanks for reading mine! Dude google is super creepy with all that it knows, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Have a great one.

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  27. Happy Birthday!! I hope you had a great day!
    I used to be a runner too. Then, I started doing triathlons. It's definitely difficult trying to balance it all and fit everything in. But, once you figure out what schedule works best for you, it will all work out! :)

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  28. Happy birth-week Michael!! (since I missed it yesterday) I am all about birthdays as well and my husband isn't just like Jim. Have such a great trip to Boston! I can't wait to hear all about it - you'll both have to post recaps on everything!

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  29. Happy late birthday!! Hope you had a good day. Celebrating is necessary. Don't forget tocelebrate your 1/2 Bday too;) weird about google though!! Stalker...

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