My new favorite thing!

Being on time/early most of the time is a great quality to have but it can get you into some serious trouble.  Friday night is a perfect example of this.  Keith & I were going to a cooking class and needed to meet there as I couldn't get out of work early as I had hoped.  I left downtown around 5pm and made it to our destination and parked in about 45 minutes.  Our class would not start for 45 minutes and Keith was stuck in traffic on the Beltway.  As I exited the parking garage, I rounded the corner only to see Lululemon.  Being the good girl I am, I decided to walk around and try to find the less expensive but still super cute, Athleta store.  Unfortunately, I never could find Athleta and so decided I would kill 15 minutes in Lululemon heaven.  While I found multiple things I wanted, I settled on just two things:  a daily tank and a cute new running skirt.  


I saw this running skirt online earlier in the week and they had hardly any sizes left.  I decided it probably wasn't meant to be.  I figured that was probably for the best as I have more running shorts/skirts than I can count.  Keith pointed out that my workout wardrobe out numbers my work wardrobe 3 to 1.  Sadly, I think he's right.  Well, I walked into Lulu and there on the rack I saw the skirt I had admired earlier in the week.  I flipped through the rack and much to my delight, they had my size.  Knowing I didn't NEED it, I decided to try it on anyway.  I mean, what are the chances of it fitting and looking cute.  I mean, most folks sporting the Lulu stuff are smaller than me so of course, look good in it.  I slid into the skirt and knew I was in trouble when it fit.  I declared this a most serendipitous moment and knew the skirt was meant to be mine.  I must be living right I thought.  


Looking good is one thing though.  Would the skirt also prove to be functional?  I wore it out on my long run this weekend and I have to tell you, I was beyond impressed.  The skirt was lightweight, cute and the built in shorts never moved, not even once.  I have about 5 other running skirts and the built in shorts in every pair move around, requiring me to tug at them while running.  Not these though.  When I returned from my run, I burst through the doors and told Keith I would be purging my workout drawer to make room for as many of these skirts as I could find.  I was in love!


I recently purchased 3 running skirts from Athleta which I do love.  Comparing the two skirts though, the Lulu skirt is much better suited for running whereas the Athleta skirts are better for running errands or doing less vigorous cardio (like maybe the elliptical).  


I once declared I would never buy such expensive workout clothes.  Once again, I find myself eating my words as the quality of this skirt really is superb.  For those of you who have been eyeing these skirts, debating whether or not you should get one, let me answer that question for you.....HELL TO THE YES.  Go now before they sell out of your size.  Just a hint:  if you like a little extra coverage, opt for the Tall vs Regular.  I'm just shy of 5'5" (well, 5'6" if the height marker at the gas station is accurate...you know, the one they have on the door so they can measure thieves as they run out with the loot) and while I am not Tall, decided I wanted to have a little extra insurance in the back.  


Here are some pics of the skirt for your viewing pleasure.  Hope you all have an excellent week!!!!

Front view of the super cute skirt.  My head is cutoff as I just returned from my hot & sweaty run.

The ADORABLE built in shorts.  

Rear view (as if you couldn't tell).  The skirts are a little longer in the back .  For me, the Tall is the perfect amount of coverage.  

Sometimes, you just have to believe you can.....

Tejas Sprint Triathlon was this past weekend and I couldn’t be happier with my results.  But before I talk about me, let me give some major props to team Try Weakly (Dorina, Keith & Luke) who placed 3^rd in the mixed relay division.  This is the same trio who raced together at OilMan back in November and they were back to see what they could do at a sprint.  They all had their own goals for the day and each of them did exactly what they wanted and walked away with some hardware. Congrats guys!  So proud of you!

I’m so happy to report that I too achieved my goals for the day.  Going into CB&I, I was sick.  I’m not making excuses here, I was S-I-C-K.  Despite all that, I did better than I hoped but was still a little saddened that I didn’t quite hit where I knew I could.  Following that race, I just wanted to stay healthy and go into Tejas as close to 100% as possible and that’s exactly what I did.  Leading up to Tejas, I also got serious about watching my diet.  After seeing some pictures of myself, I just was flat out depressed.  Even though I have a wonderful boyfriend who tells me daily (literally) how beautiful he thinks I am, I was beyond unhappy with myself.  This isn’t an entirely new thing for me but that’s a story better shared with a licensed professional.  At any rate, I downloaded a calorie tracker app and started logging EVERYTHING I put in my body.  7 pounds and about 5 inches later, I was feeling better and loving the extra energy I was feeling.  Don’t get me wrong, I still have quite a ways to go but I was very happy that I was able to focus. 

Let’s get to the good stuff….the race.  The morning was uneventful.  Well, we did have to get up at 4am to drive down to the race site and that sort of sucked.  Note to self:  crash with Stef next time.  I made it to transition bright & early and got everything set up.  The borderline OCD side of me came out and I checked my stuff about 5 times.  Hey, better to be safe than without shoes when it’s time to get on the bike!  I had plenty of time to start even being in the 2^nd wave (woo hoo to not being in the last wave).  While waiting in the potty line, I was surprised to see my former coach, Kim Hager.  I was SO happy to see her smiling face.  We got to visit a bit and she wished me well in my race.  So glad I got to see her!

I’m not a strong swimmer.  I’m usually average but lately, I haven’t quite been average.  My swim at CB&I was nothing short of dismal so my goal was to just improve my pace.  I got in the water, eagerly awaiting my 7:04am start and put myself right at the front.  I thought I would try this drafting thing.  LOL.  If you don’t practice drafting, don’t try to do it at a race, just an FYI for any of you out there who are dumb like me.  This was another full contact swim.  In all honesty, the contact didn’t let up too much until the end.  When I wasn’t getting the crap beat out of me by side-stroking swimmers, I was getting tangled up in lakeweed (b/c it wasn’t seaweed).  Before I knew it, I was out of the water and running over to T1.  My time was almost a full 1.5 minutes faster than at CB&I and this was a longer swim.  Huge sigh of relief.  Goal one:  check.

Keith & I have had some solid rides lately and I know I’ve been riding  well.  Ana told me to go hard and that’s exactly what I did.  We had a bit of headwind but nothing significant.  We also had a nice tailwind heading back to the race site and that was awesome.  I felt so good on this ride.  I felt really strong.  As I approached 10.5 miles, I saw Keith on the other side heading out.  Glancing at my watch, I knew Dorina must’ve had a good swim.  Yay!  I also saw my sisters, mom & niece sneaking over to the race site and yelled out to them.  Ooh, Ana might not like it that I popped out of aero so I could wave.   I pulled into T2, hopped off the bike and thought HOT DAMN!   I knew it was a good ride but didn’t know until post-race that my average was 20mph.  Umm, what?  I’ve never done that in a race.  Never.  This was a fast bike course and the tailwind certainly helped at the end.  I’m still proud of this accomplishment.  For those who are wondering, Keith edged me out by just about 2 minutes.  He ended up averaging 21mph.  I guess I shouldn’t brag about dropping him on long rides anymore.  Just kidding!  Love you babe and very proud of you!  Goal two: check.

I was ready to run.  I was ready to go hard.  I had averaged about 11:30min/mile at CB&I, an embarrassing pace for me.  I went out harder than I ever do in sprints and at the end of the 1^st mile, I felt it.  I was breathing harder than I ever do, my face was on fire and I was thirsty.  I grabbed a Gatorade and 3 waters at the aid station (1 for drinking and 2 for dumping on my head).  I slowed way down the next mile b/c I was concerned I had gone out too hard.  Before long, I knew that I was now going too slow and needed to pick things up if I wanted to do better than at CB&I.  I increased my pace methodically over the last mile b/c I wanted my last .25 miles to be the strongest.  I rounded my last corner and could see the finish line and just hauled butt.  I wasn’t sure if I had improved or not.  I knew I felt faster but I just couldn’t be sure.  Well, the final results had me at an 11:07min/mile pace so I did indeed improve.  YES!  Goal three:  check.

As I reviewed the final results, I did have some mixed emotions.  When I saw I was still towards the back of my age group, I was a little disappointed but as I looked at some of the times posted, it was clear there were some very strong runners out there.  I decided to stop focusing on what place I was and focus on my times.  As soon as I did that, I was beyond happy.  I couldn’t wait to call Ana and let her know I accomplished my goals for the race.

So now what?  Well, I think it’s pretty much sticking with what I’ve been doing the past few weeks and just continue to get stronger.  I’ve found a routine that has worked really well for me (and has kept me healthy).  No, I don’t have much of a social life b/c I pretty much work, exercise, play with my pups and sleep.  That’s ok though, I like it!  I’m so excited to see what happens at Shadow Creek Ranch in July.  The temps will be warmer so I need to keep that in mind.  Either way, I fully expect to continue to improve.  

Next up you ask?  On June 24^th, Keith and I will make our way back to the land of Sugar where we will be participating in the Sugar Land Memorial Hermann sprint triathlon along with his youngest daughter, Hannah.  We are going to have a blast and I can’t wait!!    

Holy crap, RACE WEEK!

I didn't forget it was race week.  I mean, I've been thinking about it for a few weeks now.  I just got so busy, I forgot to post about it being race week.  :)  Either way, I'm posting now and that means you get two posts from me in a span of just a few days.  You are SO lucky.


Tejas Sprint Triathlon is this Sunday and I'm super excited.  My workouts have been going well and I am anxious to race again.  My swimming feels like it's kind of sucked a bit lately but nothing major.  I need to figure out a good schedule that allows me to start masters again or get in some solid swim workouts w/ others b/c that always helps a ton.  Oh well, a problem for another day. 


Dorina, Keith & Luke will be racing as a relay team this weekend as well.  Given how well they did at OilMan in November, I think they definitely will kick some ass on Sunday.  I get in the water 30 minutes before them so unfortunately, won't be able to cheer them on.  If all goes well, I should finish before Luke....I really hope so.  If a 30 minute head start doesn't help, not much will.  

I stumbled upon the quote above on Pinterest (nope, haven't been on there lately).  Obviously this quote is perfect for the next big race I train for.  As I read it again, I realized it really can apply to so many other parts of my life, not just the racing part.  I wonder if I can stencil this on the wall in my workout room.  Hmmmm, Sunday project anyone?


With that, I'm going to sign off and head to bed.  For a short work week, I sure am tired!!!

Dreams of PRs dancing in my head!

This is post was recorded at an earlier time.  :)

I’ve been telling those close to me that volunteering/spectating at an Ironman is very dangerous.  While the post-race feeling is not as thrilling, I find myself more motivated than I thought I would be to sign up again.  And it’s not like I went into volunteering/spectating sitting on the fence.  Oh no!  I have been telling people for nearly a year that I would be back in 2013.  But being out there Saturday totally cemented it for me.  I will be there come hell or high water. 

The dangerous part though is the crazy thoughts it puts in your head.  I spent the better part of my lunch break today thinking about what I’ve done in races the past few years, how I’ve done in training and how I did at IMTX last year.  Based on all that, I started playing with some numbers to come up with a range of finish times based on various scenarios.  I’ve thought about how I would do if I changed nothing at all.  And believe me when I tell you, I would be happy with how I did last year b/c I felt good all day and I knew I would finish.  I’ve thought about how I would fare if I did in the swim what I should’ve done last year.  Anyway, I’ve come out with a time range that in all honesty, is very doable.  Of course, this will all need to be discussed with my coach before I even think about sharing.  And I may not.  I can tell you that in my head right now I have a super stretch goal that if I achieve, I can guarantee will cause me to need a box of Kleenex b/c I will cry!  And the crazy thing is that I actually believe I can achieve this super stretch goal!  And this is how it all begins.  This is how the crazy obsession starts and then not so slowly, takes on a life of its own.  Oh lord, what is wrong with me?

Before I get too excited, I have to actually sign up for the race and The Woodlands is making it hard for me.  There are so many rumors going around about what is going on.  Last week, the event guide showed there would be onsite registration.  I had fully expected to be one of the first in line, eager to hand over my payment.  Two days before the race, the event schedule was updated and onsite registration was removed.  The reason given was that the permits hadn’t been secured yet.  Hmmmm.  There was onsite registration last year so what’s up dudes?  We’ve been hearing for months that the date might change.  I’m now hearing the event could move to Galveston (oh please no) or Austin b/c The Woodlands Township is about as fun to deal with as a case of the clap.  All of you out there following my blog, go ahead and start wishing and hoping the race stays in The Woodlands as I really need my family and friends to be out there cheering me on.   Yes, I will go to Galveston or Austin if I HAVE to but I’m really hoping I won’t.  Keith is doing some serious “No Ironman in Galveston” rain dance b/c we all know he thinks that place is a sh@t hole and he has made it clear he doesn’t want to spend any more time there than he has to.  If the race IS there, Keith will be pushing me to finish sub-12 so we can get the heck out of dodge.  

I’ll have to change the name of the blog again once I sign up.  I’ve got a few ideas in my head but am open to suggestions!

With that, I’m outta here.  Happy training you guys!

IMTX, it's that time of year again!

So, what do I have to tell you about?  I think a bullet pointed list will suffice!

• CB&I was a success although looking at my time, you may not think that.  I had been sick for a solid 2.5 weeks and debated if it was worth racing.  Well, yes, of course it was.  I did a little better than I hoped and felt good at the finish.  I felt the stingiest on the bike which I had expected.  This race will be on my calendar for years to come I'm sure!
• Baby brother Doug graduated with his Masters from Texas State.  I wonder if we'll have to call him Master Doug?
• Work has been busy which I like.  I'm still learning a ton in my new role!
• Tejas Sprint Triathlon is next up for me and I'm so pumped!  Keith, Luke & Dorina will be racing as a relay team again and should do really well. 
• At the end of June, I'm signed up for Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Triathlon as part of a relay team with Keith & Hannah!  We are so excited!

Yesterday was IMTX and it was an awesome experience.  This year I was a volunteer and spectator vs participant so that was a little tough but I really had such an amazing day.  I looked at these athletes and was so inspired by them all.  It is hard for me to believe that I am one of them.  I looked at Keith at one point and asked him how in the world I did it last year.  After my volunteer gig in the morning along the swim course, I joined Keith & Hannah on the bike course for some major cheering.  Y'all, how many 15 year olds do you know who would want to hang out with dad & his girlfriend all day, cheering on strangers?  Not many!  Hannah is an AWESOME spectator and I know the athletes appreciated her funny antics.  We were busy yesterday!  We made it up to Drifters (off 149) to catch folks as they approached Richards and the 1/2 way mark just beyond.  We then high tailed it down to the 80ish mile mark to cheer folks through a crazy busy intersection.  Temps were hot, winds picked up and the race was ON!  On our way out to Drifters, we saw the lead male pro getting ready to turn on to Jackson Rd (what I consider the home stretch at 80+ miles).  Dude was rockin' that bike course.  He didn't go on to win but he did set a bike course record from what I understand.  I had so many teammates and friends out there and I'm so glad we got to cheer them all on!  We made it out to the 102 mile spot as well and got to see a lot of folks we had been seeing all day.  A girl crashed approaching the turn on to Branch Crossing.  I don't know if they let her continue but hope they did if she was up for it.  You could see the heartbreak in her eyes at the though of not continuing. 

After a quick pit stop home, we made our way to the run course and had the most amazing spot thanks to Spencer Chase (whose wife Val was racing).  Tent, beer, chairs and spectating!  IMTX is a tough course primarily due to the conditions.  We were at a spot where we could see most folks 3 times on the run course.  It was awesome!  And of course, we finally made our way to the finish line where I got to see SO many friends and teammates hear those magical words and join the Ironman club.  We cheered on strangers just as much as friends and to me, there was nothing better to see than a big smile on someones face b/c we were there cheering them on!  It was a truly amazing day and one I won't soon forget!

I was asked more than once if this made me wish I was racing.  Umm, do you know me at all?  Of course it did!  I was smart in taking a year off from Ironman distance races BUT I know now, more than ever that I MUST do another one (or two, or three).  I'm not fast and will probably never see a finish time that starts with 12 (or even 13) but I LOVE this sport and the challenges it presents.  The feeling you get from achieving something you shouldn't be able to is awesome.  I just hope that the rumors aren't true and IMTX will remain in The Woodlands.  More than anything, family support is big to me and especially for a race like this.  I want to have a HUGE support crew next year.  HUGE.  That's right folks, if I cheered you on yesterday, you owe me.  :)  

Ok, so this wouldn't be a "Jenny" post if there wasn't some type of mishap right?  After CB&I, I decided it was time to get really serious and start tracking my calories and slim down a bit for my races this summer (I have 6 coming up that are confirmed).  Not only have I been tracking calories, I've been eating clean.  Energy wise, there is a huge difference.  I have felt really good and have managed to drop 7 lbs since CB&I.  I didn't eat breakfast yesterday b/c frankly, nothing sounded good at 4am.  It was nearly 2pm before Keith, Hannah & I could make our way to food due to our spectating.  By then, I was famished!  We went to Sonic where I had a burger.  I'll spare you the details but let me just say that my stomach has clearly gone on strike.  By the time dinner rolled around, I couldn't touch anything b/c I felt so darn sick.  I looked at Keith and told him that had I known eating clean would cause my body to reject delicious food, I would've never started eating clean.  :)  Ok, that's a lie.  I was able to wear white shorts yesterday that I bought months ago that I haven't worn b/c they didn't fit.  And ladies, you know full well you don't wear white on the bottom unless it fits.  :)

So with that, I'm outta here.  I'm going to make my way to Ironman Village and pick up some mDot stuff.  It's nice being an Ironman now b/c I can buy Ironman stuff whenever I want and know I'm not jinxing myself!  Woo hoo!!

Race Week?!?!

And just like that, vacation over and it's race week!  I signed up for CB&I Triathlon this year, a sprint tri in The Woodlands.  I've volunteered the past few years and am finally getting to do this hometown race!  #157 will be taking to the glorious waves of Lake Woodlands around 7:30am on Saturday morning. I  just picked up my packet and realized they gave me a mens shirt! Sons of b's!  I'm hoping they will let me trade it at another packet pickup location.  We'll see!

So what's new you ask?  Wellllllll.  I'm back from Disney World and had an amazing time with my sisters, niece & nephew!!!  What a great, great trip.  I swear, if I had kids, we would go twice a year.  If they allowed dogs in the park, I would take Leia.  No, I'm not kidding you.  Why shouldn't my furry, 4-legged friend get to experience the happiest place on Earth?  Exactly!

After a great dinner at Chef Mickey's!

Getting ready for fun at Hollywood Studios!

I was sick for my vacation thanks to a germ infested person at work who shall remain nameless.  :)  I'm finally kicking this funky stuff and just in time...as I mentioned, it is race week!!!!  So this past Sunday was our March of Dimes walk.  Money is still coming in but so far, my team has raised nearly $5,500!!!!! That is the most I've ever raised and I couldn't be more excited.  As you all know, MoD is near & dear to my heart given Cristian's early arrival 5 years ago.  Thank you MoD!  We had a face painter at out tent again and for the first time, I got my face painted.  I asked for something simple yet elegant.  :)

Yes, I am turning 38 this year.  So???

So there you have it....a really quick update!  I'll post one more time before the race this weekend so stay tuned.  Oh, I almost forgot...I was rejected from the NYC Marathon for the 3rd time.  I wish I could say I was sad but I'm not b/c all this means is that I'm guaranteed for next year.  YIPPPPPEEEE SKIPPPPPPEEEEE!


With that, I'm off like a cheap dress on prom night.  :)

The Slacker is Back!

I know, I know, I know.  I've been a slacker.  I won't bore you with the excuses though.  :)   When I'm training for something BIG, I know I'll be on here more.  The good news is that in just a few weeks, we'll know what that something BIG is.  More on that later. 


Ok, I'm not going to try to recount everything missed since my last blog entry so let me summarize the high points.  ;)

• My angel of a niece turned 1 in February!  Oh my goodness.  A year has gone by?  How?  Avery has a funny little personality without a doubt.  I'm so excited to see how she continues to change. Lucky for me, I will get 5 days straight with my niece (and nephew) as I'm getting ready to go on vacation with all 3 of my sisters and those two little angels!  Woo hoo!!!!!
• Keith's grandbaby, Addison, also turned 1....a short month after Avery.  We were lucky enough to have Mike, Heather & Addie in town for her bday.  It never feels like enough time with them but you take what you can get!  Addie is absolutely adorable.  She LOVES her mommy & daddy and definitely prefer them to pretty much everyone.  :)  Keith & I are planning our next visit to Chicago to see them all.  
• Luke & I signed up for Angie's Half Crazy Half Marathon.  The original plan was for Luke to PR and get a time in the 1:30 range.  I didn't necessarily have a goal as I signed up on a whim at the last minute.  Well, my "goal" was to do my 10th half-marathon.  The day before the race, Luke & I hatched a plan to just not give a crap about the race (for some legit reasons) and go out for drinks and just have fun.  Well, let me say that we achieved our new goals VERY well!  We've decided that from this point forward, one race a year (at least) will be dedicated to fun and not a care in the world to results.  That gasping noise you hear right now is probably from my coach. :)
• Sophie has been going to A&M every 6 weeks due to her illness from last year. At the most recent visit, we got the news that she's pretty much stable (finally) and they don't need to see us for 8 weeks!  YAYYYYYY!
• Keith started riding bicycles about 9 months ago and has had the goal to ride 100 miles in one day (century ride).  Well, Keith achieved his goal yesterday!  My absolutely AWESOME training group organized the "GOT 112?" ride, a community ride on the Ironman Texas course.  Keith rode a century + 12!  Let me tell you, the conditions out there were B-R-U-T-A-L.  Winds were 20+ mph pretty much all day.  We heard rider after rider say they would take hills over wind any day of the week.  A to the MEN.  Regardless, Keith hung in there and biked the entire Ironman Texas bike course!!!!!  Now, I was hoping that achieving this goal would make him realize he too could be an Ironman but it hasn't.  In fact, he told me that anyone who runs 26.2 miles after riding 112 is a complete psycho.  Hi, have we met?  I'm psycho.  :)

Addison Irene!

Avery Elizabeth :)

Hannah Taylor - My SAG partner!

Me & Luke post- Angie's Half Crazy Half (Ass) Marathon

My baby towards the end of his 1st Century+ Ride

Exhibit A

Ok, so those are the bulleted high points.  Let me get back to the experience yesterday though.  I'm sure more than a few of you would've guessed the next story would be here in the blog.  Hannah & I volunteered at the ride yesterday.  In the morning we were responsible for going to the riders and giving them important info for the day as well as maps.  Most riders were taking off between 6:50 - 7:00am.  Being the AWESOME volunteers we are, Hannah & I noticed a small group of more "mature" ladies had arrived and were still prepping for the ride.  I would say 99% of the riders were gone and they were the 1% who remained.  Hannah & I were decked out in ORR (Outrival Racing) gear.  We walked over, greeted them and began our speech.  One of the ladies looked at me and said, "Oooooooh, can I see your skirt?  We have the same thighs."  Now, I was taken aback by this b/c I've never had someone say we had the same thighs. I mean, I've heard people comment on my curls before but that's about it.  Thighs?  I looked at this woman and immediately thought, "Please tell me my thighs don't look like that".  I felt bad thinking this but hey, she is the one who drew attention to them (and mine as well).  As she's comparing our thighs (very loudly) she walks over to me and LIFTS UP MY RUNNING SKIRT.  Yes, the skirt does have attached shorts but they are mesh, short and somewhat see through in the right light.  She then pulled on the mesh shorts and asked me if they stayed put or if they rode up.  She asked if they chafed.  As she asked this, she was rubbing her inner thighs, squatting and making a really gross face.  I just thank 8lb 6oz baby Jesus that she didn't rub my inner thighs or she probably wouldn't have made it on the ride.  I handled myself very well mainly b/c I was wearing ORR gear and did not want to embarrass my team.  I smiled, told her the skirt was Athleta and worked really well for walking around and shorter distance running but not as well for 10 or more miles.  We walked away, still smiling and Hannah looked at me and said, "Jenny, you do NOT have her thighs".  Thank you Hannah!  I tried to pretend it didn't bother me but you know what, it did.  I am VERY self-conscious of my thighs.  I have never been skinny (except when I starved myself after breakups).  In high school, I always was told I was "thick" but was always assured that was a compliment.  I don't look as good in my triathlon shorts as others do but I've accepted it.  Obviously my thighs were a topic of conversation most of the day yesterday and I even took pictures of them.  I think I'll probably post the pics on my mirror as motivation.  I got on Google last night to look for quick ways to make your thighs more muscular. I'm fairly confident the lady didn't mean to insult me or anything and I'm kind of embarrassed that at 37 years old, something like this still gets to me but hey, I'm human and I'm still female even if I am older and know better!  So what does this mean?  Well, it means that anyone around me is going to hear me make cracks about my thick, ample, thunderous thighs for the next several weeks.  It means that in every workout, I'm going to ask my thighs (very nicely) to please tone up faster.  It means that I'm going to buy Suzanne Sommers book b/c she loved the Thigh Master and I must too.  :)  All joking aside, this just motivates me to work a little harder.  I will never have long, lean legs and I really do think I'm ok with that (mainly b/c I have no choice). I will just use this for motivation in my workouts.  The chant of yesteryear was "I must, I must, I must increase my bust" (and that worked out quite well for me).  My new mantra will be, "I'll try, I'll try, I'll try to reduce my thigh"!  

Exhibit B

Ok, so on to the something BIG on the horizon.  I will find out in just a couple of weeks if I have made it into the NYC Marathon!!!!  I'm so excited!!! I have entered the lottery for years and really want this to be my first marathon (1st stand alone marathon).  Either way, I need to know if I'm in or not so I can plan the rest of my race season.  Right now, I have a bunch of sprints on my schedule and am holding out until I know more.  Wish me luck!!!!  And wish for smaller thighs.  :)



Talk soon!!!