Thursday, September 16, 2010

Three Things Thursday ...

1. So, preschool started for Doodle on Monday. Here's a few obligatory first day photos ...

Things are going rather smoothly. And I'm not really shocked. I don't exactly have "clinging" children. In fact, I am pretty sure that they prefer it when I am not around. Whatever. Who really cares? It's not like I sacrificed my body and mind for them or anything. Wait, wait, wait. That wasn't my point. What I was going to say is that the start of preschool has shown me that Doodle may be as OCD as I am. When I asked her what she thought she was going to do at school yesterday this is what she said ...

"First, I am going to wash my hands. Then I am going to play at the rice table. Then it is circle time. Then I am going to have snack. Then it will be time to play outside. And then we will have lunch. And then I will go potty."

Um, OK, Doodle. I didn't realize that you had your day quite so planned. Or that bathroom breaks are now scheduled ...

2. I totally forgot what running with a stroller is like. Yesterday, G, D and 3L headed out for our first 10 mile stroller run of the year. And it was ROUGH.

Of course, I was stupid and let G (who is notorious for hilly routes) plan our run. I was feeling good for the first 5.5 miles (running a 9:35 pace), but just before mile 6, G offered to push the stroller. I let her and I just about died. Apparently, running with the stroller and then passing the stroller off is worse than just running with the stroller the whole time. It went downhill from that point on. Shockingly, we still finished the 10 miles with an average pace of 10:01. I guess it could have been worse ...

3. Although I have run 21 miles in the last three days, I still have 32 more to run this week. Tomorrow will be another attempt at 10 miles with the stroller (I won't be passing it off this time) and Saturday is my longest run of marathon training - 22 miles. I'm freaked out and totally confident at the same time. Wish me luck!

21 comments:

Carly said...

I do not envy the fact that you have to push a stroller while you run. Good luck on your long run this weekend!

Rae said...

I meant to post this on your reveal post, but my commenting wasn't working. Sooooo, I totally love that you chopped your hair to the max! You are awesome! And totally ballsy!

Erica said...

doddle is too cute...I am interested to know why it was harder when you let go of the stroller I have such a hard time when pushing my stroller? Did it just mess up your momentum? Good luck with 22 you will rock it!

Silly Girl Running said...

Luck! I'm sure you will kick that 22 miler's ass! ;)

Emz said...

We all know you are going to KILL the 22.

Am loving the silly photo. Girls need these photos with their mom's. That what I say everyday anyway.

Marlene said...

Wow, that is one very SCHEDULED day for a tot! Too funny.

Awesome job on that 10 miler... HARDCORE MAMA with the stroller!!

Good luck with the rest of your miles this week. Big run for me this weekend too. We've got this!

S Club Mama said...

good luck; I'm doing awful this week at my running and I'm tapering. LOL

Pam @ herbieontherun.com said...

Okay, now I know YOU'RE an addict, but don't you think sending your child to preschool with a coffee mug nearly as tall as she is might be a little young? hahaha

kat said...

Very cure pictures, very cute indeed, love that she has her day organised, can you ask her if she would organise my day as well.

Running with a stroller,I personally can just about carry myself, respect to you.

22 miles good luck,I know you'll do just fine.

Julie D. said...

Good Luck, Tonia! you'll kill the 22. I've got mine too and I'm doing it 'out of town' and solo. Should be interesting. I'm so bummed because my alarm didn't go off this morning and I had 13 on the schedule for today...and a day packed full from start to finish and then we leave this afternoon to go out of town. SHOOT. not sure when i'm going to get today's run in.

Mel -Tall Mom on the Run said...

Love the pics..and that she has totally planned her day..

Soooooo more importantly, at what point will you give your strong and amazing legs a little rest before next Sunday? Hmmmmmmm.. Because I will NOT, I repeat NOT, let you miss your goal because of tired legs... :) end of rant..

Lisa said...

She is too cute. The first pix cracks me up - she looks like she is 25 years old (in a smaller body) and catching the train for her morning commute - travel coffee mug placed in both hands - - - too cute!!!!!

Runners Fuel said...

I can't imagine running with a stroller...sme day I will have to.

Shellyrm ~ just a country runner said...

My middle one is the same way about her schedule. Down to the smallest detail.

Kuddo to you for stroller pushing for 10 miles. The longest I have ever done is a half marathon. It was only possible because LBM napping the majority of the time. Forget that happening now!

Enjoy your mega long run this weekend! 22! Wow!

Janet said...

I love that she has her morning coffee mug with her!!! VERY GROWN UP!!!!

Anonymous said...

I'm scared of the running stroller... and I plan to break it out when it finally cools off within the next month.

Doodle is gorgeous!!! Love her schedule. ;-)

Char said...

Good luck with that 22k. I've just done two of them over the last two weeks and they're a challenge.

ajh said...

Love love the Doodle story. I can't believe she knows when she is going to use the potty before she leaves home! Funny!

Stephanie said...

Three thoughts back at ya!

1)I too am curious why it was more difficult to run after passing the stroller.
2)What in the world is a rice table?
3)Your 22 will be awesome!

Aimee said...

Ugh...I totally hear you on running with a stroller. I cannot believe you pushed it for 10 miles!! Wow!
Good luck with your 22 miler! You are going to do awesome!

MCM Mama said...

What's 22 miles when you've already run my virtual race? ;o)