Sunny Stadium Run

Yesterday was a BEAUTIFUL sunny day in Seattle (in fact, today is too). Since I had the day off, I decided to go for a long run through the city (start up Flock of Seagulls playing "and I ran soo far awaaaaay). I ended up running 9.5 miles in just over 92 minutes (9:35/mile pace)!! Since running in the city can be a challenge, I had to add a few extra miles to my normal run through the park. 

 

Sunny PNW

 

Near the Aquarium

I decided to extend my run and go past our sports stadiums (Sounders FC, Seahawks and Mariners). I think I am having sports withdrawals with this being the off season for the sports I love to watch. I think I was subconsciously drawn to here:

 

Safeco Field

 

Mmmm.....hefeweizen. I'm getting distracted.....

 

Qwest Stadium

 

Sounder "Scarf" with all the Inaugural Season ticket holders names (I'm on there!!)

 

"Pigskin" Pig

 

Too bad I didn't get a tan from my run in the sun.....

It ended up being a beautiful long run. Next time I will hope for a possible Sounder or Seahawk sighting. (Side note: I did see a Sounder player at dinner last week! So exciting to see athletes out and about!!) I might run into something if I actually saw a player out there. That would be embarrassing!!

Also, I am proud to say that I seem to be injury free from my long run!! I actually feel great today, with no pain in my hips or anywhere! Last fall while training for the Seattle Half, I ramped up my miles too quickly and injured my hip after running just over 9 miles. So far, so good! I cant wait to go further next week!!

Also, thanks to TMB @ Racing with Babes for sending me the Sunshine Award! It was nice to get it on an actual sunny day in the Pacific Northwest! Ill pass it along to a few of you, but you might have already received it. Just consider it a little more "sun" for your day:

Mel @ Tall Mom on the Run

Zoe @ Run Zoe Run

Sarah @ Skinny Runner

Shut Up and Run @ 26.2 or More

Lindsay @ Chasing the Kenyans

Kerrie @ Mom vs Marathon

Amanda @ 5 Miles 2 Empty

Jen @ Setting You Free

Julie @ Minnesota Mileage

Maureen @ Mo Sho Runs

Have a great Tuesday!

Running, random and rambles......

After two annoying days off from running, I decided to go on a long 7 mile run last night. I have to say, I FELT GREAT! I was actually running a 9 minute mile pace, and it was really easy. I think it was the fact that I took 2 days off, but I could have easily gone faster! I love these kind of runs!! It might have helped that it was really warm last night, and I was wearing my old, comfy shoes.

I wish I could say the same for today....I am really exhausted! Not sure if it is because I didn't drink enough water, get enough sleep or what, but I am seriously dragging today! My triple grande, nonfat, no foam, light chocolate mocha just isn't helping me out!

Top Pot Doughnuts have the best chocolate in their mochas!

Also, a few days ago Zoë at Run, Zoë, Run awarded me the Beautiful Blogger Award (thanks!!). You are supposed to mention 7 things about yourself that people might not know, so here goes:

1.  I LOVE to read. My current favorites that I read in 2009 were:

• Time Travelers Wife
•  Middlesex
•  Lovely Bones
• My Sister's Keeper
• Sarah's Key
• If you have any suggestions, please let me know! I am always looking for new titles to read!! 
  

2.  I am completely obsessed with the Twilight and Sookie Stackhouse series (movies and True  Blood series included). I cant help it, and no, I am not ashamed! v--v

3.  My ONLY allergy is to chlorine. Sooo annoying, especially because I love to swim.

4.  Most of my favorite foods are from Greece:

• gyros
• hummus
• souvlaki
• horiatiki salad
• feta
• galaktoboureko
• tzatziki
• avgolemono and lentil soups
• baklava, the list goes on....

5.  The only sports that I lettered in high school were cheerleading and dance team. I was very athletic growing up and played almost every sport (soccer, basketball, softball, plus countless others while very young) but stopped before or during high school. I would run about 20 miles or more per week, but it was only to workout, not competitively.

6. I absolutely LOVE watching football (Go LOFA!!) and I am a season ticket holder to the Sounders FC (our new pro soccer team). I also had a partial season ticket package to the Sonics during their last season (it was really fun, and I miss them!)

7. I have a mini dachshund named Chloe. She resembles a rat-cow:

I am supposed to name 7 people to pass this on to, but I know for a fact that I have only a few people following me and most have either already done this post or don't have a blog. I would LOVE to hear from you guys on your 7 random facts! Even if you don't follow me, post a comment :)


That's it for today! I cant wait to get off of work and run a few tonight. Possibly trading in my bad Kayano's for a new pair. Ill keep you posted....


PS: If we were doing 8 facts about ourselves, my last one would be that I am team Conan! I have been watching him since middle school, and I am very sad he is going off the air. Everyone watch tonight if you haven't been...he is hilarious!

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