It's out of control. For the past two weeks work has taken over. Two trips, north and south, compounded w/ hiring two new staff, town hall meetings and overdue staff reports for the upcoming Board meeting. BUT -- I just saw a glimmer at the end of the tunnel.
My training has suffered. Deep water running -- out the door. Play track -- let's hope I get it in today. Mileage, I had to drop it down - 40 miles is much more realistic with all this worksmirk. Missed my hard workout on Wednesday, but last Sunday was an epic exercise day.
Marc and I surfed for two hours. Paddled over to south jetty, trekked down the beach to a peaky spot all by our selves! Dolphins, seals and pelicans were all around us. Minor crash w/ my board, but thanks to my hard head I was still able to surf a few more waves then come back to the car get ready for my long run home.
I was tired on the run, no doubt, but got her in! Funny enough I did get tripped up on a darn rock and took a dive in the soft dirt right next to the 13th hole at the Morro Bay golf course. It was a nice warm day, so the dirt stuck nicely to my arms, legs, face and belly. I definitely felt like a dirt diva!
Speaking of dirt divas, I'm still hoping to squeak out a few cross country races this season. With my work schedule and marathon expo season, it's nearly impossible to pull off a full xc season. Realistically, one season of competition per year is the most I can fit in. And of course the season is track! But there's nothing like cross country, the mother of all sports, racing on dirt trails, over hills, on grass, so simple you've got to love it! I always look forward to a few races each year, it's a refreshing change from racing on the track.
Marc's going like crazy getting ready for New York Marathon. We can't wait. Booked our room, sounds like a nice spot to hunker down in the big city (thirty thirty hotel). Still have to get our airflights, I keep hoping w/ the reduce fuel costs the airfare will drop as well -- unlikely I know. We're going to have some really cool new stuff for this show -- our first debut of wick-away fabric. Marc's printing them up today! Tanks and long sleeves, can't wait.
We'll be at the Channel Islands 1/2 marathon in a few weeks. This is a new race for us, we wanted to try something small & local. They have a 5 & 10k as well as the 1/2 marathon. Great part for me is I get to jump into the 5k, another great part we're going to bring the dogs. It's a family affair.
Oh yes, family. Hi Mom! It was great seeing you and Steve in Sacramento. What a nice evening -- warm weather, good food and some one-on-one time to get caught up. I keep saying it, but I do need to figure out when I'm going to get up to Oakdale to visit everyone. But in the meantime, w/ my hectic lifestyle and all, I'm voting for family visit down here on the Central Coast -- how can you argue w/ that? It's a beautiful, get away.
That's right, October 11 -- the Lounge opening. Dasha has the lounge all painted, next up painting the store front. I think we'll be able to pull it off -- it's really up to me to start w/ the opening promotion -- I got nothing else to do, right?
Hate to say it, but I got to get to work. It's already been more than 40 hours this week, but I have some items that just can't wait (darn it). Goal today: work as little as possible. Get a few reports complete, pull together materials for this weekend and head home.
It's a beautiful day out there -- sunny from the get go. Looking forward to a run later this afternoon. Enjoy your day. aero
