Easy Being Greene

Who’s that pretty girl? Just Penelope, our newest family...

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:31:19 -0400

Who’s that pretty girl?

Just Penelope, our newest family member.

Do you think she knows something’s up?

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:38:44 -0400

Do you think she knows something’s up?

Runners in the DC area!

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:43:29 -0400

kate—runs:

Want to get together and see Spirit of the Marathon PART DOS June 12? Probably at the AMC Hoffmann in Alexandria.

Sounds like a meetup!

Also

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:41:31 -0400

If anyone is really really good at organizing and wants to visit my classroom this summer, just say when.

School Updates!

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:21:21 -0400

So there have been some changes to next year - always. Never assume anything is ever set in stone EVER. LOL

Anyway! Staying in first grade AND taking a TIIIIIINY room. Fewer students that way and giving an unknown new teacher my current room. If you were transferring schools or becoming a brand new teacher, would you want to be thrown into a teeny tiny room with no plan of how to actually use the space? No.

But Jess G.’s got a plan for that space since I’ve had time to consider the possibilities and put in my work requests now.

Here’s a map of the potential set up of the room. It took some creativity and my firsties will have to wait until second grade to have their own desk, but if that’s the biggest battle we’re dealing with, then life is good.

I like planning things. I like planning things, a lot.

Happy Bike to Work Day! Heading to my pitstop soon to pick up my...

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:02:35 -0400

Happy Bike to Work Day! Heading to my pitstop soon to pick up my commemorative tshirt.

fries would be good, but might also be a little much. i'm just trying to keep an even keel for the Spartan Sprint on Saturday in Burnet, Texas..

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:13:23 -0400

Fries would be over the top, for sure.

But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t like to dip my fries in a frosty!

Feeling vain with my muscles tonight. But I was definitely...

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:20:23 -0400

Feeling vain with my muscles tonight. But I was definitely influenced by a few sexy beasts.

Gun Show Thursday. Get your tickets at the door.

Field trip worked out. Ran with K. So so good and if it...

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:51:50 -0400

Field trip worked out.
Ran with K. So so good and if it wasn’t for her, I would have traveled 0 miles at 0mph on my couch.

And my Stick came today. Ohh, it hurts so good.

Thanks for the good vibes friends. They helped!

Be thinking about me today, if you please.

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:12:03 -0400

I didn’t sleep well and already exploded at Ethan for not cooking my egg the way I like it.

I’m hoping this trip to the zoo won’t end in any more tears. (Mine or the kids.)

We’re all allowed a bad day every now and then. I just don’t don’t like it when my bad day interferes with anyone else’s good day.

I hate saying I'm entitled

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:20:59 -0400

Because I don’t think I’m entitled to anything.

Sometimes I want things. Today, I wanted a rest day.

A REALLY BIG REST DAY.
Complete with watching 16 and Pregnant. (Guilty pleasure!)

Zoo trip tomorrow. Can I call in sick?

Just made some hummus and now my tummy is super happy. :)

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:50:59 -0400

Just made some hummus and now my tummy is super happy. :)

Weight check!

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:44:22 -0400

Trying to drop pounds during taper didn’t work. I was too concerned about being prepared for the race (as I should be) to allow myself to be in a calorie deficit.

But now, let’s do this! (I’ve actually already started.)

5/8/13 - 140.4
5/15/13 - 137.4

I started having oatmeal in the morning instead of double protein and try to incorporate 2 salads a day. I’m steering clear of refined sugars when I can. (i.e. when my coworkers don’t force feed me chocolate.)

My body feels great and my mind doesn’t feel lost and confused. It feels great to have a plan and stick to it.

The run that almost wasn’t… TWICE. But it did happen and it was...

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:42:14 -0400

The run that almost wasn’t… TWICE. But it did happen and it was nice to take an easy pace and run with some people I’ve never met before.

Now enjoying WHAT ANOTHER SALAD?!?! Yup. In bed with Hulu. If husband gets to be a hermit in the living room, then I get to be one in the bedroom. (I haven’t gone completely rogue, though. There’s a towel under my plate.)

I'm totally running with Pacers tonight

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:16:51 -0400

It’s been SO LONG since I’ve run with them (think 2012, people).

PUMPED!

To run with Pacers or go to Zumba

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:32:22 -0400

What should I do tonight?

Here’s my partially eaten salad! I’ve cleaned up my...

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:50:03 -0400

Here’s my partially eaten salad!

I’ve cleaned up my diet A LOT and my body is delighted.

5 glorious miles with the beautiful Emily! Andi did well for...

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:25:47 -0400

5 glorious miles with the beautiful Emily!

Andi did well for the most part! (Minus the clothes-lining me) that’s okay, Andi!

Who has 2 thumbs and has a running date with Emilydoesscience?

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:02:06 -0400

This girl!

4:30 can’t come soon enough!!

Marathon Reflections

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:41:00 -0400

I think I better knock on wood before I express this.

I’m still feeling awesome and motivated to run! Marathon blues have yet to rear their ugly head. I’m keeping myself from drowning in those deep, deep blues by running with friends, doing easy runs, and focusing on other people’s successes. I also want to fit in more biking!

My spirits are much higher now than they were after Philly. Maybe it’s the sunshine and springtime, but I feel completely different. After Philly, I was already rearranging my training schedule to fit in rest days. Now, I feel very little pressure to fit in runs. I don’t have a training schedule to follow. I just have freedom with my running. I have a chance to fall in love with it all over again and love it for what it is.

Spring marathons forever and for always.