Just Plodding Along

Today I should be on my way to here to run the Seven Bridges marathon in Chattanooga Tennessee tomorrow. Instead I can not be more than a foot away from  as I have a super awesome cold. Luckily Yo Momma  (you are the best!) was able to find someone to use the entry I won so I don't feel like a total loser for taking someone's place at the race. Now I can sit around watching old seasons of Mobwives, doing shots of EmergenC without feeling like a total tool.  I am bummed I got sick and won't get to do this race but there are worse things in life I guess. The real bummer is that I swam and did yoga all week in an attempt to recover from Chicago quickly and I think it worked. My legs feel great. Oh well. Once I kick this cold I am going to expand my workout horizons by swimming more, doing a body pump (weight lifting) class, yoga and Pilates along with running. My next race goal is the Winter Series which includes 3 5ks and 1 10k over the next four months with...

1st great thing- I am one of the newest employees of Big Dog Running Company !!!! I am super excited. Talk about total runner nerd out. I can't wait to learn more about all the shoes and gear we offer and hang out with other run nerds all day!!! Could I use any more exclamation points....The other great thing about great thing number one is that I will get a paycheck- which was not really the original reason I applied but now that the government is shutdown it is not really clear whether or not the Army is getting paid.....so that is not great. Of course I will have to resist using my entire paycheck on running gear.....tricky, very tricky. 2nd great thing- I won a free marathon entry from Yo Momma Runs  for the Seven Bridget Marathon  in Chattanooga Tennessee. Source The only slight issue is that it is a week after Chicago. So like any rational person I booked a hotel room with the idea that I am gonna give it a go. Of course I can always drop to a shorter distanc...