Tonight was my last run before the Baltimore 5K - the whole reason I started on this running journey. Thanks again Brandy :) I have been a ball of nerves all week - I'm anxious, I'm nervous and I really wish Saturday morning would be here already.
A friend of mine asked why I was nervous, I'm not running to win anything, and they are right; in all reality I'm hoping to hit smack dab in the middle of the field. My biggest issue is that I set unrealistic goals for myself and when I don't attain them it ruins the entire experience. I should come running across the finish line with a huge smile on my face because I finished. 8 weeks ago I hadn't run more than 50 feet in 8+ years. So, instead of being excited to complete I've set a goal for myself of under 34 minutes. Now in my mind this shouldn't be an issue since my last 3 runs were at 33:36, 34:33 and 34:29 so I've done it before so what is so hard about it! Well, I've never run that course before, I'm going to be running in a huge pack and I'll be super nervous.
Anyway, small update from my last post...I said I was only going to run 5k's from here on out...well that was a tiny fib since I only ran 2 miles last Saturday. I also said that I was going to work up to 3.5-4 miles by the 15th...another fib since I haven't done it. Oh well, not the end of the world since I know I will be able to finish on Saturday.
Today was my last run before Saturday so wish me luck and here's hoping I get a few good race pictures and a time under 34 minutes!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
13 Days to Go
I'm done counting how many days I've been running. Instead we are going to count down until the Baltimore 5k which is what got me started on this little journey anyway.
The temperature has really changed here. In the course of 24 hours we went from mid 70's to not able to break out of the 50's. Yesterday was a dreary day, drizzling most of the day and 55. I went out to run a full 5k and the air was pretty brisk. I started slow since I'm trying to keep my knee from exploding. It wasn't too bad and by the end I felt like I was a little overdressed. I will be interested to see what the weather is like for this run in Baltimore. From here on out I'm only running 5k plus. By October 13th I would like to be able to run 3.5 - 4 miles just so I know I can "easily" run the 3.11.
Anyway, I'm scheduled to run MWF this week so I'll update and let you know how I'm making out :)
The temperature has really changed here. In the course of 24 hours we went from mid 70's to not able to break out of the 50's. Yesterday was a dreary day, drizzling most of the day and 55. I went out to run a full 5k and the air was pretty brisk. I started slow since I'm trying to keep my knee from exploding. It wasn't too bad and by the end I felt like I was a little overdressed. I will be interested to see what the weather is like for this run in Baltimore. From here on out I'm only running 5k plus. By October 13th I would like to be able to run 3.5 - 4 miles just so I know I can "easily" run the 3.11.
Anyway, I'm scheduled to run MWF this week so I'll update and let you know how I'm making out :)
Rite Aid - 10/2
I haven't shopped Rite Aid in quite a while but there was no way I could turn down the number of freebies this week!
Transaction 1
(2) Covergirl Powder
(2) Covergirl Blush
(3) Covergirl Concealer
(1) Covergirl Invisible
All Covergirl was B1G50%
(4) $8/2 CoverGirl Face Products (P&G 10/2)
Before Savings: $44.88
OOP: $2.15
Up+ Rewards: $10.00
Transaction 2
(2) Loreal Kids Shampoo
(1) Pert Plus
(1) Crest Toothpaste
(1) Oral-B Toothbrush
(1) Panty Hose
(1) BOGO Loreal Kids Shampoo
(1) -$1/1 Pert Plus (RP 10/2)
(1) -$1/1 Panty Hose (Rite Aid)
(1) -$2/1 Crest Toothpaste (RP 9/11)
(1) -$3/1 Oral-B Toothbrush (P&G 10/2)
Used $10 Up+ from Transaction 1
Before Savings: $29.46
OOP: $2.77
Up+ Rewards: $4
Rebates: $4.59
Total Before Savings: $74.34
Total OOP: $4.92
Up+ Remaining: $4
Rebates $4.59
Easy transactions, no coupon beeping, no issues - loved it! Turned a profit of $3.67 :)
Transaction 1
(2) Covergirl Powder
(2) Covergirl Blush
(3) Covergirl Concealer
(1) Covergirl Invisible
All Covergirl was B1G50%
(4) $8/2 CoverGirl Face Products (P&G 10/2)
Before Savings: $44.88
OOP: $2.15
Up+ Rewards: $10.00
Transaction 2
(2) Loreal Kids Shampoo
(1) Pert Plus
(1) Crest Toothpaste
(1) Oral-B Toothbrush
(1) Panty Hose
(1) BOGO Loreal Kids Shampoo
(1) -$1/1 Pert Plus (RP 10/2)
(1) -$1/1 Panty Hose (Rite Aid)
(1) -$2/1 Crest Toothpaste (RP 9/11)
(1) -$3/1 Oral-B Toothbrush (P&G 10/2)
Used $10 Up+ from Transaction 1
Before Savings: $29.46
OOP: $2.77
Up+ Rewards: $4
Rebates: $4.59
Total Before Savings: $74.34
Total OOP: $4.92
Up+ Remaining: $4
Rebates $4.59
Easy transactions, no coupon beeping, no issues - loved it! Turned a profit of $3.67 :)
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