Category Archives: 5K Training

6th Place: Relative Danger.

Today was D-day for my 5K with my sister. The race started at 10:30, which meant we had plenty of morning to…get nervous! I was up until 1:00, making sure I had hot beats to jog around Ypsilanti to. Getting … Continue reading

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…who did NOT die…

In A Christmas Carol, the Muppet version, during the last scene, Gonzo/Mr. Dickens is holding the reveal. Did Tiny Tim make it? Or did he have a date with death? Gonzo lets us know, by stating: “And Tiny Tim, who … Continue reading

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give me just one night.

new month. new obsessions. 1. John Legend 2. Fleetwood Mac 3. Clementines by the handful. 4. It Ain’t All About the Cookin’, Y’all by Paula Deen 5. My new view at the office: mountains. ************** this weekend. Costco. haircuts. Date night, maybe … Continue reading

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Relative Danger: a story of sorelle

Chicks, it’s Friday. I am trying to keep my spirit up, despite the fact that apparently I am allergic to the entire state of California. Last night was a hectic night, as are most nights at the HAP house. We’re … Continue reading

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Girl, please excuse me…

As I mentioned in my last post, I am lacking in some gym beats. Luckily, after Lauren reiterated that I should listen to RadioLab (thanks again Jess for introducing me!) I have been listening away as I walk. Today I … Continue reading

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Running, running, running…

Week 2 of the 5K training is on. It’s Thursday already (How in the WORLD did that happen?) and LA has cranked up the heat. 90 degrees is our high today, and it makes me glad today is  ”rest” day. … Continue reading

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You’re so sad, and pathetic. So sad! So wilty!

That is what I just exclaimed to the spinach I spied in my fridge. Home from running for the night (we’ll get to that in a minute) and now showered, and starving, I ate a few handfuls of “Trekking along … Continue reading

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Probably started off like me…

So we’re on Day 5 over here, and already I am learning about the blessings and curses of a scheduled training plan. So far, running has been fine, but not great and not bad. I’ve improved from Monday to Wednesday, … Continue reading

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5k Training, Day 1: Rest (or run/walk)

Yesterday was day 1 for my 5k training. (Day 1: rest, (or walk/run.)) Having my first day be a “rest” day wasn’t really amping me up for running a 5K. Luckily, it was also the day of the LA Marathon, … Continue reading

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