281st-epiphany

I'm not sure if anyone knows this by now, but I really HAte running the treadmill. Why? you may be thinking...and I know a whole lot of people are, since I've read complaints about "leaving the treadmill" to go outside for a run (which I think is seriously crazy talk)... so here are a few reasons why I "disslike" the tradmill:

• first...it's BORING. 3 miles = approx 25min = quarter of an hour I spend staring at a wall instead of the birds and trees.
• "Trees" leads you to my second point which is fresh air...duh. who likes running in a hot room with no vents with five other people and their sweat steaming into each breath you take. ew.
• running outside is just a lot more fun. so get over the treadmill and go outside!

so now you may be wondering WHY I run the more than occasional treadmill? simple.

• sometimes it rains outside. And sometimes, that's just not fun.
• sometimes it's more efficient (come on...drive to work, drive to gym, drive home...fannitoe)
• and sometimes, it's safer... (night running in the ghetto is just not my thang)
• oh, and also, sometime I like running on the treadmill. what?

So, now that I got all that off my chest I'm just going to say that I didn't even run today, but yesterdays 3mi kinda pushed me over the edge and I'm finally here to blow some steam.

I just want to let you all know that my race is on May 6th (coming up so soon) and I feel soooo ill-preparred! I can't help compare my running time to all the professional jogger bloggers (aka SR and RER and RK) who run their "easy" mile faster than my best time!!! Like that's inspiring. But I try not to get down on myself. (key word: try) but really, this whole "journey" to my 1/2 marathon is for my improvement and self motivation. It's not a competition. (you can say that again)

So...what inspires you?

282nd-run

Ok. now lets ad to my to my "too tired to sleep eat or think" equation... a little bit of rain, then what happens? You get over the fact that your WET at 7:30 in the morning and you push through the day like any other. totally doable. not exactly my kind of fun, but doable. It does sort of feel like a survival mission biking to work, as if I may DIE is I get too wet. And, apparently I won the battle. And took my muscles to the gym and showed it what I got! an whole lot of strength!

Training:
3mi on the treadmill
stretch and strengthen 3o min

283rd-eye exam

So... lets add to this "dead-factor" and deprive it from sleep.

Yup. now I'm dead and tired! but that doesn't change the amount of homework I have to do and the pile of dirty dishes in the sink. Nope. I must go on!

My body asked my to rest, so I did. No run today.

284th-work

completely dead
I think I've been underestimating the amount of energy that biking everywhere drains out of me. Seriously. 'bout this time of the week, I'm running 3 mi/day and biking around 5-6. And not to mention the physical duties at work (practically wait lifting all day). So, It's understandable that  I feel dead by now.

So, I apologize for the short and bland post but at least your getting a little insight in the life of melissa. A college student. A blogger. A girlfriend. a runner. and a Superstar! total nerd.
How has your work week been going?

285th-bike

286th-study

this is what happened:

first day of spring
AND

the first day the city of Santa Cruz ban to plastice bags BEGINS!
Thank you SOS!

Oh, and I also ran a 4.5 mi in 35 minutes! I;m a boss!

Oh, so I really need new running shoes!
and running shorts!

p.s. I have a craft post coming up soon! =]

287th-cramming

so... You think yesterday was bad? well, I'm still climbing that huge hill that's infront of my path trying not to fall of.
I got to school just in time to buy my new book for english The dispossessed and read a chapter to take notes for our weekly journal. Then, I'm supposed to finish the book by next week. yeah. Great.

I'm so nervous about my essay. I really want a good note!

After english I went strait to the math lab to catch-up on homework for an hour. I am pretty confident in math, but I'm definitely running behind (missed a few homework assignments, and practice makes perfect!)

Now I'm back home. Yes, that means I'm NOT at Journalism. But I really need the hours to study for my math exam, and read... A LOT. and besides, I'm taking a butt-load of photos for SOS tomorrow, and I need a tiny break from school/work. I am exhausted.

So, expect photos tomorrow, and maybe an up-lifting post. It shall be a good day!

What's your schedule looking like lately?