Hi friends! Runaway Bride here... Haven't been running away too much lately, it's just so darn hot in the South and my true half training doesn't start for another 4 weeks or so. Spinning though, I've been doing a lot of! I got back into it at the end of May when my MOH (Megarama) and her hubbie (El Padre) were in town.
See, Megarama and I are running the Rock n Roll together with my dad so I thought we should start working out together even if we're across the country from each other. So we signed up for spin on a Saturday morning and I got hooked back in. I've been going 3 times a week for 7 weeks and have no doubt that's aided in my weight loss. That's right, I've lost 10.2 pounds in the last 6 weeks! Weight Watchers is just one of those things that works. For me, at least. I've noticed that my problem what not what I was eating, but how much and when I was I eating. Don't get me wrong, I haven't become one of those people that measures and weighs everything I put into my body (who has time for that, plus I'm half Mexican and we never measure anything when cooking!) but I have paid closer attention to how many and how big the servings I get are. I'm sure if I did get all crazy about measuring and weighing I probably would have been further along in my weight loss, but I'm really quite satisfied with where I'm at. I put my skinny jeans on this morning and they were loose. Which is 1. GREAT, but 2. Kinda sad because I love my skinny jeans. They still look pretty good (probably even better because I've lost a bit around the hips) but I know one day I'll have to retire them and just get a new pair!
Another fun thing that happened this week was the booking of our honeymoon! We had been looking for the perfect vacay since we basically got engaged. There's so much we want to experience together, narrowing it down to one trip for our first married trip together was super hard. We didn't want a completely beachy destination (totally not our thing, anyone who knows me knows I cannot just sit on a beach and relax) nor did we want a place where we had to move around too much when we wanted to do something. So we decided a cruise would be best, but to where? We've both been to the Bahamas so that was out. Europe was way too expensive. Alaska doesn't work in November. So I looked on websites and found a cruise to Honduras, Belize, Costa Maya and Cozumel. Sounded pretty cool since it wasn't all about the beaches and had some cool "teaser" excursions. After doing lots of research (again, if you know me, you know I can't do something without thoroughly researching all possible options) I realized this was it. Our honeymoon. Of course, I was keeping Sir Fianco informed of all this and he was just very excited to be on a boat where we could eat 24 hours a day and go to 4 different places in one week. I have to admit, that sounds pretty exciting to me, too!
That's pretty much it from here in the muggy, sweaty, and hot Savannah. Hope everyone is staying cool!
Keep on running,
Runaway Bride
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Friday, July 15, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
I'm baaaaack
I read someone's running blog today and it made me nostalgic. So, here it is. I haven't updated this thing since September 30th of last year which is quite ridiculous. A lot has happened in that time. Including me not running the Marine Corps Marathon.
But!
I did run the MCM 10K which was pretty awesome. It allowed me to finish my race and watch my dad run the marathon pretty much from mile 16 on. Why didn't I run the marathon you ask? Well, turns out plantar fasciitis sucks. A lot. I got the diagnosis around the time of my last post. The doctor even told me not to do the 10K, but I felt pretty good the whole time during the run. As soon as I finished, I got my medal, got my clothes and ran to the metro to get to the 16th mile marker to cheer on my dad. Thanks to mobile websites, I was able to track him pretty easily and cheer my little heart out. By the end, he was pretty tired (who wouldn't be after 26.2 miles?!) but super pumped that he was done and had completed a marathon! I've never been so proud of my dad and even though we weren't able to do it together, I felt like it was an experience we'll always have to look back on.
Fast forward to today. We're about 4 months out from the wedding. Everything is very ready to go and I have become so anxious (in a good way) to get to our date. On the exercise front, I have been doing spinning since May and started running again this past week. One of my Matrons of Honor and my dad are planning on doing the inaugural Rock and Roll Marathon Savannah on November 5th, 2011. I really excited about this because I've heard great things about the Rock and Roll races and it helps that it's in Savannah! I love that I'm going to be a part of the inaugural run. We plan on making obnoxious shirts about me getting married and just having fun in general.
I hope I can be better about this over the next 4 months, I think since my training is picking up and I'm sure wedding stuff will pick up as time goes on this will keep me accountable on all ends. :)
Keep on running,
Runaway Bride
But!
I did run the MCM 10K which was pretty awesome. It allowed me to finish my race and watch my dad run the marathon pretty much from mile 16 on. Why didn't I run the marathon you ask? Well, turns out plantar fasciitis sucks. A lot. I got the diagnosis around the time of my last post. The doctor even told me not to do the 10K, but I felt pretty good the whole time during the run. As soon as I finished, I got my medal, got my clothes and ran to the metro to get to the 16th mile marker to cheer on my dad. Thanks to mobile websites, I was able to track him pretty easily and cheer my little heart out. By the end, he was pretty tired (who wouldn't be after 26.2 miles?!) but super pumped that he was done and had completed a marathon! I've never been so proud of my dad and even though we weren't able to do it together, I felt like it was an experience we'll always have to look back on.
Fast forward to today. We're about 4 months out from the wedding. Everything is very ready to go and I have become so anxious (in a good way) to get to our date. On the exercise front, I have been doing spinning since May and started running again this past week. One of my Matrons of Honor and my dad are planning on doing the inaugural Rock and Roll Marathon Savannah on November 5th, 2011. I really excited about this because I've heard great things about the Rock and Roll races and it helps that it's in Savannah! I love that I'm going to be a part of the inaugural run. We plan on making obnoxious shirts about me getting married and just having fun in general.
I hope I can be better about this over the next 4 months, I think since my training is picking up and I'm sure wedding stuff will pick up as time goes on this will keep me accountable on all ends. :)
Keep on running,
Runaway Bride
Thursday, July 15, 2010
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Hey there friends!
I was going through blog withdrawal and felt the need to update everyone on my life. I ran 3 miles this morning at a pretty fast pace and felt great. This is a short running week which is good because I have a bruise on my heel that I think will be solved by a mad tape job by Sir Fianco and new shoes. Until then though, it's painful! Funny enough, my dad has the same problem. I guess it's not funny at all, but ironic. Anyways, my new shoes are in! I'm going to pick them up tomorrow and couldn't be more excited. There's a picture of them at the end of this blog! They come in either highlighter pink or highlighter green. Obviously, I went with the green.
That's about all on the running front. The wedding planning is continuing along. We have our contract for The Olde Pink House, which is SO exciting. I can't wait to celebrate with our friends and family. I know most people will be traveling into Savannah to attend our wedding and I hope everyone can see the beauty and great atmosphere of this place. A lot of people have asked me why I'm not having the wedding in Tucson, which is where I'm originally from and basically I say, I love Tucson and the childhood I had there but I haven't lived there in almost 10 years and growing up, I never envisioned my wedding there. I never really envisioned a wedding at all, but when I did, it was in a green place. I'm fascinated with green (trees, grass, plants) and bridges with water under them. These are things I didn't have growing up. The first time I came to Savannah to visit Sir Fianco almost 5 years ago, I knew I'd get married here even if he wasn't the groom. It just worked out that he is!
I digress... When SF and I first got engaged and figured out our budget, we made a list of things that were most important to us when it came to our day. Number one was food. I think the minute the food touched our mouths at the OPH we knew. Not only was the venue spectacular, their food is out of this world. Second was photography. I like to say, the day after our wedding all we're going to have is our marriage and pictures of what will be the best day of our lives. The dress is negotiable because really, I'm going to be wearing it for maybe 6 hours. Where we actually get married doesn't matter as much because we're getting married... as long as we have a marriage license and someone who is ordained to sign that license, that's the whole reason we're throwing this incredible bash for everyone (and ourselves)!
Ok, so back to photography. I researched plenty of photographers in the Savannah area. Some way too expensive, some not so talented, and some were jusssssst right. So we met with tons of people and love, love, LOVED Teresa Earnest. She has a blog on her website that I stalk frequently that you can get to from that link. So, not only does she take great pictures, but for our initial meeting we stayed there for two hours just talking about everything. We're going to sign our contract with her sometime next week and I'm so excited. We'll be able to hopefully schedule our engagement picture session as well! I know we'll be so happy with our end product and be able to enjoy our pictures for so long. I think when picking a photographer you have to be comfortable with them as a person as well as them as a professional.
Well I think that's about it, until next time.
Keep on running,
Runaway Bride
I was going through blog withdrawal and felt the need to update everyone on my life. I ran 3 miles this morning at a pretty fast pace and felt great. This is a short running week which is good because I have a bruise on my heel that I think will be solved by a mad tape job by Sir Fianco and new shoes. Until then though, it's painful! Funny enough, my dad has the same problem. I guess it's not funny at all, but ironic. Anyways, my new shoes are in! I'm going to pick them up tomorrow and couldn't be more excited. There's a picture of them at the end of this blog! They come in either highlighter pink or highlighter green. Obviously, I went with the green.
That's about all on the running front. The wedding planning is continuing along. We have our contract for The Olde Pink House, which is SO exciting. I can't wait to celebrate with our friends and family. I know most people will be traveling into Savannah to attend our wedding and I hope everyone can see the beauty and great atmosphere of this place. A lot of people have asked me why I'm not having the wedding in Tucson, which is where I'm originally from and basically I say, I love Tucson and the childhood I had there but I haven't lived there in almost 10 years and growing up, I never envisioned my wedding there. I never really envisioned a wedding at all, but when I did, it was in a green place. I'm fascinated with green (trees, grass, plants) and bridges with water under them. These are things I didn't have growing up. The first time I came to Savannah to visit Sir Fianco almost 5 years ago, I knew I'd get married here even if he wasn't the groom. It just worked out that he is!
I digress... When SF and I first got engaged and figured out our budget, we made a list of things that were most important to us when it came to our day. Number one was food. I think the minute the food touched our mouths at the OPH we knew. Not only was the venue spectacular, their food is out of this world. Second was photography. I like to say, the day after our wedding all we're going to have is our marriage and pictures of what will be the best day of our lives. The dress is negotiable because really, I'm going to be wearing it for maybe 6 hours. Where we actually get married doesn't matter as much because we're getting married... as long as we have a marriage license and someone who is ordained to sign that license, that's the whole reason we're throwing this incredible bash for everyone (and ourselves)!
Ok, so back to photography. I researched plenty of photographers in the Savannah area. Some way too expensive, some not so talented, and some were jusssssst right. So we met with tons of people and love, love, LOVED Teresa Earnest. She has a blog on her website that I stalk frequently that you can get to from that link. So, not only does she take great pictures, but for our initial meeting we stayed there for two hours just talking about everything. We're going to sign our contract with her sometime next week and I'm so excited. We'll be able to hopefully schedule our engagement picture session as well! I know we'll be so happy with our end product and be able to enjoy our pictures for so long. I think when picking a photographer you have to be comfortable with them as a person as well as them as a professional.
Well I think that's about it, until next time.
Keep on running,
Runaway Bride
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Running is Mental
Hello my small group of readers! I had my long run of the week today. 7 miles on shoes that badly need replacing. I don't recommend this at all. But, while I tried to get new shoes a couple times this week from Fleet Feet Savannah, they were out of my trusty Mizuno Wave Inspire. Not to worry, they ordered some for me and I should get them early this week. I love the Fleet Feet here. Savannah is the "city with a small town feel" as BC says constantly, and I feel that a lot in the Fleet Feet. I'm not your typical long distance runner: my body is not long and lean, I have a need for a sports bra, and I am really excited when I can break 11min/mile on my 3 mile runs. So in a store that specializes in running and employs serious runners, I could sorely be out of place. Thankfully this isn't the case and I've always been treated like a serious runner there, even if it's about what a good 2 mile route is. The staff even has invited me on their Saturday long runs, promising me that there is always someone to run with. I haven't tried that out yet and might wait a couple more weeks before that happens. It's more my insecurity than anything else.
Anyways, back to my 7 miles (and the title of this post). I read somewhere and can't remember where or who it was said by, that in a marathon the first 5 miles are the physical test. After that, the rest is completely mental. I'm not sure if that was said by a severely dehydrated, delusional person right after a marathon or what, but I'm pretty sure after 5 miles today, my legs were feeling pretty ridiculously tired. I know it's the middle of summer in the South and my desert blood can't handle humidity worth anything, but I can't imagine running the next 21.2 miles purely on my mental capacities. I mean, why train then? Not to mention, how sane am I that I'm running a marathon? So, yes random quote man (it had to be said by a man), running a marathon is mental. As in, completely insane. But here I am, willingly training for it!
On a side note, I was given a Nathan Intensity Hydration Vest as a gift for my long runs. This morning was my first time using it and I love, love, LOVED it. Unlike what I thought it would be like, sloshy and moving around all over my back, it didn't move at all and if it was sloshy I didn't hear it over my music. I didn't need a lot of water, just at the half way point and about a mile from the end, but it was nice to have it there just in case. It also has tons of pockets and compartments for my longer runs that will require Gu or whatever I end up using for carbs and calories to keep me going.
In the wedding world, we got our contract for the Olde Pink House! And we're pretty sure where we want our rehearsal dinner. Our fave restaurant in Savannah is Corleone's. We went there last night and sat at the bar getting to know the bartender who is just great! He introduced me to the Cucumber-Ginger Martini. Summer in a martini glass.
We've also started looking at honeymoon destinations. That's going well. We have about 10 different trips we'd like to go on, so we're at no loss for ideas. It's the choosing part that gets you. Who knows where we'll end up going, but we'll be MARRIED and together and that's all that matters. 16 months from today!
Oh and BC has expressed his displeasure with his blog nickname. From now on, he will be referred to as Sir Fianco (fee-an-so). Fiance was too gender neutral for us, so we're fiancette and fianco. The "Sir" part is his own addition. I just say "Yes, dear" and move on. We're weird, that's what is so lovable about us. Well, that's about all I have.
Keep on running,
Runaway Bride
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