why do i do this to myself?

So it’s official. I have officially entered the 2010 Rhode Island Half Ironman.

1.2 mile swim

56 mile bike

13.1 mile run

70.3 total miles in one go.

This will, undoubtedly, be the hardest thing I’ve done. Training for my first full marathon was tough, especially since I was losing a ton of weight at the time. Half marathons have come fairly easy. But this is a half marathon (through the hills of Providence) after a 1.2 mile swim and a 56 mile bike ride.  This is no joke kid. I’m going to have to dramatically change my lifestyle over the next 6 months to prepare for this. No more mid week benders. No more slacking on my long runs. No more bacon bacon on bacon bagels for breakfast.* I’m going to have to learn how to swim ( I can swim, just not strongly).

I’m down for this though. And guess what Tumblr World? You are all coming on this journey with me.



*that’s gross. I’ve never had that.

eff the snow

we got dumped with 20+ inches of stupid snow. the roads are not suited for running. but apparently the entire boardwalk has been plowed. looks like i’m going out for a quick 10k.

lajoiedevivre:

Gingerbread beach house.

Nothing like a combination of lovely Christmas traditions and my favorite place to warm my heart.

So Rad

oh I don’t know, just about EVERYTHING!

Today Google features Cookie Monster on the homepage. So rad. This is all being done, of course, for Sesame Street’s 40th Anniversary tomorrow.

How Cool is that????

Day 6 of a Post MJ world. We are surviving. Barely.