I got a job!

Yes, it's true. It took me a year to get another full time job in Texas. As soon as a get the official phone call, my title will be special education aide at the primary school. For now I'm subbing.....for myself! hahahaha.

Yesterday was my first day and I'm not exactly sure how it went. The normal special education teacher was out. So, not only was I different person in the students daily routine, but the actual teacher had a substitute. It wasn't exactly a typical day. I like the kids and the other teacher, though. That's always a good sign. There are things I did not like about my day, but I'm going to keep my mouth shut for now.

I didn't think I would really miss subbing. I guess I didn't really think about it at all. I remember one day last year, subbing in Pasadena, when I saw that girl from Deer Park. When I asked her how she liked subbing, she said, "I love it!" I didn't really believe her at the time. But, this year, in this district, I actually loved subbing! I was beginning to get calls from certain teachers again and again. It's nice to be wanted. I am actually going to miss some of the kids I subbed regularly for.

Day 2

Rain go away!

Day 2 (34 min.)

shuffle 5 min.

jog 2 min. walk 1 min. x 8 (2 1/4 miles)

walk 5 min.

step back to step forward

I've decided to take my training back a step. I am starting back at phase 2....alone for now.

Day 1 (42 min.)

shuffle 5 min.

jog 3 min. walk 1 min. x 9 (3 miles)

walk 5 min.

The new year has made the track a little more crowded in the afternoons! It might also have been the nice weather that got people outside. Today was the first really nice day since we've been back from our travels. The mosquitos also noticed. Can you believe that? I got mosquito bites in January! Yikes.

It felt really good to run again. I'm not going to lie and say it was easy, because it wasn't. But, I'm happy with the step back and the week of training I decided to go back to. I'm going to ease myself back into and before you know it I'll be running 15 and 1 again. I might also take my moms advice and look into that 5k first before diving into a half marathon.

running in the new year

I've been a major slacker! It has been two months since my last post and this hasn't been the only thing I haven't kept up with.

I haven't seriously ran since before the wedding. First, Evan and I waited too long to sign up for the Houston half marathon, then we decided that we didn't have the extra money to make a weekend trip for the Austin half marathon. So, now I don't really have a goal and I'm feeling a little lost. Evan is not as excited about running anymore and I'm afraid I don't have the willpower to continue alone.

I still want to run. I love the way I felt when we were training. And, I for sure want to keep that metabolism boost I had going on! Once I figure out where I'm going to start on the training...since I'm definitely going to have to go back at least one phase...I'll post again.

Day 43

It's cold here!!!!!! I had to wear a hat tonight while we ran...in the dark.

I ran a little over 3 miles tonight with a minute of walking in the middle. I ran the first 1.5 in 14:28 and the second in 14:17. Awesome!

Day 43 (42 min.)

5 min. shuffle

15 min. jog 1 min. walk x 2

5 min. walk

Day 42

Yesterday we were 6 days away from our wedding....and our run was 6 miles. Coincidence....naw! hahaha. Our few weeks off have really made it hard to run - Physically for Evan, and mentally for me. I just didn't want to run yesterday. If Evan had not been with me, I probably wouldn't have.

I got into it once I got going and was really proud of myself for finishing. It feels good to be a runner.....especially when crossing the finish line!

Day 42 (1:02:44)

5 min. shuffle

10 min. jog, 1 min. walk x 6 miles

5 min. walk

Day 40-41

Schedule changes and sickness has put a damper on our running schedule the past few weeks...so we're a bit behind. We've tried to run the same week for 3 weeks in a row. I think we'll make it this time.

Day 40 (1st attempt)

2 miles

15 min. jog x 1 min. walk + a little extra job

Day 41 (success! 58 min.)

5 min. shuffle

15 min. jog 1 min. walk x 3

5 min. walk

I went pretty slow, but ended up running around 4 miles. I call that a success, especially after 2 weeks break!