xoelle » running

So glad I no longer have to take the bus.

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:31:37 +0000

Ok, so I’m only taking one night class at the community college, but I still felt this need to buy pencils (even though I have hundreds) and a High School Musical folder (which I resisted) and take the traditional before school/new outfit & backpack & lunchbox photo (which I honored, complete with polaroid effect).

My class should be slightly mediocre, but I’m sure that I’ll enjoy it. It’s 3 hours of drawing, twice a week, what’s not to love? I pinky swear to share my drawings with you as we go along.

Also, I ran today. Just 2 miles, but that’s 2 miles more than I’ve tackled in several months. It always feels so amazing to stretch at the end of a run- I’ve often thought that my favortie part of running was stopping. I hope to make running after my class a habit- that’ll be two runs per week, thank you very much. I’m sure I’ll be needing the movement after 2 hours of still life drawing.

Tomorrow is a very special day. See you then.

xo
elle

a 26.2 mile story in 17 minutes.

admin — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:03:42 +0000

Three years ago I finished the Suzuki Rock n’ Roll Marathon. This past weekend I finally compiled all of the footage that I’d taken into a little video. I share it out here in cyberspace so that I stay motivated to redeem myself this summer as I attempt to complete a marathon in under four hours. I’ll keep you posted on the progress of my training when it is entertaining.

disclaimer: this video is really long and boring. I made it for myself to enjoy and remember. the music is offensive and I totally sissy out and finish like, next to last. there were no carbs on the course and I didn’t pack any. a man named mike talked to me and I was too nice to say, “hey Mike, we’re right in the middle of a marathon here and I’d like to run it and not just walk and talk to you”. I ran with the video camera in my bra. there are parts when I sing. oh, and unless you like me really well you will probably get bored after about two miutes- if that is the case, zoom to the last minute or so when i get my victory smoothie and talk to a cute boy, that’s the best part.
love elle

3 weeks behind

admin — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 20:30:57 +0000

This morning I tied my running shoes and donned my get frelled t-shirt and set off for a little jog around my neighborhood. It felt great. It was like the first taste of sugar on the tongue- the feeling of walking into a warm home from the cold. I haven’t been running for about three weeks because I have had this freak pain in my neck. Every morning for the last three weeks I have woken up with a neck that throbs and aches. Physical activity increased this unpleasent situation so I shelved my training. Now the freakish malady is gone and I’m looking forward (not really) to resuming my pavement pounding.
I can tell that it’s been three weeks. The first few blocks were refreshing, the last invigorating, and everything else inbetween, a concentrated effort.
This may be the last week for the next six months that I speak fondly of running. It is countdown time to the marathon again and I am anticipating my love/hate relationship with running to lean more towards the hate when I start making myself run everyday, sometimes for hours. Oh how rosy my cheeks will be!

love you all.
elle. =)

spoiled

admin — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:35:10 +0000

It was 70 degrees when I took my morning run today.
This afternoon I went to a movie with a friend and laughed with him until my cheeks hurt.
I drove through town with my convertable top down. It’s November.
Tonight comes pizza and barefeet on the couch.

xoxox everyone.
Laura. =)

Things that make me feel alive

admin — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 15:27:33 +0000

walks
laughing
riding a bike
kissing
grocery shopping
Brian
stretching after a run
baking cookies
the beach
hershey’s milk chocolate with almonds
chasing Kaitlyn
taking photographs
pineapple
weddings
painting

I’m craving crackers!

admin — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 19:30:44 +0000

Here’s a bunch of randomness-
I ran about three miles today- pain free (but not sweat free!) it seems that my self-imposed physical therapy is working. =)
I missed three calls from someone….Mr. no number. I have been haunted by this random calling person- who I never get to talk to, and doesn’t leave a message. My mind is reeling. Who are you? Call me. I’ll try to answer. =)
I have an interview scheduled for Friday in Cali. The airfare for my 8 hour excursion is $542. That’s 2% of the annual salary of the job that I’m interveiwing for. *grin* I have yet to interview for a job that I haven’t been offered.
um- I’m going to the store to get some crackers. Discuss.

elle.

where?

admin — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 04:50:52 +0000

I ran in the dark tonight, and had to stop a mile and a half in because my knee was acting up (gr!)…but the rural streets were so dark, and the night sky so big that it was a treat to walk for a while. I was able to just listen. Running is a way for me to spend my emotions. I usually come away from a run feeling alive, and both defeated and triumphant. I’m closer to tears after I’ve run. Tonight this emotive state allowed me to listen to the sweetness of the night and remember how many wonderful similiar nights I had spent under this exact same big sky. Why would I ever want to leave? I love Spokane. It’s magical to me. It’s always home. I question my reasons for wanting to move to Cali…and find that none of them are very good. It doesn’t make sense, and yet I feel this pull to be there. For what purpose? I’m not sure, but it completes something. *giggles* something like my foolishness maybe. =)
In any case, I’m feeling anxious about buying a ticket to Cali tonight for a job fair, I’m feeling like I’m being an idiot for trying so hard to do something that really isn’t the best idea. But alas, I’m off to do so-
May I suggest running in the dark? It’s very different from any other type of running and is surprisingly relaxing-
loves.
elle

I always want what I can’t have

admin — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 04:31:50 +0000

My initial excitment at having runner’s knee has worn off (imagine that!). This ailment doesn’t bother me during the course of my regular day, but it does prevent me from training. The first few running free days were great. Now I’m jogging to the mailbox and pouting as I look at the open road that lays beyond- I smirk at my reflective running jacket in my closet- and I miss the time to myself working out my frustrations on the pavement. I’ve been doing stretches and exercises to help my knee heal faster, but my training schedule was already pretty tight and I’m worried…that I’ll have to wait another year to reach my goal of running a sub 4 hour marathon. gish! When did I become someone that would miss running? =)

in other news: I’m reading Harry Potter 5 and I don’t like Cho- I mean really, I know that my feelings for her may be influenced by the fact that I adore Harry, but seriously…she’s just…not good enough! =)

Goodnight kids.
elle

It’s official

admin — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 19:44:53 +0000

I’ve been running for years. I even ran a marathon a summer ago. I know how many miles it is to run any of the streets around my house, and the centenial trail near my house. I know which music I need to load into my mp3 player for a long run, as well as the kinds of energy bars that I like (and despise). My shoes are custom fitted running shoes that I bought at a running shoe store, and yet, I’ve always felt like kind of a fake. I never really felt like runner- but now, it’s official. I’m suffering from the knee ailment known as Runner’s Knee. I had to walk the last 2 miles of my 8 mile run today so that I wouldn’t aggravate it any further. While I am tickled to be able to officially call myself a runner, I am annoyed that it is because of something that will stop me from running and slow my training. Gr. =)
oh! and it’s gorgeous outside! I didn’t mind the 2 mile walk because the weather is heavenly!
laura. =)

two miles

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 01:12:01 +0000

A year and a half ago I completed a marathon (that’s 26.2 miles folks). I say complete because it’s the only verb that seems appropriate. I didn’t run the whole thing. I didn’t meet my goal. Still, after completing the marathon, my goals changed, and in retrospect I could see that the preparation for such a day was really the hardest part. This is a photo of me crossing the finish line.

Today I ran two miles. That’s not really a big deal, but it was a big deal for a different reason. Before I ran to meet a goal, to get to the end of my daily mileage. Today I ran to run. Sure, there’s a goal at the end this time too, but I NEEDED to run today. I needed to work out my frustrations a step at a time on the pavement. I needed to just go, and move, and feel. It felt great…and when I returned home, I felt both victory and defeat. The best things in life contain sour and sweet, huh?
*shakes head* *mutters* two miles. Keep watching folks… the time will come when I make my goal: RUNNING a marathon sub 4 hours. =) Not a tremendous task for someone who likes to run, or is built to run, or is good at training…I am none of those. =)
I sub for a sweet man the next three days at Lewis and Clark High School. I love subbing at LC! The students are the best, and I always feel like I’m walking into someplace special.
Later kids.
squeeze someone.
elle