Took a chance

I did it. I put myself out there for him. Took a chance and opened myself up. Nothing. No response. Almost five years and I still feel the way I first did when I saw him strolling down the hallway with his cocky smile. He says he needs to be careful of both our feelings. (Damn the moving). I say you gotta take risks sometimes to find something truly amazing.
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Half marathon- here I come!

I'm getting into this half marathon training pretty well. However, I've been a concert-going, party-animal fool. Tomorrow will be my fourth concert in less than two weeks! Suagr Ray, Pink, Poalo Nutini and finally Colbie Caillat (sp?). Super excited for tomorrow! Throw in some football watching, Fremont Oktoberfest, and pool at The Garage- I am tired!

Sunday I was just a mess. We all got up pretty early and hung out before dragging ourselves for breakfast at the Maltby Cafe. Possibly my best breakfast experience ever. Headed home and back to bed. For hours. I was so out of it and feeling like crap until one of my roommates grabbed a coke for me. Fifteen minutes later I was a champ. Starting to worry about how crappy I feel if I don't have sugars.

Decided I felt great enough to try out the trails about a mile from the house. AMAZING. Even though I turned off my Garmin for about half of it. The hour went by so fast. I've found a new love with trail running! At least these shorter easier runs. My legs are still a little sore- but the good kind. Like I've been weight lifting. I'm so excited to get muddy this fall!! In fact, I think I'll run there tonight!
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So, this is kind of cool...

Awhile back I was selected, along with 11 other women, from a couple thousand entries, to be in an ad in Women's Health magazine. They flew us to NYC for a couple days of shooting and all around cool stuff. Well, the first ad came out in the October issue yesterday, and while I think I look terrible... I'm in a magazine and you aren't. So there :) Just kidding, but if you're by a newsstand pick up the October issue of Women's Health (Christina Applegate is on the cover) You can find out how Michelle Obama got those arms, how to shrink your belly AND find the best jeans for your body. Oh and when you're done looking at those jeans, turn the page (to page 60) and check me out. Nerdy quote and all. I swear that's not exactly what I said, but oh well. And does anyone else think Christina Applegate is just too cute?

Booo!

Nine months from today I turn 30. That's the most depressing thing I think I've heard.

On another more uplifting note- I started training for the Seattle half marathon. One of my favorite races and the one I hold my 1/2 PR at. Let's see how much better I can do this year. I'm still in the goal setting phase but I'm hoping for 1:48. Go big or go home
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Old

I feel as though I've aged a lot over the past few months. Like I look old now. I attribute a lot of it to my thinning face. I'm not exactly losing a lot of weight, but I think my face looks gaunt and horrid. I hadn't noticed too much until I found pictures from just a couple summers ago. Woe is me :(
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Eureka!

I have found my arm warmers!
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Chilly!

It appears as though Seattle is rapidly moving into fall- or at least it did this last long weekend of summer. Torrential (sp?) Downpours and even a tornado. Yes. Tornedo in western Washington. Apparently we have one every two years or so. Interesting. Anyway, we had enough clear weather on Saturday for ex-roomie and I to take a trip to Ikea (where I was oddly recognized) and then to my mom's to pick up a futon. Dry weather the entire time.

Sunday I tried to go for a bike ride and explore my new area and wouldn't you know, as soon as I got down the block it started to drizzle. And then downpour. I had opted out of a rain jacket in favor of a warm long sleeved fleece lined jacket, shorts and knee warmers. I would have worn the rain jacket but I can't find my arm warmers! This is critical. I LOVE those things. For running, for cycling, for hanging out in general. Ok not really, but they are frequently used as I prefer tanks and arm warmers over long sleeves. Odd, I know. At least it's back to sun this week so I have a few more days to look... So much for riding to work though!
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Have a Heart!

For the third year (and second time as a Team Co-Captain) I'm participating in the American Heart Association Heart Walk. Team name: Sexy in Sneakers. How great is that? I know you're jealous. How can you become part of such a cool phenomenon? You can click here to donate! I know it's slow going this year with economy down the tubes, but this is important!

When I was six, my maternal grandmother died of a heart attack. I remember just a horrible feeling in the house and then my mom was gone for a few days and my other grandparents came to stay with my sister and I. He lived in WA and at the time we lived in Northern CA, but were only weeks away from moving to Germany.

Did you know the Heart Association also raises money and researches to combat against stroke? Just over three years ago, my first niece was born (Emily). She had a minor stroke the day she arrived- nearly a month early. Bet you didn't know that stroke in infants is almost as common as it is in the elderly. However, she's 3 now, a little firecracker and my future triathlete.

And just a couple months ago, the day after my 29th bday, I was at my mom's getting ready for my first triathlon of the season the next day. My dad was there too and he seemed a little off. Tired, dizzy, etc. I thought it was because he wasn't stressed and not taking care of himself and eating enough- so I forced some food on him. My aunt (the retired OR Nurse) checked his blood pressure and pulse and everything seemed ok. But I was still worried. After much convincing he finally went to the doctor. As it turns out, he had a minor stroke. Right there in front of us. Looking back, he showed some of the symptoms but we had no clue. Fortunately it was so minor that he doesn't have any effects from it, but they're still running a bunch of tests to see what's going on. (Dizziness, nausea, fainting, fatigue, etc) So far, CT Scan, MRI and then an ENG? Checking his heart, his head, his ears.... So basically- the Heart Walk is important to me! Please help spread the word!