Tuesday, May 27, 2008

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

I had big plans for my four-day weekend.
Big plans for running.
Big plans for yoga.
Throw in some weight training and maybe a fun new class of some type.
Grocery shopping for healthy food.
Preparation of said food.

Didn't happen.

If you measure success by drinking too much and going on lots of dates, then I had a successful weekend. But if you measure it by doing any of the items listed above, then I failed miserably.

Ok, I exaggerate a bit. I did attempt a horrible 2 mile hung-over run. I was so embarrassed. I talked about running with a new friend, then we go running and I was so hung over I had to walk after 2 miles. I did go to yoga once and got a good 8-miler in on Sunday.

I was definitely not as healthy/active this weekend as I wanted to be. Luckily Anita didn't punish me for it. Holding firm at 134.
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36 comments:

  1. NitmosMay 27, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    Hung over morning runs are a staple of any true runners Memorial Weekend plans. Congratulations!

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  2. TonyPMay 27, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    Taking some fun un-healthy time is a good thing !

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  3. RazzMay 27, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    geez. If that's 2 steps back, I'm at least 40 steps behind ya. :)

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  4. B. KramerMay 27, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    So the weekend was a success! Great job! Hangover runs build toughness.

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  5. ShelleyMay 27, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    I can't believe you ran with a hangover! I would never do that! Er, yeah - if I didn't run with hangovers I never would have started running. Sounds like you had fun!

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  6. ShelleyMay 27, 2008 at 11:17 AM

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  7. CMay 27, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    That sounds impressive to me for a holiday weekend. Don't be so hard on yourself. Anita definitely wasn't! :)

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  8. MegMay 27, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    A weekend of drinking and dates, and you still got an 8 mile run and yoga in? Sounds fun and successful to me!

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  9. JessMay 27, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    I do, in fact, measure success as drinking too much and going on lots of dates. So, congrats!

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  10. TammyMay 27, 2008 at 11:48 AM

    Your weekend sounds like mine, minus the dates...
    Glad Anita was so kind to you!

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  11. VivMay 27, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    The dates and drinking is a hella awesome weekend! Even better the scale held firm. I think you deserve a congratulations :-)

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  12. The 311 Boys MomMay 27, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    anita....lol..... i forgot about that.

    you got in 8 on SUnday.....& dates & drinking are super importan-ta!!

    Maybe just enough to NOT get hungover. . . . . OR enough to make sure I get a buzz here, since i niver get to drink, I've been DD since I met my now hubby---6+ years. . . . . I'm such a loser, 1 beer & my cheeks are red & I'm all giggles.

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  13. healthy ashleyMay 27, 2008 at 1:22 PM

    I think it sounds like a great weekend! A hung-over run? It's more than I did!

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  14. eurydiceMay 27, 2008 at 1:31 PM

    hangover runs = every saturday morning for me hahaha. i read that exercise endorphins cure hangovers so i'm all for it!

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  15. chiaMay 27, 2008 at 1:31 PM

    LOL

    I put in at least 16 miles Fri-Monday. Drank moderately. Survived on steamed veg and salads for the most of the weekend (with the exception of the small plate of chips and cheese)... and I gained 3 pounds.

    So... how were the dates :-D!!!!!!????????!!!!!

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  16. NancyMay 27, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    Oh my, sounds fun to me. I hate that when you talk about running and then embarrass yourself. I totally did that last weekend. Planned a 10 miler with a friend and just could.not.hang.

    Glad the scale is holding out.

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  17. AnonymousMay 27, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    My thoughts on dating and drinking: one cannot date without consuming massive amounts of alcohol. (Especially if they are internet dates!)

    I'm with everyone above - I'd DEFINITELY call that weekend a success!!

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  18. Teacher PursuitsMay 27, 2008 at 3:25 PM

    Sounds like a perfect Memorial Day weekend!!! Hell, you got an 8 miler! That is amazing without the yoga and 2 mile run. I eeked out 6.5 miles hungover and in a too-much-breakfast food coma with a friend who was more hungover... and dehydrated... than me... thankfully. We complained the whole way - we were a collective mess. Awesome!

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  19. teacherwomanMay 27, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    Glad to hear Anita didn't spank you! I think your weekend was pretty much even keeled... a little fun.... and some productiveness...

    So, what's on your grocery list? Anything new I should be trying. I looking for some healthier/easy meals/snacks... please share! :)

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  20. AronMay 27, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    you are definitely entitled to those weekends - sounds like a great one! and esp when you dont get punished for it :)

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  21. StephanieMay 27, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    What's life without a few scattered drinking & date weekends?! Sounds like you did alright to me - yoga and 10 miles... although I know how you feel; it's disappointing when you think how much healthiness you will fit in on a weekend...and then you don't.

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  22. AnonymousMay 27, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    Hope you had fun on your dates!! Lets see four days; yoga, an 8 mile run and a 2, sounds like you did just fine.

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  23. Crissy RaeMay 27, 2008 at 5:17 PM

    Drinking lots and going on lots of dates is a sure sign of success :)

    Even though you didn't get in the exercise you wanted, it sounds like you had a good weekend, minus the hung-over run, that is.

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  24. My LifeMay 27, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    Okay... I just read "going on lots of dates" and though wha??? Had to go back and reread a couple of posts. Feel like a total heel I missed the part about the Captain's farewell.

    Glad to hear you're moving on and (hopefully) enjoying the new boys...

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  25. Kelly OlexaMay 27, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    Were the dates repeaters or no??That's the key LOL

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  26. MarcyMay 28, 2008 at 4:54 AM

    LOL It's all good chica!

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  27. MidwestMay 28, 2008 at 5:24 AM

    Major toughness points for running hungover.

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  28. TNTcoach KenMay 28, 2008 at 5:44 AM

    Hangover miles count double. If you puke, you add another mile.

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  29. UnknownMay 28, 2008 at 7:23 AM

    ooo can't wait to hear about the dates!

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  30. UnknownMay 28, 2008 at 8:45 AM

    Try going for a long walk instead of a run if you're hung over- the walking actually helps with the hangover, I've found.

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  31. Jess May 28, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    It sounds like a great weekend...even if it resulted in a 2 mile hung over run!

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  32. DebbieMay 28, 2008 at 10:33 AM

    8 miles is more than anything I did!! I love that your scale has a name - that's great!

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  33. LauraMay 28, 2008 at 3:08 PM

    Hangovers are typically the inspiration for my longest runs. Because chances are I ate everything my drunk hands could find the night before, so I feel guilty and need to burn it off. Just saying...

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  34. JudiMay 28, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    Hey - 8 miles isn't bad!

    Hope you found a hot new guy to hang out with.

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  35. carlaMay 28, 2008 at 3:58 PM

    Im in for the successOmeter using the drinking and dates!!

    MizFit

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  36. HeatherMay 28, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    Was this date 2? Was there making out? I'm like a pervy high schooler -- it's my hormones, I swear.

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