Archives for November 2008
Protected: a peaceful, easy feeling
Yes. I did
The training schedule that Coach and I have agreed to is much lighter on mileage than my last collaborative effort with him. He’s flexible that way. The drawback, however, is that there is no room for “junk miles.” I was a little nervous about the target times for Tuesday’s 800 meter repeats. I hoped my knee would behave. I also hoped that everything else would fall in line as well.
YaYa and I stopped at home only briefly to change and gather a few items before heading to the track. Darkness was already taking over the sky. I hoped the track we were heading to would have adequate lighting. We arrived to find it full of people.
I took the 3rd lane and began my warm up mile. I was glad when my breathing finally settled down as it was already time to begin my first of four 800 meter intervals. This was that most difficult of the four. My stride felt awkward and my mind was distracted. I tried to focus on form as I rounded the track a second time. I was happy when the interval was finished. The air was cool. I walked a bit and let my breathing ease. Then, it was time for another interval. Rest. Repeat.
After it was all done, I examined my times and was very encouraged. I realize that it is just the beginning, and that the workout was pretty light with only 4 × 800s. Still…I nailed it.
Yes. I did!
And that made me feel like I could do anything.
Maybe… Even… BQ.
Protected: Renaming complete
On fishing
I’ve decided that BFF needs a different name. The reason being, that I don’t want our relationship to be limited to the “friends” forever status. There are visions of Julia Roberts falling off the bed after her best friend informs her that he has not only met someone, but is also getting married, running through my head.
Just for illustration, say I was fishing: BFF would not be a fish that I would throw back. He is sweet, handsome, easy to talk to, smart, enjoys an active lifestyle…and the list goes on. He is what I would call a “good catch.”
As fishes go, BFF (in need of a new name) is not biting on any hooks right now. His heart is still healing and he is just looking for friendship. I have to say that he does have a different idea of friendship than I have ever experienced however. Dinner, movies, cooking for each other… Oh, and then there was a quick but friendly kiss that caught me off guard. I am sad to admit that I responded to the kiss like a dead fish. Although, the cooking has not occurred, I am pretty sure that I am not being thrown back.
It’s all just a little confusing for me. I also know that I am probably not his only “friend.” I’m smart like that. Besides, Facebook shows tells all. It’s scary like that.
In the meantime, my 17th wedding anniversary is circling around. Instead of leaving a wake behind it’s path, it is having a prodromal effect on my mood which began on Sunday (with a full week to go). It is just one example of where I am at. Lord help “the first” for each of us. They’d be in serious risk of getting hurt. Yet, does it make sense to skip the one you really like and circle back around hoping that they haven’t gotten the big hook yet? My guess is no.
Anyhow, I am looking for a new nickname for BFF. Any suggestions?