27 Feb Checking in rather late today
I really struggled with posting this photo. It’s probably one of the most unattractive photos I’ve ever seen of myself. But it’s the only one that accurately portrays the fat lip and brush burn I suffered when skiing into grass at a relatively high speed threw me into the snow face first. (So, really, how could it be attractive?) I had a perpetual snarl on my face for a good 24 hours. And all due to my attempt to avoid hitting a rock with Todd’s snazzy new skis. Why was I using Todd’s skis anyway? That is the question.
Back to running, though . . . I did another four miles with Ariana (and kiddos in running strollers) on Friday. Exhausted from skiing, I skipped the gym that day. I took Saturday off as well, citing exhaustion (and too much to do) as the reason. And Sunday I went by myself for a “long” run of a mere 7 miles. Each time I up my mileage I feel victorious. Yet I know I have far to go. Maybe I’ll get to the gym twice this week. That would be glorious.
Melody Joy King
Posted at 06:20h, 29 FebruaryOuch! It sounds like you had fun despite your accident. Props to you for posting that pic. I know how hard it is to post "real" photos of ourselves. I posted one of myself on facebook once after I hadn't slept in like three days, sans make-up or even teeth brushing. I am glad I did it as it's so important to be real and people's responses surprised me in a good way. All of this too say, I am glad you're ok, congrats on upping your training, and mad props to you for posting an honest and real photo of yourself as I know how hard that is. ;0)
Alison
Posted at 10:34h, 29 FebruaryThanks dear! I did have fun. No makeup here, either. That doesn't bother me so much, but I always think the camera on my Mac just contorts my face for some reason. Kind of like a convex mirror.