well, after getting home around 3:30am on Saturday morning and not going to bed until 4am-I knew, once again, my weekend was shot! I had grand plans for Saturday-a run, swim and the GLEE wrap party...I only accomplished one of those tasks! Big LOSER! And as for today...I had lots planned for today as well-yeah...didn't do everything on my short list..but here is how my weekend panned out:
Saturday: slept until 11am. When I got up I felt like I had been hit by a mack truck! I didn't do much of anything when I got up...watched The Tour de France and then around 3:30 decided that if my fat arse didn't get up I'd become a part of my ever-so-comfy couch! So, since it was f_ing HOT I decided a swim would be perfect! So off I went to the pool! I got there around 4:15(yeah stupid me, the pool closes at 4:45-didn't leave a lot of time to swim) but I made the most of it! Swimming 20 laps and cooling myself off in the process!
I had hoped for a short run on Saturday before heading out to the GLEE wrap party-Ha Ha guess what? I didn't do either of those! I found myself back on the couch watching some of my tivo'd shows. The thought of getting gussied up for a party in Hollywood, no matter how fun it might have been, was not at the top of my priority list! I had to be up at 6:30 Sunday yo get a short run in with Velcro and then go sheep herding.
So I stayed at home, made a yummy black bean chipotle veggie burger and had a glass of wine and was in bed by 10pm. Yeah, I am one party animal!!
Sunday: I got sleep last nite..so why was it so hard to get up?? maybe because I can't catch up on a weeks worth of sleep in one night! But I got up! I had to leave the house at 8:30 to make it to Phelan, CA for my 10:30am sheep herding training session AKA HOT FEST!
I had planned on a 2 miler with Miss Velcro this morning, but once we started running I felt guilty only doing 2 miles so I did my normal morning route. I decided to run with my new pink Road ID anklet-loved it! never even knew it was there! And it's so nice to know that I have all my pertinent info on something that I can't lose!!I had made arrangements to run tonight with my occasional running partner so I didn't want to overdue it. So 3 miles were run, came home showered, watched a bit of the tour (which I proceeded to pause so that I could pick it up exactly where I left off) and jumped in the car for my 1hr 30 min drive up to the high desert for sheep!
Have I said that it's f-ing hot here right now??? When I got up to Phelan at 10am, it was already 90 degrees! WTF...I wilt and melt in this weather! My pale white skin can't handle the tropics! I need to be in misty, cool, overcast Scottish weather not this!
We ended up staying until 1pm...did I say it was HOT today? It was over 100 degrees when we left! poor baby Velcro-it was so hot she was actually jumping into the tub of water they have for the doggies! You see my princess of a dog does not stoop to such dog behavior as jumping into a tub of water! We are a princess...but today, her princess status was chucked for dog status! She jumped in on her own, which is unheard of! That's when I realized it was f-ing HOT!
When we got back, my couch beckoned! I don't have AC(usually don't need it) but my little house was a little toasty. So when I got home I crashed on my ever-so-comfy couch and napped until oh about 2 hours ago! It was that f-ing HOT!!!
Saturday: SWIM 610 metres ( .38 miles)
Sunday: RUN: 3.11 miles with Velcro (40:37)
11 comments:
I have the same exact shoes --except in purple. ;)
Love the road id...you just never know! I really don't know how you manage anything with your hours!
I agree about the HOT part! I live a mile from the ocean and like you, don't have AC. So when it gets hot, it gets pretty stifling! I think it's the worst thing about living in So Cal. Of course, it could be worse (Houston? Miami? Atlanta?)
I'm glad to see you have a road ID. I feel naked without mine. :)
Great pictures, AS ALWAYS! Does Velcro just go in the water like that or does it take some coaxing?
Girl, you need to SLOW DOWN. Quit trying to over do it. Sometimes it looks like you are setting yourself up for disappointment.
You had a busy weekend! Not being able to catch up of a sleepless week in one night is so true!
You joke about what a "party animal" you are, but that sounds like a pretty nice day to me!
I have the pink wrist Road ID. It took a few runs to get loosened up, but now I don't feel it all.
Velcro does look hot in that tub photo!! You are in for a nice misty, cool treat at the SF Half!! Can't wait!! And you definitely deserve to sleep in on your days off.
The Oscar Meyer wienermobile! How cool!
Great photos, Penny! And I hope you get some cooler weather soon. The hot stuff is no fun for runners!
I love my ROAD ID too, or as I call it, my roadkill ID. It's good to know that if I'm ever flattened like a pancake, that at least someone can call my husband to tell him that. And find my blog online, as he put that as the last line!
I have to say that is the first picture I've seen on your blog where Velcro did not look like a happy camper.
Im from South Bay originally! Used to jog but now the knees cant handle it and prefer to swim instead. Love all you do for Animal Rescues. I would be glad to help you - you could have a Miss Tiara dog and cat themed product party and donate from your proceeds at the party! I would definitely like to help the Animal Rescuers there as I am from there. Born in Torrance. You can see a few items of ours on etsy http://MissTiara.etsy.com. Miss Tiara is earning her crown!
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