Cleveland Marathon, 10K, and TRI training...

No...I didn't run a Marathon - but my friend Ryan did while his wife Barb and I did a 10K - so we could keep ourselves entertained while we waited for him to finish. It was an incredible thing to be a part of - Ryan wasn't sure he'd be able to finish the Marathon at all, b/c he had messed up his lower back about a month ago. So, Barb had his cell phone in case he need us to come and get him - and as we began to realize that his call wasn't going to be coming in - we got more excited as we realized he was going to finish! And that he did!!! In just over 4hours - pretty impressive, especially for not having trained for the past month.

It was such an emotional experience to be down there on the sidelines cheering as all these marathoners - Barb and I were near tears more than once as the mom's and dad's stopped to take their kids across the finish lines with them, or as the runners gave it everything they had to get across that finish line - whether it was a hobble or a full out sprint....what an accomplishment! Way to go Ryan - we are so proud of you and your accomplishment!!!

While - I'm so inspired by the marathoners and would love to add my name to this elite list....I'm not sure that will be happening anytime soon - I think my knees would fall off should I try, so for now I'll stick to my Triathlons.

I had a good weekend of training last weekend - we did a 4mile run, 26mile bike, and finished with a 2mile run....it felt great to feel like my training was in full swing. Then on Monday we started Indoor Soccer - which was great fun, but I felt it on Tuesday when we went for a bike ride (only 20miles and then tried to run 2 miles). My calves and shins were killing me, I had to walk quite a bit of the last mile because I hurt so bad. Then on Wednesday during my Strength training class at they gym I was still having trouble, so needless to say the rest of the week was no existent in my training...Although..I do need to get to the pool - I have no excuse for not doing that.

So, today's 10K was hopefully a start of me getting back in gear...it was more of a run/walk - but it's best not to overdue it with my legs still hurting. I'm thinking tomorrow, I'll wear my regular tennis shoes - rather than my Samba's....gonna have to get some new soccer shoes.

Well...I'd best get to bed - so I can can make it to the gym in the morning.

Time Warp....

Ha Ha - so here we are in May and ummm yeah...I've just been re-inspired to work on my blog again. Where did all the time go?

Alot has happened in the past 3-4 months, but I'd have to say the biggest change in my life has been the addition of my new 4 legged love - Skyler - my new puppy! Isn't she cute? This picture is a little old (this was in March after the massive snowstorm we got)....she is quite a bit bigger now and I need to upload new pictures!

Besides new puppies (George got one too - Shelby - here's a pic of him from today at lunch - he's a real cutie too)....you can see just how big they have gotten...I just thought this was a super cute picture b/c of the way he was holding the smiley toy :)

I've had to move the crate over towards the front door so that I can have the other side open and the are free to roam between the entryway and the crate. Unfortunately, they have decided to chew on the trim around the door frame - so I wasn't too happy about that. Both were to blame - the evidence came out in their poop :P - sorry I know...too much information. I just hope there isn't too much lead paint in those early layers. (Did you eat paint chips when you were a little??? Well..our puppies are!!!) But, we still love them to pieces regardless.

Let's see...what else has happened??? We had our 'annual' snowboarding trip out West - for some 'real' snow and POWDER!!! Yue and I went out to Utah this year and we can't wait to go back! But, now the snow is gone (Let's hope) and Spring has been truly beautiful here in Cleveland (There are even Cherry Blossoms here in CLE...I fell in love with them when I was in DC) - don't know how I missed it when I lived here last time.

My parents finally made the trek up from NC to see my new house and to meet George's parents - it was a quick trip, but all-in-all I think it went really well. They seemed to enjoy getting to know each other :) and my parents enjoyed experiencing the Greek Orthodox Easter - church service and the traditional lamb roast.

Now, I am slowly....but surely... trying to make my way into training for my triathlon that is coming up in July. The Tinman Triathlon in Hawaii - yup...you read it correctly my sister, Jenni and I are doing an Olympic Distance (NO...not the Ironman) in HI. I can't wait...but unfortunately time has been ticking away...and now I'm only a little over 2 months away (71 days - per the website). Tomorrow - I'll do my first BRICK (Biking and running) with some friends (gotta love friends that are willing to train with you!)...so hopefully I can stick to my training schedule and get in Shape :)

Well best go - I'll try and be better about keeping this up! I know I'd enjoy going back and reading it, plus it's a good way to keep friends up to date on what is going on in my life!

Cheers! :)