They grow oysters down there!
We got lost on a sketchy logging road and almost ran out of gas looking for a waterfall. At least the view was nice!
Four-ish hours and five trillion detours later, we found it!
View from the super awesome cabin.
Last week was the first of many, many long weeks and at its end I needed to blow off some steam. Translation: I had too much fun and now want to crawl in a hole and die. That is not my way of telling you how cool I am because I ravage my body, but rather my way of telling you that I'm considering doing something I haven't done in as long as I can remember: blow off my run.
What?!?!? "Jeano, you're a blogger, you're supposed to inspire us by telling us you REALLY didn't feel like running but then just shut up and do it!" My bad. You come here looking for inspiration? TERRIBLE IDEA.
That said, I may still go out and do it if for no other reason than if I don't, I'll probably fall asleep at 5:00 p.m., wake up at 9:00 p.m., and be up all night. But isn't that what grad students are supposed to do?
As of right now I'm at 16 miles for the week. I could bump that up to 21. Final mileage TBD. You know what's cool and not so pathetic, though? While hanging up my calendar last week, I decided to add up my total mileage for the year. I write each and every one of my runs down on that calendar as soon as I do them so I know it's accurate.
So how'd I do? Well, I hit 1,000 a few weeks ago! I was pretty impressed with myself. I've always thought it would be awesome to run 1,000 miles in a year, but I didn't really think I'd be able to do it in the near future. I guess I was wrong! This means that I could stop running for the rest of the year (not that I have any intention of doing that) and I'd still average roughly 3 miles per day. Badass!
So how'd I do? Well, I hit 1,000 a few weeks ago! I was pretty impressed with myself. I've always thought it would be awesome to run 1,000 miles in a year, but I didn't really think I'd be able to do it in the near future. I guess I was wrong! This means that I could stop running for the rest of the year (not that I have any intention of doing that) and I'd still average roughly 3 miles per day. Badass!
Anyway, I had planned to write up a real post on a real topic, but I just don't think I can summon the energy today. Maybe later?
Question: What badass thing have you done recently? If you're Coach Holly, your answer is "I ran a trail 50k this weekend!" That's most definitely badass.
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Um I have done nothing badassery lately. Boo to me, but kick butt for you! Way to go chicka!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm sure your life has been chock full of badassery - quit being modest!
DeleteWas this a public use cabin? If so, which one? It has a fantastic view!! I overheated at a half marathon this morning and had to slow way down....still won my age group if that's badass?
ReplyDeleteAwesome view, right? The cabin actually belongs to a friend. It's near Lakeside, Oregon!
DeleteWinning your age group is always badass! Or, for that matter, running a half marathon.
I love your pictures! And I love Oregon waterfalls! Congrats on hitting 1,000 miles. Badass. I camped in snow for two nights. Is that badass enough?
ReplyDeleteAhaha, totally badass. Snow camping is rough! In fact, I don't know that I like it all that much. I'm kind of a pansy when it comes to camping (despite having done a fair amount of roughing it).
DeleteI keep running so that I can eat and not feel as guilty through the holidays!
ReplyDeleteMost badass thing.. comment on your blog?? or build ikea furniture
Yeah, commenting on my blog is basically the most badass thing one can do. I'm glad you've figured out the secret! Building Ikea furniture is a very close second.
DeleteI do plan to keep running, but not so I feel less guilty for pigging out during the holidays - that's what they're for!
1,000 miles?! That's bad ass, don't underestimate that. I just ate 1,000 calories in pumpkin cookies so I've got that going for me. I think you win.
ReplyDeleteOh, pumpkin cookies sound incredible! I'd say that "having a child and real adult responsibilities" makes you more badass than me, though.
DeleteMore badass than the actual race? Going out to a BBQ with my husband's friends (STARTING at 7 PM) the night OF the race. Standing most of the time. Saying semi-coherent things, and using "Well, I ran 50K this morning." as an excuse when I was somewhat LESS coherent...
ReplyDeleteNo way! I would be in bed until the end of time after a saga like that. Good for you!
DeleteI love all of your pictures! I'm glad you found the waterfall and did not get lost on the logging roads in the wilderness of Oregon.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 1,000 miles! I would like that milestone in the future, too. I also write down all my runs, so if I do hit it I'll know. I keep a year to date total in my log, but I can't remember what it is right now.
Last weekend my badass thing was running 18 miles for the first time. This weekend I will once again have to channel my inner badass for 20 miles.
Thanks! You're really giving me a run for my money with all of your stunning pictures, though!
DeleteWith all the mileage you've been running, you'll hit 1,000 miles in no time!
I'm so close! 915 or something...I'm going to get it in 2.5 weeks!
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