Running Chick

I haven't yapped about running lately because there's not really anything to yap about.

It's been nasty cold so I've been doing my miles at the gym (except for today...see below) and there's nothing exciting about running on the dreadmill.  Thank goodness for podcasts and audio books because they're the only things that keep me sane when I'm running on that awful machine.

I'm currently listening to The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan, although it's a bit dry for the dreadmill.  I typically like something fast-paced and upbeat, which is why my other favorite is "Ask the Answer Bitch".  30-ish minutes of bitchy answers to many questions on hollywood gossip and rumors.  It's pure brain popcorn, but it makes the time go by faster than my audio book.

It was not sub-zero today, so I got to do my last run of the week outside. Well, I guess it was nice until the freezing rain started. That was unpleasant. I also miscalculated my route and my run ended a bit farther from my house than I expected, so I ended up running an additional half-mile to get me closer to home and out of the rain sooner. When I got home I did an hour of weights and yoga.

Which is good because I still have a lot of birthday cake to polish off.

I got the mostest awesome birthday present from the mostest awesome boyfriend.  Who, by the way, completely sucks at real sports but totally kicked my ass in tennis, bowling, boxing and golf last night.

 Must practice, must practice....