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I need to start remembering to bring my camera with me more places. I always want to update my blog, and I forget that I don’t have my camera. And what’s a blog without pictures, right? 

So in order to spice it up a little… I present to you some PhotoBooth pictures.

Thought I’d point out my marathon medals. Quite the collection, yes?
 

Behold the power of the ring!

Hubby was making fun of my impromptu photoshoot.

So I snapped a picture of him playing his Soccer Video Game. He thinks he’s David Beckham.

Speaking of Beckham… we’re going to the LA Galaxy game tomorrow night! So excited!!!!!

I just want to take the time to thank all of my generous supporters of the Dana Farber Marathon Challenge. I am so humbled by all the people who have supported me so far –both financially AND emotionally. I hope you all know what a difference your contribution is making. It is saving LIVES. I will be running the Boston Marathon both for personal glory….and to help Dana Farber continue their amazing journey towards finding a cure to cancer.

And for that, I give you ALL my online standing ovation. ::clap:: ::clap:: ::clap::

To donate and find out more, click here!

I wanted something savory and filling for lunch today. I notice that sometimes when I try to eat healthy, I end up craving, starving and grazing my cabinets.

Today, I found the perfect solution. Behold the “Asparagus Risotto in an Acorn Squash”. YES!

Oh man, this was the most delicious lunch I’ve had in a LONG time. I cut an acorn squash in half, took out the seeds and microwaved it covered for 8 minutes (per the label on the squash). All kinds of squash are totally in season now, and are pretty cheap, filled with fiber and really healthy. 

Then I used a half a bag of  Trader Joes “Asparagus Risotto” and stuffed the squash with it. It was totally fun to eat, and satisfied my stomach. I’m typing this now in pure bliss. I love the feeling of being full, knowing it was body-loving food that filled it. 🙂 I have a feeling this is going to keep me full all afternoon. That’s the power of Squash.

For all those non-running folks, a PR means “Personal Record”! I ran with some speedy LA Racers today, and it totally paid off! We ran the 5 mile loop around Balboa lake, and the weather was perfect! It was totally foggy, misty and breezy… perfect for an early morning workout. 

Turns out there was a 10k/5k race going on at the same time, and we were running against the grain. But it was fun to see so many people exercising and enjoying the morning in the park.

We finished the 5 miles in 56:11. I couldn’t believe it! That was 3 minutes faster than I’ve ever run that distance!!! I was on cloud nine when I finished. I had to take a picture of my watch to prove it:

Here are my splits:

• Mile 1: 10:55
• Mile 2: 11:12
• Mile 3: 11:29
• Mile 4: 11:35
• Mile 5: 10:58

And just to toot my own horn…. My sprint at the end was a 7:09 pace. SERIOUSLY!!!!

Nothing like burning 500 calories at 8am in the morning. YES!

This is how I felt after:
 

My awesome LA Racers Group (minus a few):

The obligatory “Chely and Kelley” picture lol:

I’m kinda of scared that I’m developing shin sprints. I swear my body isn’t built to be a marathoner. Between my bunions, high arches, weak ankles, bad knees and recurring shin splints…. sometimes I just have to wonder why I love running so much. Maybe it’s to prove the universe wrong.

Anyways, I’m trying really hard to make sure my shin splints don’t get any worse. I’m trying to build my milage slowly, and ice as much as I can.

I iced for an hour last night while watching The Biggest Loser:

Give me some encouragement and show your support here!
I’m in this for the long-term. Shin splints won’t come between me and that Boston Finish Line!