Thursday, September 17, 2009

Thursday Thoughts

I went on a 27 mile bike ride yesterday. Midway through the ride, I stopped and sat under a tree for a bit. It was a beautiful day to be outside.

I haven't run since last Tuesday. I find it interesting that I've chosen to cycle during this time. Perhaps it is because I can go farther on my bike, allowing me more of an escape.

I thought about running this morning, but it was raining. I stayed home and played with the dogs instead. I'll run with the group this evening assuming it doesn't get cancelled for thunder storms.

Today I am going back in to work. If I really needed to, I could take another day off. We've finished up everything that needed to be done right away and I'm feeling better, so I really do think it's time to get back to a more normal routine.

Duke City (the half marathon I've been training for) is in one month and I haven't signed up yet. I hope I remember to take care of that tonight. The registration fee goes up after tomorrow.

Oh, and puppy's name is Stymie. I think. At least that is what I put on his tag. It took us a month to settle on Bandit's name, so it is quite possible that it might change. But Stymie seems to suit him at the moment.

18 comments:

  1. Love the new puppy! I am glad you are finding the relief you need on a bike. I know things are tough but you are an incredibly stong woman and you impress me more and more every day as I read about your journey! Thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you!

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  2. Love the name! He's super cute too! Make sure to sign up for that half! <--Reminder

    Thoughts are with you.

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  3. I hope your first day back at work goes okay.

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  4. Great name for the new puppy! Hope your first day back goes well!

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  5. the bike ride and the break under the tree sound perfect. hope the first day back goes ok. :)

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  6. I'd choose playing with Stymie too over running in the rain. Besides, he's so cute!
    And you still got some nice mileage in on your bike ride.

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  7. Good luck your first day back. :o)

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  8. The bike ride sounds nice, nothing like escape (I think that is my favorite word).

    Good luck back at work!

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  9. I'm a day behind, but love that puppy face!

    Congrats on getting out on the bike; I can see how that would be theraputic.

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  10. Sign up for the half!

    Way to cycle! I wish I was motivated to ride after work. I think I may need to find some riding buddies or a group.

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  11. Great name for the puppy. That is one good thing about cycling/running that it is a great way to cope with stress or loss

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  12. Will this puppy be a running companion? It's good to hear that you're getting back into a routine.

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  13. Cute pup!

    Glad you are finding your way back to "normal". Hang in there.

    MCM Mama

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  14. I haven't been here for a while... so let me first offer my condolences about your dad. I am sorry.

    And happy about the puppy. Stymie is a great name. Blessings on all of you.

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  15. The tone of your email is peaceful. I hope that's how you feel, as well. :)

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  16. STYMIE! I LOVE it!!

    Glad you are getting out there on the bike. There's no therapy like a long ride or run.

    I hope you are doing well.

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  17. Hope you're able to flow gently back into your routine. Stymie and Bandit - sounds good. Peace!

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  18. Ease back. Listen to what your mind/body needs. Just keep taking it one day at a time.

    Have a good weekend!

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