we're not in Kansas anymore toto

so, apparently even though the sun is shining and it's a beautiful day here in CA, we are are under a tsunami advisory. now calm down mom, it's the lowest level of threat and it's more than likely not going to affect us what-so-ever, assuming i am not planning on going for a swim in the ocean or hop on a boat....which i am not. it is a little ironic though as my aunt has been completely convinced since the moment we decided to move here that we were just going to drop off into the ocean. not today though. but you can bet your a*@ that i will be watching and waiting at 1:46p (pacific time that is) to see that tsunami.

in other news, i managed to get up to 6 miles this week on my longest run. which to those of you who are well up there in the double digits, that is nothing. but to me, the one who hasn't been able to run since october, it's a lot and i'm pleased. what i'm not pleased about is the fact that by run #2 this week i could feel my stress fracture. boo! so, as much as i wanted to get out there and soak up the sun this morning for at least 5-6mi, i could not. but you can rest assured that tony horton and the rest of the p90x crew (which on a side note i am convinced that he is sleeping with Drea for those of you who are familiar with it, please tell me i'm not imagining this!!) has been kicking my booty all week.

so the question i leave you with.....what does one wear to a tsunami?

virgin blogger

well. i swore i would never do it but here i am, blogging. i always assumed that people who blogged were just self absorbed, ego maniacs and maybe that is true, but i will never admit it. upon the urging of friend and fellow blogger, the fair weather runner, i thought i would give it a shot.
it is my 35th birthday today. my husband and i recently moved to CA and i am insanely homesick today. as beautiful as the ocean and the redwood forest is and as yummy as the crab i about to partake in at THE wine, cheese and crab festival... i would love nothing more than to be in cold, wet, ugly old wichita kansas if only for a day. but enough whining. (just bring me a bottle of wine!)
on a more positive note, i am officially signed up for the chicago marathon with many of my fellow running friends and couldn't be happier. after my huge disappointment in san fran, this as i have stated will be my redemption. just without the hills and hopefully the stress fracture. so in my attempt to return to running after a 4 month sabbatical in order to heal i am hoping that this will keep me honest. i no longer can rely on the FWR showing up at my door and 5am for training runs so.... Until the true training schedule begins i will be working at my own pace, trying like heck not to get injured. Yoga, biking, strength training, and running up to 3 days a week. i have found a great course along the coast that helps take my mind off the fact that i am out of running shape, this too shall pass.
so there it is. hopefully a few will find my ramblings somewhat entertaining. ;-)