I’m kind of awkward. I pretend not to be. I’m often neurotic, and anal retentive. I’m a perfectionist for the most part (except when I’m not), and though I’m mostly extroverted, in a few instances I can be very..introverted and shy.
I LOVE meeting new bloggers though. I really do, even though that awkward first date like feeling gets me a little anxious, I have adored all the bloggers I’ve met in various facets (BlogHer, meetups, etc..). I’m trying to throw myself into new crowds
So tonight I’m going to Jess’s Tasti-D-Lite meet up in DuPont.
Not gonna lie, I’m a little nervous. Generally I have a social buffer if you will. I’ll bring a pal or hubs and this time? I have none of the above. Granted, I’ll be meeting some of my favorite bloggers (hopefully) so it’ll all work out and I won’t shell up and get all anxious as I often do when I have to introduce myself to new people on my own.
Social buffer what? I don’t need you anymore! Cheers to going outside my comfort zone – a major win.
AM Workout
Since I have that event (and an alumni happy hour that I’m popping into before or after the meet up), I figured I’d get my workout in this AM. Yesterday I couldn’t drag myself out of bed to get my run in. So this morning I threw myself up at 6a (about twenty minutes later than I should have been) and ran to the gym to get a speed workout in.
total time: 30 minutes
Distance: 3.07 mi
6 x 400 @ 8:43/mi
with 400 m rest @ 10:43/mi
W/U and C/D jog .2 miles to and fro the gym.
Felt really good with that. AM workouts are such tricky things – I mean I know I’m going to feel good after working out however it’s just that initial getting out of bed that gets me every time. Seriously – I love my bed and my snooze button and these two loves do not jive well with my growing relationship with morning workouts. I’ve gotta find a balance (that will probably involve me getting to bed earlier even if that means less chatting time with the husband).
Pumped up kicks…
One thing I am excited about is to get new sneaks this weekend with a LivingSocial voucher I got to Fleet Feet in Annapolis. I replace my sneakers about every 6 months or after major races (or when i’m kicking off training for a big race) since my old sneaks got me through training for the A-10 and the Annapolis Half, I’m thinking it’s prolly time for a new pair since I’ve been feeling some knee pain. I’m thinking about trying some minimalist shoes – I’m not gung ho on the vibram five fingers – hubs has a pair that he loved (but can’t use at AIT) but I’m still wary since I tend to run longer distances. However, I have read a few good reviews of various minimalist shoes – i’m looking at you New Balance and Nike so I’m excited to go in an try a pair on and see how they feel. Worst case? I stick with my beloved Brooks sneaks.
