03-10-10
thirty before thirty: update 2
1. Run a 5k (spring)
Let’s call it ‘participated’ instead of ‘ran,’ shall we?
I didn’t sleep much the night before – typical, really. Plus I wasn’t in my own bed, plus I was a bit anxious. Plus I made the bad decision to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D the night before instead of getting enough rest (I wasn’t a fan…it could have been better). Regardless, last Saturday I woke up entirely too early, hit up starbucks, and headed to Gaylord/Opry Mills for the Springer Mountain Healthy 5k Run and Walk.
My reactions, in list form:
+ I really don’t like country music, but that’s what was blaring the whole time. Thank God for my iPod where i could listen to Taylor Swift….wait….
+ Running outside realllllyy hurts my calves/shins [side note: my calves.hurt.when i run. the only thing that helps is running on a treadmill. but you can't participate in a 5k on a treadmill. i have done hours and hours of research to figure out what the heck is wrong...shin splints? do i need to stretch more? walk longer? shoe inserts? strengthening exercises? i think maybe a combination of the above will help...who knows]
+ My SIL ran it in like 32 minutes or something crazy….I’m so proud of her!
+ I finished. In under an hour. That was the goal, and I’m glad I did it so I know what to expect next time….
+ and, next time: soon. More running, more training, and more calf stretches! Goal: to RUN a 5k!
02-03-10
thirty before thirty: an update
i posted my thirty before thirty list a month ago, and wanted to update you on my progress so far….
1. Run a 5k (spring), a 10k (summerish) and a ½ marathon (fall)
i just registered for my first 5k this afternoon….though i don’t feel anywhere NEAR prepared, i bit the bullet and did it (mostly because sara texted me asked me to run it with her, and little did she know that i was already researching various 5ks RIGHT AT THAT MOMENT. i took it as a sign!) i might be walking some of that 5k, and i’m okay with that. but if so, i have to do another one 
2. Mentor two women for at least six months
i’m in the process of mentoring #1. i don’t want to mentor two women at the same time, so #2 will begin in June.
6. Send birthday cards to 12 people (one/month)
fail. already. i forgot in January. sooo one month i’ll have to send two!
7. Send one card per week to a friend
fail. will start this week! and send 2 some weeks to make up for the 4 i’ve missed.
10. Go to five concerts of bands i LOVE
i bought tickets for MUSE (3/15) and owl city (4/19). also plan to buy tickets to Copeland (4/5) and needtobreathe (3/26)….just need one more. (oh, just kidding, cause i’m weird and purchased tickets to a show in a city in which i no longer reside….more details on that later. still need a plane ticket, so we’ll see if that happens!)
13. Compile the soundtrack of my life (so far)
i have a whole stickie note on my computer dedicated to this task. so far i have three songs.
17. Spend a weekend in the mountains/at the lake
Feb 12-14!
21. Blog once a week (at least)
6 posts so far this year, and we’re on week 5. so i’m on track!
26. Read five books based on friends’ recommendations
1. The Help (based on Jamie’s recommendation…but also the first book my book club chose to read)
27. See all ten Academy Award nominees for Best Picture
1. Avatar
2. The Blind Side
3. District 9
4. An Education
5. The Hurt Locker
6. Inglourious Basterds
7. Precious
8. A Serious Man
9. Up
10. Up in the Air
28. Make it a habit to take my vitamins
I did pretty well the first two weeks, but not so much any more….i’ll start again next week.
I’ll update again on March 3!
01-03-10
thirty before thirty
today, i am 29.
therefore:
1. Run a 5k (spring), a 10k (summerish) and a ½ marathon (fall)
2. Mentor two women for at least six months
3. Read the whole Bible (aside from seminary reading)
4. Memorize thirty verses of scripture (aside from seminary memorization)
5. Do something completely out of character (in a good way)
6. Send birthday cards to 12 people (one/month)
7. Send one card per week to a friend
8. Serve or volunteer somewhere, even for just a day
9. Go see a play and try not to fall asleep
10. Go to five concerts of bands i LOVE
11. Go to one concert of a band I’ve never heard of (recommendations welcome)
12. Watch the sunrise
13. Compile the soundtrack of my life (so far)
14. Attend a sporting event and ENJOY it – i.e. get involved!
15. Visit New York, Houston, and a new city
16. Spend a whole day by myself
17. Spend a weekend in the mountains/at the lake
18. Sit on a beach somewhere for at least 3 days
19. Save $1000, just for fun
20. Make an anonymous monetary donation to a great cause
21. Blog once a week (at least)
22. Take a sewing class + make a pillow
23. Send a postcard to PostSecret
24. Plan a fun girls weekend/slumber party
25. Read a biography
26. Read five books based on friends’ recommendations
27. See all ten Academy Award nominees for Best Picture
28. Make it a habit to take my vitamins
29. Try three new foods (a super big deal for this picky eater)
30. Bake and decorate a cake
(for progress, see the link up at the top)
(also: thanks to jamie and regina for helping me come up with most of these!)