Week 6 training log

mileage: 25 miles! i missed my goal by 5 or 6 miles this week, but i'm feeling good. i had 3 days this week where I had to run faster and i did! anyway, this past Sunday i did the Lifetime indoor tri in maple grove with my sister. it was soooo much fun. i totally want to do another one. for anyone who is intimidated about doing an outdoor triathlon I would recommend doing an indoor one. It's safe and non-threatening.

Anyway, after the indoor tri me and my sister had a bite to eat at Noodles and then let our imaginations run wild at JoAnn Fabrics. she has a nice recap of the day on the Wiela-Blog.

here are the results (i'm c.wood and sister is c.wieland): http://www.lifetimefitness.com/events/indoor-tri/race-results.cfm?intResultsIndoorTriLocationId=27&intIndoorTriLocationId=27

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Easter 2008

Mom

Jillian and Calvin

josh and carolyn

hanging out with fully bellies

warm fuzzies

no recap of the wknd. curt took care of this on his blog. but if you are looking for a possible worthy movie rental...check out Into the Wild. Based on a true story, a young man ventures into the wilderness of Alaska to figure out things...he rejects all societal norms like money, social class, material possessions, and image to explore freedom and true happiness. there are moments that are uncomfortable and moments filled with warm fuzzies.

speaking of warm fuzzies...my favorite part of the day is coming home. It's nice to chill out and eat with my sweetie.

week 5 training log

good week. having extra time to rest was nice due to spring break. utilized ibuprofen and a rolling stick to relieve achy muscles.

Week 5 mileage: 31 miles...includes a 13 mile long run at a 9:27 min/mile pace followed by a dreadful 6.5 mile recovery run the next day. exposure to pain during training is good i suppose. it prepares you for what lies ahead!

Into the Wild

curt has provided an update of what we have been up to lately. check it out on his blog.

for happiness to be real, it must be shared...quote from "into the wild".

Happy Easter

Happy Easter from Curt and Christine Wood.

The anti-hipsters

It's a bummer when things become a trend. Even though I like the eco-friendly color scheme of browns, greens, and blues...those hues are overly used. Different color schemes that I like that are not hipster yet: orange/gray, ruby red/baby blue, monochromatic greys/whites/ivories.

red and blue

monochromatic greys and whites

orange and grey

Vietnamese Restaurants

Here is a list of vietnamese restaurants we have visited:

1. Jasmine's Deli (mpls)
2. Quang Deli (mpls)
3. Cam Ranh Bay (eden prairie)
4. Mai Village (st. paul)
5. Pho 83 (shakopee)

All are appetizing. I think we would go back for another visit to all of them. Mai Village has an impressive decor which includes a pond with real fish and a walking bridge. The food is average to good. We visited Pho 83 last night with my mom, dad, Carolyn, Josh, Calvin, and Jillian. The food was good, but there was some miscommunication with the service staff.

D.I.N.K.S.

nate, nikki, and claire stopped over for a relaxing visit last night. Claire is precious. She entertained us with her ABCs, pooping sounds, silliness, and healthy appetite. It was fun to experience things through her eyes. Don't be surprised if she learns to write her name in a few months! Her ability to focus and concentrate is amazing. anyway, we are excited to see how Claire's family will grow and evolve. Good things will come their way!

the newlyweds have definitely discussed kids. we are going to stay true to the plan to wait. with age comes wisdom and patience. more wisdom and patience can only help with raising a child.

in the mean time we are enjoying being DINKS (dual income no kids). it gives us time, spontaneity, flexibility, and mobility in all aspects of life. we will be ready to have kids when we have seriously thought these things through: the impact on friend and family relationships, the financial impact, readiness to parent for the next 21 years...having a kid isn't all fun and games.

also, i would need to start praying for courage. i am wimpy. the thought of the delivery alone makes me queasy cheesy.

Being Green and Lacking Nothing

waiting for dinner at Pei Wei

Gripping fortune cookie with chopsticks at Pei Wei

Magazine section at Barnes and Noble

Reading at Barnes and Noble

My Shoe

Happy St. Patrick's Day! It's a good day. Feeling extra grateful for a whole lot of things. Easter is just around the corner! Lots to celebrate!

Week 4 Training Log

Total Mileage: 29 miles. Includes a 3 mile hill run, 5.5 mile run @ marathon pace, and 12 mile long run @ 9:34 min/mile pace.

Helpful training assistants: Icy Hot (icy to dull the pain and hot to relax it away), ibuprofen, Sprite, and the Mpls Chain of Lakes

Sunday's long run was pleasant. Went at a slower more comfy pace.

On to Week 5 of training!

A party for the babies

It would be fun to get all of the babies together this summer!?! Yes? No? Maybe? Just an idea. Maybe the wknd of the triathlon?!?!?!

Satisfying

We went to Jasmine's Deli for dinner. The worker seemed extra peculiar tonight. Something about him seemed a bit off. I think he was trying to be sarcastic with the customers. The portions tonight were smaller too, maybe from the struggling economy and cost of food? Instead of getting a heaping amount of noodles, I got a portion the size of a fist. They tried to mask the disparity with lots of lettuce and bean sprouts. Still good though. I felt like a rabbit. Speaking of rabbits, I think the neighborhood rabbits helped us out by eating the last remains of our pumpkin that I got from Nikki way back in October. It had an interesting transformation from fall, winter, and into early spring. On occasion I got a kick out of kicking it to see what would happen. Poor little pumpkin.

I think I found my new favorite movie theatre. The Landmark on 50th and France in Edina. Tonight we were there to see the film called The Counterfeiters. It was a beautiful film although more suited for a more mature audience as it takes place in a Nazi concentration camp. Of course we experienced a level of discomfort while watching it. I want to do something, but feel helpless. So I wonder and contemplate.

spring break and specialness

Happy Friday! This friday is extra special because I am on spring break. Not too much to report other than that. Our days lately have been ordinary, simple, and plain ole good. No complaints here. Time to celebrate the arrival of spring. Go spring weather and all of it's goodness!

Plans for spring break:
1. Breathe deeply
2. Get a massage
3. Nap
4. Mix up some chemicals for our labs after break
5. Run like an idiot
6. Read
7. Visit Curt at work

On Buffets

Still forming an opinion on buffets. There is always an inner dilemma. the endless options can cause a bit of confusion. Do I eat my money's worth? or just eat what my stomach can handle? and my eyes are always bigger than my stomach. it seems like a no win situation. you go in looking for a bargain, but walk out feeling a bit...unsettled?

i think we prefer portion controlled meals at normal prices. this way you don't walk out feeling guilty from over indulging or under indulging (if that's even a word).