Car Hoarder

Not only am I a basement beer bottle hoarder, I'm a car hoarder.  Today I got cold after our run at Camp Stig (such STRANGE weather for August) so I went to get my sweatshirt from the car.  I remember that Terry gave me one of Katie's old Newbury sweatshirts on Sunday so I dug a little deeper into the pile of stuff in the backseat of my Yukon.  I found the black zip-up sweatshirt jacket that I was sure I'd accidentally put into the Goodwill pile last month & my yoga pants that I couldn't find for my Colorado trip & a bag from Dicks with energy gummies...brand new & my clipboard from school with my checkout information & a lunch I packed for someone...probably for a tennis match...last spring.
Let's just say that ziplock bags are pretty effective in holding in odors.
I should be more embarrassed than I am...well on my way to being a house hoarder.

New shoes!

Pretty orange Mizinos. 

After 480.93 miles on my black Asics, it was time. I really went looking to buy Brooks, but Second Sole hadn't received their shipment, so there were none in my size.  Same was true about other color (pink) Mizinos. I could have ordered something else, but I really wanted new shoes.  So I got these orange ones. And I had a great run in them this morning.  Things happen because they are meant to happen. And I love my new shoes!  

Rock Star

I ran 16.26 miles this morning.  I did it in 2:24.  I am so PROUD of myself.  I am also very tired & my legs feel like I ran 16 miles this morning.  I did it and I was STRONG.  {The reason I didn't quit at 16 is not because I was a show-off, it's because I wasn't home yet, and I wasn't sure I'd make it if I stopped & walked!}
My foot is a little sore.  I've iced it twice & am wearing my comfy shoes.  I will nurse it & I think it will be fine.
I'm also off to buy new shoes....my black Asics have close to 500 miles on 'em & it felt like it today.  It's a good week to break in new shoes as next Saturday is only 10 miles so the body has time to heal.
I am more and more excited and less and less anxious for October 13.

#23

#23 is After All These Years by Susan Isaacs.  I didn't like it as well as I liked Compromising Positions, but it was still a good mystery.  A little fantasy...really, she's on the lam and has not one, but two romantic encounters...but the thing that really jaded me was that she had a fling with a former student who was her son's age. {I guess things in 1993 were a little less 'sexual predator' than they are now}  The characters were pretty stereotypical of the rich and well-to-do.  To be honest I was rushed to finish it because I got the dreaded email that my digital library loan was about to end.  I may try another Susan Isaacs...we'll see.

Susan does have a great vocabulary tho:

p 130:  pejorative

expressing contempt or disapproval

p172:  skulduggery

underhanded or unscrupulous behavior; trickery

quote:
p379:  But had God been in a breezier mood when he chiseled Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery than when he forbade murder?  {Oh, how that puts sin in perspective!}

Great Run Day!

Had an adventure run at XC practice.  We took off into uncharted territory on a different portion of the white trail at Camp Stig.  It was beautiful & steep in some places.  We got muddy & a little banged up.  The kids got mad when I wouldn't let them cross the 'river' ~ as feet would have gotten very wet.  It was still a half mile in & then they took off on the known white trail ~ which is now missing the rope...so it's not quite as amazing as it was.
THEN
I came home & took off on my training run.  I decided to run County Line to 307...and as I was crossing 90...a truck was coming westbound.  I pumped my arm...and he HONKED at me.  SCORE.
Made my whole run.

I need new shoes...but when I put my old blue & white Asics on today to run at Stig...they HURT MY STUPID TOE.  I can't go buy shoes if they might hurt my toe...how will I know if I like the shoe or not?  Stupid stubbed toe.

B-b-b-Bacon

This is the best dinner ~ bacon wrapped hot dogs.  I don't want to know the nutritional value {or lack thereof}

With a little bit of experimenting, I have perfected the dish.  

Put a wire rack in a 9x13 pan.  Wrap the all beef hotdogs with peppered thick cut bacon.  The thick cut is the key to success.

BAKE {which makes them healthy} in the oven at 350 {or so} for 30 minutes {or so}  They taste best with the bacon still a little limber.  {my family is adamant about this, and I agree, even tho I prefer crispy bacon strips...the limber bacon tastes better around the dog}

delish on a fresh hot dog bun {usually, the fresh ones are a treat anyway} and some mustard.

UP

UP girls trip 2013 is experienced.  It's always an interesting time to be together in close quarters eating exceptional food and drinking girly drinks.  The weather was perfect {except for a little rain in Friday...but that allowed us to shop & visit the distillery in Three Oaks}.  It was sunny and warm with a great breeze on the beach & cooler at night for great sleeping.
Heidi tried to drive 70 mph on the way there...but was not successful.  Bean & I saved a turtle crossing the road.  I ran 14 miles {successfully!} with my girls cheering me on.  We ate dinner with Chris & Mike from next door & totally enjoyed the new outdoor porch.  Wonderful space!
The best part was the outdoor shower.  I need one.