Out-of-shape, can’t run on roads slacker

Ok, so I’m tired of bitching about how some of my clothes don’t fit anymore. I’m finally ready to do something about it! Yesterday, I was all set to go to the gym straight from work and then go directly to Chon Som to help out. Well, as luck would have it, I had a project come up late in the day that kept me at work until 6pm. A little before then, I was already getting hungry for dinner, so I ate some leftovers from lunch. Of course, this made me not want to go run at the gym just yet.

So, I decided to go home, park my car and run to Chon Som. I’ve clocked it before…it’s 1.4 miles from my driveway to Chon Som. So there and back would almost be 3 miles. Now, you may not know this, but I haven’t been running much lately…at all. And I wouldn’t classify what I do as running….I’m a jog/walker. I know people that can run 2 miles in the time it takes me to run one. I lost all the endurance I used to have. Gotta build it back up again if I’m gonna run that ½ marathon in December. [I don’t want to hear it Brownie…that’s a long distance for slacker Jen!] Besides scouting and laying trail this month, I’ve only gone jogging once! Man, I’ve got to get my ass in gear if I don’t want the Colorado altitude and mountains to kick my booty during Invihash…..

Anyway, back to my ramblings…I made it to Chon Som with a beet red face [it was HOT out] and some aching ankles…just not used to running on roads just yet. I downed some water and then began to help out the crew. I think I counted 10 hashers that showed up last night to help. So awesome! Plus, the 2 contract guys and Marisa’s Thai friends who brought us a delicious dinner. It was a full house. After about 2 hours I noticed that the sun had almost gone down, so it was time for my jog back home. By then the temperature had dropped and there was a nice breeze…such a nice time of night.

Now let’s see how long I can keep this up! I want to try to meet Lesley and Rafael during the week to run since I don’t know the Greenbelt at all. Hopefully I can keep up with them! Leslo? Raf? What nights do you usually go and what time??

This morning I woke up and actually felt great and was energized for the morning. Such a nice feeling. :)

P.S. I caught the end of a movie I like last night on HBO…Field of Dreams. Doesn’t matter how many times I watch it…I always get all teary eyed! Maybe it’s because it reminds me of my own brother and dad.....

P.P.S. I know I skipped over this weekend's festivities. I'll get to that later. Got some funny pics from Cheaper's party!