Bring it on, November

Today is the 13th, which means November is almost over. I’ve got 2 more long Saturday runs before tapering starts before my marathon (tapering is running lesser distances to give my muscles a chance to recover before The Big Day.) Tomorrow I run 15 miles, next Saturday 20 miles (gulp!), then 12 miles the following Saturday, then 8. Then race day!

Today is a rest day for running but it’s certainly not a rest day for life. I’m going to get new running shoes at TrySports today – yes, again. Have worn out my Mizunos and I want to break in the new pair before race day (I need to put 100 miles on the shoes before then.)

I just started my monthly deadline with Natural Awakenings – is it really time to work on December’s magazine already? Has 2009 really gone by this fast?

Also am working on my National Novel Writing Novel, but I’m stuck at about 13,500 words. I’m way behind but I’m not giving up. I plan to catch up big time in the car on the way to the Outer Banks for Thanksgiving.

Tonight I get to go get a pedicure with Colleen and Candace in preparation for tomorrow evening’s Marine Corps Ball. My father-in-law, a major general, is coming down to Charlotte and taking the whole family. Two years ago, I got to go in DC. I missed it last year so I’m excited to be attending this year!

It may be November 13 already, but I will fit it all in, somehow. I will I will I will. (And blogging, too!)

Comments

8 responses to “Bring it on, November”

  1. Chris Avatar

    You have done an absolutely amazing job with all the training and I am very proud! Can’t wait to run with you next weekend (hopefully, provided my foot is okay) and then again in December.

    If you need anything during deadline, just let me know. And good luck with everything!
    .-= Chris´s last blog ..Top tens: India Pale Ale’s (IPA) =-.

  2. Chris Avatar

    You have done an absolutely amazing job with all the training and I am very proud! Can’t wait to run with you next weekend (hopefully, provided my foot is okay) and then again in December.

    If you need anything during deadline, just let me know. And good luck with everything!
    .-= Chris´s last blog ..Top tens: India Pale Ale’s (IPA) =-.

  3. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    Have fun at the ball tomorrow night! bummed that we can’t come!! I’m so proud of your running…. when is the big day?? We miss you terribly and wish we could see you!

  4. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    Have fun at the ball tomorrow night! bummed that we can’t come!! I’m so proud of your running…. when is the big day?? We miss you terribly and wish we could see you!

  5. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    Where did 2009 go??? You are amazing Melissa!! Almost to the marathon–I’m so proud! I never thought you and Kevin would be running this much and that I couldn’t keep up with you guys…..but just give me some time…I gotta find my way back into it soon. I wish you lived close and could help me run these days!! Have fun at the Ball and at the Outer Banks!!

  6. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    Where did 2009 go??? You are amazing Melissa!! Almost to the marathon–I’m so proud! I never thought you and Kevin would be running this much and that I couldn’t keep up with you guys…..but just give me some time…I gotta find my way back into it soon. I wish you lived close and could help me run these days!! Have fun at the Ball and at the Outer Banks!!

  7. Kevin Avatar

    Good job taking it all on! You will do great on your runs. I won’t be able to keep up with you tomorrow and I am only running 13! And Jenny, we can’t wait to all 3 do another run!
    .-= Kevin´s last blog ..PR for 10K and a race from a new perspective =-.

  8. Kevin Avatar

    Good job taking it all on! You will do great on your runs. I won’t be able to keep up with you tomorrow and I am only running 13! And Jenny, we can’t wait to all 3 do another run!
    .-= Kevin´s last blog ..PR for 10K and a race from a new perspective =-.