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In Honor of National Women’s Day, A Woman Winning

March 9, 2016Relationships, Uncategorizedexercise, fitbit, fitness, health, healthy relationships, lifestyle, marathon, mental health, relationships, runningEmily

Eric got us both FitBits and immediately challenged me to a “who takes more steps in a week” contest. Which, to be honest, is just insane, as 1) I run marathons and 2) I’m on my feet with children all day.

But he INSISTED he’d still out-step me, which made no logical sense, unless the theory “Boys are good at all the things!!!” makes sense to you. (No, he didn’t say that. But it was there on his smug face). So I have spent the entire week ensuring that I will beat him– running unnecessary runs, finishing every errand that’s been on my my to-do list for months, mindlessly walking in circles in my kitchen, pacing for 25 minutes in my therapist’s waiting room (which didn’t at all make the other patients anxious, I’m sure of it. They would have been clutching that Xanax regardless.)

But it’s all been worth it because I have been kicking his ass, and have so thoroughly enjoyed rubbing it in his face all week.

Ok, well. This isn’t fun anymore.

I quit.

A Sincere Thank You

January 27, 2016Friends, Random Thoughts/Happeningsbroncos, diabetes, family, fitness, football, friends, fundraising, generosity, half marathon, health, JDRF, juvenile diabetes, kindess, marathon, medical, medicine, mental health, relationships, running, super bowlEmily

For those of you who don’t know (and if you’re my Facebook friend, that is damn near impossible– unless you’ve blocked me from your newsfeed, which would be entirely understandable and something I would probably do), I am running the NYC Half Marathon on March 20th to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in honor of Eric, my wonderful boyfriend and a Type 1 diabetic. I’ve done FB thank you’s and sent emails/texts (maybe even put in a few VOICE calls! No just kidding I didn’t), but I wanted to also use the blog as a platform to express my sincerest gratitude to everyone who has donated to the fundraiser so far. I am astounded by how quickly I was able to reach and exceed my goal, thanks to all of you– your kindness and generosity never ceases to amaze me, dear friends and family (time and time and time again. And again. I know I fundraise a LOT….)

And just a quick special shout-out to Eric’s friends (aka, my new friends— because what’s his is mine and what’s mine is ours…). I definitely felt like a weirdo sending you guys solicitation requests, but I know how much you care about Eric and figured *maybe* you’d be interested in throwing some change to the cause in his honor. But you have COMPLETELY exceeded that expectation– and then some. So thank you from the very bottom of my heart, and, of course, from the very bottom of Eric’s heart…

Eric’s heart isn’t that deep. I don’t know, maybe it’s the diabetes.

GO BRONCOS!!!!!

(I told him no, by the way. He understood. Kind of.)

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, FRIENDS!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

November 24, 2015Kids/Teaching, Uncategorizeddiet, exercise, fat, holidays, kids, marathon, marathon training, nutrition, running, teaching, thanksgiving, turkey, weightEmily

Kid: “Did you run the marathon just so you could eat all the turkey at Thanksgiving?”
Me: “That’s ridiculous.”

WHO TOLD HIM?!?!?!

Yes

November 23, 2015Kids/Teaching, Random Thoughts/Happenings, Uncategorizedawards, children, kids, marathon, marathon training, medal, running, sports, teacher problems, teachingEmily

Here are some conversations my marathon medal elicited from the children at school today:

Kid: “What’s that for?”
Me: “I ran a marathon!”
Kid: “Did you win?”
Me: “Yes.”
Kid: “Really?!”
Me: “Yes.”

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Kid: “Did you win the Nobel Prize!?”
Me: “Yes.”

——-

Kid: “Is that a necklace?”
Me: “Yes.”

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Kid: “Did you know you have a bell stuck to your neck?”
Me: “Yes.”

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Kid: “Did you know your necklace has a crack on the bell part?”
Me: “Yes.”

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Every single other kid in the school besides the 5 above: < Stare at medal. Stare at my face. Say nothing. Go about their day. >

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Coworker: “Did any kids even congratulate you today?”
Me: “No.”

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Conclusion: In general, kids, unlike adults, ~~don’t give a fuck~~ don’t know how to PRETEND to give a fuck that you ran a marathon.

Philosophical Question

November 22, 2015Random Thoughts/Happenings, Uncategorizedmarathon, marathon training, philadelphia marathon, running, trainingEmily

If you run a full marathon (and I did– I have finish-line witnesses), but your time chip stops working after the 13.1 mile mark, did you really run a full marathon?

The answer is yes. You ran a full marathon in 2:09.

#besttimeever

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I Should Have Gone Out Tonight Rather Than Sit Here With My Thoughts

November 21, 2015Random Thoughts/Happenings, Uncategorizedmarathon, marathon training, philadelphia marathon, runningEmily

If I was cheering for me in the marathon, I would hold up a huge sign that said “EMILY’S POST(er)!!!!!”

Because that would be hilarious.

God I wish I were my friend.

Harder

November 20, 2015Relationships, Uncategorizedanxiety, marathon, marathon training, philadelphia marathon, races, relationships, running, trainingEmily

When I pulled up a map and showed Eric the various locations he can cheer for me during the Philly marathon on Sunday, he jokingly sighed and said, “You know, this day is turning out to be much harder for me than it will be for you.”

Then he got up off the couch and went out to pick up some ice.

To put on his face.

Because I kicked him in it.

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Really? ANYONE?

November 19, 2015Random Thoughts/Happenings, Uncategorizedmarathon, nyc marathon, philadelphia, running, sports, trainingEmily

Me: “I’m running a marathon in Philadelphia this weekend!”
Kid: “Wow, really? I saw some of the New York marathon from my window, it was awesome!”
Me: “Yeah, it’s pretty amazing, huh? 26.2 miles!”
Kid: “Yeah. That’s what I thought! But my mom says that as long as you do the training right, really anyone can run a marathon.”
Me: “Your mom is a smart lady!”

She can go fuck herself, though.

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The Breakdown

October 27, 2015Random Thoughts/Happeningsbacon, complaining, fitness, marathon, math, running, trainingEmily

90% of running a marathon is about complaining.

18% is about bacon.

13% is about bragging rights.

I guess 0% is about accurate math. Because who has time for math when ALL YOU DO IS RUN?!?!!??

See. There it is. 90%.

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