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monday, monday

September 23, 2013      25 Comments

I really don’t mind Mondays. I usually feel pretty fresh and energized after the weekend and ready to get started with the week. Tuesdays are usually where the adrenaline wears off and I think “Oh. It’s the week. Let’s count down til Friday.”

I’ll also admit that I was a little down over the weekend. Over the last week, I have felt some negativity and I started to turn it inwards. Internalization is kind of a specialty of mine. I took a few days to chew over my feelings and get my head back on straight, and now, I’m ready to focus on the good and the positive.

That’s how it should be.

One thing that cheered me up? Receiving my medal from The Hangover Run Virtual 10K.

I love everything about this medal, from the memories it evokes of running my first two 6.2 mile distances back-to-back in a respectable time (with hills!) to the little mirrored sunglasses on the baby. I was so happy to add it to my collection and really need to get working on our medal displays. One of these days.

My second happy thought is that this girl ran 11 miles on Friday. You read that correctly. Eleven.

It’s also worth noting that I did the majority of this run with no music. I started out in the dark, and I normally don’t wear my earbuds for safety when the sun isn’t up. It took a while for sunrise, and then I kind of hit a groove and put the thought of starting up my iPod in the back of my mind. When I had to stop at the 6.5 mile mark for a bathroom break, I kind of wondered (on Twitter, where all good wonderings happen) if I should just go for it. Twitter told me yes. So I did.

I made it to 9.5 miles before my butt started to give out. I never thought such a thing could happen. I really have no idea how I kept putting one foot in front of the other, and I finally had to plug in my music to change things up and jolt myself into finishing. Hitting those 11 miles was one of the hardest things I’ve done in a long while. My legs were absolutely done and I had to talk myself through the final blocks. Somehow, some way, it got done.

I’m not ashamed to admit that I wore my compression calf sleeves for the rest of the day. So stylish.

For the remainder of the weekend, we just relaxed. We got to enjoy little man’s first t-ball game, some time at the pool with friends, a huge win for the Miami Hurricanes and a victory for the Miami Dolphins. It was wonderful and just what I needed to get over my little rut from last week and prepare myself for today.

How are you going to make Monday great?

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  1. Ashley (@FiddleDeeAsh) says

    September 23, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    I shall make Monday great by surviving until bedtime. It’s just one of those days.
    Ashley (@FiddleDeeAsh) recently posted…Marathon Monday: Week 2My Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      September 23, 2013 at 9:26 pm

      Sometimes, love, that’s all you can do.

      Reply
  2. Kristen @ The Smith Summary says

    September 23, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    I made Monday great by getting my run in before work today. I bet you’re excited for ToT; wish I was going this year!
    Kristen @ The Smith Summary recently posted…Movie Night with the GirlsMy Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      September 23, 2013 at 10:28 pm

      I wish you were too!

      Smart move on getting in your run on Sunday night. I should have thought of that.

      Reply
  3. Darlene says

    September 23, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    great medal!
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    • runswithpugs says

      September 23, 2013 at 10:27 pm

      I really loved it!

      Reply
  4. Diana says

    September 23, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    Yay!!!! You are awesome! =)
    Diana recently posted…Week 11 RecapMy Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      September 23, 2013 at 10:27 pm

      <3

      Reply
  5. Anne @ CandyCrazedrun.wordpress.com says

    September 23, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    Stop it! 11 miles? Congratulations, that is phenomenal! I don’t know what kind of negativity you’ve experienced, but girl you ran 11 miles, that right there proves you rock because you worked hard to accomplish something and owned it!
    No shame on the compression gear, I may or may not have worn compression socks to a NASCAR match haha
    Anne @ CandyCrazedrun.wordpress.com recently posted…The Only Time I Will Ever Be Able to Say ThisMy Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      September 24, 2013 at 1:00 am

      I’m trying to gather my thoughts enough to blog about it. It’s nothing personal but it’s bothering me, and what’s the point of having a blog if you can’t rant from your soapbox a little from time to time?

      In the meantime, yes. Eleven miles. And girl, I wanted to stop it so badly. I’m not looking forward to 12, but on the other hand, I’m only 2.1 away from my half marathon goal!

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  6. Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom says

    September 24, 2013 at 12:35 am

    Congratulations!! That’s awesome 🙂 I ran 11 miles today 🙂 That’s how I made my Monday wonderful 🙂
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    • runswithpugs says

      September 24, 2013 at 12:57 am

      You’re right! That’s a great way to make Monday wonderful!

      Reply
  7. Karen @karenlovestorun says

    September 24, 2013 at 12:48 am

    BOOM! Way to conqure 11 miles!
    I also internalize a lot of negative thoughts and stress. I am a naturally anxious person and I am really trying to work on it. It takes me a few days to mull over things before I sort it out.
    I made Monday great by buying a new pair of jeans! 🙂
    Karen @karenlovestorun
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    • runswithpugs says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:39 pm

      Whoo hoo! New jeans are fun! I hope you enjoy them!
      runswithpugs recently posted…so now we’re being competitive about competitionMy Profile

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  8. Jina says

    September 24, 2013 at 1:10 am

    Love that medal! And, congrats on 11 miles. Amazing job! I’m going to run 3 miles for a great finish to Monday.
    Jina recently posted…This week in running: week 2My Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:38 pm

      That sounds like an awesome finish to me!

      Reply
  9. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    September 24, 2013 at 2:05 am

    That medal is amazing.
    And there is nothing wrong with compression – I am now teaching in compression socks and tennis shoes. They look horrid with dresses and break school dress code for sure, but we runners have unique priorities.
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    • runswithpugs says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:36 pm

      Fancy!

      I love this medal so much. It’s so cute!

      Reply
  10. Amanda @ There Are 2 Sides says

    September 24, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    I always make Monday my rest day because they tend to be hectic, getting into the swing of things again.
    Amanda @ There Are 2 Sides recently posted…Monday’s MotivationMy Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:36 pm

      LOL! It’s funny you say that – we had the most insanely crazy Tuesday, so I’m glad I went yesterday.
      runswithpugs recently posted…so now we’re being competitive about competitionMy Profile

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  11. Larissa says

    September 24, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    11 miles?!?! You totally rock! Way to stick with the run. I always haaaate the last mile or so. I do an out–and–back loop usually, so I’m running back over the same trail and despise the familiarity and how much I know I still have to go. Staying in the run toward the end is a feat in itself!
    Larissa recently posted…I am capableMy Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:35 pm

      Thank you! I create my routes as I go. I stick inside some subdivisions, so it’s easy to just keep running up side streets and turning corners. It keeps the landscape changing and I’m never entirely too far from home in case I run into trouble.
      runswithpugs recently posted…so now we’re being competitive about competitionMy Profile

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  12. Katie@RAR says

    September 24, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    Congrats on your 11 miler! It can be hard to stay motivated toward the end! Good call with the music. I try to change up the station/type of music when I am struggling and sometimes that helps!

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    • runswithpugs says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:34 pm

      Thank you! I was motivated in my head, but my body was NOT cooperating. At that point, I would have done anything to keep moving!
      runswithpugs recently posted…so now we’re being competitive about competitionMy Profile

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  13. Debbie @ DebRuns says

    September 26, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    Yay for getting your first eleven miler behind you! 🙂 You’ve got this half under control! 🙂
    Debbie @ DebRuns recently posted…The Many Shades of My Morning RunMy Profile

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