04 November 2011

Fall is for....RUNNING!

Hi everyone, just a quick hello to say that 1) Yes, I'm still alive and 2) October was a crazyyyy month! As you know I started a new fellowship (which I'm loving), got accepted into my top choice program, and have been insanely busy. On top of that we're currently in the middle of moving (my sister is moving to her own place and the Manfriend and I are moving together). I need to be closer to school and my sister has been wanting to live on her own so it worked out well.

Although with moving comes stress, I'm sure you're all well aware of that. But let me tell you, regardless of how busy I've been, FALL RUNNING SEASON is my FAVORITE time of the year (!) and I couldn't be happier.

Check out a few pictures I've taken this month. Note: these are all from my camera phone and none have been edited.
(Early morning runs before work)




Seth has even caught the running bug...


(He's a night owl so when we run its late)




(New MLK memorial)




There really is no better way to start your workday than running in crisp air through scenic Fall foliage (although it's no NE foliage!) <-- I grew up in New Hampshire!






(7:30am and 7 miles... dunzo!)



Or start you weekend your some of your favorite runners (and friends!)

Marine Corps Marathon 10K - Freeeeeeezing weather (aka reason for unstylish running attire on my end)






Well kids, I'm off to bed. Looks like someone is as tired as I am....



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Any tips on packing/moving? I'm not the most efficient packer out there...

Do you prefer to exercise in the morning or evening?




I was a night runner until I started this fellowship and got back to more regular (8:30-6ish) working schedule (no more overnights/weekends -- hooray!) . The first week waking an hour early was rough, so expect that - but it gets SO MUCH easier! In all honesty to this day, the hardest part is actually getting out of bed and into your workout clothes. The run itself is never bad. I routinely remind myself of this when cuddling the fur ball above seems much more appealing at 6am.
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7 comments:

  1. AGREED! I love fall running and I love running around the Monuments - great pictures! :)

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  2. I like exercising in the morning better, but with my schedule, that almost NEVER happens. So I go for right after school.

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  3. I always start the moving process super organized...label every box, pack efficiently and in an organized way so it's easy to unpack...but by the end I am so over it I'm just dumping random crap in unmarked boxes. LOL

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  4. We moved in June and I hated every second of the packing stage! I just took one room at a time and thankfully it all arrived safely :)

    I'm a morning exerciser, I love to be done before the sun comes up.

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  5. Loving those pictures! Some beautiful mornings...

    The only tip I have is to start by packing non-essential items from one room into one box, and labelling it with that room's name and the number 1. Do this again until you reach the essential items, which of course you pack last, usually on the day of the move.

    When you transfer your boxes, you know which room to dump them in, and which order to open them in (highest number first). Works for me and leads to super-efficient settling in, and no more "Where's the toaster?!" moments.

    Good luck on the move!

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  6. While it's so nice to be done with the run early, I can never get myself out of bed! I am a reluctant night runner, but kudos to you for making it the morning!
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  7. I always love your run photos! They are so encouraging!!

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