My Pet Monster

Title really has nothing to do with this post. Remember that toy from the late 80's early 90's? I always wanted one. The husband had one when he was a kid, and it's in mint condition. The inlaws sent it home with us this past weekend for the menace to play with. She's kind of terrified of it, so it's become mine. He's sitting on the couch. Awesome.

Anyway, see that nifty little widget over there? It tells the world my mileage that I've run (after I log it in there, of course). It's on zero right now, but I aim to fix that. I didn't wind up using the elliptical yesterday. I just felt tired and weak all day, so I figured I'd give my system one more day to rest. I'm planning on going for a run tonight though. That should be interesting. We have to grill out as well, so there's going to be some complaining from the peanut gallery when the mother/wife bails to go for a run for a bit, but I'm confident they'll survive. I'll just have to get the stuff ready for them before I leave. Yes, my family is helpless without me. At least, that's what they'd like me to believe.

That funky little weird spot on the back of my leg is still there, and it's still funky. I still don't know if it's a bug bite or what, but it doesn't seem to be any better or worse today. Just ugly.

I was reading a post from another woman who ran the Disney Princess Half Marathon this year. I was so jealous. That's my ultimate goal at the moment. I'd love to run that race! Honestly, seeing pictures of people running that race is what got me started in this whole endeavor. I really want that medal! I can't go to Disney in March for the foreseeable future, so I'll settle for the Family 5K. There's a half marathon that weekend too, but there's no way I'll be ready for that. I'll just run my little 5K and be happy that I got a taste of a Disney race. In a few years though, that Princess race is mine! I'm going to wear a running skirt and a tiara and have a blast!

http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/endurance/princess-half-marathon/