Thursday, February 18, 2010

Three Things Thursday - Glass Half Full or Glass Half Empty?

Long long week but after 3:00 tomorrow I am on vacation so will not complain too much.

1.  This week was long because the kids are ready for vacation as are the teachers.  It is usually a week earlier. In addition to regular hours I had two evening events to attend and several meetings. Who invented meetings?  Glass half empty.

2.  I have my half marathon on Sunday and I can't wait. But.....my piriformis injury is acting up just a wee bit and my hip flexor which has never bothered me is also letting itself be known. Nothing is too bad, I can certainly run but I like things to be perfect!   I am worried that running the half may aggravate either pain but I'm not willing to not race.  I am optimistic it will be fine. Glass half full.

3.  I will soon be at the ocean!!! There will be running, eating out, shopping, time with friends and just time to enjoy the ocean!  Glass way full!

22 comments:

Unknown said...

I'm so excited for you, happy vacation! It sounds like you'll have a great time!
I just recovered from a hip flexor injury and ran the marathon and a half marathon so let me know if you have any questions! You will recover!
Have fun!

Alicia said...

Yay for the ocean! I'll be at Newport Beach next Sunday and then a full week at Disneyland and a half-marathon the next Saturday in Vegas! Don't you just love vacations?!

Good luck at your half! Oh, and my hubby is a jr. high school asst. principal and spends WAY too much time in meetings. I feel ya!

Monica said...

How exciting to be on the ocean! I love the relaxing sound of the waves. Good luck on your HM this Sunday! Have fun eating, shopping and spending time with your friends! May your weekend be full of laughs, good food and a great time on your race.

Anne said...

Have a great time in the sun, by the ocean!!
I'm sure you'll rock this half marathon...I can't wait to hear all about it :)

Lisa said...

Have a great vacation and good luck in the half. Hope the injury doesn't cause you too much trouble.

Jocelyn said...

have a great time and the ocean and rock that 1/2! Keep those 1/2 full glasses comin :D

Teamarcia said...

Yay for vacation! Glass way full!

Steel Springs said...

Have a great vacation starting tomorrow. Good luck in the half!

Johann said...

Vacation sounds good! Good luck with the half marathon, I'm sure all the niggles will go away.

The races I'll run will be hot in March and hopefully getting cooler in April. Our first cold for the winter usually arrives in May.

TMB @ RACING WITH BABES said...

Vacation sounds fantastic! Good luck with the half! Can't wait to hear how it goes!

Katie A. said...

Enjoy that much deserved vacation!!! And rock that half! Keep an eye/ear out for that pain, but enjoy it!!!
Happy Vacation you lucky bum!

Claudia said...

Hurray Vacation by the ocean!! Good Luck with the Half and have fun!!

Suzy said...

Glad your glass is full!!! Enjoy your vacation away. Have a good half and have fun at the ocean.

Molly said...

yum, I wish they could bottle the smell of the ocean..have fun, and good luck in your half!!!!!

Heidi said...

Enjoy the half this weekend. A race along the ocean sounds beautiful!

Are you and your daughter on opposite oceans this weekend? How cool! I think I may sign up next year for the one she's doing this weekend. Sounds like a nice one.

Alisa said...

Good luck at the half!

Tina @GottaRunNow said...

You can't beat a vacation that includes racing! Have a good one!

MCM Mama said...

Have a GREAT time on vacation and good luck on the half!

Tara said...

Your glass is WAY full! I like that you are optimist about your race/injury, I am sure that you will do fine. I have been working on strengthening my hip flexors because they have been giving me a problem as well. Hang tough!

Good luck of your half this weekend.

Julie said...

Oh boy, I am so jealous of your vacation and being able to soak in the sun and see the ocean:) I wish you the best of luck for your half marathon!! You are going to do great!!! Have a wonderful time and take lots of pictures:)

HappyTrails said...

Yay for vacation by the ocean and for a fun half-marathon. What a great combo. Hopefully you will feel good for your race. BTW, I love the photo at the top - very neat!
Kathleen

newrunner said...

Have a great time!!!!! Fingers crossed for the race to go smoothly for you and pain free!!!!