Kim Runs a Marathon

I somewhat-impulsively decided to run the Chicago Marathon on October 13, 2013...THEN I DID IT. I still run sometimes. My dad is my #1 hero.

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“Every girl who wears the Alpha Gamma Delta badge knows the privilege that is hers and she at once assumes the responsibility of keeping unsullied the fair name and high standard of the Fraternity. If each one lives up to her privilege, Alpha Gamma Delta will always keep her place in the front ranks...to this, let our watchword be Onward and Upward.” -Jennie Titus Smith Morris I celebrated Alpha Gamma Delta’s 114th birthday yesterday by developing and prizing health and vigor of body; I went to Wednesday Morning Track in the morning, ran with the GOATS after work, and bought this swanky bicycle from a friend. Thankful as always for this organization that made me a better person and helps me make the world a better place.

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Hope y'all didn’t get too worried. I’m still here. Massive update about my training coming Thursday or Friday, although I’ll admit it’s not super exciting. I can't believe my bedhead post when I was several days behind was five days ago. Yikes.

Until then, here’s a photo of me after my treadmill workout tonight. I worked up a sweat!

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I just sent my friend Cate this picture on Snapchat and decided to save it because I think it’s cute. I might not feel that way when I am a little more awake, but for now I think my bed head is awesome. Happy Friday y'all!

ps- I know I’ve been MIA for a few days, but I have been on track with my training. Update soon.

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I just sent my friend Cate this picture on Snapchat and decided to save it because I think it's cute. I might not feel that way when I am a little more awake, but for now I think my bed head is awesome. ps- I know I've been MIA for a few days, but I have been on track with my training. Update soon.

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in honour of the legend…

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March 19

What was on the plan: 6.5 miles at a comfortable pace (13:25-14:21 min/mi)

What I actually did: 4.26 miles with Tim at 14:55 min/mi AND 6.85 miles alone at 13:42 min/mi for a grand total of 11.11 miles at 14:14 min/mi.

Notes: Tim is recovering from being sick, so we set out for an easy 4-6 miles today. We did 4.26 together, and I headed out to do the remaining 2.24 miles of the run on my plan. Except I decided to do the whole 6.5 within the prescribed pace. Then I wanted to do 6.74 so I could be at 11 miles for the day. Then I wanted to do 11.11 total. I probably could’ve kept going if I had more to drink and/or didn’t have places to be. This might’ve been what some call a runner’s high.

Also, I ran so many hills! I kept thinking “okay, this might have to be the last one,” and then I’d do it and feel up to another one.

It always seems impossible until it’s done, as they say.

Up next: Rest

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March 18

What was on the plan: Rest What I actually did: 6.9 miles at 11:56 min/mi Notes: The half marathon relay was so much fun! I ran the second leg, which was longer than the first leg but possibly less hilly. I was sort of regretting not doing the entire 13.1, but this was a chance for me to run at a faster pace than I would run a half. I am going to count this as a make-up run for my missing 4.5 mile build-up run. I didn’t crank up the pace every third, but I was in the faster part of the range, and I ran 2.4 more miles.

Up next: 6.5 miles at a comfortable pace (13:25-14:21 min/mi). I’m going for 4-6 with Tim and will do whatever is left after I drop him off.

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Forrest Gump Fan Club ready to run the Heels Up Half Marathon!

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me: not today, satan 

satan: you’ve been canceling our plans for weeks now. if it’s something i said, please just tell me

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Every day, my friend Tim shares a bible verse as inspiration for those of us in the Lenten Challenge. I love this one, and I think it applies to everyone, not just Christians.

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No filter, my face is just this red. What was on the plan: 4.5 mile build-up run at 11:37-13:28 min/mi What I actually did: 4.51 miles at 12:37 min/mi Notes: Great run outside today! My thirds were 13:25, 12:36, and 11:50. I still have one of these to make up. What's up next: Rest. Except I'm doing a half marathon relay, so it'll really be roughly 6.5 miles. Hoping to run at a 12:00 min/mi pace or faster...will report back tomorrow. Happy Friday!

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Something Fun!

I was tagged by @therunningphysicist​, which was an honor because I’m not super popular on Tumblr yet. Also, we had a lot in common on these! I have been MIA while at TPE and NASPA and am not sure who among my followers has already done this, so I’m not tagging anyone...but anyone who wants to should fill out this survey. 5 things you’ll find in my bag: Water bottle, pens, medicine/vitamins, lip products (lip balm, lip gloss, lipstick), and a hairbrush

5 things you’ll find in my bedroom: Phone charger, knitting projects, jewelry I don’t wear very often, piggy bank, and an iHome 5 things I want to do in my life: Earn a PhD or EdD, start a family, visit Europe, qualify for and run Boston, and hone my cooking skills

5 things I’m into right now: Pokemon Go, thinking about my future, pho, RWD, and my marathon training plan

5 things you might not know about me: 1. It takes a lot for me to dislike a person. This is almost a fault, as it proves challenging in selection/hiring processes, but I can’t help but see the good in people. 2. Despite wanting to be organized and neat, I struggle with clutter and being messy... 3. ..yet I still manage to get (most) things done well and on time. 4. I ask lots of questions when given a new task or project, because I really want to do things right the first time. It’s efficient, but I am this way largely because I don’t always respond well to criticism. 5. I carry some self guilt because I would like to adopt a vegan lifestyle...except I am not ready to give up steak. Or chicken. But especially steak.

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March 10-16

Behind the cut because I care for y’all. Daily updates are definitely easier to digest. Half marathon relay this weekend! I’m excited. I’m mostly caught up on training, although I have to make up Wednesday’s workout tomorrow.

March 10: What was on the plan: 4.5 miles at a comfortable pace (13:30-14:36 min/mi) What I actually did: Rest SLASH walk to/from/around the conference center

March 11: What was on the plan: Rest What I actually did: Rest

March 12: What was on the plan: 4.5 mi build-up run (11:48-13:30 min/mi) What I actually did: 4.5 mi build-up run @ 12:48 min/mi (13:17, 12:57, and 12:19 thirds) AND March 10′s 4.5 comfortable run at 13:09 min/mi Notes: Doubled down and caught up--one workout in the morning and one in the evening.

March 13: What was on the plan: Rest What I actually did: Rest SLASH walk around/from the conference center

March 14: What was on the plan: 3 miles at 15:21 min/mi What I actually did:  Rest SLASH walk around/from the conference center

March 15: What was on the plan: 4.5 mi build-up run (11:47-13:28 min/mi)  What I actually did: Went on a tour of Trinity University. Maybe a mile. Also shopped at IKEA Notes: Traveling back from the conference and didn’t get home until nearly midnight. I didn’t get up early enough to run in the morning.

March 16: What was on the plan: Rest What I actually did: Made up 3/14 workout - 3 miles at 13:10 min/mi Notes: Weather was lovely! I ran outside near campus and was a little speedier than usual for a jog, but it felt comfortable..probably because I took yesterday mostly off.

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Behind on my plan again

But just by one day. I can double up on Sunday. Conference life is great, and we've met some great people, but I am Le Tired. I thought I could rest after dinner and hit the treadmill, but I just need the rest. Yesterday and today, I've counted my walk from the hotel (1.4 miles at a minimum) for my Lenten Challenge mile. I've had the chance to drive myself or take a shuttle but have chosen to walk, so I don't feel like a cheater. Also, our conference center is huge. I'm getting lots of steps just walking inside! Everything is bigger in Texas, y'all.

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It is time

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i can’t believe space jam is finally on vhs, after all these years of waiting