My Crazy (Mommy-Running-Working) Life

Maddy, I'm sorry, Princess Madeline Zetta

2012-02-02T11:48:00.001-06:00

This girl cracks me up! She picks all this out herself and refuses to wear what I pick out. Normally she would add heels or cowboy boots.

Links to Enjoy

2012-01-21T21:10:00.000-06:00

Set and Achieve Running Goals (Lululemon Blog) Fitness & Health Inspiration (Greatist) Parenting Article (AKA Shitty Parents Anonymous) from Deadspin It's Cookie Time!

Post Race Report: Mostly for My Benefit

2012-01-20T22:00:00.000-06:00

This post is mostly for my record keeping, so pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. Marathon prep - What did I wear? Lululemon short sleeved shirt and shorts - my favorites. Garmin watch, hat, Wright socks, throw away gloves, Brooks Adrenaline shoes, and hydration back pack filled up to the top. my gear What did I eat? In the morning I had a bagel thin & peanut butter. Before

Race Report: Houston Marathon 2012

2012-01-19T22:00:00.000-06:00

As far as the event itself, the Chevron Houston Marathon was excellent. Organized, efficient, great volunteers and crowd support, plenty of fluid stops, potties and medical stations. Start was on time and the corrals were enforced. The finish line was well laid out to keep runners moving. The recovery area was spread out, so you did have to look for what you needed, but there were no issues

Pre-Marathon Report: Houston Marathon Weekend

2012-01-18T22:00:00.000-06:00

Sorry to have bailed on the running updates, for those of you who cared. Training went well through race week. Taper week wasn't as frustrating as I expected. As it turned out it was much needed rest. Wednesday night before the marathon I started sneezing, Thursday I felt a cold coming on. I loaded up on water and vitamin C, but no luck, Friday morning I felt like I had been hit by a small

oh yeah

2012-01-11T21:02:00.002-06:00

So... I haven't posted in awhile... cause I'm lazy.

Elphie's Antics

2011-12-02T21:02:00.000-06:00

The Elf on the Shelf is back again having fun at our house. The kids are so excited and love hunting him down every day. What kind of trouble will he get into this year?

Motivation

2011-12-01T20:56:00.000-06:00

Cleaning Out Your Closets

2011-11-30T20:46:00.000-06:00

January 1 - go into your closet and turn all your hangars backwards. As you wear clothes, wash and put back into your closet, hang the hangars back outwards. By July you'll know what clothes can be donated to Goodwill by looking at the hangars still hanging backwards. I do this every year and it makes it much easier to identify what I just never wear.

Parenting Through the Eyes of Your Child

2011-11-29T20:37:00.000-06:00

http://www.4kidsormore.com/2011/11/its-all-how-you-look-at-things/ My son (my 2nd child) is one of those kids who would sleep with all the lights on in his room if he could. Currently, he’s got a clock that lights up, a night light, and glow in the dark sheets. And every night, he still asks me to leave the bathroom light on as well. Last night, as he came out to turn it on and then left the

Workout Recap 11/21-11/27

2011-11-28T20:05:00.001-06:00

Monday - 6.2 miles, 58:31, 9:26/avg Tuesday - Hill workout at the gym 4.5 miles, 50 min. Was thundering and lightning in the AM so we ditched the run. I went to the gym instead and set the treadmill for what I thought would be a challenging workout. In the end I was struggling to finish without using the handles or slowing to a walk. Killer workout! Wednesday - Rest Thursday - Turkey Trot!

3 Years Ago

2011-11-26T22:29:00.000-06:00

This was taken 11/21/2008. Jack and Maddy were 12 weeks old, Gwen was 2 years, 5 months old. What happened to my BABIES?!?

Birthday love

2011-11-26T06:35:00.001-06:00

Yesterday was my 32nd birthday. This is an age that I truthfully forget how old I am sometimes. I find it unimportant. Except for age groups on race results, then it's very important. We spent the day at Sea World and it was a lot of fun. The park was decked out for the holidays with lights, trees, and constant Christmas music, which I LOVE! It was not nearly as crowded as when we went in

Turkey Trot 2011

2011-11-25T21:50:00.000-06:00

Thanksgiving is a great day for a race, nothing like getting in a good workout to remove guilt from all the eating later in the day. Jennifer, Christina and I planned to do the Georgetown Turkey Trot, but it was cancelled a couple weeks ago. We immediately decided to head to the downtown race and do the Thundercloud Turkey Trot. We had nice weather, sunny and 60. This year's course started

Komen Race and Fund Raising Update

2011-11-24T21:48:00.000-06:00

So the Komen race and fundraising are over! $535 raised which will be matched by Dell. Thank you to my wonderful sponsors: Kelly Newell Jackie Cox Beth and Casey Alonzo Linnzi Gillo Monica Ovalle Jenna Gray Bill & Diane Gray Kristen Gray Jenny Mo Barbara Meyer The race was downtown this year and a new course that wound around the Capitol building. I rode down with the Malek's (thanks for the

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T21:38:00.001-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving to All and to all a good night... wait, wrong holiday, but Happy Thanksgiving anyway!

Workout summary 11/14 - 11/20

2011-11-23T23:41:00.000-06:00

Monday - rest from long run and race Tuesday - 7 miles, 9:16 avg (this was the insane up at 4:30 day) Wednesday - El Diablo speed work Thursday - rest Friday - 4.00, 37:14, 9:18/mile Saturday - 17 BIG MILES, 2:42:25, 9:33/mile avg *we found a new route so that we can run around Lake Pflugerville and this was an awesome end to 17 miles. Great run! 33.61 miles total

New Year's Resolution

2011-11-18T20:56:00.000-06:00

I've noticed something super interesting about dinner at our house. The kids have gotten us down to eating chicken nuggets, mac'n cheese, peanut butter and jelly, hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta and ... I think that's it. We do force them to eat veggies and always drink milk with dinner, so I'm still holding on that front. But the go to list of meals has really dwindled down. Making dinner

The Freedom of Starting Over

2011-11-17T21:30:00.000-06:00

A few weeks ago I was using the ole' home computer putting new books on my Nook. I got side tracked and when I returned the computer was no longer functioning as it should. This happens occasionally, so I did what anyone would do, I turned it off and on. Sadly this did not help and John has been trying to bring the system back to life ever since. A few nights ago as he attempted to fix it he

Crazy Running/Mommy/Working Day

2011-11-15T22:15:00.001-06:00

Like most days, today I fit in a run with mom duties and work responsibilities. Today was especially tough because I had to be home from my run by 6 am. It was supposed to be raining, so I pretty much decided to run at the gym after taking the kids to school. But I woke up at 4:00, 4:10, 4:15 and when John’s alarm when off at 4:30 I just got up and went running. I’m pretty sure this makes me

Komen Race for the Cure 11/13/11 - preview

2011-11-15T21:26:00.003-06:00

Bigger update coming later this week. Early results: distance 3.20, time 23:09, avg 7:14/mile. Not a PR, but I held myself back a little to avoid complete depletion - I had just run a 15 miler the day before and have another full week ahead.

Workout Recap: Nov 7-Nov 13

2011-11-14T21:26:00.000-06:00

11/7: 4.00 miles, 38:01, 9:30/mile, with JC 11/8: nothing (Jenna's surgery day) 11/9: nada 11/10: 6.20 miles, 57:13, 9:14/mile, with JC 11/11: rest day 11/12: long run 15.01, 2:19:53, 9:19/mile avg, with JC 11/13: Komen 5k, 3.20miles, 23:09, 7:14/mile I started off the week feeling the beginings of a cold, nothing terrible just a tickle in my throat. By Wednesday I was feeling pretty tired and

Happens Daily

2011-11-11T22:43:00.000-06:00

Tosh Runs a Treadmill Marathon

2011-11-10T22:53:00.000-06:00

Tosh.0 Get More: Tosh.0 Videos,Daniel Tosh,Web Redemption

Quote of the Day

2011-11-09T22:47:00.000-06:00

"The difference between a jogger and a runner is a race-entry blank." —Dr. George Sheehan

Get your zzzzzz

2011-11-08T22:11:00.000-06:00

More Health and Fitness News & Tips at Greatist.

Workout Log: 10/31-11/6

2011-11-07T20:41:00.002-06:00

Monday - 6.00 miles, 58:05, 8:51/mi avg, with Christina. Started out way to fast cause I got up late (again). I ended up feeling pretty sore by the end. Tuesday - Track workout, 8x.25m repeats with Jennifer. 5.75m, 52:16, 9:05/mile total That night I get it on with the foam roller, super sore Wednesday - much needed rest day Thursday - 6.70m, 58:39, 8:45/mi avg. Tempo run in very windy

Kid Farewells

2011-11-05T21:28:00.000-05:00

Found on Pinterest. I still remember my Dad saying "See You Later Alligator" and I would say "After Awhile Crocodile" as he put me to bed. Source: firstgraderatlast.blogspot.com via Amanda on Pinterest

Just the Little Things

2011-11-04T21:26:00.000-05:00

Check it out: Just the Little Things I like #461. Listening to Little Kids Talk. So true in our house and in the car. Jack and Maddy are like an old couple that love each other eternally but annoy the hell out of each other too. At 3 years old they carry on a dialog that cracks me up daily. In the car Maddy will say "No Jack, it's MY turn to talk" and he will stop down and let her finish (

Nutrition Tips

2011-11-03T21:20:00.000-05:00

Source: thinisalwaysbetter.tumblr.com via Amanda on Pinterest

The Ice Contraption

2011-11-02T23:54:00.000-05:00

My sister is getting hip surgery next week. As part of her recovery, they are giving her one of these to use. A portable electric powered ice wrap. I snickered for about 10 seconds at the thought of my younger sister having to drag this thing about. And then I realized that is fricken awesome! I want one for my own personal use! ~ Jealous

Motivation

2011-11-02T21:19:00.000-05:00

Source: Uploaded by user via Amanda on Pinterest

Race for the Cure

2011-11-01T22:12:00.000-05:00

My Race for the Cure Page. On November 13th I am running the Susan G Komen 5k in Austin. This is an event I have run 6 times and for the 3rd year I am running for Renee's Rack Pack. One of my dear friends Renee is going through cancer for the second time. My grandmother had breast cancer twice and lost her life to it. My Aunt Susie recently went through treatments. John's Aunt Beth, two of

Spooky Halloween

2011-11-01T20:44:00.000-05:00

School Halloween Party - Maddy loved the PONEY Work Halloween party had an old school marionette performance. The kids watched it 4 times Super Gwen, Jasmine, Rapunzel and Woody Rapunzel, Super Gwen and Woody pre-trick or treating

Halloween Fun

2011-10-30T21:18:00.002-05:00

It's not even Halloween yet, but we've gone to 4 parties, carved 2 pumpkins, roasted pumpkin seeds, hid the trick-or-treat candy from John, had 2 costume changes, painted 6 pumpkins, drank 3 Pumpkin Spice Lattes, made pumpkin muffins and judged one kick ass decorating and costume contest at work. Whew! Now we just have to make it through the big day with no tears and I will be one happy Mommy.

Weekly Workout Report 10/24 - 10/30 and Bonehead of the Week

2011-10-30T20:54:00.002-05:00

Monday - Maintenance run: 5.15 miles, 47:32, 9:14/mile avg, w/ JC Tuesday - Track: WUP; 4x500m @ 7:43/mile + 3:00 recovery; CD. 6.00 miles, 51:54, 8:39/mile avg Wednesday - 6 week 6 pack, 35 min Thursday - Tempo: WUP; 30 min marathon pace; CD. 6.01 miles, 54:28, 9:04/mile avg (too fast), w/JC Friday - 30 minutes arms & abs Saturday - "rest" Sunday - Long run: 12:10 miles, 1:49:37, 9:04/mi avg (

What to Wear Running?

2011-10-15T22:27:00.000-05:00