"Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart" - Alicia Keys

My Cats.

I'm still sad.

When


Does

The

Bummer

Feeling

Pass?!

This is no joke. Pita [after the loss] said "we need to get you outta here and do something".

So I said, "let's go rent a movie" [I know, I know, I'm a wild and crazy girl].

45 minutes into it . . . . . . I fall asleep.

Only

To

Wake

Myself up

[sitting up]

saying, "cats score! then..." [not sure why I said "then"] I woke up.

Freaked the snot out of the pita.


So. Sad.

BUT . . . . Now, I'm hoppin' on the Bulter Bandwagon.

In running news . . .

happy.  happy. happy.

Biggest MILEAGE week in my life.

Monday:  11.5
Tuesday:  11.5
Wednesday:  11

Thursday:  r e s t

Friday:  34.5
Saturday:  15.7

Sunday:  r e s t

EQUALS   =   84.2 miles

Happy Emz.

But can someone please tell me how I have a "sock tan line" when I only run indoors?!
39 days until this.

a w e s o m e.

I know, Neil and Matty-O, when's the 44.44 coming?!

"Feeling Good" - Jennifer Hudson

Feeling good.

A c t u a l l y .

Feeling.
freaking.

g r e a t !

Recovery run today:

Only left me wanting m o r e.

But that's okay.

I've got my Cats to cheer on tonight.

U of A.

U of A.

U of A!

"Rock This Town" - Stray Cats

Awwwww, heck ya.

Did he rock?

Or

Did he FREAKING rock?

You. should. have. been. in. my. house.

I did not sit the entire second half.

There was jumping.  There was screaming.  There was the occasional recommendation for me to shut-up.  whatever.  Ya, see the Pita and I made a bet.  Ya, he lost and tonight is looking really great for me.

Awesome note #1.

Jason - I am going to love the 12 cupcakes.  I can almost taste them now.  yum.

Awesome note #2.

Caroline realizing they [Duke] were going to loose way before I did.  BTW - where did you find that photo?  I looked everywhere for it?!

Awesome note #3.

Seeing DW's one of 44 dunks and saying, "Did you see that?  Did you freaking see that? That was SICK!"
Being told by Peanut [after DW's crazy SI-K dunk]

Peanut:  ummm, Mom please don't say that ever again.  It makes you NOT sound like a Mom.

Hilarious.

Side note:

I was trying to do my Neil Z run today. 

Peanut even took the photo AND made a bib for me.

Notice the "four" fingers - kinda like vibrams.

Ummmm, ya, next time I'll check the dates.  Nice Emz.

long run done.

I'm freaking loving this.

"3" - Britney Spears

What?

It's a catchy tune.  Especially in spin class.

one, two, three . . . .

One.

Caroline this is for you.

Laura you freaking rock for sending me this.  I must have sent this to [most] every person I could via text.  The response was hilariously awesome.

two.

I can't find my shirt and I did NOT wash it.

that nutty-girl has got some spl-A-nin' to do.  Y-von.  I'd like to take a moment to say I am sorry I semi-stole your sweet loafers [of the penny type] in sixth grade.  okay.  we. good. now? ;)

two and a quarter

Happy birthday to my marathon runnin' sister! 

We
Love
You
A!

Two and a half:

Jason. Jason. Jason.
cupcake on! 6 carrot something 6 whatever else.  I'll take 12 assorted.

Two [point] seven-five:

1 3 7 5 9

No it's not my key less entry # to my car

but
it
is

MY BOSTON bib number.

all odd #'s.
freaking. love. it.

Three:

GO U of A!

GO Aztecs!

GO Jimmer!

"You Look Good In My Shirt" - Keith Urban

Mr. Chris K.
Mr. BQ or die [thank goodness he BQ'd].
Mr. Manly Runner.
Mr. Korn.
Mr. Made Emz freaking happy.

Why you ask?

Well, other than his always randomly [awesome] comments - DO entertain.

His choice in clothing --- well, is just that --- choice. toga anyone? [who is not attending a college frat party?!]

His pick in the Duke VS. U of A game ---- while his pick is SPOT on.  Nope that's not why either.

It was this:

you. freaking. bet. cha.

The stupid face just comes naturally to me.

I
got
mail!

Here's the thing [I soooooo hate taking self portraits] . . . . . I'm not the only one who thought it was all things awesomeness.

Pita:  That's actually cool.  I  w a n t  one.
Emz:  whatever email Kera.  I think she liked you.
Peanut:  Mom, can I have that when you don't fit in it any more?

Emz: [confused look] what?  how would I not fit in it?  You think I'm going to gain 30 pounds by morning?

Peanut:  well, on TV they said as you get older your "tabolism" slows down and you'll put weight on.  so when that happens.

Emz & Pita: [busting out in laughter]

Emz:  ya, that's not happening.
Peanut:  soooooooooooooooooooooo?
Emz:  soooooooooooo?

Peanut:  so how about you wear it on Wednesday [today] and then you wash it tonight and I'll wear it tomorrow, then you can wear it again Friday. [please, notice how it didn't need to be washed after her use..... only after mine.]

Emz:  I love you kid.  but get lost.
Peanut:  Remember that story about how you took your sisters penny loafers and changed into them at school since she said "no" to you wearing them?

Emz: yes................. [enter EVIL stink eye from me]
Peanut:  [pause/thinking]

MOM - PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE?!

To Be Continued . . . . . .

Chris. you. freaking. rock.

Also - so awesome that they hate Duke in Dubai too.

Is it Thursday yet?

"Cupcake Wednesday" - None More Black

So even though Jason is a Duke fan.  Ugggggg.  Seriously?!  Christel, thank goodness you are not [I'm praying you are not].

These two are pretty completely awesome for organizing this event:

CUPCAKE MARATHON!

So here's my numbers from last week.

3/14:  13.25 miles 7:45 pace
3/15:  6 miles 7:30 pace
3/16:  10.5 miles 8:00 pace

3/17:  r e s t

3/18:  30 miles 8:30 pace

3/19:  10 miles 8:40 pace

Total Mileage:  69.75 miles.

Cupcake that!

" Whole Wide World" - Mindy Gledhill

Only got in 12 this morning.  But it was an awesome 12. 

I loved that every time I looked down I'd see this:

I love these shorts.  I totally think you should score yourself a pair. 

Look . . . then click on the banner to the right!  They are soooooo comfy.

I also loved that after every 400 - I'd reward myself with one of these:

Mostly just to keep track of how many 400's I had done. 

Eat one after each 400 . . . .

until
those
12
little
buggers
were
gone. 

Works. for. me.

And so does this video.  Love it.





Happy Tuesday!

"Just Can't Get Enough" - THE BEP

We interrupt NCAA basketball viewing to bring you this post. 

Yes, it was close [U of A win] but I'll take it. 

Caroline - come on! Duke played Hampton [they freaking better kill a team that's ranked 16].

Okay.

So today was long run day.

How long?  [Thanks to MO - this guy should be a coach].

This long:

Which meant I needed ice.  It's 90 degrees here today.  I can't even ice in  my pool any more.  sad.  sad.

So - where do you go to buy ice when you are smelly, sweaty and don't want to run into any one you know?

you.
bet.
cha.

I'm lovin' it.

a w e s o m e !

What's even awesome-R . . . .

. . . . .

Getting to have a girl's night   t o n i g h t .

just
me
and
my
Peanut.

Ohhhh and remember this from yesterday?

Here's what I found on one of our toilets last night . . . as her reply . . .

She got the "green" water part right too.
"Mom, it's the right kind of peA green."

Happy Friday!

"Warning" - Green Day

T h r e e   things.

1.  I loved this cup from lunch:

2.  Peanut was not impressed with what she woke up to this morning:

3.  Where can I buy that Tide?

"A Beautiful Morning" - The Rascals

This morning was the perfect morning.

Early.  Recover-ish run.

McD's made me some eggs & the Pita a few sandwiches.

Peanut's requests . . . .  waffles [ya, they don't sell those].  She's my girl.  How can I refuse?  Waffles.  done.

Lunches were made.  Kisses given.

A n d

what?!

20 minutes to blow before drop-off?!

I knew just what to do.

I grabbed my new favorite cereal.

And. it. was on.

She never saw it coming.  food.  fight.  fabulous.

Little guy was a little scared.

But
this
was
awesome.

You can run --- but hiding is for wimps!

Damaged ammo.

Slightly damaged Peanut.

Conveniently for her, we had to leave before "clean-up".  Chuy did help me out with the big scraps [the ones he could find]. 

Found three in my hair.  No.  Joke.

The conversation on the way to school went like this [I recorded it on my phone, just have no clue how to upload that]:

Me:  So how does 2nd place feel?
Peanut:  Oh.  Ohhhhh.  It is sooooooooooooo ON!

Me: [laugh]
Peanut:  How does it feel to come in 2nd?

Me:  I wouldn't know.  I was in 1st.
Peanut:  How does it feel to come in last?

Me:  I wouldn't know.  All I do is win. 

Peanut:  You're just a sore winner.  And a sore loser.  L [places hand to head] on your forehead.
Me:  w i n n i n g !

I
love
that
kid.

Happy Tuesday.

a n d

a HUGE - HUGE - HUGE thank you for all the donations. 

You guys amaze me.  I am so grateful.

Thank you.

"Changes" - David Bowie & Butterfly Boucher

So.

Here.
we.
go.
guys.

The RunEmz journey on a treadmill is quickly coming together.

This distance has become a "training run" and. it's. freaking. awesome.

I want to give you a little information about the cause I am passionate about:

Since 1977, Sojourner Center has provided shelter and support services to thousands of individuals affected by domestic violence. Through empowerment families discover hope and have the opportunity to build a new future . . . .

free
from
violence.

As the nation's largest domestic violence shelter, Sojourner Center is a tireless advocate for domestic violence victims and survivors. With the continued support of the community, Sojourner Center can help women and children overcome the impact of domestic violence . . .

one
life
at
a
time.



The run will be at the Channel 12 studio [200 East Van Buren] ..... outside.  Yep, I said  o u t s i d e .

There will be prizes to my followers who collect the most donations.

The new "RUN EMZ" shirts [same front . . .added new back. . . .see below]

will be given to donors [who donate over $50] - - who knows, one of the prizes may be a 5 pound Gummy bear!

You can click on the [ 24 hour treadmill "runemz" button at top right ]  to donate.  It will take you to the new site . . . . just click on the "donate" tab. 

Please be sure to indicate the size needed.

Details to follow about categories and opportunities. If any of you want to be a sponsor or know of someone who would like to have their product on the website and possibly, get air time at the tv station, let me know.
There will be bands, food, hand-outs, etc.

If any of you want to come to AZ and run with me (on another treadmill, of course), let me know.

Let. it. rock.

"No Hands" - waka flocka flame

Life feels like it's been a freaking roller coaster.  Not really an up & down roller coaster but more like the screwdriver-ish twisty ones.

And
I'm
99.94%
loving
it.

Each day seems to come with a new set of ideas & plans. 

Happy. Emz.

Sunday - I got to see my 3 sisters & 1 brother [each with their personal crew{spouses, children}].  Awesome.

Peanut - finally bit into her 5 pound gummy bear. 

Then she rocked it to sleep.

Then, I read all about Gummy Bears in my RW mag.

Guess what else I found in RW:

You. freaking. bet. cha.

Love
me..
my
pickle
juice.

Yesterday, Peanut and I went to see "Body Worlds" at the AZ Science Center.
Was. amazing.  no photos were allowed but if you see this exhibit come to your town.  you. must. go.

We stayed a while after and did the other "regular" activities.

Loved this photo......it's the two of us "meshed" together.

And f i n a l l y ,

want
to
know
where
I'm
running
[the little 24 hour thing]?

Here.

Cannot.  wait.

Right at the news station.

I'm
officially
not
sleeping

and

I
love
it.

Two months from today.  I'll be sore as heck.  And. loving. every. moment.

Happy
Tuesday!

"Check It Out" - Will.i.am & Nicki Minaj

ya. so. this. is. about. as. random. of. a. post. as. they. come.

And in honor of Kovas . . . . I'm going to "kiss".

Keep
it
simple
stupid.

[no, he never REALLY calls me "stupid"]

So here's some awesomeness - photo style.

1st photo
my "I have no brain photo":

Ummm, ya.
Probably should have thought about placement.

So, I emailed Mooshy [uggggg] J-moo and he's sending me a new one.  He. might. rock. just. a. little-ish lot.

Got an extra 2 miles in with Mase [he kept staring at me out my window].

but
when
I
got
home.

Awwwww, heck ya. Hello [my favorite] UPS woman!

We have boxes.

I love boxes.

First up:

A box for Ms. Peanut:

5 pounds.

5. freaking. pounds. 

This is how it worked:

Pita:  Peanut I need your iPhone.
Peanut:  ummm, you bought it for me.....for my birthday.....like a gift to me.

[omitting a lot]

Pita:  so here's the deal.  I'll buy you that stupid 5 pound gummy thing you want in exchange for your iPhone or if you are grouchy I'll just take the phone and no gummy thing.
Peanut:  I'll take the gummy bear.
Me:  s m a r t  girl.

Interesting fact:  one 5 pound gummy = 12,900 calories.

So - - - I'm buying another for my 24 hour treadmill run.

Next box:

YAY my Saucony progrid ride 3 that, may I mention, are going to be discontinued.  UGGG.

Then.  This:

Because you bet cha - I wanna be like Janae.  who doesn't?

Then
it
was
time
for
"big daddy".

The. Big Daddy. [Nordstrom] box.

Let's put it in perspective:

That's the fun of my job someday's.  Like Forrest Gump.

It's like a box of chocolates . . .

ya
never
know
what
you
are
going
to
get.

Do
I
really
have
to
sell
it?

Have you ever hid a purchase from your significant other?
Did it work? 

Happy Friday!

"Who Dat Girl" - Flo Rida

Uhhhhh uhhhhh.

Yep.

It's
Jess.

There is nothing like kindness.

n o t h i n g.

"How beautiful a day can be



When kindness touches it!"


~George Elliston

This.
Girl.
Rocks.

On Saturday, I received these:

Yep.
the.
Famous.

4 ingredient protein bars.

Yes.  you.  will.  want.  the.  recipe.

Click [here] to get it.

I had to put eight in the freezer.  What?  I totally trust myself.

I'm not disclosing how many I've already eaten.  But I did the math and they are calorie freaking free.  So I'm off to my freezer.  I'm useless. 

It's like freezing your credit cards in ice.  A good thought but seriously way to easy to undo.

Thank you Jess.

Your kindness has made my March already.

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Contest:

Anyone want to guess where my 24 hour treadmill run will be held?
Winner will receive something.  freaking.  awesome.

Oh and date change:

May 6th & 7th. [one day earlier].