Working Hard

Hey guys, I’m working hard on the new 5K Bridge to 10K podcast.  I’ve been working on it for hours at a time.  I have most of the music picked out (I used many of your suggestions), and all of the weekly tips researched and written out.  Now I have to get all of the timing right, with the different days and routines…making sure it all makes sense, especially since I created my own 10K training program.  When I get in the studio to record, it should be smooth sailing.  I think you will really enjoy the finished product.  Anyway, there hasn’t been a lot of time left for blogging.  Although, I constantly think of new things to mention like Nyah only eating the dark colored beef flavored dog food pellets, and spitting the light ones on the floor, or my continuous battle against the bulge….But, I do realize that I do have to sleep….at least a little bit.  But, the podcast totally doesn’t feel like work, I have so much fun creating something that will help people all over the world (literally) accomplish their running goals.  I just wanted to check in.  I’m supposed to be doing an early morning 5:30 AM Wednesday walk with my Best Friend.  “Suppose” being the operative word….We’ll see!

The Mouse Race Luau

I wanted to tell you guys about the charity mouse race on Saturday but, I never got around to it.  However, this morning, I was walking to my car and stepped on a rusted wire clothes hanger outside.  It did not cut or a scrape me, it actually went into my foot and I had to pull it out.  I took off my bloody flip-flop sandal, and put on my law firm appropriate shoes I had left in my car.  When I hobbled into the office, I immediately Googled “tetanus” and saw this picture

that totally freaked me out, I literally screamed out loud at my desk.  Anyway, I’m okay, I guess…because I got a tetanus shot back around 2006.  So, I said all that to say, I couldn’t go on my weekly Wednesday walk with my Best Friend with a little hole in my foot.

So, while watching Knocked Up, for the hundredth time (it’s still funny!), I decided to blog about the mouse race on Saturday.  Me, Mr. Man and my sisters saw signs pointing us to the right building.  Once inside there were these cute Luau decorations and even giant paper mouse cut outs with flowers. I told the director guy that I was a little creeped out about the mice, and he jokingly said they had an “incident” last year, but it “shouldn’t” happen again today. ……hmmmmm I was still nervous about all of this so,  I had my Little sister go ask the lady how it all was going to work, because she’s 16, so I figured she would look less dumb asking questions.   The Hawaiian themed dinner was served first and then put away before the mice came out.  I guess that made the most sense.  Then we got poker chips and a bid card with a list of all the names of the different mice in each race. 

 For the first race, I bid on Mickey.  How could Mickey Mouse not win a mouse race?  Well, he didn’t and I lost about 4 bucks.  But, it was so much fun though, we all huddled around the enclosed little race track and cheered for the mouse we put money on.  When they opened the mini doors, sometimes the mice run take off running straight to the finish line, and some would stop, while others would actually turn around and go the wrong way!  It was hilarious we had a fun time.  There was an open bar, so some people there had a “really” good time.  But, the funniest part of the whole night was the silent auction, when my Big Little sister ran up during the last 30 seconds and put a bid on a Spa Package and won it for about half price of it’s worth.  She was so excited, planning out her spa day massage, but we were both curious as to why we had never heard of the place.  So, she gets her pretty gold envelope, and opens it only to find that I was for a Pet Salon and Spa! There were pics of little dogs in bows.  OMG, it was so funny! She doesn’t even have a dog.   She got her money back and let the lady whose name was on the list before her have it.  At the end of the night, I ended up losing about $20, but it was for charity, and totally worth the fun & being able to say I survived a real mouse race!

The BIG 2-9!

Here’s my Birthday in Pictures

8-9-10

My 29th B-Day

Miss Carli Fierce is only 29 Years Young!

[img alt="" src="http://runningintoshape.com/wp-content/flagallery/my-29th-b-day/thumbs/thumbs_1.jpg"]Looking Good Ladies[img alt="" src="http://runningintoshape.com/wp-content/flagallery/my-29th-b-day/thumbs/thumbs_5.jpg"]She tons of fun on the dance Floor [img alt="" src="http://runningintoshape.com/wp-content/flagallery/my-29th-b-day/thumbs/thumbs_2.jpg"]12 Dates already! (He's the one counting!) LOL[img alt="" src="http://runningintoshape.com/wp-content/flagallery/my-29th-b-day/thumbs/thumbs_4-1.jpg"]Looking Hot! [img alt="" src="http://runningintoshape.com/wp-content/flagallery/my-29th-b-day/thumbs/thumbs_3.jpg"]Leo & Scorpio[img alt="" src="http://runningintoshape.com/wp-content/flagallery/my-29th-b-day/thumbs/thumbs_6.jpg"]Cute Cousins [img alt="" src="http://runningintoshape.com/wp-content/flagallery/my-29th-b-day/thumbs/thumbs_7.jpg"]My Big Little Sister Crushed me 7 to 3 :-(

5K to 10K Podcast Music

I know that I promised everyone that I was going to start my 5K to 10K podcast this summer.  I can’t believe school is about to start already which means “summer” is almost over!  I would love your suggestions for what songs really help you during a workout or a run.  I usually try to put a little 80′s , and little pop/rock, top 40′s songs, a little rap, and a cool down in each week.  Please list your suggestions below in the comments. Put both the Song Title and Artist, and I’ll check it out.  All of your input is appreciated, because I’m doing it you guys!  I hope to be in the studio within the next week or so.   Have a great weekend.  And of course Happy Running!

Just for Laughs

Everyday, I check my blog stats, I can see how many people stop by, and look at what they type in the search engine that directs them to my web page.  It’ s usually the same stuff like “Carli Running” or “Couch to 5K podcast” or “How do you get in shape running?”  But today, Oh my goodness I got the best laugh!  Somebody searched online and typed “Does Joel Osteen wear a weave?”  and found my RunningIntoShape site!  That was so freaking hilarious.  I love the motivational preacher Joel Osteen and I love my hair weave.  But I promise, there are no posts about Joel Osteen’s hair here.  His hair is always fabulous, but I seriously doubt that it’s “weave.”  However, I did get a new weave on Saturday, and I love it.  Check out my bathroom shot of my new hair do!  I’m still laughing.  By the way, I did work out today, running and the elliptical, but it’s super late, so I’ll give the details tomorrow.  I just had to share my funny story. Later!