Maryland-er

I betcha can't think of a better place to spend a morning than the MVA...oh yeah! I was so excited about it, it took me nearly 2 years to do it.
I'm officially a Maryland-er!

Happy Birthday, Lover!

We celebrated Nerf-A-Palooza style- Boys against girls..guess who won?!  I burned dinner in true Robyn fashion...Then I redeemed myself with dessert- Coconut Pie...we might or might not have eaten it right out of the pan.

Happy Birthday to the man of my dreams!  

GI Noooooooooooooo's

Are you sick of hearing about my running?  Last week you got lucky because I was too pissed (and sick) with my running situation to mention or write about it.

Last Saturday I ran 9 miles...running was not the problem.  It was the aftermath.  Every time I have ran over 7 miles I get really bad GI issues.  Last week it was like near death- no joke!  I had cramps like contractions and a serious bout of the runs..sorry TMI!  As I laid in bed on my Saturday night, I was sending hate messages to Lauren and giving Corey the evil eye.  I was done.  How retarded that I am doing this to myself, my family, my body!  MISERABLE I WAS!  Sunday came and I was still under the weather..it felt like a bad hangover- (not that I know what that feels like- haha).  I began reading online and I thought I totally had it nailed.  Not enough fuel!  Which seems crazy until you really think about what you are putting your body through.  All I ate that day was a bowl of cereal, sandwich and chips and a couple Gatorade's   I thought I had it all figured out.

By Wednesday, my crazy ass was ready to run again.  I became friends with Lauren again. I realized I am just jealous of her stomach of steel- not fair!  Fast forward to today we had our 11 miler.  I started fueling yesterday, lots of water and added carbs.  Today, I ate all high protein and good for you stuff (coffee, apple and pb, water, cliff bar, water,  banana and pb, water, water, water).  I did take an Imodium before and after my run.

We ran 11 miles in an hour and 55 mins...yup!   I did that and I was proud.  I really felt fine.  During the run I did drink about 8oz. of Gatorade.  Right after I drank a refuel Gatorade shake thing, a banana, and a whole gatorade.  An hour later- GI troubles!  Sooooo annoying!  What am I doing wrong?

That was our last long run before the actual race.  I can handle the issues one more time but I would really rather not.  What gives?  Have you had this happen?

Do not be afraid.

Fitting for a week I was glued to the media..I did look for good through it and I did see a lot but I'm looking forward to living in HIS glory!!

Just Wait..

Just wanted to share.  If you are a mom you should read this!  Even if you are NOT a mom you should read this so you know what not to say.

http://powerofmoms.com/2012/05/joy-or-just-wait/

It CAN be done.

I survived 9 miles, baby!!! Feeling much better today than Wednesday. I think I can, I know I can!!!

A runners low...

Boo this running business! It's for the friggin birds!! Today I ran 8 looooonnnng miles and hated every. Single. Minute. I wanted to quit...I still do want to quit. It was that miserable!

I thought only Texas had crazy weather...We skipped spring in MD. It literally went from 30 to 90 degrees in a couple days. Every inch of my body was soaked. At mile 5, I had to walk, I switched from booty bumping music to worship music-I pushed through and by the grace of God made it 3 more miles. My fingers were like sausages-I have to run with my hands raised for fear that they might bust off my hand. I was alone..I had goosebumps.. Then I freaked myself out thinking 'if I pass out how long til someone finds me? Corey didn't even know I was out running.'

Running friends please tell me that you felt this way at least a few times. I feel it more often than not. Race day is only 3 weeks away.

While I was running, I asked myself why I was doing this? Why short runs mixed with Zumba wasn't enough for me. All I could come up with was that I want the friggin' frederick half marathon pull over and a shirt that says "13 point freakin' one". Is that really a reason to make myself this crazy? I'm thinking not.

I am not a quitter...I said I would and I will but I have no idea why and I can't wait to have it over with!

I vow to never again run alone..it made me crazy and almost a quitter. I clearly need to run my jaws to be a good runner.

Hopefully, I'll have a better running story to tell you after the weekend when I have my running partner back..although this time it's 9 miles! Ahhhhh!

Happy Birthday, Mimi!

Today is my precious moms birthday! Thank you mom for being you! We love you and are very glad you were born!!

Being pampered.

Annabelly got her first professional manicure and pedicure this weekend. She's officially a true princess in the making. Bring on the flip flops!!!

Bestest in the westest..

Friends for 17 years and still going strong. My very best friend came to visit this weekend all the way from Portland, OR. We had the best time! I'm pretty sure she needs a vacation from her vacation!

Thanks Addie for coming! We love you and miss you already!! Thanks big Kostas, lil Kostas and miss Ava for lending her to us!! Next time y'all have to come too!

Watch ur back!

Whahahaha! I couldn't resist the April Fools urge this year. I researched the most harmless of tricks especially because it falls on a Monday.

Ol' faithful, the rubberbanded sink sprayer...works every. single. time. I would have paid money to hear Corey "G**D***it Robyn", ugly words out of a pretty lil mouth!
Then it was chia seeds in the toothpaste... Ewww!

I am completely aware that what goes around comes around..Corey, please just go gentle as I did you! After all you were going to take a shower anyways ..right?! And a few extra chia seeds detoxes your teeth.. Or something like that.
Happy Monday, y'all!