I'm in my very FIRST wedding this year. It's a lot of money. It's also a lot of pressure. The bride is one of my very bestest friends from college. Lived with her for a year, created an incredible bond, and now she's marrying the man of her dreams in October.
I do have some time here - but I've already started preparing. Standing in a dress for about an hour, being in pictures that will be kept around for all world to see, for all life to see, forever. I needed to get back into shape here and I need to start NOW.
I haven't been running, but I have been doing a little secret push-up, sit-up, squat drill every morning. It's been pretty successful so far (eventhough it's really only been about 2 weeks now). But from what I've got going on right now - I'M SET! I'm trying to BUILD the push-ups more than anything. My arms have always been a problem area, and I'm determined to get those puppies into shape to photograph nicely in a strapless, sweetheart A-Line shaped Persimmon dress.
Currently, I'm up to 15 push-ups consecutively! That's more than I even attempted back in college days playing lacrosse! So - it's building, and it will continue to build! Here is my regimen as of today:
15 push-ups
25 squats
50 sit-ups
Every morning. It may not seem like much, but the fact that when I started I could BARELY do 8 push-ups in a row, I see progress. And I'll continue to progress with the numbers until I have arms like Jennifer Aniston...
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, September 3, 2009
FINALLY!
After about two months of nothing from the ankle injury...
I finally went for a run yesterday. It's been MONTHS since the last time, and although my ass and thighs loved the break, those two specific parts of my body are the only ones reaping the benefits. If they even are "benefits". The benefit is the break, not the fact that their growing like no other. It still amazes me how my body just completely does a 180 degree turn when I hit a certain age.
So I ran around the neighborhood. I started out slow, just trying to get back into it, within minutes I found my stride! It was amazing. Jammin' out to my iPod, being weary of the slick sidewalks from the rain, hoping it doesn't rain on me, thinking of things going on in my life, I was back at it! Until about 10 minutes of continuous running...
MY LUNGS WERE ON FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRE!
It's always the hardest getting back in shape. UGH! Such a damn struggle! But I'm willing to work on it. I ran for about 30 minutes (which was what I would have done in a 5K) and tried to keep it continuous as much as I could. I guess we'll just see how this progress goes, and hopefully with a CONTINUOUS regimen, I can get back into the shape I was in... if not better!
Stay tuned! :)
I finally went for a run yesterday. It's been MONTHS since the last time, and although my ass and thighs loved the break, those two specific parts of my body are the only ones reaping the benefits. If they even are "benefits". The benefit is the break, not the fact that their growing like no other. It still amazes me how my body just completely does a 180 degree turn when I hit a certain age.
So I ran around the neighborhood. I started out slow, just trying to get back into it, within minutes I found my stride! It was amazing. Jammin' out to my iPod, being weary of the slick sidewalks from the rain, hoping it doesn't rain on me, thinking of things going on in my life, I was back at it! Until about 10 minutes of continuous running...
MY LUNGS WERE ON FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRE!
It's always the hardest getting back in shape. UGH! Such a damn struggle! But I'm willing to work on it. I ran for about 30 minutes (which was what I would have done in a 5K) and tried to keep it continuous as much as I could. I guess we'll just see how this progress goes, and hopefully with a CONTINUOUS regimen, I can get back into the shape I was in... if not better!
Stay tuned! :)
Friday, July 17, 2009
Cindy Who? Yeah... She's a Bitch.
I recently had the pleasure to be introduced to CrossFit.
I have no words for this, except HOLY SHIT! My body is STILL sore, and my workout was 3 DAYS AGO!! I don't think I ever want to go back to a "normal" gym ever again. I don't think my body had this good of a workout since college, or maybe EVER! Let me give you a bit of an idea:
CrossFit is a core strength and conditioning program. CrossFit is not a specialized fitness program but a deliberate attempt to optimize physical competence in each of ten recognized fitness domains. They are Cardiovascular and Respiratory endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy. This fitness is demanded of military and police personnel, fire fighters, and many sports requiring total or complete physical prowess.
My first visit: And believe me, there will be more. But I worked with Raquel, who was AWESOME. She was extremely motivating and took time to teach me about the warm-ups on the board at the beginning of each work out, where the WOD's (Workout Of the Day) would be, and what they were really all about. They teach you such great foundations at first, so the workouts that you're doing, not only benefit your body in the right way, but protect your body so you're not performing the tasks in the wrong way. Even the warm up get's your blood pumping for the actual work out:
10 seconds of Samson stretches
10 push-ups
10 pull-ups
15 air squats
10 sit-ups
10 reach arounds
**Repeat 2 or 3 times**
During these exercises, Raquel made sure I was properly executing each stretch, because these basic stretches, are the foundations for harder and more complex tasks.
Raquel wanted to see where my endurance was, where my body was at, where my mind was at, all in the aspect of "working out!" She told me I would be doing 1/2 of CINDY.
1/2 of CINDY: If you have ever been to CrossFit, or heard about it, for some reason the majority of the work outs are named after WOMEN. From what I've heard, these workouts are all made-up by World Class CrossFit women, so hell yea for having an exercise named after them! Either way, CINDY is a damn biotch, but I love her for it! :) This exercise consists of:
5 pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 air squats
Seems simple enough right? Except a FULL CINDY is actually 20 minutes long, and I only did 10 minutes. Now, I'm a women who has NO arm strength. I've never been able to do pull-ups, hang times, consecutive push-ups more than about 10, so that part of the workout SUCKED. Raquel had an alternative to regular pull-ups, I used gymnastics rings. You gripped onto those damn things, with tape wrapped around them, completely tearing apart my hands, leaned back, and found a way to pull your damn body up. I realized that even though I was doing it correctly, with a bit of a swing, it made it a little easier. Raquel assured me this was acceptable. I could do the 5, no problem. Until the push-ups. This is where my workout struggled. I would do all ten, and then each set, would end up being 7 and 3, 5 and 5, and then by 2's. With breaks in between, but this is a CONSTANT workout. You do not stop. Unless you need water. Air squats ended up being my time to bang out, but my time to relax. I ended up doing 5 or 6 full sets in the 10 minutes. I jokingly asked Raquel if that was even GOOD, she gave me the "yeaaaa (high voice). I'm sure I could do better. SO I'll definitely be going back, to make those sets better, and find out exactly how far I can push my body.
The thing about these workouts, is it's completely just YOU AGAINST THE WORKOUT. It's not you against everyone else. It's all about you giving 100% and you knowing how and when to push yourself. You're in control of what kind of workout that is going to be for the day. Some days you have bad work outs because of your attitude, stress from work, family, life and some days you have the BEST workout ever. I think that's what makes CrossFit so successful.
I STRONGLY recommend atleast trying CrossFit in your life, because it's extremely beneficial and a great alternative to an everyday workout in the gym. Or the same run around the same lake.
FYI - I took CINDY and actually altered her slightly, to be able to still do the workout in a studio apartment. Which is definitely something I liked. I could take this workout home with me and without going into the CrossFit Fire Base, I knew I could still get a great workout.
ALSO, for all the ladies out there, I saw results, especially in my arms, after just this ONE workout. NOW THAT'S DAMN IMPRESSIVE!!!!
Information:
CrossFit Fire Base - Winter Park, FL
CrossFit Evolution - Longwood, FL
I have no words for this, except HOLY SHIT! My body is STILL sore, and my workout was 3 DAYS AGO!! I don't think I ever want to go back to a "normal" gym ever again. I don't think my body had this good of a workout since college, or maybe EVER! Let me give you a bit of an idea:
CrossFit is a core strength and conditioning program. CrossFit is not a specialized fitness program but a deliberate attempt to optimize physical competence in each of ten recognized fitness domains. They are Cardiovascular and Respiratory endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy. This fitness is demanded of military and police personnel, fire fighters, and many sports requiring total or complete physical prowess.
My first visit: And believe me, there will be more. But I worked with Raquel, who was AWESOME. She was extremely motivating and took time to teach me about the warm-ups on the board at the beginning of each work out, where the WOD's (Workout Of the Day) would be, and what they were really all about. They teach you such great foundations at first, so the workouts that you're doing, not only benefit your body in the right way, but protect your body so you're not performing the tasks in the wrong way. Even the warm up get's your blood pumping for the actual work out:
10 seconds of Samson stretches
10 push-ups
10 pull-ups
15 air squats
10 sit-ups
10 reach arounds
**Repeat 2 or 3 times**
During these exercises, Raquel made sure I was properly executing each stretch, because these basic stretches, are the foundations for harder and more complex tasks.
Raquel wanted to see where my endurance was, where my body was at, where my mind was at, all in the aspect of "working out!" She told me I would be doing 1/2 of CINDY.
1/2 of CINDY: If you have ever been to CrossFit, or heard about it, for some reason the majority of the work outs are named after WOMEN. From what I've heard, these workouts are all made-up by World Class CrossFit women, so hell yea for having an exercise named after them! Either way, CINDY is a damn biotch, but I love her for it! :) This exercise consists of:
5 pull-ups
10 push-ups
15 air squats
Seems simple enough right? Except a FULL CINDY is actually 20 minutes long, and I only did 10 minutes. Now, I'm a women who has NO arm strength. I've never been able to do pull-ups, hang times, consecutive push-ups more than about 10, so that part of the workout SUCKED. Raquel had an alternative to regular pull-ups, I used gymnastics rings. You gripped onto those damn things, with tape wrapped around them, completely tearing apart my hands, leaned back, and found a way to pull your damn body up. I realized that even though I was doing it correctly, with a bit of a swing, it made it a little easier. Raquel assured me this was acceptable. I could do the 5, no problem. Until the push-ups. This is where my workout struggled. I would do all ten, and then each set, would end up being 7 and 3, 5 and 5, and then by 2's. With breaks in between, but this is a CONSTANT workout. You do not stop. Unless you need water. Air squats ended up being my time to bang out, but my time to relax. I ended up doing 5 or 6 full sets in the 10 minutes. I jokingly asked Raquel if that was even GOOD, she gave me the "yeaaaa (high voice). I'm sure I could do better. SO I'll definitely be going back, to make those sets better, and find out exactly how far I can push my body.
The thing about these workouts, is it's completely just YOU AGAINST THE WORKOUT. It's not you against everyone else. It's all about you giving 100% and you knowing how and when to push yourself. You're in control of what kind of workout that is going to be for the day. Some days you have bad work outs because of your attitude, stress from work, family, life and some days you have the BEST workout ever. I think that's what makes CrossFit so successful.
I STRONGLY recommend atleast trying CrossFit in your life, because it's extremely beneficial and a great alternative to an everyday workout in the gym. Or the same run around the same lake.
FYI - I took CINDY and actually altered her slightly, to be able to still do the workout in a studio apartment. Which is definitely something I liked. I could take this workout home with me and without going into the CrossFit Fire Base, I knew I could still get a great workout.
ALSO, for all the ladies out there, I saw results, especially in my arms, after just this ONE workout. NOW THAT'S DAMN IMPRESSIVE!!!!
Information:
CrossFit Fire Base - Winter Park, FL
CrossFit Evolution - Longwood, FL
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
LuLu... I Love You
I was a little skeptical about this store, just a bit. Considering, it was like a "hand me down" idea for someone else, from someone else, and was now being showed to me. Plus, it all started in Canada, and I absolutely dispise anything in Canada, anything from Canada, and especially French Canadians because of a horrific trip to Montreal, but that's besides the point! But I do have to admit:
I LOVE LULULEMON!!!
I have never had "serious" athletic running gear like this before. Always wanted some, but it was always going through my head, trying to weigh it out: Usage vs. Price. Is it really worth it? Will it make me run more? Will I ever buy anything from there ever again?
I would have to say YES to all of those!!! I bought Dash Shorts, a Tank Top, and even a headband. Dash Shorts are some of the most uncomfortable/comfortable shorts ever. Super skin tight, but so much better than wearing regular underwear :) They have a sticky band around the bottom of the leg holes, to prevent the 'ride up' that us women, can not stand! Definitely prevents the majority of picking wedgies out while running!
The Tank Top has a built in bra, that really has some great support. Which is always nice, because yes, I'm a girl... WITH BOOBS. I have them and they need to be supported when I go running. Definitely one great point to this tank top. Another one has got to be the design of the top as a whole. The way the material falls on my body, and the straps that come together ONLY right in between my shoulder blades, makes this great, because it literally feels like I'm not even wearing a top at all!! It's the m
ost efficient running top I have ever run in. It has sleek, breathable, almost non-existent mesh in the front, between the boobs, and all down the back spine. Let's face it, these are two spots where women sweat the most. I had absolutely NO sweat after my run while wearing this tank top. Air got in where it needed it, and everything was smoothly breathing! On top of all of this, there's even a iPod pocket in the back, PERFECT FOR AN IPHONE WHILE PLAYING PANDORA RADIO!!! The only issue I have with it, is that the iPhone is a little heavier than most iPods, so it bounces around a bit, but that could easily be fixed by just a little tucking!
Even the headband is amazing!!!! I'm sure it's exactly the same as something you can buy at Target, but I guess I was just getting a little out of hand when the Sales Associate talked me into buying one! It's perfect for my football nights, and any other sports game! Keeps the bangs out of my face, and keeps my eyes on the finish line!
So I highly recommend ANYTHING from Lululemon, because they don't have JUST running and yoga gear! :)
www.lululemon.com
Follow them on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lululemon
I LOVE LULULEMON!!!
I have never had "serious" athletic running gear like this before. Always wanted some, but it was always going through my head, trying to weigh it out: Usage vs. Price. Is it really worth it? Will it make me run more? Will I ever buy anything from there ever again?
I would have to say YES to all of those!!! I bought Dash Shorts, a Tank Top, and even a headband. Dash Shorts are some of the most uncomfortable/comfortable shorts ever. Super skin tight, but so much better than wearing regular underwear :) They have a sticky band around the bottom of the leg holes, to prevent the 'ride up' that us women, can not stand! Definitely prevents the majority of picking wedgies out while running!
The Tank Top has a built in bra, that really has some great support. Which is always nice, because yes, I'm a girl... WITH BOOBS. I have them and they need to be supported when I go running. Definitely one great point to this tank top. Another one has got to be the design of the top as a whole. The way the material falls on my body, and the straps that come together ONLY right in between my shoulder blades, makes this great, because it literally feels like I'm not even wearing a top at all!! It's the m
ost efficient running top I have ever run in. It has sleek, breathable, almost non-existent mesh in the front, between the boobs, and all down the back spine. Let's face it, these are two spots where women sweat the most. I had absolutely NO sweat after my run while wearing this tank top. Air got in where it needed it, and everything was smoothly breathing! On top of all of this, there's even a iPod pocket in the back, PERFECT FOR AN IPHONE WHILE PLAYING PANDORA RADIO!!! The only issue I have with it, is that the iPhone is a little heavier than most iPods, so it bounces around a bit, but that could easily be fixed by just a little tucking!Even the headband is amazing!!!! I'm sure it's exactly the same as something you can buy at Target, but I guess I was just getting a little out of hand when the Sales Associate talked me into buying one! It's perfect for my football nights, and any other sports game! Keeps the bangs out of my face, and keeps my eyes on the finish line!
So I highly recommend ANYTHING from Lululemon, because they don't have JUST running and yoga gear! :)
www.lululemon.comFollow them on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lululemon
Friday, April 17, 2009
ohhhh Corporate America
I have to admit, I was a bit nervous to get back out in Race Mode! Maybe it was all the excitement, but before this race, it felt like my stomach was running suicides over and over again.
With over 12K people there, I stuck it out towards the front. I did have an orange racing number, which apparently was for runners who were seated, or for CEOs. Definitely feel like and know I don't represent either of those, but hey, I felt special! LOL. I was going to start out in the special ORANGE section, but I knew that if I got up there, so many people would be passing me, that there was no way I was going to be motivated to run my pace and run the entire thing.
I came passed my first mile at about 9 - 9:20 (I think), and I was feeling good. Race pace was good, hardly anyone was passing me, I was keeping up with everyone around me, so I had a good feeling about this race. Until I kept running...
More and more I race during these months, I realize I-AM-JUST-NOT-A-WARM-WEATHER-RUNNER.... I can not stand getting over-heated. And I always do. Probably because it WAS 80 degrees outside, but that's it. Either I don't run races during these next couple of months, or I just need to whip my ass into shape where I'm all good running in tiny shorts and a tiny little tank top. I think I need to purchase some ACTUAL Running Attire as well. I'll spend the damn money! I made the worst mistake running in cotton shorts. I mean really Nikole, what the HELL were you thinking?! I have no idea! But it was the worst part of the race (besides the heat of course).
Also, the cobblestone. UGH! I could go on and on about how hard it is to run on cobblestone. Almost the entire race was cobblestone. Horrible! I'm surprised I didn't see anyone biff it.
But, I'll try to not make this entire running blogspot all about bitching and complaining. :) You know, what I'm best at!
The race was crazy with so many people. I can not wait to see all the pictures on TrackShack. Hopefully I'm in some of them!!! But it's doubtful to find myself. There was entertainment on two corners, and a lot of spectators cheering us all on. I love it when spectators blare their music from their cars like it's super motivating. There was also some major hotties chilling in lounge chairs on the sides too. Sitting there, so lazily watching all of us run by, sipping on their beers. Believe me, I wish I was
with them....Pictured here: The EARLY version of Corporate America - Lauren from Insurance Office of America, Lindsey from Push, and me from Match-Up Promotions. (Notice the t-shirt representation here too!)
Regardless - I finished the race in 29:30 per the clock at the end. By the time we actually went past the start line, it was about 45 seconds to a minute behind. So officially, 28:30 OR 28:45 either way, I still think that was around my BEST time! :)
I need to run more often, longer, and start doing some intervals. I need to gain more speed and build up my endurance for the next race!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Franzia Chillable Red vs. Running
Yes, it's a box of wine... and this IS a blog about running. I just really had it in me to write a blog about my love for Franzia Chillable Red boxed wine.....and running!
Back Story: In college, this was all my girls and I drank on those girly-sit-at-home,-chat-and-talk-about-your-problems nights. A box of wine brought together the most energetic, BUSY, got-their-own-lives, sorority crazy, frat boy loving, sports fanatic girls EVER in my house. We all new that when there was a box of wine in the house, something was wrong with one of us. It was our time to bond. Our time to sit around and find out which one of us was having the Worst Week Ever. Who had the best story to tell, or possibly that we just wanted to unwind with great friends, a great life, and some (not so) great wine! :)
I had this experience last night. The girls were home and complaining about guys, their "raggedy" game, their bullshit, their own lives. I have my own problems, like every does, and I was just in that mood again. So I went to the store and bought some Chillable Red boxed wine!
We sat and talked about everything that was going on with us. Each of us enjoying either the boxed wine or some beers, grilled out, and watched American Idol. It was a general DUDE-FREE, but major DUDE night... except for the watching of American Idol. I'm sure guys don't sit around and do that... with boxed wine. :-P
So where does running come into play here?
I'm pretty sure I feel the same reasoning behind running, like I do to Chillable Red boxed wine. There's always been a coorelation between the reason for boxed wine, and the reason for running.
I've realized that those little moments that I have with myself are probably the best for me. I, seriously, encourage anyone and everyone to take time and GO RUNNING. It's you and the road. You and your Pandora Radio. You and the strides. You and the hurt from pushing yourself more and more everyday. Just you. It gives you a great time to really get exhausted, and break situations down to understand what you're feeling, and realizing that it's OK to feel that way. I'm extremely surprised that on my run yesterday, I didn't burst into tears. I held back, probably because I was in pure daylight, and I wasn't really up for people starring at me and being like..."Oh My God, did you see that girl? Was she CRYING!!!??"....loser.
Bottom Line: Advice to the best of you.... go for a damn run and clear your head. :0)
Back Story: In college, this was all my girls and I drank on those girly-sit-at-home,-chat-and-talk-about-your-problems nights. A box of wine brought together the most energetic, BUSY, got-their-own-lives, sorority crazy, frat boy loving, sports fanatic girls EVER in my house. We all new that when there was a box of wine in the house, something was wrong with one of us. It was our time to bond. Our time to sit around and find out which one of us was having the Worst Week Ever. Who had the best story to tell, or possibly that we just wanted to unwind with great friends, a great life, and some (not so) great wine! :)
I had this experience last night. The girls were home and complaining about guys, their "raggedy" game, their bullshit, their own lives. I have my own problems, like every does, and I was just in that mood again. So I went to the store and bought some Chillable Red boxed wine!
We sat and talked about everything that was going on with us. Each of us enjoying either the boxed wine or some beers, grilled out, and watched American Idol. It was a general DUDE-FREE, but major DUDE night... except for the watching of American Idol. I'm sure guys don't sit around and do that... with boxed wine. :-P
So where does running come into play here?
I'm pretty sure I feel the same reasoning behind running, like I do to Chillable Red boxed wine. There's always been a coorelation between the reason for boxed wine, and the reason for running.
I've realized that those little moments that I have with myself are probably the best for me. I, seriously, encourage anyone and everyone to take time and GO RUNNING. It's you and the road. You and your Pandora Radio. You and the strides. You and the hurt from pushing yourself more and more everyday. Just you. It gives you a great time to really get exhausted, and break situations down to understand what you're feeling, and realizing that it's OK to feel that way. I'm extremely surprised that on my run yesterday, I didn't burst into tears. I held back, probably because I was in pure daylight, and I wasn't really up for people starring at me and being like..."Oh My God, did you see that girl? Was she CRYING!!!??"....loser.
Bottom Line: Advice to the best of you.... go for a damn run and clear your head. :0)
Monday, March 30, 2009
"Man's Best Friend"
We all know what I'm referring to here. "Man's Best Friend" = his dog. Have you ever wondered WHY dogs are called a "Man's Best Friend?" Well, this weekend, I found out EXACTLY why...
I've been getting back into running and really trying to go everyday! I've even started pursuing the weekends as an obligation to run as well. Something I definitely never did before. Weekends used to be my relaxing times, but if I'm home, not doing anything, and I didn't run on Friday because I was too busy grabbing a meal Downtown and attending a Happy Hour, then Sunday can be my day to run! :)
I took a run around the neighborhood. I found this beautiful little track of houses right by the Snapper House called "Victoria Lane" or "Victoria Place". Either way, "Victoria" had a sweet set of houses. All different sizes, colors, it was a nice scenic place to run, instead of the boring GOLF COURSE that I'm constantly looking at. I continued around Victoria Lane/Place and then cut over to the golf course and on the other side, found some more tucked away houses back in the woods that I never knew existed! I'm starting to realize that when I go for runs, I like to switch it up a bit so there's more for me to look at. Being bored on a run is NEVER a good thing. So why not just venture out into the neighborhood? Longwood is a great little city, and it's safe. Or atleast, I feel safe there! :)
So I'm running a new route, on the opposite side of the golf course, and out of nowhere this dog starts running after me. I'm jamming out to my "Dance/Pop" genre of music and realize that this dog is CHASING after me. His owner running after him. It was an awkward situation. Almost like, you really don't know what to do? Do you stop? Do you continue running so there's a chase?
I decided to stop running and wait until the dog caught up to me. To my surprise, it was a GORGEOUS dog. Some beautiful spotted dog, that I just immediately fell in love with. It was so playful, all it wanted was for me to just give him a little rub down.
So what happens with the owner? Cute guy, really nice, really chatty, but then goes and HITS ON ME!!!! I mean really buddy? REALLY?! I, honestly, couldn't believe it. I figured he would be more concerned about his dog. I just got the "Thanks for stopping..." and then the hitting on continued. What's Your Name? Where Do You Live? Do You Always Run This Route? I wasn't sure whether to be flattered, or think that this happens all the time with his dog and him.
It was like they were a team. Like the dog did his/her part, and now it was up to this guy to continue what he set out to do. I wonder if the dog got a reward after that encounter? But I still can't believe it.
So when I hear that a dog is a Man's Best Friend.... I now know why. :)
I've been getting back into running and really trying to go everyday! I've even started pursuing the weekends as an obligation to run as well. Something I definitely never did before. Weekends used to be my relaxing times, but if I'm home, not doing anything, and I didn't run on Friday because I was too busy grabbing a meal Downtown and attending a Happy Hour, then Sunday can be my day to run! :)
I took a run around the neighborhood. I found this beautiful little track of houses right by the Snapper House called "Victoria Lane" or "Victoria Place". Either way, "Victoria" had a sweet set of houses. All different sizes, colors, it was a nice scenic place to run, instead of the boring GOLF COURSE that I'm constantly looking at. I continued around Victoria Lane/Place and then cut over to the golf course and on the other side, found some more tucked away houses back in the woods that I never knew existed! I'm starting to realize that when I go for runs, I like to switch it up a bit so there's more for me to look at. Being bored on a run is NEVER a good thing. So why not just venture out into the neighborhood? Longwood is a great little city, and it's safe. Or atleast, I feel safe there! :)
So I'm running a new route, on the opposite side of the golf course, and out of nowhere this dog starts running after me. I'm jamming out to my "Dance/Pop" genre of music and realize that this dog is CHASING after me. His owner running after him. It was an awkward situation. Almost like, you really don't know what to do? Do you stop? Do you continue running so there's a chase?
I decided to stop running and wait until the dog caught up to me. To my surprise, it was a GORGEOUS dog. Some beautiful spotted dog, that I just immediately fell in love with. It was so playful, all it wanted was for me to just give him a little rub down.
So what happens with the owner? Cute guy, really nice, really chatty, but then goes and HITS ON ME!!!! I mean really buddy? REALLY?! I, honestly, couldn't believe it. I figured he would be more concerned about his dog. I just got the "Thanks for stopping..." and then the hitting on continued. What's Your Name? Where Do You Live? Do You Always Run This Route? I wasn't sure whether to be flattered, or think that this happens all the time with his dog and him.
It was like they were a team. Like the dog did his/her part, and now it was up to this guy to continue what he set out to do. I wonder if the dog got a reward after that encounter? But I still can't believe it.
So when I hear that a dog is a Man's Best Friend.... I now know why. :)
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