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Saturday, February 20, 2010

A new friend!

When I joined Tall Mom's 1000+++ miles for 2010 club, I was thrilled to see a blogger that lived close by listed on the challenge spreadsheet.  Candice only lives about 15 minutes away so I knew I'd have to set up a running "date" with her.  (Totally reminds me of ESH's post about running partners HERE. Go read it. It's hilarious.)  I decided fairly last minute to run a 10k with a local running club this morning (which I've never done before) and asked Candice if she wanted to run, too.  After all, this gal was considering running with a gun, for goodness sakes!  I told her there's safety in numbers and all she really needed was a running buddy.  I was so thrilled when she said she'd be there. Yay! My first bloggy meet-up!

Funny thing- I had such a hard time going to sleep last night because I was anxious about meeting her.  Would I recognize her?  Would she like me?  Would our paces be similar?  Would she bring said gun anyhow?  Ok, I wasn't really worried about the gun but I was nervous!  Even with all the silly thoughts, I drifted off into a deep sleep and woke up bright and early this morning feeling ready to run. 

Thai Guy had decided last minute that he wanted to come, too.  My in-laws are in town and we really love having them around to watch the kiddos.  (We've paid sitters WAY too many times to go on runs together.)  Anyway, Thai Guy and I proceeded to the local running store to meet up with Candice and the other runners.  She must have arrived right after we did because she walked in the store only a moment later and I knew her right away. (Phew!) Tall Mom calls her Runner Barbie and it's well-suited to her. She's slender, blonde and a total running babe. (I can say that, right?)

I was quickly struck by her friendly and sweet demeanor as we made some small talk while waiting for our run to begin.  I introduced her to the hubby and was super impressed when she called him Thai Guy. She does read my blog!  After a few minutes, we got our very confusing instructions (and maps) and headed on our way.  The miles went by really quickly as we talked...and talked...and talked some more.  I have to admit I did a lot of the talking.  Not because she didn't want to mind you, but because I just was spouting things out like a crazy person.  I was nervous!  And I wanted her to like me.  Anyhow, hopefully I was even the slightest bit charming and funny and not too, well, annoying. (There's a thin line, folks and I never know which side I'm on!)  I had such a great time meeting her and really look forward to having a new buddy to run with.  She's a peach!  Here's a pic of us after the run.  See?  Such a Barbie!  Thanks for the fun run, Candice!
After our morning run, Thai Guy and I stopped by the grocery store to get some chicken for his mom's famous Thai curry.  While there, I snagged this yummy trail mix for breakfast.  I love yogurt almonds!
So, all in all, great morning!  I tried running a little more on the treadmill tonight but only cranked out a mile before I felt like collapsing. I'm just tired!  I'll get back to it on Monday.

Just one more week 'til Disneyland!!!  Two weeks 'til the Red Rock Half!

19 comments:

  1. Yay for meeting another blogger! So cool!

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  2. That's so awesome! I'm super excited for my first bloggy meetup in Disney!

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  3. I'm jealous. I wish some bloggers lived near me. This is so much fun. ESH got to run with Mel and Zoe yesterday. Lots of Bloggy meet ups.

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  4. Look how cute you both are! So glad you found a running buddy! Yogurt almonds? seriously? I've never seen those. maybe that's a good thing as I can't control myself with the chocolate covered ones as it is.

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  5. how great is it that you guys not only met but ran! So neat!

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  6. OK I love love love that you met up through the spreadsheet, my entire purpose in putting the runners locations was in hopes that would happen. How fun that two of my bloggy buddies have connected.

    OK you know what is sooooo funny, I have been running with Zoe for a while now and I still worry I am going to scare her away with my endless chatter. Pretty sure that we all have those unfounded insecurities.

    Oh how I wish I had the money to go to Disney, sounds like it will be a blast.

    Thank you for confirming that Candice is a Barbie :) She is and she knows it.

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  7. That is so nice - glad you had a great day together.

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  8. What a blast!! Sounds like you had a great time and you both looked adorable in the pic :)

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  9. wow, love that you met a bloggy runner friend. you gals look so cute!;-)

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  10. How fun is that? I wish I lived where all the cool people run.

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  11. Great!! That will be fun to have her around! It's always nice to have a friend to do your most favorite stuff with!

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  12. Running with a bloggy running friend - how fun!

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  13. Please visit my blog. You've been tagged.

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  14. As I just commented on Cadice's blog, I am so excited ya'll met up! Bloggy run dates are the best and you always leave feeling like you've been BFF's forever! I hope you ladies get to have lots of run dates in the future!!!

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  15. Nothing beats a good running partner! I just recently found one that is so great! I had been without someone to run with for way too long. Being somewhat rural doesn't help with finding running partners.

    How fun to meet up with someone from the blogging world. I enjoyed reading your "story."

    I post a bit about my running each Tuesday on my blog along with other tidbits! I'm shooting for 1000 miles this year too!

    Judi :)
    ilovapplepie.blogspot.com

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  16. After getting inspired by all of you ladies doing "running" blogs I changed gears a bit with mine. So no longer am I at apple pie - but instead twelvefitfeet.

    We used to live in Salt Lake - in fact that is where my running story begins . . .

    Hope you'll visit my site.

    Judi :)

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  17. That's awesome! So nice to have someone to run with.

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  18. That's awesome! So nice to have someone to run with.

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  19. Nothing beats a good running partner! I just recently found one that is so great! I had been without someone to run with for way too long. Being somewhat rural doesn't help with finding running partners.

    How fun to meet up with someone from the blogging world. I enjoyed reading your "story."

    I post a bit about my running each Tuesday on my blog along with other tidbits! I'm shooting for 1000 miles this year too!

    Judi :)
    ilovapplepie.blogspot.com

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