First, let me say that I am so proud of my daughter who attended a 4 day state leadership conference that she was nominated for last year. She raised $1500 to attend and followed through this past long weekend. We attended the commencement ceremony this morning and we knew Loralie was going to give a "speech" as she put it, but we were very excited when she was one of the few emcees and the first to walk to the mic to start things off. She also read a poem together with two other girls and introduced another portion of the event. There were probably 30-50 6th and 7th graders and only a hand full of them spoke on stage in front of a few hundred people. Pretty courageous if you ask me. I was in awe of my daughter!
Running was good this week up until today when I slept in and was very drained during this morning's run. I still need to get out and finish the long run that was not to be. I did nail a 3 x 10 minute tempo workout at 6:30 pace as well as an hour long marathon pace run with a total of 9 miles in 1:01:20 or 6:48 pace. It probably wasn't a good idea to do this the day before my long run, but it just worked out that way. I was happy with my faster workouts this week.
One more week of school and then we get a week off for mid-winter break. I definitely need it!
"I believe in the runner's high, and I believe that those who are passionate about running are the ones who experience it to the fullest degree possible. To me, the runner's high is a sensational reaction to a great run! It's an exhilarating feeling of satisfaction and achievement. It's like being on top of the world, and truthfully... there's nothing else quite like it!" [Well, except for watching your children succeed]
Sasha Azevedo
Sunday, February 08, 2009
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Congrats to your daughter! Sounds like you have a well-rounded confident girl on your hands. That is awesome.
Glad to hear the running is going well!
Congrats to your daughter. Speaking in front of a crowd is a great skill to have.
whoo hoo to your daughter!
oh, and yea you, too. but GO GO DAUGHTER-O!
Glad you had a good weekend and that Loralie had such a positive experience at her leadership event. We always need good leaders!
Jenny
Noticed that you are a middle school teacher too. I'm also psyched for mid-winter break!!! Congrats to your daughter
Love the quote. Congrats to Loralie! And you, mister speedy, doing good holding back. I always told you you are blessed, you just need some sharp-tuning of it. That, and loosing 20 lbs:)
20 lbs?, is Olga cutting u some slack Rob - lol
Congrats to your daughter, that is awesome. You should be a proud!
Way to go on your speedwork, hope u got in ur long run....and love the quote, very fitting!
Congratulations to Loralie, what a great result. You must be rightly chuffed!
Congrats to your daughter!
Mid-winter break sounds fabulous! Do you also get a spring break, then?
Yay for Loralie! She is very self-posessed and responsible for her age. It doesn't surprise me a bit that she is involved in leadership activities. And how cool that she was comfortable talking to a crowd like that!
Good job on the speed too!
Enjoy the break when it comes. I hope it gives you time to do the running you want.
A mid-winter break? How cool is that? Do you get a spring break too?
Impressive achievement by your daughter - and you with your fast running! :)
Getting out on stage and living through it is only going to make her life goals a lot more achievable. Good for her.
And good for you and your quick pace runs. Impressive for February.
Enjoy the mid winter break. Hopefully you'll be able to get some nice long runs in.
It is always nice to read about kids doing well. Congrats to her and to you and your wife for raising a confident daughter.
I love ready about your Proud Papa moments. She sounds like a natural born leader.
A million million congratulations to your Daughter.
That is really fine!!
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