Gearing up for the weekend!

I can't believe tomorrow is Friday! I'm a fan of four day work weeks! When I was hired, my original schedule was for 72 hours per pay period, working five days one week and four the next. However, due to whatever mix up/the powers that be, I'm magically going to be working 80 hours per pay period. I'm not sure where this miscommunication occurred, as my manager told me during the interview I would most likely be hired for 72 hours, and my offer letter says 72 hours. I could say that I'll only take 72 hours since that's what we agreed on, but it essentially means more money (this girl's got some loans to pay off!), and if I feel like volunteering to go home early on a slow day, I'll feel less guilty about it. That doesn't mean I'm a little sad about not getting to take all those three day weekend trips I was planning on!

Life in the "real world," I suppose.

Speaking of the real world, I gave my first enema today! (Please don't stop reading my blog, I promise not to mention any details!)

Moving on, I had a nice little run today. More hills!! I don't necessarily mind the hills as much, but I can't ever figure out if my pace varies from mile to mile because:

1) I'm running uphill/downhill.
2) I'm just going slower/faster.
3) Combo of 1 and 2.

At least when my runs were 95% flat (back in the Prairie State), I could tell since it was purely based on #2. I figure as long as I don't slow down like thirty seconds per mile, then the change in pace is most likely due to elevation changes. Right? Any good tips on how to gauge on effort when running on hills? I kind of rely on my garmin to let me know how fast I'm going, but obviously running up hill at the same pace requires more effort than on flat land.

Thursday, May 28
4.03 miles in 31:55, avg pace of 7:55

Last mile in 7:37 because I REALLY had to go to the bathroom. Such a good motivator. Then I came home and did Week 1, Day 2 of the One Hundred Push Ups program, where I maxed out at 17! Sounds good to me. I also did a variety of ab exercises and then my made up weight lifting routine. When I actually research what the moves are called, I'll try to post what they are so I can get some feedback since I'm not exactly sure what I'm doing. :)

Looking ahead...

Such a fun weekend coming up! Today was the first night of Princeton's Reunions, which will last until Sunday. I didn't attend last year, but apparently it's like the HUGEST lawn party you'll ever attend. Every fifth year (so 2004, 1999, 1994, 1989, etc.) hosts a tent with a different theme and lots of beer. I suppose there are actually some scholarly/family-friendly events, but of course the grad students don't attend lectures on Shakespeare and instead opt for the parties. I got some interesting phone calls from the Rocket Scientist last year during the events, so it should be a good time.

Good luck to everyone running races this weekend! Heather at Hangry Pants is running the Brooklyn Half Marathon, and on the other side of the country, a gazillion (literally!) people are running the San Diego Rock n Roll Marathon. Including, but not limited to: Aron at Runner's Rambles, Danica at the Chic Runner, Maritza at Marathon Maritza, Tara, and Julianne. Have awesome races everyone! I can't wait to hear about them!

Because we could all use a little makeover...

ZestyCook is giving away a BLOG MAKEOVER, which we all could use a little bit of help with, including my blog which features a header put together with Microsoft Paint. A fine, fine editing program, we all know. Go check it out...but I hope I win! ;)