Last week, I was lamenting the fact that I couldn't check my results from the 2013 Runner's World Half because they weren't on the website anymore, and thus didn't know how far off my PR I was. Well, little did I know there is a site out there that apparently stores results from ALL your races?!?! How did I not know about this? Jenny (from Run Jenny Run) was kind enough to comment on that post and share the site with me, so today's post goes out to her! Thanks Jenny!
The site is called Athlinks and when I logged in I was happy to see race results from the past few years, including the RW Half! Yippee!! Perhaps I'm the only one out there who's never heard of this site, but if you're in the same boat as me, check it out! It's so fancy. So now I know I ran St. Luke's 33 seconds slower than my PR, and I can sleep easy tonight. Ahhhhhhhh, glad I got that cleared up.
On to some other randomness. On Friday I went out for happy hour. Which apparently goes from 5pm to 2am. Oy vey. This is what happens when you're no longer training for a race and don't have a long run scheduled for the next day. Wild debauchery ensues.
Those empanadas were yummy
For most of Saturday, I felt like death (obviously). Drinking at 36 is whole different ball game than drinking at 26. Sober Jill knows this. Happy hour Jill does not!
I babysat late Saturday night and by that time was feeling much better (TONS of Gatorade). I ended up catching an old movie on PBS that I had never seen before - Three Coins in the Fountain. It was made in the 50's and set in Italy. It was a lovely little movie, even if the sexist undertones were wildly outdated.
The weather in Baltimore is currently PHENOMENAL. Summer is here! That means open-toed shoes, which means I had to paint my toenails for probably the first time since September.
On another note, it was WAY too hot to be wearing leggings yesterday. Time to break out the shorts. FINALLY!
And lastly, I pre-ordered this book and just received it in the mail. I have been following Jeff Goins for awhile and this book comes highly anticipated. I can't wait to get into it.
Tell me something random!
Is it finally open-toe shoe weather in your neighborhood?
I knew about Athlinks now that you mention it, but I had totally forgotten. Luckily, my PR half is a really easy number to remember! 1:41:30. No playing around with that one!
ReplyDeleteIt's a dang wonder that site. I love it. One of these nights in my dreams, I'll pretend I'm running a 1:41 half marathon alongside you Suze!
DeleteI have been sporting flip flops to and from work! Yesterday was just beautiful here...
ReplyDeleteAnd something random. I am wearing my hair in a ponytail today and I literally never wear my hair back! Feels weird, but it is a little dirty after the gym this morning and didn't have time to wash it!
I dream about flip flop weather all winter long!
DeletePonytails rock! Especially in warm weather. I bet you looked cute and happy :)
Finally warm in Philly too!
ReplyDeleteIf I'm going to indulge in drinks, I need to make sure my next day is totally clear. I hate losing a day to it but at 38 I have no choice!
Yay for warm weather in PA! I'm going home this weekend for Mother's Day and was hoping the good weather would follow me.
DeleteYes, totally with you on needing the entire next day after drinking. Every single time, I ask myself WHY on earth did I do this to myself? Young mind, old body.
I am always looking for reading recommendations--thanks for the suggestion (adding to the list). I just picked up 10% Happier. Have you heard of it?
ReplyDeleteFINALLY warm! Soooo excited to bust out my flip flops and summer dresses (though it's weird we kind of skipped a season, I'm not complaining). XOXO
Oooh, I'm always looking for good book recommendations too! I remember reading something about 10% Happier and then never following through on picking it up. Adding to my list!
DeleteFLIP FLOPS for the win!
I found out about athlinks about a year ago and LOVE it. Except the fact that not all the races I do are on there...
ReplyDeleteIt was 86 degrees in NEW HAMPSHIRE yesterday, so I can only imagine how hot it was down here. Oy. It's going to be a longgg summer. But don't let me complain after dealing with the cold all winter.
Well I must be the only one living in the dark ages that never heard of it! So far, I think most of my recent races made it on there. I have a terrible memory and often forget to write down my times on my bib, even though I have the best intentions. So this site is GOLD!
DeleteBaltimore does tend to get kinda humid and sticky all summer but I agree, after waiting ALL winter for this, I'll take it!
Oh happy hour - how you SLAYYYY us! ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy hour is a sneaky little bastard isn't it?! Sucks us in with the lure of practically free drinks and food and then we sit there all night giving it exactly what it wanted!
DeleteLiking that book the Art of Work! Thinking of a big bowl of salsa and a Margarita today!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'll definitely let you guys know what I think after reading it.
DeleteAhh, your food choices tonight sound lovely. I'm so in the mood for summer foods!
I've been tracking races with Athlinks for years. It's an awesome resource for runners.
ReplyDeleteYou are so much wiser than I, Jill! I'm glad I know about this now!
DeleteYay glad you were able to find your time - there were races I forgot I participated in! I haven't gone to a Friday HH in awhile hehe...bed or couch always calling my name on Friday nights :)
ReplyDeleteYou're a GENIUS and I can't thank you enough!
DeleteYes, my usual Friday night consists of takeout, TV, and falling asleep on the couch. I'm so old! HAHA
(Is it sad that I'm not sure if I recall ever celebrating Cinco de Mayo? :O )
ReplyDeleteThose empanadas look super yummy! :] + yayyy for spring/summer weather! I've been lovin' this sunshine!
Ha, no not sad at all Farrah! I don't think I've celebrated since college or shortly thereafter! YAY for SUMMER!!!
DeleteI remembered a couple of days ago just how different drinking is now. We're in NYC and stayed out late... started out at a comedy club then moved to a bar after the show. I was hung over allllll the next day. I didn't feel right until the NEXT day. I'm too old for this shit! LOL
ReplyDeleteAhhhhhh! Exactly the same for me Pam! When I'm drinking it seems like a real great idea, and the next day I'm completely hating my life! Ha, Hope you're recovered and hope you had a great trip!
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