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What’s a PDR?

April 13, 2012

So today I did my long run with this amazing girl through the wonderful streets of Ahwatukee. I hadn’t run with Ari before, or done a long run with anyone for that matter. I preferred to keep my wimpy walk breaks and possible inability to actually do a long run to myself. When she tweeted me to see if I wanted to run 10 miles with her on Friday, I told her I was up for 8, and might not be able to hang. I was honestly scared to fail!

                                      Funny Running Bassett Hound

Ari took me under her wing, set a good (reasonable!) long run pace, and we were off. An hour and a half of awesome conversation, my nose draining like a faucet, Circle K bathroom breaks, and finally getting to run along the route I take to get to work every morning (I usually get jealous of all the people running down 48th St as I drive to work!), we were at mile 8.3. Ari says to me “Just to let you know, I am a workout pusher, so I am going to push you to run 9 miles today.”  Wow! She’s serious? Ok! So we did! I felt amazing, and my confidence bounced back almost immediately. I can DO this! I CAN run a half-marathon! We even pushed the pace to around 9:20-9:40 during the last mile or so. So I have a new PDR (personal distance record-thx for the dorky running term lesson Ari Smile)!!!

Needless to say, I have an amazing new friend, and had a fantastic time running with her today! She is so positive, and really makes you believe in yourself.

I’ve realized that the reason why I get miserable and hate life during so many of my longer runs is that I really do push myself too hard. I don’t give myself a break and just enjoy myself! I have always been too hard on myself, and running is definitely no exception.

                                            Don't Be So Hard on Yourself

So thank you Ari for having patience and believing in me! (–AND for showing me Dutch Brothers!)

We met this amazing girl at Dutch Brothers for some post-run caffeine and sugar-free white chocolate goodness. I wish I could’ve stayed longer! (I wish we had taken a pic! I forgot…)

That’s ok, because all of the girls are running The Firefly Run tonight!! I am SO excited to hang out with all of you awesome ladies again; and, I finally get to meet Diana!

I also got a new pair of running shoes today that I am SUPER excited about! The Asics Gel Kayano 18’s.

                    

Something about them when I tried them on felt SO good and supportive and stable. Thanks so much to my friend Karen at Sole Sports for helping me to make sure these were perfect for me. I can’t WAIT to try them out!

Is anyone running the Firefly run tomorrow night?

Tell me the story about your PDR and how you felt afterward.

What is your favorite kind of caffeine to get after a good workout?

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Happy Trails!!

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  1. Megan says

    April 15, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Great Friday morning run, sounds fun! I’m a lone wolf runner too, but maybe I’ll need to join in sometime!

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    • pugmamastace says

      April 16, 2012 at 8:27 am

      Definitely! Anytime 🙂 You did awesome yesterday in your Tri!

      Reply
    • Ari @ Ari's Menu says

      April 16, 2012 at 10:29 am

      Yes please!!!!

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    • pugmamastace says

      April 16, 2012 at 11:25 pm

      I agree with Ari!

      Reply
  2. Nicole W. says

    April 16, 2012 at 9:52 am

    Congrats on your PDR!! Way to go! Thanks for letting me meet up with you girls for coffee 🙂

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    • pugmamastace says

      April 16, 2012 at 11:25 pm

      Thanks Nicole! Anytime 🙂 We should go for coffee more!!

      Reply
  3. Ari @ Ari's Menu says

    April 16, 2012 at 10:30 am

    I love his post. And you. I’m so glad we are newly found running buddies and friends and I can’t wait for us to kill it at Pat’s Run next weekend!! So proud of you and your new PDR and your new 5K PR!!! You’re amazing!!

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    • pugmamastace says

      April 16, 2012 at 11:24 pm

      Thanks so much Ari! I’m glad we are running buddies, too. Who else understands my love for a good ice bath and how awesome snot rockets in the middle of Ray Road are. As long as I don’t collapse after running the hill during Pat’s Run, I will be fine 🙂 I don’t expect any kind of PR or crazy record setting pace. I just want to go out there and enjoy myself. I can try to PR 4.2 next year after I’ve run it once already. I am so glad to be running as much as I am, because work is still really stressing me out. It really helps me to not go insane!

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  4. diana says

    April 18, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Yeah so you THOUGHT you were going to me MS. Forgetful! HAH!
    We will meet soon I promise!!!! Aims is almost done..(tomorrow) school is almost done (one more assignment next week) and I will then be “free” 🙂

    I am so glad you met Ari..she is a peach! Very kind and helpful! Like a said shes a peach 🙂

    congrats on making your PDR!!! that is awesome!

    Reply
    • pugmamastace says

      April 18, 2012 at 5:18 pm

      Thanks, Diana! I hope things slow down for you soon. I know the feeling of being overwhelmed at work, believe me!

      Reply

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    April 16, 2012 at 10:34 am

    […] I got to our meeting spot a little early, ran a 1.5 mile loop and then met up with her. She wrote this really awesome post about it that you should read! I love it because she says really nice things about me But […]

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