This post comes a little late, but that's only because I have been so productive with all things running and wedding.
5 mile run
Surprisingly, this run was not bad at all. The weather was nice and cold and my team was in high spirits. I also purchased some new running gadgets including: fancy run capri pants, new socks, new running shirt (which I didn't wear this week), and a water bottle utility belt. I was told to wear the belt below my hips at the store, but that just made things all too bouncy, so I tightly wore my belt at the smallest part of my waist and it felt perfect. The more I get to know my team, the more I like them. Everyone is so positive, determined, and really fun to be around. They make a 5 mile run feel like a 2 miler! Can't wait to do 6 miles! It really is getting easier.
Invitations
Right after my run, I made us a little lunch, took a shower, then went straight to our invitations. We had a little trouble getting them to look right last time, but this time, they were perfect. I almost cried. I spent the next 7-8 hours on my feet doing some printing work. When I was done, the apartment was covered in invites and I was ready to pass out. Did I mention I only had 200 calories that day? Not good. We ordered in some food, then spent the rest of the night with friends at a party. All in all, a very productive day. It's been a very productive week, actually. Brian has been calling people all over town to figure out the alcohol serving situation, and I've got lots of top secret plans taken care of, mostly regarding the wedding favors. The easy part is done with the favors, the hard part will begin around February, when we start assembling things together.
This weeks marathon goals
-run 3 miles Tuesday (today)
-run 3 miles Thursday or Friday
-run 6 miles Sunday
This weeks wedding goals
-Finish details with invites (today)
-Finalize design on RSVP cards and begin the printing process
-Start looking for envelopes
-Try to finalize permits for the reception location (Brian)
-Start working on ceremony music program (Brian)
-Begin preparing a decorative element of the wedding favors (top secret)
-Look for lots and lots and lots of ribbon (for a good price)
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Week 2: 4 miles / Flowers, Dresses, & Invites
4 mile run
Today was pretty good. My pace group and I got to know each other a little bit better, as we sweated it out in the overcast sun. We finished in about 56-58 minutes, which was fast for our group. I knew it felt a bit faster than my usual pace, so it was really nice to hear the coach tell everyone to slow down. Our pace group has been assigned a 2:2 run/walk ratio, which makes the entire feat of marathon running seem doable. I don't feel too exhausted and I'm anxious to do it again next week, except for 5 miles.
Flowers, Dresses, & Invites
A lot got done this week. Last week, I spent lot of time trying on dresses. As much as I love to shop, I hate to shop for wedding dresses. As a girl who wears 95% vintage clothing, shopping for anything non-vintage is such a chore for me. Wedding dress shopping is a whole new level of hatred. Not only is everything not really "me"-enough, but you always hear brides with their entourages trying on a slew of dresses next door, finding their perfect dresses, having their crew go nuts on them, and freaking at the sight of tiaras. That's cool for them, it's just so completely not me. It helps make the whole experience a little more frustrating. Being that girl would probably be easier. All that being said, this week, I decided to just get my dress made. I picked up some fabric, which I just chose in about 5 minutes, drove it to the lady's house, and should be hearing from her in approximately 3 weeks for my first fitting. I couldn't be happier to never step into a bridal salon again! Well, I still do have to chose bridesmaid dresses, so....
This entire week, we also concentrated a lot on our invites. We have been designing them ourselves, so there's been lots of back and forth with the wording, the font, and the design elements, but I think we've got it all down and may get started on some printing today! Fingers crossed!
In a few minutes, Brian and I will be leaving to our wedding reception site to meet with florist for a walk through. I'm hoping we get him booked and done with, just to cross another thing off of our list. The tasks for this coming week:
This weeks marathon goals
-run 3 miles Monday or Tuesday
-run 3 miles Thursday or Friday
This weeks wedding goals
-Finish printing invites
-Start working on RSVP cards
-Start looking for envelopes
-Try to finalize permits for the reception location
-Start working on ceremony music program
-Test a few things out for the wedding favors (top secret)
Today was pretty good. My pace group and I got to know each other a little bit better, as we sweated it out in the overcast sun. We finished in about 56-58 minutes, which was fast for our group. I knew it felt a bit faster than my usual pace, so it was really nice to hear the coach tell everyone to slow down. Our pace group has been assigned a 2:2 run/walk ratio, which makes the entire feat of marathon running seem doable. I don't feel too exhausted and I'm anxious to do it again next week, except for 5 miles.
Flowers, Dresses, & Invites
A lot got done this week. Last week, I spent lot of time trying on dresses. As much as I love to shop, I hate to shop for wedding dresses. As a girl who wears 95% vintage clothing, shopping for anything non-vintage is such a chore for me. Wedding dress shopping is a whole new level of hatred. Not only is everything not really "me"-enough, but you always hear brides with their entourages trying on a slew of dresses next door, finding their perfect dresses, having their crew go nuts on them, and freaking at the sight of tiaras. That's cool for them, it's just so completely not me. It helps make the whole experience a little more frustrating. Being that girl would probably be easier. All that being said, this week, I decided to just get my dress made. I picked up some fabric, which I just chose in about 5 minutes, drove it to the lady's house, and should be hearing from her in approximately 3 weeks for my first fitting. I couldn't be happier to never step into a bridal salon again! Well, I still do have to chose bridesmaid dresses, so....
This entire week, we also concentrated a lot on our invites. We have been designing them ourselves, so there's been lots of back and forth with the wording, the font, and the design elements, but I think we've got it all down and may get started on some printing today! Fingers crossed!
In a few minutes, Brian and I will be leaving to our wedding reception site to meet with florist for a walk through. I'm hoping we get him booked and done with, just to cross another thing off of our list. The tasks for this coming week:
This weeks marathon goals
-run 3 miles Monday or Tuesday
-run 3 miles Thursday or Friday
This weeks wedding goals
-Finish printing invites
-Start working on RSVP cards
-Start looking for envelopes
-Try to finalize permits for the reception location
-Start working on ceremony music program
-Test a few things out for the wedding favors (top secret)
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Week 1: 3 miles / Invitations & Dress
The goal of this blog is to document the next 27 weeks, in which I will run a marathon in 23 weeks and get married in 27. Each week, I will train with my team and plan with my boyfriend, hoping to get it all done while remaining safe and sane.
It's a pretty poignant day today. The beginning of this journey is much like the end. Not only did I start my first day of marathon training today, but I am also attending the wedding of some dear friends. It's as if I have a preview into the future of the end of this big adventure.
3 Mile Run
Today was my first run with my new training team, AIDS Marathon Los Angeles. We did a breezy 3 miles, not too bad. Earlier this year I was running 8 miles, but after a knee injury, I got distracted with school, work, and life in general, so I haven't been running since earlier this year. Today I got put into the 14-15 minute mile pace group, which is a lot faster than I expected to be. We're a big group, so I expect some fun runs in my future. I'm already anxious for Sunday to come again, when we will run 4 miles, but it's still early. I can't imagine being excited for Sunday, six weeks from now, when it's time to run 10+ miles. Oh, and buy then, there will only be 20 weeks left to get married...
Invitations & Dress
We got engaged on February 13th, so before this blog's creation, we have already planned most of the major things:
-Church
-Reception venue
-Photographers
-Videographers
-DJ
We have also made lots of progress with other things like:
-Flowers
-Food
-Decor
This week we decided to finalize the font, design, and wording for the invites. We decided to do the invites ourselves, since we want them to be a little different, and we're both somewhat crafty. How will they be different? Well, that's a surprise; however, all will be revealed in about 28+ weeks. This weekend I have also decided that I want to get the dress custom made. I'm a little on the late side doing this, but I found a dress maker and I'm really excited about it.
This weeks marathon goals:
-run 3 miles on Tuesday
-run 3 miles on Friday
This weeks wedding goals:
-Buy fabric for the dress Wednesday
-Meet with dressmaker and get things started
It's a pretty poignant day today. The beginning of this journey is much like the end. Not only did I start my first day of marathon training today, but I am also attending the wedding of some dear friends. It's as if I have a preview into the future of the end of this big adventure.
3 Mile Run
Today was my first run with my new training team, AIDS Marathon Los Angeles. We did a breezy 3 miles, not too bad. Earlier this year I was running 8 miles, but after a knee injury, I got distracted with school, work, and life in general, so I haven't been running since earlier this year. Today I got put into the 14-15 minute mile pace group, which is a lot faster than I expected to be. We're a big group, so I expect some fun runs in my future. I'm already anxious for Sunday to come again, when we will run 4 miles, but it's still early. I can't imagine being excited for Sunday, six weeks from now, when it's time to run 10+ miles. Oh, and buy then, there will only be 20 weeks left to get married...
Invitations & Dress
We got engaged on February 13th, so before this blog's creation, we have already planned most of the major things:
-Church
-Reception venue
-Photographers
-Videographers
-DJ
We have also made lots of progress with other things like:
-Flowers
-Food
-Decor
This week we decided to finalize the font, design, and wording for the invites. We decided to do the invites ourselves, since we want them to be a little different, and we're both somewhat crafty. How will they be different? Well, that's a surprise; however, all will be revealed in about 28+ weeks. This weekend I have also decided that I want to get the dress custom made. I'm a little on the late side doing this, but I found a dress maker and I'm really excited about it.
This weeks marathon goals:
-run 3 miles on Tuesday
-run 3 miles on Friday
This weeks wedding goals:
-Buy fabric for the dress Wednesday
-Meet with dressmaker and get things started
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