Aug 6, 2012

Vacation Time and A Record Month

I spent a good part of Sunday evening packing my bags for my trip to South Carolina.  I am taking a pretty big suitcase because I am taking back a bunch of gifts for my sister and her family that everyone here wanted to send them. I carry my most beloved belongings in my carrying bag since these are the things that I cannot live without or would be expensive to replace like my running shoes, hydration belt, my Garmin, my contact lenses (I have the worst vision ever) and my magazines that I have been putting aside to read while I am on the plane. I am sure that my niece will keep me entertained but if she falls asleep or watches a movie on her DVD player, I will try to catch up on my reading!
The weather is going to be hot with a very big chance of rain but I am planning to get a couple of runs in if I can. I mapped out a small loop around my sister's house so I can easy get back if it starts pouring. 

I am excited but traveling can sometimes be hectic because I will come back to a desk full of work and a list of things to do at home. I do not enjoy unpacking either. I have been good about unpacking the day that I get home from a trip but there have been times when the suitcase sits in my bedroom for days! Before I go, I have to leave my other half a "Honey Do List" since there are certain things that I handle at home that he will have to assume while I am away. Most of the tasks are pretty simple but they must be done...like give the dogs clean water and don't forget to check the mail!

With the exception of being lazy and not getting my long run done on Friday instead of Sunday, I had a good week, a record week! I woke up at the crack of dawn to watch the women's marathon and that was not a good idea when you have 18 miles to run. I only slept 5 hours and I could feel it every single mile but I fought through it. I am glad I did!
  • Miles Planned: 40
  • Miles Completed: 40.12 (This is actually my biggest week to date so I am pretty excited about it!)
My calves have been feeling sore after runs of 15 miles or longer so I am spending more time stretching, using my stick and icing right after my runs. They are feeling pretty normal today so that is a big relief.


Thankfully I live about five minutes from the airport and my flight leaves at 2:20pm tomorrow so I am hoping to get a decent run in before I get out of town! I am already starting to feel sad to leave my family behind but sometimes a small break can be a good thing. It makes you appreciate people more :)

What do you bring in your carry on bag when you travel? Do you tend to over pack like I do?

14 comments:

  1. I'm awful at over packing!! You would think that I am traveling to a 3rd world country where there are no stores!!! Way to go on a great weekly mileage!!!

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    1. Thank you!

      I think the same way or I don't want to get caught having to pay triple the cost for something if I already have it.

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  2. Ah amazing week! So impressed. I totally over pack. Without fail every time. I have become better about not bringing 3 pairs of the same item, because usually they are worn 2-3 times anyways (jeans or shorts). Enjoy your vacation!

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    1. Thank you! It was tough getting those 40 miles in! Working full time and forcing myself to get those runs in after work is sometimes tough! I agree with you on the over packing. I bought a smaller suit case so that I cannot over do it! Have a great week!

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  3. Have a great time in SC! I try not to over pack but I always come back home with several outfits that were never worn while I was gone. Great job this week with your mileage!

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    1. Thank You Suz! I can't wait to see them but I am getting sad to leave my family and all of my puppies! I always come back with clothes that were not worn too!

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  4. I had my great week....then you had yours! Great job, Sandy....and have a great time on vacation!

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    1. Yes, you did have a great week Bill! You are impressive with the miles that you are putting in. I plan on enjoying my time away!

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  5. Haha love that luggage tag!

    Have a wonderful vacay in South Carolina!

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    1. Isn't my luggage tag crazy and rude? My sister and I have a lot to catch up on. I haven't seen her since January and we still laugh like we did when we were kids! I just have to keep my mind off all of the work that will be piling up on my desk waiting for me...

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  6. love the luggage tag!!!! so good!
    have a safe trip!
    I over pack big time and for my next trip I need to not to that and pack smart for HTC!!!

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    1. I am having a great time here and ended up forgetting something so I guess I don't pack the right things!

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  7. I've got family in SC myself. They are in Columbia, and I ran the Myrtle Beach marathon one year. Congrats on a record mileage week. Eventually you should get used to running all those miles. I don't think I over pack on trips, however I take more stuff than my wife since my luggage about doubles in size thanks to all the running gear I bring.

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    1. Charleston has a marathon in mid January that I would love to run! I am already planning to run another marathon in early February so I can't run it next year. My carry on has all of my running gear since I would die if I lost it! I think I would rather lose my clothes than my running shoes and my Garmin! The way us runners think!

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