tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-126467732011-04-21T22:59:18.881-05:00Ankahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16806896969630724227noreply@blogger.comBlogger581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12646773.post-1147176481528172802006-05-09T07:06:00.000-05:002006-05-10T21:21:34.536-05:00

Tri-SharksSullivan tri marks the beginning of the tri season for me. Despite this year's wind and threat of rain, it was a great day for a tri. It's a sprint distance, with 400m in the pool, a 13 mile bike, and a 5K. I finished in 1:15:18, taking a whole six minutes off last year's time to place as the 3rd overall woman. Here are the splits:swim: 6:50 (7:13 with run to T1)T1: 0:56 bike: 43:06

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well, it's definitely training time again, and that's why i haven't been posting much. i'm sure all three of you are highly disappointed. well fret no more! really, i'm mostly here because i was tagged by skully with a book meme. which in turn, i will tag the kellanator. i would tag the million dollar girl, but i'm not sure she's hopped on the blog train yet. anyway, here goes:a book that made

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Things I did while on my Vegas Vacation**went furniture shopping with Dad for his new pad**saw the Hoover Dam**ran a 5K on Fremont St. and placed 2nd in my age group**saw the brand new Cirque du Soleil, KA**saw the stealth bombers at Nellis Airforce Base**posed for a picture with an M&M**won $20 at video poker, but had to put it back in the slots because I coudln't find the cashier to cash out**

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Four jobs in my life:1. corn detasseler2. toy salesperson3. teacher4. librarianFour movies I could watch over and over:1. American Movie2. Run Lola Run3. The Wall4. SabrinaFour places I have lived:1. Lincoln, NE2. Bloomington-Normal, IL3. Hewett Hall, ISU4. Chicago, ILFour places I have been on vacation:1. Las Vegas2. Tijuana, Mexico3. running through San Fran/Napa/Santa Clara4. Grand CanyonFour

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Nope, nothing new to report at all, really. To be honest, I don't have the time like I used to to blog, now that I have a new job. And, of course, I'd get in mondo trouble if I did blog at work (where I did most of my blogging before). Plus, nothing is really going on these days.I am planning a trip to Vegas to see my dad, who bought a condo out there. He'll be there from Jan-March, and I'll

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i'm in a bit of a funk these days. maybe it's the weather, maybe it's the time change, maybe it's the constant mixed messages from a certain boy, maybe it's post-season slump, or maybe it's just pms. the perpetual kind. i dunno what it is, but it really doesn't bother me...it just explains why i haven't been posting (for the 4 of you who read my blog). no pictures, no races, nothing exciting, not

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well, i've been anxious to hear from skully, who lives with her hubby and kitwits in Ft. Lauderdale. i've heard from her via text messages the past couple days. she has said that some of their roof is gone, but it's not horrible damage. but the sheer destruction of the area is unreal. also spoke of the riots at the gas stations. tonight she notified us that they still have no power yet, but they

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look look, skully knitted me a cozy, stylin' ski cap!thanks skullygirl!

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The first photo from the Chicago MarathonFor my second marathon, I did not respect the distance. In fact, I did everything a person is NOT supposed to do.1) I didn't do the long runs (14 miles, 8 weeks out, was my longest).2) I didn't taper (25 miles last week, one of those 10 miles).3) I tried something new during the marathon (took my first gel ever at mile 13.5).4) I wasn't mentally prepared (

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Tonight, I am finally able to relax. I was able to go to the gym, go get groceries, cook some food, sit down, and relax. The past three weeks have been go go go for me, and for WLG, too. Every day I have spent running to and from my own appointments, to the hardware store with WLG, helping get the house ready for WLG JR.'s birthday party, going back to the hardware store, and staying up all night

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um...don't ask my why they came out like this...but it's probably just as well.Riding down Lake Shore at 20mph. It was kill or be killed.Don't ask my why I'm smiling...or maybe I'm crying...

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Check here for some pretty decent half marathon pics

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It's a surprise because I wasn't signed up until a week prior. My training partner, Sherry, is working on 50 marathons in 50 states, and needed Iowa. Months ago, I said I'd go with her. The past few weekends I did a tri, then two 10 milers, and thought, hey, I'm ready, I'll do a half!Short Version: Second half marathon I've done, 1:45:26, PR by just over a minute. 4th in age. First two miles, 7:

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wow! i'm a total slacker. last week was the week of slack, at least where all things computer are considered. my email box is overloaded, and i haven't posted for ages. i took last week off in between jobs, and of course, got absolutely nothing done around the homefront that i wanted to get done. i did finish a couple books, but that's about it. otherwise, i spent it traveling to chicago with WLG

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Me, Lori, and Wanda with our body markings, having a nice dinner. A man came up and asked us what the numbers were, and said his little boy thought maybe they were our addresses. Lori and Wanda with their well-earned, post race beers!

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This weekend, I did the Chicago Tri, the largest tri like ever. Seriously...7800 people participated. I did the Olympic (International) distance tri, which is .93 mile swim, 24.8 mile bike, 10K run.My official time: 2:43:44swim: 33:29 (30 min. in water, 3 min. running to transition)T1: 2:21bike: 1:14:27T2: 2:11run: 51:16Stats:age group: 17 out of 284gender: 70 out of 1135overall: 672 out of 3632

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NEWS NEWS NEWS!First things first...I got a new job! Starting September 12, I will be the Librarian at a very large corporation in town. This position is extremely research-based, the kind of job I have always dreamed of. i guess I never pictured myself as corporate material, but apparently, someone does. I will be sad to leave my close friends at the public library, but I'll still be there, I've

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Cool new stripes, Courtesy of Gidget! She's awesome, and she does everyone's hair. Yes, EVERYONE'S. Except for Debbie's, but that's only 'cause Debbie moved away. So anyway, she does everyone's. She should do yours too. (I hope to have Gidget's new ink up soon, too, as well as skully's!)

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Spent the weekend daytripping with the boy. After running 14 miles on the trail followed by a nap on Saturday morning, we went to Champaign for the day. The best time we had was at Dallas & Co., costume and magic shop, and learned a few new magic tricks. Did some shopping and then had a fabulous dinner at Radio Maria before heading home. Sunday morning we went out to the lake, and he kayaked

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Curlygirl passed on this link from the Ford New York City Triathlon. It is quite amusing, although I have to admit, I've felt like this after most races I've finished. Not for the feint of heart!Oh, and by the way, Curly went on to win her division in her first ever Olympic distance tri. Way to go, Curly!

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My Librarian Action Figure, tailored for the patrons at my library by Donnybrook. Thanks DB!

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Whew! Ran the latest 5 miler in town this weekend, and every year, I keep forgetting just how hilly it is. And every year, I swear I'm going to run more hills. That never seems to happen. Funny.Nonetheless, I still ran this race the fastest ever, placing 3rd in my age group, with a time of 36:40. That's a PR by almost 2 minutes, averaging 7:20 minute miles.Why am I smiling? Because at this point,

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I got to spend time with skully, Ro, Raccoon Juniorette, and Katia up in Chicago for ALA. I didn't do the actual ALA this year, but I was so happy just to spend time with the lovely ladies, and play "spot the dowdy librarian" for a day. Jealous, of course, that I missed out on Barack Obama, David Sedaris, and the usual librarian mayhem.

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my new pink, summer weight scarf, made by skullygirl!

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Pics from my brother's wedding reception. That's me, my brothers, and our grandmother. Awww!

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Remember my wish list of things I wanted to save up for? One of those things was a trip to Wisconsin to the House on the Rock. For those of you who do not know, I am a roadside attraction junkie. I want to stop and see everything, from cliff dwellings to Flintstone parks to gigantic holes in the ground. From gravesites to ghost towns to scenic views. I want to see everything. The HOTR was next on

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may i present for your viewing pleasure: valuedan."...one of the few comics from Washington State that is not crappy anime, stick figures, or pictures stolen from video games."hope finals went just swell, a.

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Hello all two people who read my blog. In case you haven't heard, I've signed up to do another marathon. This year I am training to participate in the Chicago Marathon as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training. All of us on Team In Training are raising funds to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives. I'm completing this marathon

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I crashed on my bike this morning. The day before the tri. I did a very easy 12 miles this morning on my bike. I came back home on the bike path as traffic was getting busy in the streets (this town is NOT bike friendly). I came up on this guy who was just lollygagging on his bike...hands weren't even on his handlebars, he was balancing on his bike with his hands in his back pockets, just going

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Well, it's tri week again. I spent last evening trying out the wetsuit AND swimming in open water for the first time at an organized practice for the Tri Sharks. Very, um, uncomfortable yet exhilerating. Uncomfertable because it's very difficult to sight, or see where you are in relation to the bouys and other people, splashing you, whacking you in the ribs, and kicking your goggles off. Every

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You Belong in LondonA little old fashioned, and a little modern. A little traditional, and a little bit punk rock.A unique woman like you needs a city that offers everything.No wonder you and London will get along so well.What City Do You Belong in? Take This Quiz :-)Really, I'm not a big city girl anymore. But I wonder what my other choices were? Why not Hornytown, North Carolina...Romance,

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There were things I wanted to save up for? Like that camera, wetsuit, and marathon entry fees? Well, I didn't save up, but ended up getting two out of those three. And it wasn't a camera, since I was out snapping photos with yet another disposable today.But let's talk about the marathon. It's been three years since my last one, due to injury. This year, I'm very nervous about the injury thing,

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Not much to report these days, just getting nervous about the tri next week that I had no idea I was doing until last week. First open water swim I've ever done. While it's only .43 miles and I can do it in my sleep (literally, I dream about my lap pool all the time), I'm really not too thrilled about the prospects of getting kicked in the face or slammed in the ribs. Woo. Although, I am going

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1. I’ve never seen Gone With the Wind2. I’ve never sang karaoke3. I’ve never been skiing, downhill or cross country, and even though I’ve been water skiing, I couldn’t stay up more than a few seconds, so I don’t count that, either.4. I’ve never put a magnetic ribbon on my car, or worn a plastic wristband5. I’ve never sold anything on ebay, amazon, or half.com6. I’ve never jumped out of a plane7.

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yes, it sure does. and the things we don't want to forget, we want to hold onto, get harder and harder each day. in a discussion with a close friend last night, i was put on the defensive when asked a simple, "are you doing ok?" of course i'm doing ok. do i look like i'm not doing ok? have i not been living life to its fullest, balancing the past with the present; getting on with my life while

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Last night I caught a showing of *most* of the nominees and winners for the animated and live action Oscar Shorts of this past year. The most pheomenal, in my opinion, was Ryan, based on an interview with grounbreaking Canadian animator, Ryan Larkin. These days, Larkin is living at a mission in Monetreal, panhandling for a living, the result of a drug and alchohol addiction. Creator Chris

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Right after I buy my wetsuit, trainer, software for my new MP3, some clothes that fit, wedding presents, GPS, possible marathon registration, and trip to The House on the Rock that I've been promised to be taken to (not only for my love of roadside attractions, but this particular attraction was featured in one of my favorite books, American Gods by Neil Gaiman).A N Y W A Y...until I figure out

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skibabe's about to get her new tattoo! By request from Freak, the best artist in Indy. Find him at Artistic Skin Designs, Ink.

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skibabe's new tattoo!

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Amal Dorai, a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is hosting a one-time time traveler conference at MIT this weekend. He only asks his guests to show proof they come from the future. "You only need one," Dorai said. "The chance that anybody shows up is small, but if it happens it will be one of the biggest events in human history." Dorai had friends write invitations on acid-free

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Some photos from the Indy Mini. Running on the Indy track, and afterwards with Wanda.

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The ladeez, after the race, a nap, and some beers.

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So I ran a half marathon this weekend in Indianapolis, the Indy Mini. This is the second year I've gone, but didn't get to run it last year. But the women I meet up with every year are the main reason I go, the run and 8 weeks of training that lead up to it are just secondary, really. Party is priority, race is optional.Finished at 1:46:29. I had no idea how to go about this, figured I'd just run

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My South Park character. Create your own  

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Library Bans Bad Body Odor, BathingHouston's public libraries have a new set of rules that bans body odor, bathing, sleeping and shaving in the city facilities. Houston City Council passed the regulations, which some consider a veiled attempt at prohibiting homeless people from using the libraries. With the help of the city's legal department, the library came up with the following new rules:*

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Here's a few of the pics from my tri. Enjoy!Now I best get back to work!

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Taking off for the run.

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I specifically recall telling my dad right here, "I suck at the bike."

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Coming back in from the bike. That's my dad right there "coaching" me. ;)

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Chatting with friends...just waiting for the race to start. Love those purple goggles!

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Still warming up...but hey, it's me swimming!

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Getting ready for a warm up swim.

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Enjoy the adventure of starring in your own personalized romance novel!This site allows you to co-author your 160 to 180-page novel by providing the names, features and places that personalize your book. There are over 26 characteristics to personalize – you can even include your dog or cat! A personalized cover adds that finishing touch. So, I decided to give it a try. By entering my name (Ankah

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A fun little game I stole from the Smart Bitches1. Take first five novels from your bookshelf.2. Book 1—first sentence3. Book 2—last sentence on page 504. Book 3—second sentence on page 1005. Book 4—next to the last sentence on page 1506. Book 5—final sentence of the book7. Make the five sentences into a paragraph.8. Feel free to “cheat” to make it a better paragraph.9. Name your sources10.Post

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A little over a week ago, I did my first triathlon, a sprint. 1/4 mile swim, 13.4 mile bike, 5K run. My total time for the race was 1:21:49. Came in 67 out of 244, 1st in age out of 14, 9th female overall. splits:swim: 7:04 (total time in water--6:45. Rank of 42 overall in swimming)T1: 1:17bike: 48:56 (20+mph wind, totally against the wind 2/3 of the way)T2: 1:04run: 23:29Ok, first of all, WOW!

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