GRTW 18: Workin' On 2 Brain Cells...

The crazy light affect of this Relay's ~10pm run is a good visual of my current state mind. I've got hardly any brain cells workin' as I'm coming off the Relay this weekend. I'll definitely have a post, but here's a pic of Runner #4 waiting for Runner #3 of our van. I didn't get home til' Sunday nite, so haven't had a moment (or brain cells)  to think about my week and goals til now.

And my legs were SORE this morning (what did I expect from running or sitting in a van for 24 hrs?) But surprisingly a ~15 min jog and ~45 min swim this morning made me feel much better all around. I'm thinking a lil' more clearly now too.

So speaking of thinking more clearly, here are my Goals for the Week:

Mom: Let the kids help at least 3 times this week with either dinner, making their lunches, or baking a dessert.

Health: Get to bed by 10pm during the week (I'm still working on the calories in/out, intakes too)


Wife: Plan a date nite, or a social nite out


Personal Growth: Catch myself smiling (it helped this morning when I was zonked out)


As always, I write these goals down on a bookmark I keep in my organizer and attempt to review it each morning as I plan my day. Now tell me, what goals do YOU have this week?
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Anabela (Bela) Neves said…
Great goals! I like the one of letting the kids help 3 times.....sometimes its ework for us moms to let them help but its a great learning experience for them and great bonding time.
My goal this week is to get through the week and get everything that needs to get done, done. Its a short week since we are going out of town on friday for a Mothers Day weekend.
May 3, 2010 at 3:50 PM
misszippy said…
You must be exhausted! That would take it out of a person for sure. My friends and I were just talking this weekend about how we want to run a relay like Hood to Coast or Reach the Beach sometime soon. I'll make sure to pick your brain on what works/what doesn't in these situations!
May 3, 2010 at 3:58 PM
Steel Springs said…
The relay sounds exhausting, but fun. Great goals for this week!
May 3, 2010 at 4:07 PM
Anne said…
Sounds like a fun, but exhausting weekend!
Good for you for taking the time to write your goals, despite the lack of brain cells :) ...love the mom goal this week.
May 3, 2010 at 5:28 PM
ShutUpandRun said…
Rest up and not stress about my race. Remember why I love to run. No wine. Or whine.
May 3, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Jill said…
Those relays are amazing, can't wait to hear your report. I love your goal to catch yourself smiling :)
May 3, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Aimee said…
I can only imagine how tired you must be! I can't wait to hear all about the relay race! Great goals for the week! :)
May 3, 2010 at 7:56 PM
Lindsay said…
Sound fun but exhausting! Great goals for this week good luck with them :)
May 3, 2010 at 9:28 PM
Julie said…
Hi Anne Marie,
I think it would be so fun to do a relay...it is on my list of things to do:) It sounds like you are a little sore and tired but totally worth it, right? I will be waiting for that race report:)

I let my little guy help me make dinner last night and he had a blast! I would also like to get back into doing a date night...that sort of feel off to the way side because of my crazy racing schedule:) Have a great day Anne Marie!
May 4, 2010 at 4:54 AM
Lisa said…
These sound like great goals! Can't wait to read your relay recap. Hope you had a great time!
May 4, 2010 at 6:07 AM
Big Daddy Diesel said…
WOW, congrats!!! Take some well deserved time to recovery now.
May 4, 2010 at 6:55 AM
Charisa said…
Smiling is the best! that relay looks like it was fun!
May 4, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Paula (Adventure Junkie Mom) said…
Can't wait for the race report. I am on a team for a relay in August from Spokane, WA to Sandpoint, ID (185 miles) My first one, and I am excited.
Keep smilin'!!!!
May 4, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Megan said…
I guess you'll tell us in your relay post but you ran 25miles over two days? I would guess the running then resting and then running again would be tougher than running the 25 straight.
May 4, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Tracey Kite said…
Relays are so much fun but they sure do wear you out. I can never sleep in the van and so am up for the whole thing. Can't wait to hear all about it.
May 4, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Unknown said…
Can't wait to hear more about the relay! Sounds loads of fun :-)
May 4, 2010 at 11:08 PM
Melissa said…
I really need to get onto your weekly goals bandwagon. I'm thinking that next week will be the week. :) I will sit down on Sunday and plan these.
May 5, 2010 at 6:39 AM
Unknown said…
I always wonder what happens to my brain the day or week after a race. I'm never quite right! I love your "mom" goals this week and your wife one too...such a priority being a wife, right?! Your relay sounded like fun, can't wait to hear more!
May 5, 2010 at 6:10 PM
Sherri said…
I have always wondered if the whole 24 hour relay was super fun or super crazy?
I always love your goals..your a great mom and wife....I am all for the date night...it's even better than a social night out!
As for smiling, I can't imagine you not smiling!
May 6, 2010 at 3:50 AM
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