...in which I put a bird on it.

After a nasty oblique strain, a flu bug, and another bout of low iron, I am starting to feel back like my old self in regards to running. Good thing too, because I have some exciting news...


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I just signed a contract for a sponsorship/ambassadorship for the women's clothing company Oiselle! I don't think that I can put into words how excited (and a bit nervous) I am. A few words from Oiselle's website to give you an idea of the company and their philosophy toward running.

"Oiselle was founded on the basic premise that running is more than a sport. It is a life philosophy that has the power to strengthen us – not just as athletes, but as people, teammates, leaders and women.

The women who represent Oiselle are strong, resilient, inspiring runners whose healthy, pure love of the run can't be ignored. Our team is a versatile group of women with different backgrounds, accomplishments and goals, all striving to run with all their strength, heart and talent.

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But for me, and the small family that makes up Oiselle, the sport has always been about something more. At various times it’s our therapy, escape, religion, and girl time. But perhaps simply enough, it’s been our sense of freedom. And thus the name Oiselle (pronounced wa-zell). A French word for bird, it alludes to that feeling of weightlessness that most runners know and love. That sense of flight – when the legs go fast and the heart goes free." [source]

So I get to rep a pretty darn amazing company when I run. If you want to check out my profile, click on this link: lisa verwys

P.S. that's the first time I've mentioned my last name on the blog. Although I suppose it wouldn't have been a hard to find me if you really wanted to look.

I guess it's really not a P.S. since I'm not actually done writing.

On to the (more boring for most of you) running news: Training Tuesday. I didn't write this post last week. I had only managed to run a few miles, I was tired and frustrated and hurting, so I just tried to let it all go for the week. But, as I mentioned above, I'm feeling much better so let's get back at this.

Running Recap for April 16-April 26:

 
Total miles covered: 16
Total days: 3
Types of runs: Hill, Easy, Temp/Hill

Hill: 4 miles up Bozeman Creek

Easy: 6 flat miles through town and on the Sourdough Trails

Tempo/Hill: 6 miles total = 3 miles tempo (23:00- not my best but pretty good for the comeback week), 3 miles easy uphill

Cross training: An hour of spin class on Thursday morning, 1 hour of bouldering on Saturday, 16 mile bike ride on Sunday (with a sunburn to boot, 80 degrees and sunny in Montana!)

Total miles in April: 35.1 (I ran 143 in March, so now you know what an injury + illness can do to you)
2012 total miles: 355.6

P.S. the last tempo/hill run annihilated one of my big toenails, which is probably going to fall off now. Ugly feet = even uglier.

Still not done writing, sorry for the false hope with that second P.S.

This has been really text heavy. Here are some photos from our trip up to the reservoir.

Where we ate lunch. The view is ok. I guess.

This view is better. How you doin'?

Obviously I'm deep and contemplative.

Until my head itches.

And I realize I am not smart and forgot sunblock.

Always wear your sunblock!

 One last stop at the end of the dam before we go.

I broke those sunglasses. Good thing they were free.

I got my money's worth.

Awesome bike date!