Mmmmmm... Beer

Alamo Beer Challenge
http://werunsanantonio.com/archives/301
What, did someone say "Beer Challenge?" Don't be deceived, it's not a drinking contest it's a series of runs located around SA and beers afterwards. Get your fitness on then get your drink on! Fist pump*

His face and sweaty pit cracks me up.

I'm only committing myself to the first two runs of the challenge... the 10k and the 15k. If you haven't run in Texas in the summer you are missing out on a near death experience. Thankfully these are in the evening... ya because at 7:30 it's so cool... it's not. But I guess the beer will taste that much better if you've sweated out half your body weight :) Maybe I can lure someone with beer to cheer me on and be my designated driver.

Functifying

I confess, I'm the worst blogger because I'm too lazy to blog daily. I remembered I even had a blog when my PIC told me that one of her favorite sites, thisiswhyyourefat.com stopped posting. I googled it and wikipedia said the site is "now defunct." So, this is my effort to unfunct my blog. I'm bringing it back with some pics of crap I've been doing since my last post months ago.

Spent time with some of my favorite guys.

Luminaria in Downtown San Antonio.

I don't have Fiesta pictures because I don't like to keep incriminating evidence.

"I wanna rock n roll all night! And party everyday!"

Kiss @ Houston Rodeo. Ya, I know we were sitting in space.

Ate lots of food... and tried cultured coconut milk. The label is right it was So Delicious after I got over the initial plastic taste and the fear it was bad because the top looked like it might burst.

A couple concerts and other shenanigans with the guyfriend and his sidekick.

I promise they don't dress like that everyday... but deep down I know they would if they could.

Tending to my garden which is just one yellow rose bush, one gardenia and some herbs.

 I'm taking baby steps... Martha didn't become Martha over night.

Shopping for jewelry. And getting my Dad to pay :)

 Drinking with the PIC.

Last Friday Night!

Shots are still not a good idea but we are trying very hard to make it the best idea ever.

Oh and PIC is grabbing her own butt to make that a best idea ever also.

I've taken a short three week break from running because there is some pain in my achilles tendons. I've been stretching it every day after some walking. I think my calves were tight from not properly and regularly stretching after runs. I'll have some 5ks lined up soon, like real soon because South Texas heat is an major A-hole and I'm not running after 6am or before 8pm in the summer.

This wine run looks fun. I'm always ready for wine. Check it out.

http://register.iaapweb.com/Search/event.aspx?event=dbdc7b99-e5ff-4f47-a83a-dfa80cf7e265.aspx

Diploma Dash

Saturday was a complete fail at the Diploma Dash. I had been in denial I was getting sick all week but decided to run anyway. Then I ran the worst 5k ever. Okay saying ever may seem a little dramatic but I promise it was BAD. On the plus side I got some free stuff!

I have another 5k lined up so I'm over this weekend and getting ready for the next. I'm moving forward!

Hulk

Skinny jean requirements are skinny calves and skinny thighs. What the fox was I thinking when I bought a pair at H&M in Vegas? I must have been drunk when I made my purchase.

Sadly, I put them on to wear to work this morning. I pulled them over my calves with a few tugs then easily over my knees and then the struggle between good and evil ensued. I hurt my fingers gripping and pulling them over my thighs. Zipped up and buttoned, I did runner's lunges, sumo squats, toe touches and high kicks to try to make these nightmare jeans more comfy around my legs. Nothing worked. I felt claustrophobic and when I looked down at my calves it was obvious they were claustrophobic too. The seams where pulling apart! I was disappointed, frustrated and angry. I was pretty sure I was turning into the Hulk and any second the jeans were going to bust and only leave me in hideous cutoffs. I then decided that I couldn't wear these jeans to work for the safety of my coworkers.

Two life lessons learned:
1. Never shop drunk.
2. Never wear skinny jeans...ever.

Found my Camera!!

Stayed at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino. It's affordable and clean but most of

all the location was the best part.

The Pub in the Monte Carlo. I love beer.

Ready to go out...except I didn't fix my hair.

PIC not on her crackberry.

Planet Hollywood casino, people watching and taking random pictures of each other. (oh and treating the blisters on my feet... but that's a whole other post with pics.)

That was us the next day after having "All you can drink for $20" at Koi.

The Strip from the deck of the Eiffel Tower @ Paris.

The elevator trip up made me very nervous but I didn't get sick. The pedestrians down below were safe from vomit rain that morning.

I want to run the Las Vegas Rock n Roll marathon now because it would be cool to run down the strip. I have time to work my way up to a full 26.2 miles but for now I'll concentrate on the UTSA Diploma Dash this Saturday. I'm running with my best friend Christy who also a fellow alumna of UTSA.

I'll post more Vegas pictures later.

Hello there, it's been a while...

Bob Harper: Kettlebell Sculpted Body (it's a killer and I hate weight training)
I went on vacation with my PIC (Partner-In-Crime) to fabulous Las Vegas. I had never been before and it was a blast. We didn't eat as much as we hoped but we definetely drank more than we planned on the very first night. Let me just say, that $20 all you can drink isn't the best idea. So stay clear from those offers not just in Vegas but anywhere... you are just asking for the worlds worst hangover.

 

This monstrosity is the chicken and waffles from Hash House a go go. I have to admit I cried when I couldn't finish it all and left it behind. I have more food pictures and Vegas pictures but I left my camera at the guyfriend's apartment... I think.

Here's the rundown.

Sonia M.
Hometown: Kerrville, TX - "Heart of the Hill Country" therefore I have a love/hate relationship with hills.
Current city: San Antonio, TX
5'5"
180lbs and dropping
31yrs and holding
Loves: Guys, Eating, Running, Shopping, Reading, Laughing, and Drinking
Hates: Nicholas Sparks