Remember that long run I was debating? Well, I am happy to report that I had a great 20km run [last Thursday]. I woke up early, had a cup of coffee to get things flowing ifyouknowwhatImean, so I would have no reason to cut my run short. It was a bit windy and rainy throughout but thankfully not overly cold. Thinking back on my run, I actually remember running with a smile on my face (yeah, I’m sure I looked pretty special). It just felt sooo good to get a long run in and even better that I felt strong and was able to hold a good pace.

Does anyone else feel overly tired after a long run (after the runners high of course)? There comes a point in the day where I am just so incredibly tired, I can’t function or be productive unless I have a nap. I didn’t have a nap after said long run, instead, I drove to my parents house for the weekend because I had some appointments in town. Very safe, I know.. thankfully, I didn’t fall asleep.

I was looking forward to running the country roads and around my old stomping grounds. Turns out the run royally sucked so I cut it short and ended at 12km. That’s okay, it happens. Before, whenever I had a bad run, I would feel awful like such a failure and just a crappy runner. Now, that’s not the case! It happens… we all have bad runs and that’s okay! The most important part is that we lace up and head out the door for some movement. It’s still time to think and let go of the everyday stresses. Now I’ve learned to really embrace that time, especially on those days when I have an amazing run and on the days that I don’t, well I don’t beat myself up over it and I hope you don’t either!

Fast forward to today and look at the weather we are having:

AMAZING!!!! It is soooooooooo nice outside!! Fingers crossed it’s like this come race day. If so, I may have to put my winter gear away. How cool would that be? I headed out the door later than usual for a run and oh geez, am I seeing a pattern here? It sucked. I was way overdressed, overheating and everything hurt. I walked a lot and ended up taking my jacket and headband off and carried it. It was however incredible to run in the sunshine again. LOVE it!
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I have been really stressed out lately, so it was nice to spend some time with The Sista laughing and catching up. Friday night we baked some muffins, surprise surprise. They turned out more like bread in muffin shape and were maybe just a little bit dry. Did I mention we didn’t use a recipe?  Hey, it’s more fun to make your own rules sometimes!  Mi Madre surprised me with some goodies… I am loving the vanilla bean Gu along with blueberry pomegranate chomps. They taste so good and are easy to get down.

Saturday night we went to my Aunt’s 60th birthday party. It was nice to visit with family who I don’t regularly see, especially my cousin who is visiting from out West. Can’t wait to spend more time with her in the summer!
holy, shiny faces!
I had two, TWO small glasses of red wine. I should mention that I am not a big drinker and G-Man doesn’t drink AT ALL. Well, on Sunday, I think I was feeling a little under the weather if you get what I mean.. how ridiculous is that?! That was another confirmation that I really am a Granny. Man, I’m getting old.