Finally...

....I got 22mins!  22:49 to be exact:) Let's back it up a bit.

Today Heather, Amanda and I ran a local race here that we always do. It is the Run4Kids that raises money for the area charities such as Big Brother Big Sister, the YMCA and other children services. I have not always enjoyed this race because I work all day then the race starts at 6:30pm. I never can figure out what to eat and when to eat. This week has been so crazy and I have crashed everyday after work. Let's say naps are part of my schedule now that Heather texted me to make sure I was on my way and not napping. So today I hit up Subway and drank as much as I could. 

The weather is always rough for this race because it is all open and it is always HOT HOT HOT. But the running god's brought me some rain this evening (ALOT of RAIN). Have I ever mentioned I love running in rain? Well yes I was the kid who loved muddy rainy XC races! So I had a huge smile on my face at the line!

I told Heather I wanted to stay on her heals for this race so I paced myself better. Well.......that didn't happen. I felt great and really felt like I was pacing myself great! I knew I had to hold back the first mile if I wanted to have something for the long straight stretch heading back. 

I am so happy to see a reverse of splits that I have been running. I have been doing 7:18 in the first mile and the 7:40s in the last mile. I think my head is getting back in the game. The break from my garmin has really helped. I turned the corner at 1.5 and was saying to myself ok now it is time to pass people. I passed a total of 13 people right up to the final kick of the race! I got 6 women within that!! 

Results: 22:49 ( PR for at least the last 3 years!)

2nd in my AG

I also won a door prize for 2 free movie tickets and a free popcorn SWEET!

Amanda and Heather did an awesome job and I am glad we toughed out the rain and did this race :)

Do you like warm and dry or cool and rainy races?

Sesame Street Live

Last night the Aunties took Ella to see Sesame Street Live and she loved it! She "sang" and she DANCED! She would say and sign more music! It was a blast!

Here she is doing the Hula!

After the show around 9pm I got on the treadmill to do just one mile for the RW running streak. I am staying with this no matter how late or how tired I am!

QOD: Have you tried any all natural things for cleansing? I am trying out apple cider vinegar today...no clue how it will taste but I have heard good things about it for energy and bloating.

Running Streak

I have decided to give the Runner's World running streak a shot since I am done with work in....well 5 more full days and 2 half days :)!!!!

I started yesterday morning with a nice 3.4 miles...no garmin...bright and early. I figured it was predicted to be in the 90s here in PA so I got up around 7:30 to get the run in. Well I was drenched by the end of the run and hyperventilating! So def getting up earlier next time!! (Trying to see how many times I can use !!! today :) )

So let's back it up here....This WEEKEND!

I traveled home to Rochester on Friday to spend sometime with my neice and nephew (mostly my nephew). Saturday I was on babysitting duty for my nephew bc my BIL was doing yard work with a tractor and when it comes to John Deeres you can not keep my nephew away....

Here is what happens all day

So I kidnapped him and took him to the Erie Canal to walk and get ice cream

Super Hero Ice cream was Awesome!

We then hit up the playground that was empty.

It was a great day and I was so glad I got to go home and get that one on one time with him :)

I also spent some quality time with my sister. We went to Chernobyl Diaries on Friday night and hit up the public market on Saturday morning.....CROWDED!!! I am not into crowds that big and mean people with strollers and carts.

But most of all I hit the trails while home. I ventured back to my high school XC course that is in a local park. I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT!! I also came across some of these guys. It is that time of year for them I guess! They were in the road when I drove in then on the course the closer I got to the swamp/pond area. I did not even think it was a snapping turtle and that they are dangerous when I got close for the pic but hey I made it out of there with both legs! :) My run was amazing and hard. My ankles took a beating and were sore the next day but i want to hit the trails again ASAP! I miss them and they are calling me!

Who else runs trails often? Do you roll your ankles a lot or do they get stronger the more you run them? I guess in HS bc it is all I ran I never was sore there but now all I run is road so they are weak.

Tid Bits

Here are more pics of my weekend with GOTR and a Bridal shower I went to!

Amanda and the girl she buddied up with :)

The race crew Ms Pat, Myself and Michelle

The girls!!

Me talking about the course...BLAH

Manda and her girl running strong!!

FINISH LINE!!

Bridal shower!

The best cake!! Red velvet with cream cheese frosting..it did start to melt a little but still tasted great!

Gifts...oh and she didn't open mine she missed it somehow LOL

The Bride-to-Be

The Family!

Overall Great weekend and looking forward to a great holiday weekend!

Teachers out there how many days do you have left?? We are down to 9 but in that there are 2 half days!

FUN

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I am bringing back the fun! Think I found what I need and I will run it naked with a smile on my face!! Update coming soon once I dare to register....

Go out someday this week..run garminless and enjoy your surroundings :) Smile for all your blessing

GOTR 5k in pics

GOTR 5k went great and awesome weather!! Thanks again to all the help from Manda for being a running buddy, Mister for being our DJ and putting up with Camp rock music and High school musical and dud for taking pics and helping me at the finish line!!

Keep going

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This is all I said to two blisters on my feet yesterday! I put them there of course...running without socks 2 days ago. They weren't going to keep me from running an easy run yesterday!


Idol.....who are you voting for to win?  PHILLIP!!!