Well, the last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind around here. We went for our first family road trip to MN last weekend for a dear friend's 30th birthday. It was such a great time. Our family's got to hang out and we did lots of fun things with the kiddos. The one thing that did NOT happen, was my long run.
So, upon coming back to MI early Mon. morning, I thought I would try to do a belated long run and then start my running week back on Tues. So, just 12 hrs. after our long drive home (through the night), I attempted my long run. The problem was it was about 80 degrees at 4 p.m. and 70% humidity. Needless to say I aborted about 2/3 of the way through as I was feeling nauseous and generally just not good.....no sleep and not eating well plus heat will do that I guess.
But on a good note, I did get the rest of my runs in this week plus I got my long run in yesterday morning....got up at 6am on a Saturday morning to do it......why? Well, had to beat the heat and rain, but also it was the only time I had since we had a certain young man's party to get ready for. Yes, Ethan is turning 1! My how the time flies. So, yesterday was also his first birthday party.
With a sesame street theme, it was quite a little party. Grandmas,grandpas, aunts, uncles, cousins and godparents were all there. He even had his very first cake. I decided to do cupcakes in addition to a regular cake because I figured he could get messy with just a small cake instead of a whole cake. I really thought he wouldn't eat much.....but then he is my son. He ate almost an entire chocolate cupcake. Then about 2 hrs. later we got to see it again...I guess that much sweet stuff is hard for such a little guy to take. So we won't be making that a habit. It was fun to see him get all messy though. :o)
Lets see....other than that, just picking up today, and just got back from Target with a toy organizing system...yes his amount of toys doubled yesterday I think. He also got lots of new clothes...so mom and dad are happy they don't have to shop much for him. :o)
Also planning to do my run today sometime before the thunderstorms hit. I think after lunch....I'll take E out for a little fresh air.
Other than that I may go get my next pair of shoes.....I've been meaning to get another pair to rotate with....but keep not having the time. So, I think I may do that this afternoon when its supposed to rain. I am so happy I'm basically on schedule for my marathon still. Still have to sign up for that I suppose. I cannot wait! Oh and I can now fit into my summer clothes from 2 years ago(yes from before I had E!)...hooray! Not just that I can fit into them.... but now I don't have to buy new summer clothes which are NOT in the budget. :o) Double plus. Running does me and my wallet good. Now if I could just try to get through the winter months....that's what really kills my training. Well, we'll talk about that when I get there this year....I'll need a plan for that.
But on a good note, I did get the rest of my runs in this week plus I got my long run in yesterday morning....got up at 6am on a Saturday morning to do it......why? Well, had to beat the heat and rain, but also it was the only time I had since we had a certain young man's party to get ready for. Yes, Ethan is turning 1! My how the time flies. So, yesterday was also his first birthday party.
With a sesame street theme, it was quite a little party. Grandmas,grandpas, aunts, uncles, cousins and godparents were all there. He even had his very first cake. I decided to do cupcakes in addition to a regular cake because I figured he could get messy with just a small cake instead of a whole cake. I really thought he wouldn't eat much.....but then he is my son. He ate almost an entire chocolate cupcake. Then about 2 hrs. later we got to see it again...I guess that much sweet stuff is hard for such a little guy to take. So we won't be making that a habit. It was fun to see him get all messy though. :o)
Lets see....other than that, just picking up today, and just got back from Target with a toy organizing system...yes his amount of toys doubled yesterday I think. He also got lots of new clothes...so mom and dad are happy they don't have to shop much for him. :o)
Also planning to do my run today sometime before the thunderstorms hit. I think after lunch....I'll take E out for a little fresh air.
Other than that I may go get my next pair of shoes.....I've been meaning to get another pair to rotate with....but keep not having the time. So, I think I may do that this afternoon when its supposed to rain. I am so happy I'm basically on schedule for my marathon still. Still have to sign up for that I suppose. I cannot wait! Oh and I can now fit into my summer clothes from 2 years ago(yes from before I had E!)...hooray! Not just that I can fit into them.... but now I don't have to buy new summer clothes which are NOT in the budget. :o) Double plus. Running does me and my wallet good. Now if I could just try to get through the winter months....that's what really kills my training. Well, we'll talk about that when I get there this year....I'll need a plan for that.
Cheers!
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