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My weekend had a little bit of this:
And unfortunately a little bit of that:
Which led to watching a lot of this:
On Saturday morning I met my running friend for her long run: 10 miles. We ran our first half marathons together more than a year ago, then she got bogged down by an injury. In 3 weeks, she'll be running her first half since then (SO proud of her!). I had no idea what I would feel like 6 days post-marathon (which I'm now going to refer to as my 26.2 crapathon), so I laced up and hoped for the best.
And... it went surprisingly well! We followed a 5:1 ratio of running to walking and I don't think we could have come out with more even splits! We started from a running store in one city, ran 5 miles to another city and grabbed some water at the local coffee house (they're very runner friendly), then headed back (and schmoozed it up with the running store folk). All in all it took us 1 hour and 50 minutes. I consider that a win! (and it was really cool to run through the city, versus the cow fields I usually run through).
That evening I decided to get gourmet and fixed an already-prepared crab stuffed salmon "pinwheel" from the grocery store. I think it might have been bad because it did NOT sit well with me. I was up all night with an upset tummy, popping Tums like candy (yes, I said "popping" not "pooping").
Since I couldn't fall asleep, David and I stayed up and watched season 2 of "Worst Cooks in America." LOVE that show! And I love Chef Ann. And I love the Food Network because... I love food (see the above paragraph).
By the next day I was feeling a little better so we leashed up the monsters dogs to go to the dog park. Want to know something cute? Max found another Collie at the park and latched on to her, thinking she was Jake, my parent's Collie.
Lady Collie at the dog park
But hey, there's some resemblance here, right? Give him a break, he's half-blind.
Jake the Collie at my parent's
Anything exciting happen over the weekend for you?
Are you fan of the Food Network? What is your favorite show?
I do love the Food Network but not all the cake wars, cupcake wars repeats. Those are getting so old. I actually don't like Chef Ann, but do like that show. I am just blown away that people really are that bad in the kitchen. Like....for real???? It's so hard to not watch though ;-)
ReplyDeleteYeah I don't like the cake wars and those kinds of shows either. I like to actually see someone cook!
DeleteGreat job on doing 10 miles only 6 days post-marathon! I couldn't even walk, let alone run after my races.
ReplyDeleteDude, I love Food Network! Hate to admit it, but I love watching Paula Deen's shows. I know she's ruthless with butter and sugar, but everything always looks sooooo good!
haha I like watching Paula Deen but only on the treadmill. That way it feels like I'm burning all the calories I'm gaining by watching her cook ;)
ReplyDeleteblech, so sorry for the tummy issues. Hope you are feeling 100% now! Great job on crushing 10 miles so soon after your marathon. You rock!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of that show, but I think I might have to check it out. :)
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