We decided it would be a good day for the trails!
Seeing this rock means I survived. The climb to this rock is about a mile long and feels like it never ever ends. Andrew and I did this trail on our second date and he told me later that he was trying so hard to act like he loved running and didn’t want to die making it to this rock;)
CAN YOU HANDLE THIS VIEW?!
An antihistamine and my inhaler are just part of my trail running in the summer needs.
Does anyone else love seeing a trail map as much as I do? This one is called ‘double bonneville’ and you can find all of my favorite trail runs in our area here.
Running tangent: During my most recent speed workout, I was hurting. I was running next to my amazing friend, Amy (she has SIX kids), and kept thinking I must be hurting more than she was because she wasn’t slowing down. I thought that my pain must be much worse than hers! And then I reminded myself, nope… She is hurting just as bad as I am and she isn’t quitting.
Sometimes, in races and workouts, I find myself thinking that this is just easy for everyone around me at the same point in the race and that I am the one truly suffering (victim mentality?). This way of thinking is SO unhelpful for me. When I realize the people next to me are suffering just as much as I am (misery loves company?!), it really helps me to stick with it and feel inspired rather than deflated.
Skye asked me to go out for a run with her when I got home and I could not keep up with her after trails.
IMO, the only correct way to make Rice Krispies treats is to double the butter and marshmallows. Nobody should feel dehydrated while eating a Rice Krispie treat.
The kids did a drink, treat and fresh cherries from our tree sale. They invested (their word, not mine) $30 into the company and made $40;)
I found an Olive Garden gift card (thanks mom!) in my car and I am pretty sure my kid’s eyes filled up with tears when I told them we would go for dinner.
On Sunday, I saw Pinch of Yum’s Chicken Salad recipe and had to have it myself… there is something about summer that brings this need into my life. This recipe was so so good.
And for just a few more random thoughts:
-How did January take 2 years to get through, and somehow June is going by in A BLINK?
*Anya Culling’s story is so incredible. A 4:34 marathon to a 2:36 in just 3 years?! “I think I progressed so quickly because being the fastest was never my intention. I never forced myself to train, and it has never felt like a chore,” Culling wrote in Marie Claire. “My progression, although pretty quick, has all been down to consistency over time and putting the work in, and my goal has always been to fit running into my life, rather than live my life around running, meaning that getting faster has always been secondary.”
Knox went through the entire Epic Runs book and decided that he and I would do the Athens Marathon together someday. Um, okay!
Tell me some highlights from your weekend!
Parents reading… what is your kid’s #1 favorite restaurant?
What is your #1 bucket list race or spot to run?
Do you ever think you are suffering more than the people around you when doing a workout or race?
