TOPSY TURVY

Did you ever have one of those weeks where you're so busy you don't know which end is up? Mine was like that. Between boot camp, dentist, meeting friends, appointments and a trip in a limo I realized I forgot to blog.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday was boot camp and the weather was humid and hot so we had two days inside. You would think that would be great but we were still all dripping wet. Shalya's circuits continue to be challenging. Friday I was not able to do one of the circuits. I just didn't have enough oomph to get my but off the floor, but I'll keep trying. We weighed in and I had lost a pound, that was good.

I haven't done any running this week and am hoping to get out today if the weather cooperates. We had torrential rains yesterday and there is suppose to be more this weekend.

To everyone racing this weekend, good luck. Mark is doing a 5 mile race today, we know he''ll be fast.

REASONS ..

Four reasons why I'm a mother, my beautiful daughters who bring joy to me everyday.

Eight reasons why I'm a grandmother. They come in all sizes and ages and I have enjoyed the journey of watching them grow.

To everyone I wish you a wonderful Mother's Day. May you be as blessed as I am.

PERFECT RACE DAY

Woke up to a very crisp morning, perfect race weather! Not only was the weather perfect the race didn't start until 8:30 so got to sleep in a little longer and it was only a few miles from my house so didn't have to drive far.
The race started and I had to weave around lots of strollers and children. The path narrowed down and we had to cross a bridge and then up a hill and out onto the road. My first mile was a 10:38 pace, I think I was just trying to get past all the congestion.
Neared the water table and grabbed a cup, yuck! Gatorade. I turned around a went back for water. Heard my name shouted out and one of my boot camp buddies was passing me.
Finished in 35:56 and that got me first place in my age group.

Here is what we received for placing.
I had a great time at the race it was nice to meet up with some people from boot camp. It was just the perfect race day.

BLUE SKY

Beautiful morning and I had lots of running to due,only by car. First up was to get to boot camp and weigh in. Lost two pounds, whoo hoo! I didn't stay to work out because of the dental issues I was having.


Weather was perfect so when I got home I strapped on the Garmin and went out for a walk, I did run a few times. You know when your favorite song starts playing on the i-pod you just can't help but run.


After some lunch I had to go pick up race packets for the race 5K Christy and I are running tomorrow.

The rest of the day I took it easy.

SMILE

I've been missing for a few days due to a dental problem. Had to have a root canal yesterday and still need to go back two more times. So I am not running today and will not be doing boot camp tomorrow. Hopefully I will do the Moms 5K race on Saturday.

Wednesday morning I did attend boot camp but couldn't finish the last circuit. I think the heat was too much and I haven't gotten adjusted to it yet. I had to go get a Luna bar from my car to get some energy. We hit a high temperature of 90. I got a feeling it is going to be a hot summer!

Monday I did boot camp and it went great. We did a circuit in the parking lot and then inside to stretch. The heat wasn't bad because there was a great breeze.

RACE REPORT

Woke up at 2 am, why does this always happen. Couldn't get back to sleep so watched a movie on TV until it was time to get ready. Christy and I wanted to leave the house at 5:45

to allow us plenty of time. I'm one of those people that would rather be early than late. We were wearing our very pink shirts.

The line for parking wasn't as bad as I expected. We sat and ate an uncrustable and then headed to find the porta pottys and start line. I snapped this from the parking garage of Las Colinas.

First thing we spot on the way to the start is the sign. I was thinking about wanting to get a PR today, maybe I could.

Christy took this of me by the Mustang statues which are running through the water.

We got a prerace picture taken. Notice it is still dark out and the temperature is around 64 with a slight wind. They did the fun run 1 miler and then it was time for the half marathon and 10K racers to line up. Christy and I were starting out together but I soon realized she had fallen behind me.

This was near the first mile and it reminded me of last weeks race when I got passed by the tortoise. I didn't want that happening again. We were now heading onto the trails.

Another sign to inspire us, it said.

1. approach

2 pass

3 laugh

4 repeat

I think this is true. It just feels so good to be out and doing something that is healthy and good for you.






We have about 2 miles to go and my time is looking good.

I loved this sign, we are all winners.


Here comes Christy and she is going to PR. Way to go! I finished with a PR of 1:15:12 that got me 1st place in my age group. They were not giving out medals. I will be getting a finisher tech shirt with all the first place winners names on the back and the heels and hills logo on the front. Wow! Make my day a PR and another shirt with my name on the back.

As we were walking back to the car we passed over one of the canals in Las Colinas.

This was a great race that we both liked and will probably do again.

RACE PACKET

Christy and I picked up our race packets this morning along with some free samples. The shirts are really cool and we are going to wear them for the race. The picture below is the logo on the back of the shirt.

I love it when they put your name on the bib! We are all set to run. Will have the report tomorrow.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. If you are racing, good luck.