Happy independence day! The 4th of July always means to me a time to be with friends and/or family. It helps that my birthday is tomorrow and I spent many years having birthday parties that no one could/would come to because it's a national holiday. But 4th parties - everyone's up for that now that we're older!
I celebrated last night by running the Mease Midnight Run 5k and beating my PR by SEVEN MINUTES. My last timed 5k, Miles for Moffitt, timed in at 38.05. Last night's was 31.16. This also isn't entirely accurate because since it's a small race, the timed from the gun instead of crossing a timer mat, so I probably beat that by about 15 seconds. My phone app clocked me at 31.07. I don't honestly know how I did that, except that I kept pace with my uncle and cousin who ran it with me, posting only 20 seconds behind them. I don't think I could have kept up that pace alone - I had an 8 minute first mile!
It was rough once I came down from that euphoria; my stomach has been in pretty rough shape this morning and I didn't sleep well last night. All worth it - I am in awe of myself for how far I've come.
Today we are having a party. I'm super excited - ribs are marinating, deviled eggs, bacon-wrapped jalapenos, beans and guac and sangria are done, mac & cheese is starting now. the larger kiddie pool is blown up, the house is still a mess, and there are a bunch of friends and family and kids headed over. Can't wait! Hopefully there will be pictures this time - I'm getting terrible about taking pictures of anyone exceot kids lately.
I hope your holiday is fantastic!
I celebrated last night by running the Mease Midnight Run 5k and beating my PR by SEVEN MINUTES. My last timed 5k, Miles for Moffitt, timed in at 38.05. Last night's was 31.16. This also isn't entirely accurate because since it's a small race, the timed from the gun instead of crossing a timer mat, so I probably beat that by about 15 seconds. My phone app clocked me at 31.07. I don't honestly know how I did that, except that I kept pace with my uncle and cousin who ran it with me, posting only 20 seconds behind them. I don't think I could have kept up that pace alone - I had an 8 minute first mile!
It was rough once I came down from that euphoria; my stomach has been in pretty rough shape this morning and I didn't sleep well last night. All worth it - I am in awe of myself for how far I've come.
Today we are having a party. I'm super excited - ribs are marinating, deviled eggs, bacon-wrapped jalapenos, beans and guac and sangria are done, mac & cheese is starting now. the larger kiddie pool is blown up, the house is still a mess, and there are a bunch of friends and family and kids headed over. Can't wait! Hopefully there will be pictures this time - I'm getting terrible about taking pictures of anyone exceot kids lately.
I hope your holiday is fantastic!
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