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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Virtual 5k results, and random other things

My baby girl and I were goofing off last night outside. She thought taking self pictures was pretty cool. Her big bro was inside sleeping so we played with the cats and just generally had a fun time.  No running for me today.  I took a much needed rest day.  My legs are sore today.  I used the foam roller for a  bit and threw in some pushups, pullups, and ab work and called it a day!  I have a 5 mile race this weekend and considering how my legs are feeling I am thinking of skipping it.  I hate to do that though, I love this race.  It is a super fast course all downhill and flat.  SO maybe I won't skip it, but I am going to baby my legs a little more than usual this week.

 Can you tell I love sunrises and sunsets, but seriously we get the most beautiful ones ever at my house, and while this technically is not a sunset it does look pretty neat in my book. I love the way the rays of the sun are coming out of the clouds.
 I did a virtual 5k as part of my long run Sunday.  It was called the "Not Over the Hill Virtual 5k"  Carrie at Family Fitness Food was hosting for her birthday.  Happy Birthday Carrie!  One of the rules was that you had to include some sort of hill. I picked on that is 3/4 of a mile long and gains over 200 feet in elevation. It is kind of a doozy in the middle of a long run, but I think it makes me stronger in the end so I do it! Miles 4 through 7.1 were my 5k miles, took me 26:32.  Not bad considering tired legs.  Of course there was also the nice uphill portion to begin with :)

Here is the bottom of the hill looking up, you can't see it all since the road goes around the corner, it can be a little deceptive.




At the top looking back!  Yeay I made it! I'm on top of the world.  Sorry no pictures of me, not sure what I was thinking, but maybe I was too pooped out to think right.
Off to work today, rest day again.  I will do more foam rolling when I get home, then tomorrow I will start in with the running again.  The mornings are starting to feel very much like fall.  I think fall is my favorite time of year.
What is your favorite time of year?
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    My favorite time of the year is fall. I love the cool but not cold air. Way to go on that hill!!!!!

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  2. BranDee @ Kickin up dirtAugust 16, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Nice job with the hill! I sure hope you can make the race, although I had a moment yesterday where I thought of skipping also as my right calf and hip is still super tight and swollen...happy running week!

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  3. ltlindianAugust 16, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Fall is my favorite for sure! But I don't love what comes after.....

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  4. KaraAugust 16, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I've been loving that it feels like fall outside! I've been ready for fall since early July :)

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  5. bobbiAugust 16, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Fall is my absolute favorite. You rocked on that giant hill!!

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  6. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Awesome hill! Thanks for celebrating with me. Take care of your body, that's definitely the right call.

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  7. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I love virtual 5ks. They bring so many people together!

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  8. JuliaAugust 16, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    that hills was SO serious! way to go! amazing time with the hill in there. I LOVE virtual 5ks!

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  9. PennyAugust 16, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I love fall to. The crisp cool mornings. No better weather to run in. Way to conquer that hill.

    Love the pic of you and your baby girl.

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  10. Jess KAugust 16, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Awesome hill! I'm a fall girl too. I can LIVE in my jeans and hoodies! Plus, I'm a HUGE football fan. :)

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  11. TerzahAugust 16, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Fall is my favorite (when we can keep the family healthy!). The mornings here are starting to cool off a bit here too. Just a touch of chill at the beginning of my runs....I even wore capris yesterday and was OK (good thing, 'cause everything else was dirty :^) ).

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  12. ATTrioAugust 16, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Fall is my favorite! I love the leaves, the cool air, the shorter days and the warm food. Love it.

    -Jen

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  13. Stefanie D.August 16, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Whoa, hills! Great job on your virtual 5K! Fall is definitely my favorite time of year. :)

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  14. Rachelle WardleAugust 16, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I Love fall too and I always love the pictures you share. They remind me so so much of my small little town. I trained on hills and felt on top of the world once I reached the top. Love that feeling.

    Go for the race this weekend and just use it as training and have fun! :)

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  15. Vanessa @ Gourmet RunnerAugust 16, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Although I love fall, spring is always my favorite, because after a cold weather I'm so ready for things to be sunny and in bloom. I love the first picture of you two--just beautiful!
    :)

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  16. ElleAugust 16, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    That picture of you and your daughter is gorgeous!

    I love all the seasons... something about each one is wonderful.

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  17. Jess A @cajunrunnerjessAugust 17, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I love how you can see the land for miles and miles. The picture of you and your girl is so precious!

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