267th-trip

Great start to a great day!

first things first... it's Easter and that's amazing! and well, this was the first Sunday in a long while that I have not had to work! amazing. So, this was my beginning to my spring break.

I woke up around 8:00 to get my first REAL long run this entire training. I ran 9 miles to the Capitola shipwreck and back. Let me say... it was not as bad as I thought it'd be. I did a decent 8:30 pace and didn't feel like my lungs where going to explode...but my legs did feel a little dead by the end. overall, a two thumbs up!

Then, I hit up my post run bfast oatmeal, avo, and molasses. mmm

funfact: did you know brown sugar is sugar cane mixed with molasses? that's why I love it!

And Loren's Breakfast... haha not really but kinda.

(Loren said he likes being around me 'cuz I'm like his healthy half, ha!)

Soo, let me spill some beans on you (no, not a fart)

Loren and I got invited to TAHOE this spring break. I haven't let you know yet 'cuz I found out yesterday and we weren't really sure if it would work out. BUT IT DID! and we're leaving TODAY and coming back WEDNESDAY! amazing I know.

So this was me at 11:00 today:

I had to go through our ENTIRE storage (seriously) to get all our ski gear together. NOT FUN. almost died and nobody would have found me. =/ But I survived and was ready around 2:00(yeah, I'm slower)

But before we got on the road, Loren HAD to go surfing (duh) and I HAD to take pictures (duh) we are a pretty good couple don't ya think?

(more photos to come)

Then... we were off.

268th-alia

My boyfriend is a TRUE artist!

I seriously can't believe that this actually is coming together sooooooo amazingly! Ok, so now you know, this wood project is obviously, Loren's first surfboard project. but from the mess on our porch you'd think we were building a second level. ( I wish) but no, really... isn't this amazing?
More info later yo!
BTW, all credit of this post goes to Loren himself...even the photo (minus my lame talk)

Training: 
3.2 mi

269th-2mi

I love the weather lately!!!!
I've been running a lot lately and noticed that its really sunny...almost too sunny. I think I may need to really persist those morning runs 'cuz it's getting hot!!

bring out dem sports bras (for awkward runners only. expect weird looks)


training:
easy easy 2mi (cool down from yesterday!)

270th-wood

Loren's craft:

I think sometimes I get a little old always blogging about me me me!
So there's been a twist (for a few days, don't worry, I'll get back to my amazing life soon =])

So... I haven't even old what the project is yet... but I think I like keeping it a small secret for a while.. until then I can bring you through what he's be doing.

Today and yesterday, he bought some wood. and he took three hours to buy that wood. and he also spen a few hundred $$ to buy that wood (and a few tools as well.)

Boy, don't you just love looking at that wood =]
Oh, and I'm also working on this:

Yes I'm painting/crafting again!! I went through sort of a dry spell for a few weeks there, but I'm back!
this painting is not done yet, but soon =]

(I guess I can't stop talking about myself...sorry =/)

Training:
6.8 mi

running was fun/killer today
went halfway to the shipwreck today. it was hot, hard, and I sweated a ton!!
definitely resorted to licking salt afterward. lol

what projects are you working on??

271st-craft-ish

I'm not going to say a word.

272nd- a dedication

I really wanted to dedicate this post to my sister Marie that means a great deal to me. She has been going through a rough time and I just wanted to let her know that I am here for her and pray for her every day.

I love you!





also...
I just got news that my childhood dog Woody was put down this week because of a tumor he had. He meant a lot to me and it brings me tears just thinking of his death, but I'd rather think of his life. Although he wasn't the brightest, he was very loyal. And that is something I always like to see in a friend. I missed the last ten years of his life because of moving to different states and countries, but I never forgot him

273rd-pink shoes

First pink Adidas shoe run:

It was amazing. I felt like I had a whole new pair of running legs. This was not like any old day that I felt maybe faster, stronger, or just all around better/more inspired while running. No, this was something completely different, and I blame it a\on the shoes. They made the difference, and in this case, it was the difference that counter. I will never go back to an over-used non-running shoe ever. There is NOTHING comparable to how I felt today and I am never going back!
Granted it was still a hard run. my legs hurt, and I am sitting here tyiping this drenched in sweat (no I haven't taken a showere yet) but these shoes (on there own) improved my running. Now, I can't wait to see what an actual pair of fitted ones will do (once I understand shoes more).

After the run I did my salt ritual. and boy, it was funn?

Yeah, it was actually really hard. But boy did I feel revitalized =]

 And then... I had WATER and a peanut butter Cookie.

Oh, and then some real breakfast duh (but I'm a boring Bfast eater, so no pictures)

Thanks for listening!

How do you make sure you drink enough water throughout the day?