It’s been unusually cool here since I returned from Wisconsin. This has resulted in two things: the campfire smell in my house is diminishing and I’m in love with running again.
Know what love means? It means I want to do crazy things like run fast and run hills and run lots of miles. I want to sign up for every.single.race. I want new shoes and new skirts and new socks.
Luckily, I’m not completely insane.
I’m taking it easy and building slowly. I did 4.2 miles yesterday at a pretty decent pace and didn’t think I was going to die! Yes! Time to figure out my training plan. (Did any of us really believe I wouldn’t jump back in the saddle at some point?)
Some other randomness from my life:
- Saturday night we were given tickets to the Brew Ha Ha at Old Ebbitt Grill. We tried a beer at every brewery, but I’m sure no one is surprised that I spent most of my time drinking Orange Whip from Mad Fox. Or that I couldn’t resist Instagram or Facebook. Or the opportunity to take goofy pics with my husband.
- Later today, I’m meeting with a salesman to buy a car. I’ve drawn my line in the sand. We’ll see if I come home with a new car or the cleanest 11 year old Honda Civic ever. (Seriously, I haven’t cleaned it up like this since I drove it off the lot. I even climbed in the trunk to clean.)
- I’m starting to plan some half marathons for the fall. I made the discovery that Richmond Half is the same weekend as one in Crozet, Virginia. Can you say back to back halves? I knew you could. I might just pull off 13 this year after all.
- I’ve actually gotten used to the hole in my ceiling. I sometimes forget it’s there.
Know what else comes with more running? Less anxiety and more happy. I really need to do a better job of remembering that.


Yeah! A double for the fall. Every girl needs one, ya know.
Kim @ (Just) Trying recently posted…Leading Ladies Half Marathon Recap, South Dakota
Cooler weather can definitely help the love of running! Yay for back to back halves, you’ll reach your goal of 13 before you know it!
Laura @losingrace recently posted…Wineglass Training: 4 down
Glad that you are back together with running!!! Good luck on the car buying – glad you have your line – stick to it and you will probably get what you want!!!
Kim recently posted…Train your Brain
YAY for more running!!! 🙂 I love when we get bit by that love bug!
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