Let's Go Back: McDonald's Half Marathon

I've decided to change the name of my blog to "Sad and Neglected". . .

So, it's been a while, needless to say, and a lot has happened!  And rather than dump it all in one post, I'm going to do a series of posts, cleverly entitled "Let's Go Back".  Brilliant, I know.

First stop, the McDonald's Half Marathon!  Wow, what an experience!  I can definately see how people get addicted to these things.  Friday night we drove over to Richmond to spend the night before the big run on Saturday.  Upon our arrival, we made our way over to the race expo, to get Jonathan's bib and free race t-shirt.  The expo was very cool to me, since I had never been to one before - they had all kinds of running paraphernalia!  Next, we found the nearest Carabbas to get in our recommended amount of "carbo-loading" AND finished off a desert called "Chocolate Dream".  Now, we may have taken the recommendation and run with it a bit, but hey, we weren't looking for a PR, just a finish. 

As you know, I unfortunately was not able to run in it, but Jonathan was, and he did a great job.  He said that it was pretty tough, seeing as up to that point the farthest we had run was 8 miles, but he gutted it out and finished in 2:04:52!  So proud of him and his accomplishment!!! 

Oh, Beautiful Town of Lexington

Workout - 4.5 mi, 47 min.  (Nice and slow...)

With fall officially here, Jonathan and I decided to get out and become "one" with nature.  We have been given the opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country - truly, it is breathtaking.  I really wonder if people who were born and raised here appreciate just how beautiful it actually is.  Any time I'm lucky enough to get out of the office and take a drive down any one of the many two lane country roads in the area,  I honestly feel like I'm driving through a postcard.  It's at times like these when I really wish I knew the exact setting on my camera to capture exactly what I'm seeing at that moment.  I can't tell you how many times a day I think to myself, "I can't believe we get to live here.  This is so pretty."

A couple of weekends ago, we drove out to Goshen Pass - a popular nearby spot for all kinds of outdoor activities.  We had heard so many wonderful things about it, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint!

This past Sunday, we took our six miles to the Chessie Nature Trail and finished in 59:55!  With times like these, we may need to think about investing in personalized Road I.D. bracelets, lest we pass out on the trail and can't be identified.  We were told about this beautiful, FLAT trail by a fellow classmate of Jonathan's, and boy are we glad!  It runs along side the Maurry River, is covered in a canopy of soon-to-be fall-colored trees, and did I mention it's flat!  A nice break from the hilly streets of Lexington.  Till next time! 

 

Henry

Henry Randall Little

September 14, 2011

7 lbs 12 oz

We could not be more excited to welcome our new little nephew into the world!  He is sweet and precious and has the cutest little cheeks I've ever seen.  We love him so much already.

And of course we got some Kate time in, as well!

A very proud Aunt and Uncle :)

Workout: Ran outside 2 mi, 21:50.43, 201 cal.

Fall Fun

Thursday's Workout - 3.5 mi, 37:45.74, 346 cal

Friday - Rest

Saturday -I was supposed to do 40 min. of cross training, but skipped out :(

 Sunday - 5 mi, 55:53.39, 493 cal.

Besides having to work Saturday morning, we had a fun-filled fall weekend!  Saturday afternoon, Washington and Lee played Sewanee, so we set out to support our team.  I really went to see what the kids are wearing these days, and I have to say, I don't think I'll be in style anytime soon.  If only I'd kept my jean shorts and neon tanks from first grade . . .

We spent a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Lake Robertson, with Jonathan practicing his casts.  He caught a blade of grass, some tree bark, and a really small fish.  If the old saying is true and practice really does make perfect, I'll make sure to bring a book next time :) 

Just kidding.  He did great.  Although I did make sure to keep my distance, just to be safe.