The Sweet Smell of Success

This weekend WTR and co. traveled to Tyler, Texas to watch MB complete the Tyler Half and MM and Jen participate in the 5k. We had a blast. Hopefully, MB can post a run-down of the actual race.

MB, Karen, Jen, Liz and Tristen traveled down together. We watched movies and enjoyed the hour and a half trip.

After picking up our race packets and T shirts, we drove the Half Marathon course. It looked fairly ok with a couple long hills. Then we headed to dinner at Johnny Carino's. Yum.

Once back at the hotel we took a swimming trip and then played Farkel. This family loves games! Tristen beat us all!

Steve, Jaz, Matthew & Olivia arrived around 12:30pm and we finally hit the sack. Race morning we headed over to the site and watched Dad & Steve take off on the Half Marathon. It was exciting to see everyone take off and we got the first chance to show off our fun signs. After that, the 5k started and Nadene took off on her run. Jen, Jaz, Liz and the kids started the 5k walk.

MM ran down two girls at the finish - it was exciting! Then we all hung out and played cards and waited the two hours until the boys would finish. Tristen and Matthew were so fun copying all the runners and then racing from tree to tree. They had so much energy!

We had some fun signs. Since Steve wasn't running as many miles we had this fun one saying 'Practice is for Losers' with a picture of a doctor running and one that had our blog anthem 'Stand Me Up at the Gates of Hell - No I Won't Back Down'. Check out the pictures for more.

Because of the shape of the run course, we got to see Steve & MB three times before the actual finish and we had fun looking for them and yelling out when they passed.

Finally, at 2 hours and 30 minutes, Steve & MB finished the half looking good. Below is their finish video and our cheering group.

We are so proud of their accomplishment and steady determination. It was fantastic to watch them take on this challenge and complete it. And it was great to see everyone and have a fun family weekend.

Group Run 6/21

Had a group run on Sat, 6/21. And my right foot keeps falling asleep. Not tingly. We're talking full-fledged extremity numbness. So now I have to figure out how I can adjust the shoe/insert/sock/lacing so that this does not happen. And I hope I don't need new shoes because I don't want to spend the money right now. But my knee doesn't hurt. So at least that's a plus for me.

On Saturday I also came to the realization that we really need to split into pace groups. In the time it takes me to run 3 miles, MM could have run 4. So, while I do enjoy starting together, I think it might be a good idea to split up into pace groups so everyone gets in the training they need. The actual run is going to be split anyway so we might as well practice!

It looks like we might add another runner to our group! If so, our blog name was kind of short-sighted...;)

Rain rain go away

It's raining. A lot. And it looks like rain most of tomorrow. I had planned on a cycling day since it's easier to go on my day off. Less people = less risk of breaking my arm. But I don't ride in the rain. So it looks like no cycling for me tomorrow. (Note to self: Buy a trainer for indoor cycling.) And I don't think anyone wants a group run in the rain! So I'll likely take tomorrow off and am available for a group run Saturday (supposed to be sunny!) if anyone is interested in making the trek to Plano. We have an activity at 10 so I wouldn't be able to travel to Skeet.

Hope you're all keeping dry!

What's up doc?

Just checking in with everyone - how was your weekend?

Seemed like ours was a blur. But thanks for trekking out to run with me MB! Had fun. Sorry about the distance - next time I'll clarify first. ;)

New Kicks for Kicking Some Speed

After a totally fun group run this weekend hmmm, did we just venture back to the 80's with that totally? I figured out I should probably get some new shoes. (Sidebar: Thanks for the fun run guys! It was nice to run with peeps and thanks for keeping up with my lightning fast pace. I know it was hard and you wanted to drop back, but I know pushing yourselves like that will pay off. Um, why are you laughing?)

Nadene and I ventured to the new luke's in plano (west side! throws gang sign). I tried on a few pairs and did the obligatory run. And on the 5th pair I found them...the Addidas Supernova Cushion 7. Love em! Can't wait to get out and test them a little. It might even persuade me to do a little jog tonite. I was supposed to look for watches but I guess that will have to wait. Especially since my blistering pace really doesn't need a pace watch to tell me 'slower than the turtle'.

N-dawg (that's slang for Nadene in case you aren't in the know) picked up some oh-so-short-are-you-sure-they-are-shorts running shorts. (Totally razzin you of course they are fine.) The super slim sales girl was explaining how these shorts fit her and I about cracked up when Nadene asked her 'You're what, like an extra small?'.

Also I picked up the CUTE-est headband. My bangs are just long enough to cause me problems and just short enough that I can't keep them back. I'm so loving this new nike headband. I will see if I can find a picture of it.

Happy running!

Saturday Morning Group Run 5/31

Be there or be square.

MarathonBob's house at 7am. Jog to the route. I'll do 2 miles (slow) - MB you are welcome to trod along with me. Nadene, you will likely want to just go ahead at your own pace and we will meet you at the end.