running two days in row?! Say it ain't so!

So we didn't really close the bar down last night, but we were one of the last runners to leave, so that is sort of like closing the place down, right?! 

This morning I got up and looked at the training schedule.  I know so odd for me to check a schedule.  Looks like an easy 2 miles for the first week.  So I got dressed and put on the new garmin that I won from Mike over at 26.2 Is My Cooldown.  The garmin came in the mail this weekend and I was so excited to run with it, then I had a horrible head cold and no running.  Ugh...  So this morning was the first run with the garmin.  I was so excited I headed out the door with no ipod.  Oh well it is only a 2 mile run, I don't need music for that.  I love the garmin.  I am still trying to figure out how to use it, but I can see it may just motivate me to run a bit faster (or a more consistent pace).  Thanks Mike! 

I finished my 2 miles dripping with sweat.  I think I am going to have to find a new place to run, because I don't know how many more laps I can do in the neighborhood.  On Friday I am going to do my long run of 4 miles at Burke Lake.  It is a nice loop around a lake and the entire loop is 4 miles and most of it is shaded by trees.  Fingers crossed that it doesn't rain between now and Friday.  If it rains I have to find a new place b/c the rain makes the paths a muddy mess.  I think the new running routes will help me to not get so bored with running and training.

puppy sitting = no running this weekend

My parents came down on Saturday on their way to the beach.  They brought little Charlie with them to stay the week. 




















I think Riley is excited.  Although right now he is very very tired.  He is used to napping more than he has been lately.  Since Riley and Charlie think I am cool they let me hang out with them.  Which means that I got to take them on lots of walks trying to wear out little Charlie so he would go easy on Riley.  It might have worked, but poor Riley is also really tired. 

Its hard being old and having a puppy around.

So not much in the way of running this weekend.  I did finally write down my training plans for the Hershey Half Marathon on the calendar.  So I guess that is something running related.  I am hoping to get in a run tonight and then I have running club on Tuesday.