Painter's Half Marathon

I was able to participate in the 27th Annual Painter's Half Marathon (& 5K) this last Saturday. By the way, I didn't run in the half, I was in the 5K. It was tons of fun and there were a LOT of people there. It started at around 9:00 in the morning and it was a little chilly although after I started running I warmed right up. My hands were like ice the entire time!! I guess it would be good to invest in a pair of gloves for future winter races!
I was able to get a personal best time in the race. I ran an average of 9.5 minute mile coming in at just under 30 minutes. Whoo hoo!!!

Happy Birthday to Me!!!!!!!!

Yesterday I turned the big 30!! I had a great day too. While I was driving to the gym I had the realization that I am not a kid any more, and I was OK with that. 30 is the new 20, right?!?! I did 4 miles on the treadmill and it felt great! Good thing 'cus I have a 5K this weekend. Then I went home to get Lizzie some lunch then got her on the bus to go to school. After that I took Craig and Jasmine out to lunch at Bajio, my favorite lunch place. I promised Alison that she could play at the school with her friend so the girls and I spent the the rest of the afternoon playing and getting some energy out (I was hoping to wear them out for bedtime). For dinner Craig took us out to the Olive Garden (my favorite dinner place) and his parents tagged along. Of course, the Olive Garden people sang Happy Birthday to me and we got a little birthday cake that I shared with everyone. After dinner we came home for presents! Some time in the middle of the day I did the dishes and cleaned the kitchen because my desire to have a clean kitchen was greater than my desire to not do any work!

All in all, I had a great day!