Low-Key Saturday Night

So, unforch Scott is down with a cold. I think he was going-going-going so much the past week and with all the travel and stress of interviewing it all caught up with him and a cold is the manifestation of it. He's out of it. We were supposed to go over to Casey & Amy's tonight but unforch, not gonna happen.

Well, so far the holiday weekend has been beautiful here in NC. I went for a 4.5 mile run this afternoon and though it was a little warmer than I like to run in, it was def doable, and I wasn't that person you pass when it's 90 and humid that ppl in their cars were like "What the heck is that person doing outside, no less RUNNING in this heat???!" I don't doubt they were exclaiming about me, but hopefully it wasn't about that. I have started running w/ a bottle of water as well... out of necessity. I also noticed a real change in the energy I'm able to maintain throughout the run as well if I stay hydrated.

I think I decided that my next big challenge is a half marathon this fall. I am going to wait until the whole "where will we be in the next phase of our life" decision is made until I decide which one, but I really think I can do it and when I have something bigger to strive for, it gives me direction and keeps me on track training wise. After the 5k in two weeks, I'm going to get new running shoes so I can stop using the crappy Nikes as an excuse for all the aches and pains. I'm pumped for that too.

Also, I think I've heard that to establish a routine, you need to do something for 2 weeks. Well, starting Monday (err, prob Tuesday) I'm going to establish the Workout Before Work routine. I figure the Komen race is in 2 weeks, and I for sure need to keep up my running regimen until then, and why not? With the heat, I really think it's the most realistic time for me to run. And it is cool because it gives me my evenings to do fun things with Scott or make fun foods. Or read. Or do nothing, and do I love freedom? I'm American, duh.

Alright, on to chilling with my man, reading and hopefully watching some movies. :)