Hi there! Happy Friday. I hope everyone has a great weekend planned. Not sure what we have going on besides running (of course).
I figured I’d jump right into it today with a few things I’m loving this week.
Trail Walks
I seriously will never get tired of Danville trails. They have so many that there is always a new one to explore. I’ve been really enjoying taking Zoe out on the trails in the evening.
She has a blast exploring and it gets a lot of her energy out to make for a much calmer night around the house.
I kept trying to get her to understand the concept of a selfie, but she never really caught on.
“Unbreakable: The Western States 100”
If you need some motivation and want to watch a movie that will make you want to just go run forever, check out this documentary!
The documentary follows 4 of the top guys from 2010 in the Western States 100 ultra race. It was really motivational and was really great watching it the night before my long run. My husband and I are always looking out for new running movies to watch.
“Beautiful Me” Photos
By now I am sure you have all seen this going around Facebook. People are posting 5 photos that make them feel beautiful. I’ve gotten tagged in a few but never got around to doing it myself. I was reminded yesterday when Mike did this post on his blog.
I figured it would make a great segment for this post, so here we go.
This picture was from our wedding day. I don’t think I have ever felt more beautiful than I did that day. It was so special and was hands down one of the best days of our lives.
This is a picture of Wes and I after running my very first marathon. Aesthetically this is an awful picture, but I felt beautiful because I had accomplished something I never thought I would.
I love my animals. Every single one of them. This picture makes me happy because of how much these little animals complete our lives.
This picture was from Wes and I’s engagement session almost 5 years ago. This was right before we picked up and moved to Pennsylvania. We were scared, unsure but excited for the future.
Finally, this is from Wes’ medical school graduation. I could not have been prouder of him on that day.
An Awesome Tempo Run
Just like I do every week I was super nervous for my tempo run on Thursday. It’s always the last real workout before my rest day and by Thursday my legs are pretty tired.
I headed out to the trail I do my tempo’s on and did my dynamic stretching and quick warmup. I knew the more I sat around and thought about it the more nervous I would get. As soon as my warm up was done I was off!
I felt strong the entire time. Each mile actually ended up being a little under the 8:00 min/pace I was going for and at the end of the 6 I felt strong enough to keep going.
I know this won’t happen every time, so I am super happy when a tempo run goes that well.
What are you loving this week?
What photos make you feel “beautiful”?
definitely going to check out that documentary! also, lovely photos.
It is a great one! Awesome motivation for your next long run.
Beautiful pictures! I get nervous when I do certain runs too!
Glad I am not the only one 🙂
Great photos! I’m even more inspired to do one of my own now 🙂
Do it! Can’t wait to read it 🙂
Woo hoo, great tempo run! Glad it went well for you. My Sheltie loves hiking, too. So many new things to watch and possibly herd. 🙂 This week I’m loving my bed…feels like I can’t get enough sleep! Hoping a nap is in my near future.
Oh yes, I should have added my bed in there as well! Wish you lived closer – I would love for Zoe to have another sheltie play mate!
Nice work on your tempo run! I was able to hit my pace yesterday too (7:58 pace for 6 mi). Some miles were a bit faster, some slower, but with the hills I expected this. For me, it was the cooler weather we have been having this week. Doing the evening walks with Zoe is good cross training to loosen up – I need to start doing that.
Thanks for the movie tip!
Run with joy!
Awesome job on your tempo! I think the evening walks are so great to help relieve stress and just relax. Sometimes training can be stressful and hiking and trail walking reminds me how to relax! 🙂
It’s a great movie! Let me know if you check it out.
Adding that to my watch list 🙂
Please do! Let me know if you check it out 🙂
Hey Sara – your pictures made me smile … you know I’m a romantic old fool, so seeing you two in those pictures (Wes and your sweet puppy in a coy pose) warmed my heart. Thanks for playing along and the shout-out!
Thanks for the idea! 🙂