Long Run and Car Show Weekend!

On April 10, 2017
By Virjinia
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This weekend was a doozy. I had such a busy and crazy week so I was excited for the weekend. Although by Sunday, I was wishing for another weekend. Don’t we all?!

Saturday

My morning started bright and early with a ten mile run. We made sure to get outside early because the sun makes the temperatures rise really quick! I didn’t really have a big goal for this run other than do the ten miles. I quickly realised that while my legs were “tired” from a busy week, I was running a lot quicker than normal.

Around mile seven, I realized that I was running at a 9:30 pace. My husband was pedaling quite a bit to stay next to me on his bike. My brain was so confused but my legs felt COMFORTABLE. It was the strangest feeling. I finished the ten miles and averaged a 9:45 pace. I wanted to quit many times but I kept telling myself “Your mind will give up faster than your body will. Keep going”

This was the first run where I kept a moderate pace for longer than four miles. It was a big confidence boost and very needed. It also goes to show that while I do feel crazy sometimes, my hard work is paying off!

After that amazing run and breakfast, we were off to the Houston Auto Show! My husband LOVES cars and was like a kid in a candy store. Although I will say that after my run and all the walking we did, my legs were EXHAUSTED. Once we got home, I promptly took a nap! We did an impromptu photoshoot with my new outfit too. Snowflake had to get in a few pictures as well. The rest of the day was spent relaxing on the couch and watching movies.

Sunday

We both woke up Sunday a bit sore. Our weekly walk at the park started off a bit slow but we were booking it after we were warm! While I do consider Sunday’s a rest day, I fully believe that our walks help with my soreness and keeps my legs from getting stiff.

Church was great as usual and we followed up with some yummy lunch at Panera. I tried out a few different menu items. I know they like to change it up so I tend to order something new on each trip!

I took the lazy route on meal prep this week. There were a few veggies left over from last week and in an attempt to clean out the fridge, I came up with chicken fajita salads! These salads will be flavorful and judging from my jalapeno fingers, they will be spicy too. I touched my face without completely washing off the spice so that was fun. Any others have that issue when cutting jalapeno?