First there was Women's Breakfast... At Steak &Shake. It was really nice... There were 5 of us plus little Jess... and the food was good, reasonably priced and the service was great. We had a nice time. My church family is great... I love hearing what everyone is up to and especially how they are enjoying their summer.
Then we went into Shoe Carnival and I was hoping to find some sandals... No luck- but Erin talked me into getting her a pair of heels. They are so dang cute, and well, they were on sale for 18 but then the final price at the register with tax came to 13. So go figure... I am glad I said yes.
Afterwards Erin and I went to JoAnnes Fabrics and she got some yarn to make herself a scarf. So I have to teach her to crochet... But she can do it... The pattern she wants to use is just hdc.... Over and over and over...
When we got home I went outside and started painting the fence around the garden... It was so hot, and bright I got a bit lightheaded... My hubby wanted to try out his new kayak on the lake so I finished up the paint in my cup while he loaded the truck.... Off we went to the lake.
The lake was amazing. We had a good time. His kayak, however, is for river kayaking and was a task to handle on the lake... It was still fun.
When we got home, I got ready for a 5k that Erin and I were going to run together... We did not pre-register, so we went early. Got there at 7 when it opened and then had nearly 2 hours to wait... We talked and laughed and teased each other till the race start... Neither of us felt like running at the time. It was so late in the day, 8:45pm. That is why you should pre-register- You are less likely to decide you don't feel like doing it.... But we did... She left me in her dust right away... My goal was to finish. I have not been training... But figured it is only a bit more than 3 miles. Slow and steady finishes the race. Funny thing is- as everyone passes me I am thinking maybe I will get you at the end... And I did pass a few on the last mile. It was a nice course, the evening had cooled off and I felt alive running... It wasn't effortless but it was good. I made the mistake of taking one of those caringly offered cups of water at the 2 mile mark and choked on it as I ran.... Note to self- Never try to drink and run you are unable to do it... Just splash it on the lips and go... I kept my pace... And hit the stadium with enough gas to bust a lap and finish in 35:12 Which for the race is a pace of about 11:33. I came in 141. We felt awesome afterward. and we were so glad we did it... Funny thing we checked in number 214 and 215 and so there were not tons of people but there were many... And neither Erin or I knew or even recognized one single person. I thought that was weird.
Came home absolutely dead. Exhausted from my busy day. Made a cup of tea, worked on the church bulletin and went to bed. Tired and sore. This morning I am finishing up the bulletin and getting ready for church... Here we go again...
so proud of you :)
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