First day of training...

So, I used to be able to punch out 4-5 miles few times a week. Then last Summer, the heat came and my motivation left. Since then I have been trucking along with 3 milers. Today, I was running with the OBX Running Mamas and we all decided to try for 4 miles. YIKES. I did it though. We went on a nice run from the Wright Brothers Monument, over the the beach road (where the sun was just rising), then back across the highway and to the monument again. Tomorrow is cross training (at 5:30, again, yuck), Wednesday is a running day, and if I can still move on Thursday morning we are going for a beach run.
My goal for the week is to actually include a long run. These are super important when training for a long distance run. I can't say that I am excited about this but I can say that I am excited to start this journey.
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I do have some cute pictures and a video of Austin that I will post tomorrow after we go to his 18 month appointment. (18 months, really? How did he get so old?)

More Half M info

I am going to run in the OBX Marathon (the half) on November 14. It is a mainly flat course except for a 35 foot tall bridge :o at mile 9.
I will be training but I don't know exactly what that will be just yet. I think I start on Monday. YIKES.

Half Marathons

I'm running one. Oh my gosh. I am so scared about this.

I can taste Summer!

I love it! Summer is so close I can taste it. Austin and I spent yesterday and today at the beach. Yesterday he got to play with his honorary aunts, Courtney and Nicole. I told Court before we came that this was her chance to earn the title and they totally did! They were AMAZING aunts.




Today, we rode to Virginia Beach with Nonna to watch Julian surf. Austin did a great job for such a long day. He played in the sand and waves all day. He is getting more brave with every trip to the beach. He still reaches for my hand (and melts my heart) each time he gets close to the water, but I am worried about when he feels like he doesn't need my hand anymore.

I am really looking forward to this Summer. I need to stock up on the SPF 50 though. Little A is already getting a tan!

Mother's Day Weekend Recap

I had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. Saturday, Austin went to play with Nonna while I went to the beach. I was planning on a silent 2 hours soaking up the sun but all I could think about is how much fun Austin would have playing in the pool or at the beach.

Then on Mother's Day, Austin and Phillip woke me up (at the crack of dawn!) for breakfast in bed. They surprised me with a gift certificate to a day spa. I CAN NOT wait for that massage! Later in the day, Austin and I tried out finger painting. He thought it was lotion and rubbed it all over his body. It was so funny! That evening, we had Nonna and Uncle Julian over for Thai Room takeout. All together, it was a nice day. Next year, I plan to clarify that breakfast in bed should be held AFTER 9am!