I remember in elementary school and middle school we used to write about what we did on our summer vacation...or did we? Sometimes I think I have watched so many movies and TV shows that one way or another involved this theme (and plenty others) that I am convinced this must have happened to me. I have a terrible memory of things from my childhood. I just don't remember details the way some people do. Not sure why, but whatever. That wasn't what this post was about...far from it. It is supposed to be about my summer and what I have been up to since May 7th (the last time I posted). I'm trying really hard to come up with a good reason/excuse as to why I haven't made any attempts to write on here. Here it goes:
Right after my last post, I ran my second half marathon.
It was...rough. I hadn't trained as much as my first half. It was hot. There were way more hills than I remembered around the lake despite the fact that I grew up there. My heel started to hurt pretty bad after mile 6. Oh and I had some killer allergies. Thankfully, I had Lisa there to help me, motivate me, and walk with me when I needed a break. I ended up finishing a minute faster than my first half. I'm not complaining.
After that, I took some more time off of running. A lot actually. I did summer things. Like this:
Road trip to DC where we ate and drank a bunch and had an awesome time. Crab feasts and Memorial Day in DC. Highly recommend it!
Red Sox game with my mom
Ogunquit with Lisa and my mom
Lobsters and fun in Portland with Lisa and Marcy
An amazing night out with Marcy at the Quincy waterfront which lead to a really early morning for the Color Me Rad Run
Hung out with this lovebug a lot
Went home and spent some time on the lake
Worked...not too hard though
Watched my friend's dog Jodie for a week and realized I am a one dog house for now
Started running more and more to prepare for Reach the Beach (September 14th and 15th)
And then this past weekend I did this...
Full. Marathon. Holy. Shit.
