Saturday April 3 Brian and I ran a 5k over on the beach in Vero. I was nervous because I have never run with him - and I know he is faster than me - plus I had run 3 miles the week before and was very slow :) But we got out there - and ran the first mile in 8:34 -- we slowed a bit for the last 2 miles but finished right at 27 min - It was so so great to have a running partner - Brian and I could talk along the way and he'd challenge me to catch up with the next person in front of me - and of course he kept telling me how great I was doing :) It was so fun - I wish we could do that together every weekend! I told him that when I run my marathon - he has to do it too - It is amazing how much it helps to have a supporter running with you the whole way! I've never had that in a race! Anyway - he got 3rd in his age group and I got 4th. Mama and Papa came to watch and even help a sign for Brian (per his request) - my Aunt Tina was one of the organizers - so a great family event.
Brian and I also did a lot of bike riding this past week while he was in Auburn - Last Tuesday he had me bike 15.5 miles and then the next day we did 25 miles - Usually those distances aren't too hard for me - but Auburn is so HILLY! We were constantly going up and down and up and down - by the last hill both of our legs were shaking and I was ready to eat a whale - literally - when I got home I had 4 small chocolate doughnuts, a Pb&J, a wrap and a piece of ice cream cake Wow :) The weather was just beautiful and perfect for biking - I picked up a nice tan along the way - Again - I love biking, but half of the enjoyment was having Brian out there with me cheering me on/making fun of me/racing me/commenting on the sights along the way. Now I know 2 new loops to go on - and I hope to get out again really soon (before it gets to hot around here!)
The month of April will be misery - so I am hoping I can remember the feeling of running and get myself out there. I know it'll do me good - but finding the time will be difficult.
Hope everyone had a Happy Easter! What are the current half plans?
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hey larissa! so glad you had a nice time with Brian! That's awesome that you ran the race together... it sounds like he gives you a lot of inspiration and continually motivates you! April won't be difficult though! Just make it a point to exercise on those trails that y'all tried out - you can have lots of fun by yourself, you'll just have to call Brian beforehand so he can give you a pep talk :) Your pics on FB are so cute! I miss you buddy!
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