Last night a small group of neighborhood boys were suddenly skateboarding and 'hanging out' in front of my house around 8:00 p.m. (imagine that, my house, of all places!) . Those were smart boys though. I had the cutest girls within a 5 mile radius under one roof. Needless to say, I was awake the entire night listening to endless rounds of "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedignfiled, and watching Napoleon Dynamite, and trying to decide if I should put a limit on how many salt and vinegar chips should be eaten by any one girl. Then up at 5:30 a.m. after ZERO sleep for a run in the canyon with the RHPC! It was a mighty pink group, including a few of brave, brave men who also ran. I drove a group to the start and ran back to my car, so I only ran 10 of the 13 (9:25/8:56/9:10/9:32/9:08/8:32/8:31/8:42/8:58/9:00). I wasn't sure it would be a good idea to do 13 since I have not run more than 7 miles in almost a month. I did have a 40+ week though, so that's good I guess. I'll work my way back the long runs in the next 2 weeks. I just am trying not to push it so I'll have some gas in the tank for Hobble Creek and St. George. Anyway, it was absolutely awesome to see friends! I ran 3 miles with Rachael, but was totally holding her back. It was nice to be up the canyon, the weather was perfect until the end when it rained on our parade. I got the pickled chicken feet prize from Smooth and am looking forward 'trying' them. I wonder though what Rachael is gonna do with those pink fish-net gloves.....hmm. So great to see everybody and finally meet some new faces. I was home in time to serve waffles with whipped cream and strawberries and mitigate one last round of pictionary. I'm beat. Thanks Marion for all the "grown-up" fun this morning!!! | 