Five Things

1. I had a legit race with a guy on my lunch run yesterday. We raced the last 1.25 miles which actually caused me to unofficially PR my 5K time with a finish of 26:21. Sweet. Also, I love "chicking" guys.

2. My laundry situation is becoming a big issue. I have way too many workout clothes that I need to wash and the lack of a washing machine in my apartment, let alone building makes it such a hassle to wash all this stuff. I can only imagine what will happen when i get to my six day a week training schedule.

Yes, I just put a photo of my dirty workout gear on the internet

3. I never used to understand why people would want their significant other to come along on their runs with them, but the more my longs runs take up time on my weekends the more I understand. Since J is never home due to traveling for work Saturday is the one full day of the week we usually have together. I could move my long run to Sunday, but I rather not have to change my whole schedule. I wish he would come run some miles with me.

4. My lovely grandmother who I recently went to see in Boston sent me a Keurig as a "thank you" for going to visit her. Being the coffee fiend I am I used that thing about four times a day while their. She wanted to give me something for my apartment so she just sent one over. She is the sweetest, ever.

My french press is going to feel neglected (only on weekdays, weekends are for french press)

5. I still like sitting on my roof with a glass of wine looking out across the bay. It's forever one of my favorite views.

From my rooftop.

Boston, 8 miles, croissants

Friday! For being a short week it has felt exceptionally long. I actually managed to get my long run in this morning before work but I am super angry because when I mapped it out the map said 9 miles and then when I saw how fast I ran it I knew it couldn't be right so I went back and re-mapped and it was only 8 miles. Very frustrating since I really wanted 9 under my belt today.

I think I need a Garmin but I just can't imagine spending $300 on a watch since I usually don't care about my pace, I just run by how I feel.

View from mile 4 this morning.

 Of course I still treated myself to a croissant and double shot latte when I finished. There are few feelings better in the world than finishing an early morning long run, taking a hot shower and sipping on a cup of hot strong coffee.

I had to move my long run to this morning because I am flying to Boston early tomorrow. My grandmother is not doing well and I want to spend some quality time with her while I still can. Hopefully we will watch Pride and Prejudice, talk about her and my grandfather and their travels and maybe she can try to teach me to knit one more time if she's up to it. (I am a TERRIBLE knitter, she makes gorgeous things and is just so crafty.)

Going back home will feel nice and I can't wait to hug my little cousins. I haven't been to Boston in over a year, which is a long stretch for me.

Tonight I will meet one of my best girlfriends for a drink, go on a little dinner date with J, finish up some things before I leave tomorrow and not so secretly dread my 6 hour flight.

 Happy Friday, friends. Hug someone you care about extra tight today.