A double yoke kind of day

 

Yeah I'm wearing the pink Nike top again. 

 I love it! and it's thumb holes.

 

Just when things seems to be stacked against my plans there are little rays of light.  With the super secret spy's insane work schedule I had been at my wits end trying to work out kid coverage for Stone Mill but now that all I have to do is a lot of driving

 oh and a fair amount of running

I have filled my time with making sure the kids and I are ready for what I hope will be a wonderful weekend for everyone.  I tried out a new pair of on regular Saucony trail shoes.  Thanks to all the great insights my readers shared with my on THIS post. 

 

I have a brand new pack that is ready to hang with me for 50 miles chafe free.  I'm hoping.  I've packed two or six potential race day outfits, kids clothes, toys and favorite snacks. 

 

With all that done what better way to set the stage for a great day than to bake cookies?!   

Take delight in the smallest of miracles

 

The simple act of cracking that egg reminded me that no matter how things seem on the surface - ordinary, average, predictable - things can always surprise you.

 

 

 

 



Game On

 

Just when I think I stuck, when I want to hide in the bathroom and cry my eyes out, when I want to literally

freak out,

the skies brighten and amazingly things just work out.

 

Okay they didn't magically just worked out but after many several plans failed, I finally have a plan for making sure the kiddos have a great time while I am out in the woods frolicking with my trail brethren.  Thanks to my sisters and my mom the kiddos will be having a blast spending time with family.  They will be happily cheering me on in spirit which will ease my mind so I can focus on my race.

 

Armed with a grateful heart I headed out for a quick p.m. run.  Although I had already ran 10 miles this morning before The Plan came together, another run would give me a chance to test out my fresh pair of Saucony Trail shoes that I will be wearing on Saturday. 

 

It is amazing how light I can feel with the weigh of worry lifted from my shoulders. 

 Now it's just that little detail of running 50 miles...



A Perfect Day

After early morning doctor appointments

all good news

for Oldest Son and I, we fueled up for an afternoon of shopping and fun.

 

Oldest Son was pretty hungry from skipping breakfast due to our early morning appointments. 

Once we were home I was eager to run in my new Sauconys.  My fabulous sea green bright white ultra light weight super comfy Sauconys which I started wearing in October had to be retired for only short run or treadmill use.  I am happy to say that my spanking new shiny black with peaking out pink Sauconys were a welcomed change.  They felt amazing on my feet for a quick 6.5 mile loop to tire my legs.

Given that it was such a gorgeous day I made the most of it and practiced running on fatigued legs by following my loop up with another 10 miles at a slower pace.

I was a salty mess when I was done and I found the perfect place to rest after my run.

Staring at the clouds and blue sky laying on the trampoline in the backyard was a great way to appreciate the rest of my perfect day.