Golf days of summer!

 
Here I am playing my first round of 9 holes of golf! From the looks of my form and the decision to not keep score, I need a few more lessons. It was fun though and I really think I will like it once I have an idea of what to do out there. We golfed with Joe and he was great. He's only been golfing for two years but he's very good and he was very helpful to us teaching us quite a bit already. It took us 3 hours to play 9 holes which is pretty bad. Most take about 1 1/2 hour for 9 holes. We're making 9 holes of golf seem like an ultra. Oh well, we can only get better, right?

Angels amoug us!

Here's the latest pictures of my little angels. It doesn't get much cuter than this! I miss the girls and hope to see them this fall. I'll probably have to fly out for a few days but our schedules are getting pretty full now that the fall is here and we're training for the 100! Long runs and races almost every weekend. I ran 15 yesterday and 6 today and felt great so I guess I'm recovered from Hinson Lake. Our next run is the New River 50K on Oct 10 and then we signed up for a 10 mile trail run on Oct 24. So short, what were were thinking. That's actually a long story but none the less, we'll be doing a 10 miler, I guess it'll be speed work! Two weeks after that we'll be at the OBX Marathon and then two weeks after that is the Turkey Trot Half marathon (haven't committed to that one yet) and then the following week is the Derby 50K. So many races, so little time. I better pick a date to visit Ohio soon before they're all booked up! I'm working on finalizing my race schedule and will post it soon!

Running in to the night!

We ran the Hinson Lake 24 Hour Run this weekend although fell short of our 24 hour goal. After about 13 hours of running and socializing we decided it was time to go home and get some sleep. Frank ran 52 miles and I ran 45! I was a little disappointed by not reaching my 50 mile goal but the bugs started biting and my feet started complaining so I decided to go home. The good thing is is that I did not get injured and my recovery time will be minimal which is a very good thing. My legs feel great and my biggest issue today has been the mosquito bites. My wrist is swollen and I just itch everywhere. My legs are already a mess from other bites and now it looks like I'll have a few more to add to the collection.
I'm taking the day off work tomorrow so we're going to head to Costco in Greensboro for supplies. Shouldn't need too much but it's always fun to go to civilization every now and then.
Tomorrow I really need to get serious about my training and my weight loss. My intentions are good but somehow I manage to lose site of my goals and let my guard down. Hopefully I'll be able to stay focused this time. Losing 20 pounds would really help my running. I'd be smoking fast! Okay, I'd be a little faster!

Outer Banks here we come!

We found a house to stay in when we go down to run the Outer Banks Marathon in November. We got a great price and there's a ton of room so a couple of couples will be coming down to join us. Anne and Elsa will probably run the half marathon and the boys will probably run the 8K. (Frank will run the marathon of course.) The place looks great with a hot tub for after the race as well as a pool table, and glorious views. The couple we're renting from has run the marathon but recently moved to California so won't be there this year. They said it was a very fun race. That's just what I need, a fun marathon! I'll run in the back of the pack and just enjoy the day. Now, I have to get serious about dropping a couple of pounds and getting back into marathon running shape! OBX here we come!

Umstead 2010!

I can't believe I did it, but I signed Frank and I up for the Umstead 100 mile trail run in March 2010. I thought one was going to be enough but it seemed like we had to do one more. Let the games begin!