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!

Tubing?

 
Here's a pic of Frank and I tubing! We went to a get together at Marie's house again this year and decided to try tubing. Last year we were afraid of injuring our old bones! It was really fun even though we both got thrown off after we told them it was okay to speed-up a little! Be care of what you ask for!

Ella discovers the magic light

 
Here's Ella discoving that the light will go on and off with the press of a button and was very proud of herself! The amazement of a child.

August get together

 
Here's the latest pic of Ella and us. I must be shrinking!.

Quick thoughts

Here's a pic of the now one year old Zella! She is a real cutey with the BLUEST eyes. I like to think this is a picture of her talking with her grandmom!

It seems I never have time to work on my blog. Between trying to get my workouts in, work and the running club, golfing, there is just not enough time. I tried to run for the first time today since the Meldown 50K (a 30K for me) and I'm still very sore from the chafing and decided to not make it worse and went home after 2 miles. I did manage to get a weight training in so that was good. It's been a while since I've even thought about that and boy, did I feel it today. I've lost quite a bit of strength but hopefully will be back up to speed in no time. I feel so fat and flabby that I am really motivated to get back into my routine workouts. I plan to swim after work tonight.

I bought the IPOD Touch after a couple of my friends commented on the weight loss applications that they have used to lose weight. I love my gadgets and so far so good. It definitely makes you think twice before absently eating. I've been pretty good about logging my food and it's amazing just how little 1200 calories really is. Who knew? Well, I guess I did but I didn't want to believe it! Anyway, I'm really expecting to succeed this time.

It's been so hot and humid here and I'm really getting tired of it. Trying to run in this oppressive heat is impossible. Hopefully the worst is almost over.

Well, I guess that's a wrap as I have a list of things to do before work and I always end up having to rush. Gotta Run!

Our new deck

Here's a pic of our new deck. It's great to be able to sit outside and relax. I love it!

One of these days, I'll get back to by blog. It just seems that there's never enough time. I've been really busy with working out and working. I'm feeling great and have had much more energy so my running is increasing and improving. I've also started a women's bike group and we meet on Fridays to bike about 25 miles. I've also put together a small group of women for a Wednesday morning run. It's great to find so many like minded women. I'll blog more about them soon. For now,it's off to bed as I have to get up around 5:30 to meet to run at 7:00 to try to beat the heat. It's been extremely hot and humid lately!