This long weekend has been pretty great, especially after a
weekend lost to being sick last weekend. I planned for a long run on Saturday
morning but it didn't happen. On Thursday after work Carly and I did JillianMichael’s Ripped in 30.
Friday morning I did some serious strength training, and then Friday night I
spent just over an hour mowing the lawn. When I woke up Saturday I was in pain,
especially in my thighs and ankles. I decided that extra sleep/repair would be
more beneficial in the long term than pushing a long run.
I struggled with the decision later when we drove by people
exercising that morning, but I got over it eventually. I was also bummed
because we had a couples massage planned for 11AM and I couldn't imagine a
better post-long run experience than a massage! Fortunately, the massage got my
legs back in shape for a long run on Sunday! We also went shopping on Saturday.
I have been in the market for some running gear and I knew that the local
running store might have Labor Day sales. I got LUCKY and got this pair of
Brooks Pure Flow 2 for $70 (instead of $100!), plus a new sports bra.
