Just got back from a run on a little bit different route than usual. It was much colder tonight than the rest of the nights I've gone out this week, but in a long sleeve tshirt I wasn't bothered too much. I went a bit farther tonight - not much though. I did walk another few blocks after running, and then ran about 1/8 of a mile up the small hill on the road leading up to our driveway.
Haven't done 8 minute abs yet - figure I'll wait till Ashley gets home to see if she wants to join me. She is out trying on a bridesmaid dress for a friend's wedding. I'm not particularly happy about this wedding (nothing against the bride and groom) simply because it is on the same date next August as James and Laura's. I'm in that wedding - so obviously Ashley won't be able to join me out in Denver which would have been fun - oh well. Hope she gets home soon as she has been gone forever!
I wanted to say a quick thanks to Brett who has been sending me some really good training trips via email lately. He is going down to run the race with me but has the advantage of already being in fairly good shape (as does Brian). Brett is an extremely talented althete who played football as a kicker for Simpson College and a few Arena League teams. He also did some personal training work when living out in Pasadena, so all his advice is very good. He is a very "go get 'em" kind of guy himself that will never turn down a challenge - but has been extremely understanding and realistic when helping me set goals and come up w/ new ways to train. He thinks I should get on a bike or rollerblade almost as much I run which is probably a good idea that I'm going to look into. Anyway - thanks for the advice so far Brett.
In other exciting news, I got the confirmation letter in the mail from where we'll be staying while down on the island, Cinnamon Bay Camps in the US National Park. We'll have a large group site so may have to share but will be literally 30 yards from the beach. Also got our car rental confirmed, and since we got the plane tickets last weekend we are all set - just need to save up some $$ for fun stuff while we're down there. Because of it's beauty and the fact that most of the island is undeveloped due to the National Park, St. John is one of the most expensive islands in the Caribbean. Because we were able to get one of the last campsites, a great deal on flights out of O'Hare, and will be renting a car and not depending on taxis - before food, fun, etc. this trip is only costing us each about $600.00. That's as much as some people pay a NIGHT to stay on St. John (don't believe me, click here!), and we'll be there for 6 full days and nights. Obviously we are giving up some luxuries - but you go for the island (and in our case the run), not the hotel.
OK.. before I forget Food Report:
Breakfast: nada
Lunch: Burrito Bowl from Chipotle - no tortilla (free!), and diet coke no refills
Dinner: So far only a yogurt - I'm waiting for Ashley to get home!
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