And we’re off! Another week to conquer! I’m ready for it. After a few rough days last week, this weekend couldn’t have come fast enough. Friday night SL and I laid low with Thai.

Saturday morning it was long run time with Mugsy. The training schedule this week called for a 6-miler. The route we planned ended up being a little short so we added a loop in the neighborhood where I grew up! I wore my new Bic Band nad proceeded to loose it somewhere between miles 1 and 5 of our run. Whomp whomp. Looks like I will have to buy another one.

The weather was beautiful and I was definitely overdressed in my full length running tights and long sleeve pull over. I was hot and super sweaty by the end of the run. Here are our splits:

• Mile 1 – 9:10
• Mile 2 – 8:59 (negative split!)
• Mile 3 – 8:46 (our fastest mile!)
• Mile 4 – 9:04
• Mile 5 – 9:01
• Mile 6 – 9:22 (We got held up crossing streets a bunch here because we were running through the downtown area and dodging cars left and right!)
• Last 0.02 “mile” – 9:53

I haven’t done a 6-mile run in years and I felt great after (and super accomplished). The rest of Saturday included errands and a HUGE wine tasting at our local liquor store. The tasting was free and there were tons of great wines to taste.

(Source: My Insta)

SL and I ended up buying 7 bottles. Perfect, one for each day this week! Kidding, but only kind of because I have another crazy busy busy week ahead! Here is what it looks like (including more than just training).

Monday: AM – 12 mile bike (this was cut a little short because I felt weird this morning) / PM – R.I.P.P.E.D.

Tuesday: AM – Run 4.5 miles / PM – Dinner with friends!

Wednesday: AM – Walk 30 mins & Swim 500 / Working from home so I might try to fit something else is as well / PM – Class! Only 2 left after this one!

Thursday: AM – BRICK (Bike 5 miles, Run 3 miles) / PM – Class (almost done!)

Friday: AM – Swim 500 / PM – Rest!

Saturday: Chase the Gorilla 5k

Sunday: We will see where the day takes me!