The long awaited camera has arrived!
I spent a long time researching cameras and considering what my priorities were. I almost got a DSLR, but concluded that right now that doesn’t make as much sense for me as a compact, quick, easy-to-use camera does. Maybe someday though.
These animals are too much – I cannot say no to those eyes!
My mom made me special birthday carrot cake that we had last night- with extra carrots and a sugar/milk icing instead of cream cheese 
Oh my goodness -she makes the BEST. With coconut and pineapple and walnuts.
This morning we got our turkey trot on in Troy, NY. There was a walk, 5k, kid’s fun run, and 10k – we went with the 10k (5k is too short for me – I don’t like running that fast! haha, sounds pathetic).
Official times aren’t posted yet, but I think my 10k was about 44:30 (7:10 or 7:11 pace). I was pretty surprised! My PR is around a 7:03 pace, and I didn’t think my running fitness was even close to where it usually is when I’m into a running routine.
This sort of makes me doubt my philosophy on running. I know that cross-training and yoga (which I’ve been doing a lot of lately) are very helpful for running, but I thought my lack of logging miles would have hurt me a little more in this race.
Perhaps I’ve kept my miles up just enough to be okay in that regard? And the stair-master, strength-training and yoga have helped me stay strong enough to run relatively fast for me?
What do you think? Have you ever thought you might bomb a race and then end up doing well?
I’m off to eat turkey and see family…HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Day 25 – The November Gratitude Project
This Thanksgiving I am thankful for family and good food
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