Day Eight and an Awesome Weekend

Today was the race! It was my first race ever, and though I was a little bummed D couldn't be here (we had originally planned to do the 5k together) I had a GREAT experience. There were a ton of people all out there for a great cause and it was really neat to play a small part in the whole thing.

I finished my 6.2 miles in 54:14, which was good enough for 72nd place overall (men and women). Unfortunately because of the circumstances (last second registration, etc) I don't show up on the official finisher's list. Boo! But either way I was really really happy with my time - since it was my first race I was looking first to just finish, and second to do it in under an hour. Done and done! I have another 10k coming up in about a month and I'm looking forward to training for it and hopefully improving on my time!

As far as the rest of the weekend went, it was incredible. D was out of town, which was a bummer, but I kept myself occupied :) It was so fantastic you are going to get the play-by-play.

Saturday
Sleep in until 9! Was not woken up by neighbor's yippy little dog.

Santa Monica Farmer's Market. Pick up some yummies, do a little shopping, generally enjoy the beautiful day.

Happen into Express. Realize the dress I've been lusting after for MONTHS is finally on sale.

Go to TJ Maxx. Make a return. Do not buy anything. Impressive self control.

Home. Relax. Make cookie dough and get seester's care package together.

Decide to go on a short run. Head out, but quickly abandon in favor of a walk on the beach. Watch the sun set. Take the long way home and stroll through the adorable neighborhoods.

Whip up delicious dinner. Do a little shopping. Buy multiple of aforementioned Express dress.

Bed nice and early.

Sunday
Up! Early!

Race!

Home. Feel very satisfied. Cards and Pats games are both on TV. It's officially a good day.

Lunch. Sunday nap.

MLS playoffs on TV too!

Take a bike ride through Westchester. Wish I could afford any of the cute little houses. Imagine future life. Little Shawna, big dreams.

Dinner. Bake cookies for seester. Wind down. Laundry. Etc etc etc.

I wish every weekend could be this good.


And now, the talley.

Today: 6.2 miles

Total: 33.2 miles