Beautiful Sunday Run

What a wonderful weekend we had spending it with family and celebrating my mom. Saturday evening at Lake Junaluska she became a fully ordainded Deacon. Another post on that this week.

Scott and I stayed in Asheville Saturday evening. Sunday morning Scott, Mom, Chris, and I met up at Lake J for a morning run around the lake before we all headed our seperate ways. So far this was the most beautiful run I have done. I took my phone along to take pictures as we ran.

Since the air is not humid and sticky running was a lot easier. There were a few hills that needed some conquering, but we all did it:)

Views around the lake.
Doesn't everyone run like this?

I was really trying to get me and the mtns after my run.

It's Contagious

As you all know Scott and I have been running in local 5k's together. Two weekends ago we did the Great harvest bread 5k. I had my PR by 3 seconds! Hey it was 3 seconds faster and a VERY hilly course, so I was pleased. I was really fast my first 2 miles and slowed up by my third. Right now this is my last race until the race in September! Here are some pictures from the race.

This guy gives a whole new meaning to running barefoot.
He passed me about mile 2 with his bare feet pounding on the ground.

Scott crossing the finish line. We really need to work on getting him faster.

I want a picture of me crossing the finish line.

Until then, I am happy to cheer him on as he crosses. Very sweaty after this race.

This reminds me of a quote I found, "No one has died from drowning in their own sweat."

This is the whole reason Scott ran the race. Great Harvest Bread Co. sponsored it,
so after the race they were passing out free samples of bread. This is so delicious and
This the pecan bread with cinnamon and brown sugar.

Ready for the contagious part?

Ashley agreed to run a 5k with me in September called the hit the brixx run September 17. Ashley has been working very hard in the gym to build up her running. Last she and I talked she is up to 1.5 miles running without stopping! I am so proud of her.

My mom and Chris are training for their first triathlon on September 18! I am so proud of them I cannot even tell you. Mom just bought her some new running shoes yesterday and already went running with Chris this morning.

I would like to think that my training and dedication has given them some inspiration! Well we can all dream can't we? I am hoping that one day maybe we can all complete an event together. Ashley, Mom, and Chris I am so proud of you guys for taking on the challenge of your race/event. I will be there to run with you and cheer you on! Good luck on training.

Skyline Run

As I mentioned in a previous post Scott and I ran our second race together in Uptown Charlotte. The week leading up to the race was my schools spring break. We were spoiled with sleeping in all week, but Saturday our morning started with an early wake up at 5:15.

Since we had to get up so early I laid everything out the night before.

Scott approaching the finish line.

I was successful in finding a grumpy man to take our picture after the run.

Check out that great headband.

After the race they had local vendors set up and a live band. The weather was

beautiful so we decided to hang out for a little while.

This race was my PR. I ran it in 26:56. Avg. 8:40 pace. Since my first 5k 5 months ago I have been able to shave close to 3 mins. off my time. It must have been the yogurt the night before:)

Mile 1 8:50

Mile 2 8:39

Mile 3 8:32

Mile .13 :53