Valley of the Sun 1/2 Marathon

I did the Valley of the Sun Half Marathon this past weekend. My times seem to keep getting slower - maybe because I am not putting so much focus now on running. Since the PF Changs, I had not run more than 5 miles at a time and I could feel the difference! I love tri training though, I am starting to be much more consistent with my training and my new favorite is spin classes. I have started to wear a heart rate monitor to help show improvement as well. It is so motivating after a workout to see what you accomplished by looking at it. Here are a couple of pics from the race. Kel you are right - running is not always pretty but it sure is good for you!

I also had my brother's B -day - the youngest one is now 20! All of my brothers B-days are within 2 weeks of each other so I have 3 B-days to attend right now. On top of that - with such a great network of friends, last weekend I attended a fun get together for Mike's 30th (and saw once again Marisa's perfectly decorated house, I can only aspire to be that organized!) and this coming weekend another one. Though, it is the 10th anniversary of her 21st B-day. I am going to steal that saying later this year. Have a great week!