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Running in Paradise

We're on vacation and let me tell you; running doesn't get much better than this!!  The community my sister lives in is gorgeous.  It is a huge gated community with a golf course, tennis courts, playground, club house, etc.  It is only Tuesday and I have already put in 14 miles.  Back home it takes me until Friday to get that many done.  Here was my glorious run this morning.

Okay, there are gators galore in her community.  This huge monster was just baking in the sun right by one of the golf holes.  There were 3 men golfing about 20 feet away, and I was running on the sidewalk about 50 feet away!!  CRAZY!

 All done with my 4 miler.  I bought a new running outfit so I would look cute for all the retirees I pass along my route every morning.  (90% of the community is retired.)  My running skirt is from Gap and the performance tee is from TJ Maxx.  Don't you love the color of Ang's house?  It would look awful in IL, but it looks great down here.  I can't wait for another run tomorrow morning.  We are having a blast.

Check back Friday for, hopefully, a more tan family. :)

Comments

  1. Coach AlbaughMarch 24, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Wow! I hope you can outrun that gator! Lucky duck to be on Vacation.

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  2. EmilyMarch 25, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Ha! The gator reminds me of canoeing in Florida on Spring Break. That was your favorite canoeing trip ever, right?

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  3. OliviaMarch 25, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Oh gosh, don't remind me, Emily!!!

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