Running on a break

Workout: 30 minute run - 10 minutes easy, 15 minutes hard, 5 minutes easy. Ab work

Running

I decided to take a break from running. My knee had been bothering me, and all my runs felt sluggish. After a lot of going back and forth I decided that maybe a little bit of a running break was what I needed. The funny thing is that I am kinda still running while "on a break". So, the day after I decided to take a break I signed up for 2 races. Oops! Ok, one race isn't until December so that doesn't count. But, the other race is this Saturday. I have been running 2 - 3 days a week. Just easy 25-30 minute runs. Basically, just enough survive the 5K. The race should pretty much be torture. I am NOT in race shape at all! And it has been HOT!!

Yeah!! I'm talking sweat dripping, eyes burning, seriously can't see a thing HOT!!! I would have jumped in the lake behind me here, but I saw a mammoth size gator. True story!! I'm thinking my real break will start right after the race Saturday;) We will see.

Life

Life has been fun, lately! We just had some visitors, and it was awesome to be with family for a week straight!

Chick Fil A is a must for our IL guest that don't have one nearby!! Although, we have about 10 nearby, and it is still a must for our family.

It's hot, it's Florida, and it's spring break. So ice cream just makes sense.

Mini golf!! This was the first time we actually played a legit 18 holes. Hip hip hooray for a toddler free home! (Well, sometimes I miss having a toddler. What mother doesn't?)

Today, I'm taking Lyla to see Cinderella and tomorrow we hit up Legoland. Keeping busy and enjoying life!! Running and all!

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