Happy Friday!
I’ve been super busy and have wanted to blog about a handful of things but haven’t had the time.
Here’s what I’ve been up to and some fun events I have planned for the weekend.
My twin sister and I went to Montrose Beach in Chicago on Sunday.
Laying on the beach, relaxing, chatting about life; it can’t get much better than that.
Wednesday’s Workout
15 minute warmup
2×800 @3:40 Splits: 3:34, 3:32
6×400 @1:40 Splits: 1:40, 1:39, 1:38, 1:37, 1:39, 1:38
10 minute cool down
I now have a love hate relationship with speed work. This might surprise you but I LOVE it while I’m doing it. I love how it makes me feel hardcore, gives me confidence, and makes me feel fast. On the other hand, I don’t enjoy feeling like my legs feel 10 pounds heavier the next day and having a huge knot in my left glute.
I’m attending a Chicago Blogger Meet-up on Saturday. We’re going to Seasons 52 and then Red Mango for frozen yogurt. Seasons 52 is one of my favorite restaurants and I haven’t been since I lived in Orlando. I’m looking forward to making new friends and eating some good food.
I’m running my first 10k on Sunday! I want to do well, I have a time goal in mind but I don’t want to post it and set myself up for being disappointed if I don’t achieve it. It’s my first 10k so I will PR no matter what. 
Check out this post from #FFCheer’s blog, where the ladies are giving the low-down for why we’re running—Fleet Feet Women’s 5k & 10k race:
The Women’s Race Baker’s Dozen
One of the reasons I love to run is because I love to eat. Brunch after a race is one of my favorite things. If you’re running the Women’s 5k & 10k or live in Chicago and want to make new friends, please join us for brunch on Sunday at 11:30am.
Do you have fun plans for the weekend? Anyone else racing this weekend?
8 comments
Holly @ Pink-Runner.com says:
July 15, 2011 at 1:50 pm (UTC 0)
Good luck with the 10k! No races for me until it cools down in the Fall!
Sara says:
July 16, 2011 at 2:36 pm (UTC 0)
Thanks Holly! You’re smart, it’s supposed to be 95 degrees on Sunday for the race.
Sara @ Run Around Sara says:
July 16, 2011 at 12:03 am (UTC 0)
I’m doing a 5K on Sunday. I have been having problems running outside, but this race is on a packed dirt bike trail, so I hope I’ll do better than my previous outside attempts. Have fun at your 10K!!
Sara says:
July 16, 2011 at 2:37 pm (UTC 0)
Thanks Sara. Good luck running the 5k!
Cherie says:
July 16, 2011 at 12:53 am (UTC 0)
Look at all the fun stuff you’ve got going on!! I’m happy for you! And have an awesome race! Don’t mind if I vicariously run it with you, okay? Hahaha. And the Meet-up sounds pretty cool too. I want to check and see if there’s anything like that in my area!
Sara says:
July 16, 2011 at 2:37 pm (UTC 0)
Come to Chicago and meet up with me!!!
Xaarlin @ pain is nothing says:
July 16, 2011 at 2:47 am (UTC 0)
Good luck in the 10k! I can’t wait to hear how it goes. I’ve never done a 10k yet either.
Sara says:
July 16, 2011 at 2:39 pm (UTC 0)
Thanks! I love 15k’s and hate 5k’s so we’ll see about this, lol.