3 Mile Saturday and 8 Mile Sunday

Saturday morning I woke up feeling motivated and empowered.  It was NYCM weekend.  

If over 40,000 runners can run 26.2 miles, surely I can put some miles down.  I figured Saturday was as good of a day as any to put some miles back under my velt.  I fueled my run with two eggs, spinach, avocado and siracha on whole wheat toast with an almond milk/cinnamon roll protein powder smoothie concoction. Filling, satisfying, and a great way to start the day. 

Olive and I geared up and decided to go for a leisurely 3 mile run by the lake.  Long sleeve tech shirt, shorts, and newtons for me, and a Ruffwear harness and leash for Olive

        

It was a beautiful warm morning, with weather in the 60s mid day.  My run surpringly felt great, despite a really bad stitch and cramp towards the end.  Probably due to being dehydrated Friday night and red wine. ----Oops.

Saturday night I got a text from my running friend Jill asking if I wanted to go for a run Sunday.  Two days in a row.... whoa Katie.  I said sure and asked her what time. Some of our conversation must have been lost in the text waves because I thought I was agreeing to 8am, she thought I was agreeing to 8 miles.  Whelp.

I wanted a big classic Sunday breakfast.  I went with two eggs on a piece of wheat toast, 1/4 of an avocado, and a home made sweet potato hash (half a sweet potato, onion, garlic, dab of butter).    Satisfying and filling and no tummy troubles during my run.

Success.

I haven't run over 3 miles in a few weeks so I was a little worried, but decided to lace up my sneakers, put on my big girl panties, and meet Jill for a flat 8 miles around Old Saybrook.  After all, it was New York City Marathon day... what is 8 miles then lots of folks are running 26.   My faithful running buddy Olive came along.  Donned in her Ruffwear harness and her reflective vest

We had a great leisurely run- no music, just sunshine and catching up.  The first 6 miles flew by and while the last two felt a little harder, I was really amazed at how great the run felt overall.  Flat terrain really helps.   

Few weeks off.... 1:19:47  Average pace 9:58 - beautiful waterfront run. Pretty happy with out splits and our time especially considering taking some time off. 

It felt great to be done with 8 miles by 11 on a chilly Sunday.  I went to Old Lyme, rode Bradley, and made some lunch.  Chicken breast with a side of noodles. 

And for dessert... (yes weekends means dessert after lunch)  Ginger yogurt with fresh berries and cinnamon. 

After lunch it was a warm fall gear and a walk around Old Lyme, and a trip to the book barn. 

I had such a wonderful weekend and it felt great to get back into my running sneakers. 

Some people ease back into running, I guess I just jumped in with both feet. 

Maybe that's the best way to start?    Did you log some miles this weekend?