Already Monday

Honestly, where do the weekends go?

I'm happy to report that I successfully accomplished my painting project. I can't spill any details just yet because I want to surprise hubby when he comes home this weekend and I know he'll be snooping on here for details. :) I will say that painting makes for excellent cross-training, but I also found it kind of therapeutic. I look forward to tackling the next room!

My 16mi-26K run went really well yesterday. It was a cool, overcast morning - ideal running weather. We set out just before 7:30 and the time just flew by once we were running. We took some country roads and reveled in the peace and quiet. I felt great the entire time despite a pretty hilly route.

With yesterday's run, I polished off the week with another milestone of 65K/40mi. Looking back at last year's mileage while training for a September marathon, I maxed out at 51K/32mi. Ummm, no wonder I bonked so hard during the race! As the weeks go on, I think I'll post a little comparison of my weekly and monthly training mileage - this year vs. last year. I'm definitely approaching things differently this time around and hoping it pays off big time in September.

Enough about me!

Drop by Lil Runner's Virtual Bake Sale to bid on my power bar squares (or an assortment of other yummy goodies) for charity.

And Tall Mom is having a fun t-shirt giveaway, so make sure you check that out!

Last but not least, congratulations to Denise for completing her first ultra this weekend! Check out her race report. Congrats Denise!