Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon Race Re-cap

Last Sunday I ran the second annual Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon! I participated in the inaugural race last year and loved it. It was such a great race and so well organized, especially being in its first running! Nothing changed this year! It was another outstanding, well organized race! 

Saturday I got off work around 4:30pm and the husband picked me up at work and we were off to the beach! We headed to Market Commons to exchange a wedding gift and then had dinner at Gordon Biersch! 

 

Then we headed to the beach house and hung out with M & L until it was time for bed!

My alarm went off at 5:00am and we were out the door at 5:50! The race started at 7:00 but I can't stand the thought of being late to a race so we were  there in plenty of time. The only gripe I had about the race this year was the porta-potty situation! Yall know us runners need to use the restroom at least 1534960 times before we race. The lines were redic!!! I got in a line and then got back out because I figured there was no way I would make it through in time! 

So, I started the race already feeling like I needed to use the restroom and I just prayed that it would go away! (It kinda did, thank goodness)

I was feeling pretty good at the start of the race. I was anxious because I hadn't raced since April and I wasn't sure what to expect of myself!

My pace for mile 1 was 8:20 which I was fine with. Mile 2 was 7:47 and I freaked out. I knew I needed to slow down a bit. Mile 3 was 7:58. Miles 4-8 I hovered around 8:10-8:20 pace which was perfect! The last few miles I started feeling it and stayed between 8:20-8:30. I used GU at mile 5.5 and 10.5; both of which contained caffeine! :) 

Oh yeah, my ipod got turned on accidentally in my bag on the trip down so i was without music for this race, which I was okay with. There were a few bands along the way which helped!

The race ended on the Myrtle Beach boardwalk which is pretty narrow and curvy. I was prepared for it this year! I turned it up pretty hard the last .2 and finished strong!!

1:48:57!!!!!

A new half marathon PR for me!!! An 8:19 average pace!! I was totally suprised and very excited about this!

I finished 20th in the 25-29 age category and I was the 86th female to cross the finish line! I was #346 out of over 3,000 runners. Needless today, I was thrilled with how I ran and how I felt!!

After the race we hung around for a while then headed back to the beach house! We showered and were off to Hamburger Joe's for lunch! Suprise, Suprise!! :) 

This race will definitely be on my schedule again next year!!! 

It's Okay...

I haven't done an it's okay post in a while so it's time to get back to it!! I love this little blog series!!!

It's okay...

 ...feel guilty for neglecting my blog this past month thanks to a new full-time job.

...to want to buy everything in the boutique I am working in.

...to be over the moon excited about my half-marathon this weekend since I have not raced since April.

...to not like this cold weather, i am a summertime kinda girl.

...to let the husband cook at night now since he gets home way before I do.

....that I went to a Stella & Dot party last night and spent way too much money!

...that I am getting my hair cut this morning and I couldnt be more excited--it's been a while! :)

...to be super jealous of all my friends running the Savannah Rock N Roll Marathon. I have a conflict and can't be there to run with them and it is making me really sad.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thursday!!,

Bedroom redo

Since moving into the husband's house which is now our house, I have been making little big changes here and there. One of my top priorities was our bedroom! I have been working on getting our bed completed for a while! I hated to break up the matching bedroom suite that the hubster's parents gave him as a housewarming gift, but we needed a king bed and I am not a  fan of matchy matchy anyways!

The process....

Soooo....TADA!!! Here it is!

sorry for the iphone picture, but i love my our new bed!! :)

See that lovely larger square pillow?!?! I totally WON that pillow from Shelli over at a la mode blog!!

I absolutely love this pillow and it goes perfectly!! Thank you, thank you, thank you Shelli and Pop O' Color for the wonderful giveaway! To check out Pop O' Color's etsy shop, go HERE!

Now, it's on to bedside tables, lamps, wall decor, and table decor for the bedroom!

Weekend Recap

12 mile run this morning....1:53:30  (9:28 avg pace)

Hello!!! I have been MIA for far too long in the blog world! I have still been trying to read but I haven't had time to be creative and really post whats on my mind because I've been so gosh darn tired. 

Between working full time and not getting off till 6, working on Saturdays, playing softball 2 nights a week, birthday celebrations, and trying to stay on top of my training schedule, it has been crazy busy!

I have not been doing a good job balancing everything these days. I guess I will blame it on those 4 months of freedom with nothing really to do!!!

Since I have been gone, I have moved up in the world a little bit and got one of these snazzy babies!!!

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I am not a fan of technology because usually it screws me over. I never have to have the latest and greatest of any technology [unless it has to do with running-Garmin 610, you are next on the list!!]. 

 My wonderful sister got an Iphone and let me play words with friends on hers and I fell in love! Sooooo, off to Verizon I went! I was due for the upgrade thank goodness because there is no way you would everrrr get me to pay $700 for a stupid phone!!! 

Moral of the story.....I NEED SOME APPS! Any suggestions?!?!

first picture with iphone...love the camera!

We had a good weekend but busy weekend! I ran 8 miles with friends Saturday morning before work. I had my first running mishap! One second I was running and the right side of my body was planted on the cement sidewalk! I think I tripped over an uneven part of the sidewalk! No major injuries thank goodness but it s sure did hurt. I am proud to say I got right back up and ran 4+ more miles! 

Saturday night we enjoyed dinner outside on our patio! I love being able to do that now that the weather is cooler! Sunday we headed to church, sunday school, and then Mom, sis, and I were off to the Merry Marketplace Christmas show were I officially started my Christmas shopping! I can't believe its already that time!! 

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!!!

Weekend Recap

Whoa, I've been a busy little bee here lately! I love having something to do now but it seems I got a little use to having all that free time and now I feel like I have NONE!

The husband and I had a fun weekend in Charleston this past weekend! One of my friends whom I've probably known the longest got married this past weekend! I think this concludes the bridesmaid duties for a while, whew! It's been nonstop the past few years!!!

 Friday night kicked off the festivities with the rehersal and then the rehersal dinner at Harbour Club in downtown Charleston! GW and JW had a beautiful wedding at John Wesley UMC in Mt. Pleasant and then the reception was held at the Charleston Aquarium. It was a very unique and beautiful place for a reception! Watching them together this weekend and experiencing her wedding weekend with her made me want to go back and live mine all over again! It all went by so fast and I wish I could savor each moment just one more time!! 

I was preoccupied all weekend so not a lot of running took place and I consumed more junk food than I have in a while! Holy tummy ache on my run this morning! I had to cut from 13 mi down to 7 and then after 7 I still was a mile away from my house. I had to walk the last mile home and if you know me you know that RARELY ever happens. I finished with a 10:05 per mile pace. Better luck tomorrow I hope!

Here are a few pictures from the weekend! 

Bridesmaids with the bride

the bride to be!

the husband

awww...3 amigos?!?

at the aquarium, so neat!

moi, husband, & high school friend M!

Cute

LKV

love. this.

where the dance floor was located

party!!

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silly boys

hehehe

thank you for beating vandi and for giving me another heart attack

loved this idea...she had disposable cameras beside the boards on the table for people to take pictures

towards the end of the night, haha

Congrats G & J!!!

Fashion Friday

Happy Fall Y'all! 

Today is the first official day of fall and on my 10 mile run this morning it felt more like the beginning of summer! My run was cut a few miles short this morning because my legs were just flat out tired. I am not use to standing on my feet 5 days a week, 8 hours a day in uncomfortable shoes. Hopefully they will get more use to it after I get in the swing of things. Whew!

I will actually be welcoming some cooler temps even though I hate despise wintertime! This weekend is GW and JW's wedding weekend, so I will be performing bridesmaid duties and celebrating all weekend! Congrats you guys!!! 

In keeping with Fashion Friday, here are a couple of pictures of a few outfits lately. 

 Navy jacket: Express

Navy and white stripped top: Express

Skinny jeans: J. Crew

Scarf: Express

Sandals: via Ideeli {hit up my Shopping page for the link to register}

Garnet top: Express

Belted gray shorts: American Eagle

Sandals: Express

Watch: Michael Kors

Have a wonderful weekend friends!!!