Love the Weather, Love the Run

Back up to yesterday, another 4 mile run that was FANTASTIC! I ran 4 miles in 48 mins. and some change. I consider this to be excellent since it's only 10 mins. longer than my best 5K. I really pushed myself, and felt great. That's what I need to do - even on longer runs. I need to work harder at keeping a better pace rather than just lolloping along and getting it finished. I know that the harder I work at it now the easier the 13.1 miles will be on race day. (Which by the way is now less than 2 months!!!) And trust me, I did push. There were moments when I just wanted to stop, but I kept telling myself - it's only 2.1 more miles or it's only 1 more mile.

The weather helped tremendously. It was nice and cool, and even though I still looked like I had just gotten out of the sweat shower, it was so wonderful. I'm just ready for the weather to stay this way. I love fall, and from the way the newscasters are talking, the cooler weather and amount of rain we've had should make for very vibrant colors this year. I can't wait. Fall is just wonderful - particularly since it's followed by my favorite season. (Winter, just in case you didn't know.)

Fall also means FAIR TIME, Saw movies, and fun holiday decor. I just love the warm colors. I've convinced Jeremy that we should go to the state fair this year. I say convinced like it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do when it wasn't. My convincing basically consisted of me saying I think we should go to the fair and him saying Ok. :) He's easy to convince and I'm easy to please. I LOVE FAIR FOOD!!!! Ice cream and caramel apples - cotton candy and gyros - plus all the awesome games and prizes you can win... ok, so maybe not awesome prizes, but fun memories anyway. Growing up my brother always took me to the fair. We went on the day when you could ride for a quarter and we always had SO much fun. Now he's got me running - guess he's kind of like a hero or something to me. Better yet, he's like a super hero - with a really cool costume for Halloween.

Ok - time to get back to it. Dance tonight, then I'm taking off tomorrow to hang out at home. B, mom and dad are coming to town, so B and I are going to have fun. He's such an awesome kid (as are all my boys) and I enjoy time spent with him.

Happy Thursday - Happy weekend!!!