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11-5-16

Okay, so I got up on time and met Amy P. at Press Cafe at the right time. But oddly enough, we didn't run. Instead we enjoyed the moment and walked for an hour. The temp was great- i think it was about 65? People were setting up for the farmers market that's held there every Saturday morning and farther down the trail, a 5k was being put together. Luke's Locker has a training group that runs on Saturday mornings too, so that was fun to see. Amy's plan was to get back in bed.

I feel like I've been lazy. This week has not been good for me working out. And naturally my half marathon is in 8 days and Mexico is in 10! HOLY heck. That came up fast. I really thought my body would look different! Hah. Well, all I can do is make these next few days extra healthy!!

So at some point today, I'll be doing a better workout, probably cycling. I gotta work up a sweat somehow!

Today is also my nephew's 1st birthday party!!! I can't wait to hug him!

-Later-

I did 30 minutes of cycling intervals. The bike fell off the front wheel holder dealy (as per usual) and the bike just felt weird. Wobbly. So we took it to the bike shop (which is a great place to spend money) and Raz asked the guy behind the desk (Fern. His name was Fern...) to put road tires on it! Eeeeehh! I was excited that he asked because I didn't want to bring up an extra expense. The guys at the shop also showed me their online calendar so I can look up and join group rides. I'm pumped!

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