Saturday’s lake day didn’t result in any Jim Beam-fueled chants, but my friend Kristy did make the most patriotic jello shots the world has ever seen.
They were just as good as they look!
We also enjoyed a great spread – everyone made something to share. I sweat we didn’t plan the Mexi-theme… obv nothing says the 4th like Mexican. 
The goods included (back to front): watermelon salad, Tostidos, peach-avocado salsa, my chipotle corn hummus, veggie sticks, and bean salad.
Not pictured: sandwiches and a ridiculous amount of beer.
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2 hours until the Peachtree Road Race!!! I’m so pumped. This year will be my 4th one.
4th on the 4th. Tee hee.
This is also probably the best running-shape I’ve been in. I’m especially excited to see how this impacts my endurance – Atlanta is a hilly city!
I hit up the expo yesterday to pick up my number and peruse the freebies (free Vega Sport powder samples!). Parking downtown is a nightmare, so I decided to jog there and back. Not a terrible idea until i was half way through the run home and reallllly wishing I wasn’t carrying that bag full of freebies.
After a hydration-filled day, I got in bed early in hopes of being well-rested. This was only moderately successful since
- I was too excited to sleep and
- I firmly believe it is impossible to feel well-rested at 5:30 am (it’s still DARK!).
Nevertheless, I have my gear ready to go and I’m drinking a cup of coffee with my pre-race Chia Banana Pudding.
I made the pudding the same as the linked recipe, but added a bit of almond extract and cinnamon. LOVE the additions!
Items to Remember Not to Forget:
- Race number
- Safety pins
- Ribbon (orange for Leukemia)
- KT Tape
- Inhaler
- Gum
- Watch
- Shuffle + ear earphones
- MARTA (ATL’s Metro) card
- Sport Bean samples
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Last week I decided to begin posting a weekly workout recap on Mondays. Even though it’s a holiday, I’m sticking to it and using this to add to race motivation!
My running was light due to the pesky Achilles injury, but I really enjoyed a weight-focused week.
Workout Recap (6/27-7/3)
- Monday – Yoga for Runners, 30 mins stationary bike intervals
- Tuesday – Biceps/Back, 84 push-ups
- Wednesday – Legs, P90X Ab Ripper X, 84 push-ups
- Thursday – 4 mile run, Core, 84 push-ups
- Friday – Tris/Chest (w/ 1 mile of intervals), 84 push-ups
- Saturday – Lake day! (that counts… right?), 84 push-ups
- Sunday – Shoulders, P90X Ab Ripper X, 4.5 mile run
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It’s already been quite the weekend! I have a feeling I’m going to want a post-long weekend vacation day.
What’s the most fun you had over the long weekend?
Did anyone else enjoy jello shots?
***UPDATE: I did it in 51:08!!!***
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