Easter Weekend Happiness

Another weekend of "thank-yous" to the boys for giving me another big ride at Ride Into Spring...another 100 miles... even faster sub 5 hours than last weeks sub 5 hours. Everything was smooth and actually felt better than last week, with the exception of the nutrition bottle sabotage by Tom O'Kelly. I am not sure why he stays so mad at me! :)

(and I made it home safe...thanks for not checking on me, boys. Geez! I swear I get no female preferential treatment out there.)

I know a ride is good when I come home and have a text or email from David Lacek. I eagerly waited....and boom. There it was. Good ride confirmed. And everyone had to suffer with Mark this week, not just me. I think I secretly like the suffering he inflicts.

Overall, I think I am riding faster because I have important things to do when I get home, like an afternoon of margaritas with my friends! Caroline, Rachel and I decided to have some girl time without a 5am run/bike involved. So, 100 mile + brick +margaritas, and I was one very happy girl.
Of course we let Curt join in. :) Dave was too busy listening to NPR and planting flowers. I kid you not. I am not sure what to say about this, but I am glad I have a husband takes care of the house while I frolic :)
These two girls are the absolute best. They are smoking fast. FAST! Our plans have been made- July 1st we are back on our weekly speedwork together. (well, you know, start together at least:)

Damie, Caroline, Rachel B, Jennie Vee, and Angie Z running at Shelby Farms.

Today was a happy Easter morning run with a great group of girls. This was Jennie's last longer run before Boston, and she is primed to kick some serious butt. I used this awesome group to get me through another long run with some faster miles at the end. I always think I am too tired to do the work, but it is just a choice. Work done!

So, do I do this sport to be competitive and improve my times, or do I do it for the great people? I would say the awesome friends I have trump all.
And to our parents, Dave and I DID go to church this Easter Morning. Proof. I did not attempt to fix the sweaty run hair....it just went back in a pony tail. :)