A Baptism and A Race

This weekend we (finally) had Isla baptized.  It was precious, laid back, and simple.  A huge thanks to Emily who made Isla's dress for me.  There is nothing better than a gift that has been made with love!   

 

The Catholic grandmother can finally stop worrying about Isla's soul.  ;)

Isla's godparents, Sean and Jenny- we love them!

My sweet baby was not feeling well all weekend but was a little trooper. 

I resumed my return to running this weekend with the Road Race Series 5 miler.  I was not swift on the day, but I paced appropriately with almost even splits, using only a watch.  I had a feeling the day would not be fast for me.  It was 98% humidity, and I just didn't feel that great starting off.  So, I made sure to find another way to measure success by working on my pacing in the heat.   

It was also clear during the race that it is time for me to do some speedwork.  I am covering these courses minutes off of my regular running times.  So, after 2 years of zero speedwork, I am ready to slowly add a bit in.  The key, though, is to keep being patient and adding it in appropriately.

I hope to do another triathlon this weekend, but Isla has been pretty dern sick, so I am not sure how the week is going to pan out for us.  I have spent my nights and early mornings rocking my feverish baby, so the workouts have been set aside for a bit.  One part of me just wants to set aside triathlon till next year when I have more time and hopefully more fitness and focus.  Yet, I know that there is also benefit to just continuing to get out there time and time again, even when things are not ideal.  It is all part of the journey!