I kicked off my weekend by riding downtown and volunteering for the Move It Memphis 5k/10k. 
Whoo Hoo Rachel!!! (bad lighting in picture, oops!). She is my amazing training buddy- the way faster, way more talented, amazingly awesome training buddy that still lets me tag along. She is a consistent 18 min 5k runner, even when training for other distances. Today she raced some University of Memphis chicks and I think came in 3rd...not bad for a 37-year-old chick. Right now I am taking a break from speed work, but I can't wait to start meeting back up for our 5:45am kick-our-own-butts interval workouts. 
And my other pal, Mike. Michael. I always want to say Michael as he is military and I think the formal name goes with the salute. :) I am making him show the camera that he was first place in the 10k today. Whoo hoo!!!! A couple of weekend ago we raced a 10k together and decided we have both gotten slowwwwww. He is racing his way into shape, and I am adding miles to my plan. Either way, we are going to meet up next year and do the Valentine's day couple thingy and hopefully kick some butt!!!
And my eternal gratitude to Alyson and Lilly for keeping me company this morning. Alas, the volunteer job ended and I still needed to get in 3 hours on the bike. Alone, but not lonely, I headed through the hood to the country. I am not sure which is better. In the hood, I might get mugged, but in the country, the trucks WANT to run me over. People are such jerks in their cars. I think I have a better chance of survival in the hood, honestly. I ain't skeered.
Some hours later, I was hungry (because I ate all of my food at the volunteer post) and ready to be out of the wind (I forgot it just gets windier as the day goes on in this part of the country). But, I have to say, I had a good day spending time with Torres (aka Nando, my bike). I love, love, love my bike. Do not buy a bike without talking to David Lacek if you are in this area. He will help you figure out which geometry will fit you best- do not guess and spend all of that money. Every time I ride my bike I am so amazed at how much I like my bike. It does make a difference.
Okay- time to kick up the feet, finish reading Dog On It, and then head to a Mardi Gras party. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!
6 comments:
ah....i miss weekends as they used to be. we spent the day test driving mini vans and doing house chores. i'll live vicariously through your in shapeness!
I thought I saw you! I think I spotted you in a crowd of Los Locos between miles 5 and 6, but I wasn't sure and didn't want to yell your name. It was a great day for a race!
I"m sad I couldn't be there to volunteer with you guys. Miss you!
Looking at the 1st picture i have to ask if you at breakfast at the arcade before the race?
What I have learned in my travels to Memphis is that any day that starts at the Arcade is a good day.
@scott- yes, that is the Arcade. The sad thing is, I didn't even know it was the Arcade...and my MOM knew from looking at the picture. Looks like someone (ahem, me) needs to go grab a bite to eat there.
Looks like a great weekend! And now I want to know what the Arcade is.
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