Yet another run...

I know I have officially lost my mind...I just finished another race. It was "just" a half marathon that felt like an ultra (running term for a VERY long race)!!! Yesterday, Mary, my mom and I headed down south for a fun weekend in Miami. It was the race of lost or forgotten items. It started with Mary forgetting her fav black jeans for dinner. Then, when we finally got to Miami my mom somehow lost her camera at the Expo (that is why there are NO pics for this trip). After a crazy afternoon looking for the camera, finding new jeans for Mary (by the way if you are in Miami you have to check out Lincoln Street, so many cute shops) we met up with Jo-Anne and Roy for dinner. We met up with them at a very hip restaurant called Michy's. Roy saw the restaurant on the food channel. Lets just say I felt like I was on a taping of Top Chef. It was awesome. I think it was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had!!! Thanks Roy and Jo-Anne!

Race Day:
This morning we woke up to run yet another crazy race. Yup, 4 am and we were up and getting ready to go to the start.

When we got downtown, we walked to start through people's "bedrooms." I was amazed to see so many homeless men lining the streets of downtown Miami. What I did not realize it that 3 hours later, they would still be in their "rooms." It just broke my heart to see the joy in their eyes when we handed them fig newtons and bananas. Man do I feel so blessed to have a place to call home.

As for the race itself...well to make a long story short, the race was TOUGH. I guess my legs have not recovered 100% since Disney. The course was beautiful and I did get a way cool medal :) After the race I realized that my brand new 26.2 belly button ring fell out while I was running. LOST #3!!! ERRR....

Overall, I had a great time. It is so great to work all week and spend my weekends running with some of my best friends. Thanks Girls for a great time!!!!