So much to write about, so little time. Start with a little alliteration, sprinkle in some questionable poetry, add a brilliant run, top with cute clothing that benefits a great cause, and you have…this post!
I was alone with 30 kids on Saturday. Sounds scary, doesn’t it? Alan was announcing the Arizona Half Marathon on the same day as our cross country meet in Huntington Beach, so with the exception of a very helpful parent and a great team captain, I was flying solo.
In the meantime, on Friday Alan drove the three and a half hour drive to Goodyear, Arizona without his chief navigator. This year they added a trail half marathon to the road half and 5k, which I was kind of sad about missing (although I’m really not in shape to run a half marathon, especially on trails, but that’s never stopped me before!).
Photo from last year’s race.
Alan brought me some swag from the race, a running cap and a compass.
As for me, the team and I (and their parents) got to sleep in a little because our first race wasn’t until 11:25, meaning the bus left the school at 7:30 in the morning. In the daylight. It was very nice to enjoy the cooler weather in Huntington Beach, where the high was under 80 degrees. Finally! The team ran well and looked great.
They’re such posers!
The boys try, but at least three of them have short attention spans for posing.
Coaches got a little swag at our meet too:
Find Your Strong backpack and bracelets, sponsored by Saucony and Snail’s Pace Running Stores
After the meet, we headed to the beach, where the kids get to enjoy the ocean if they want. I had hoped to see my grandson’s, so I walked over to their house (right around the corner from where the bus was able to find parking). Unfortunately, they weren’t home, so I sat in their front patio, ate my lunch, charged my phone, and enjoyed the lovely weather. After a while, I strolled over to Starbucks, then headed back to the bus to meet the team.
I didn’t get home until 9:00. Alan had been home for hours. All in all, with the exception of six hours on a school bus and missing out on seeing the grandsons, a nice, but long, day.
On Sunday, I dared to not set the alarm. Alan and I were both pretty pooped from our long Saturdays, so we enjoyed sleeping in just a little bit. It was 7:30 when we headed out for our run. That would have been impossible even a week ago, but it is finally cooling off here. As I sit writing this at 1:00, it is 93 degrees outside, but it was probably in the mid 70s when we started our seven mile run.
I was trying out a new pair of shoes, Mizuno Wave Riders, for the first time. I love the bright purple and red colors of the shoe! I felt like a more athletic version of the Red Hat Society ladies.
Checking out my phone’s panorama capabilities
I don’t know if it was the shoes, the company, the weather, or what, but it was a brilliant run. I felt light on my feet and strong. I was happy to run 7.3 miles today, longer than I’ve run in months.
Finally, if you will notice the new link in my sidebar, for MizFitOnline’s new workout skort. She designed it personally to flatter and fit beautifully. For some info and pictures of Miz modeling, click here. Not only will you look great, you will also do good. Miz is donating 100% of her profit ($5 per skort) to the Mayan Families charity. Want the skort? Click here or below:
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I’m so glad we connected through Fitfluential.
xo
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It is my pleasure. I hope that your sales go through the roof! I’ll me buying mine as soon as I can.
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
The girls’ picture vs the boys’ picture is too funny
Nice job on the long run! I love the reason behind MizFit’s skorts!
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Me too! I can’t wait to order my skort. I love running skirts, so I’m excited about this.
Yeah, the boys are funny. They usually want to look so tough in their poses.
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
Awesome post! I love the skort! Thanks for posting it. I need to do the same!
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Gotta help an FFA sista out
. Especially for a great cause.
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
Hooray for sweaty Saturday! It sounds like you had a great time. Again I always love seeing your team – I always hope they’ll do well.
I am super jealous of those new shoes
. And of that run it sounds fantastic. I really think that nothing beats one of those excellent runs where you could just go forever.
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The run was great, though I think I spent most of the rest of the day recovering. Which is weird for only a 7 mile run, so I will blame my exhaustion on the meet yesterday and the 6 hours on a bus.
Thanks for appreciating the team pics. They are cute, aren’t’ they?
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
oh those skorts are adorable! love your xc team! the pics of them are too sweet! its so apperant that you just love what you do, and i admire that!!
Thanks, Jenna, I do love it, and them (most of the time).
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
I miss seeing the mountains on rides or runs! It great that you all keep running and teaching these kids that its something they can do for life.
I can’t speak on the Skort as i have zero experience wearing those
haha
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We do have great views of the mountains on all sides. I love that the spot where I took those photos is less that 3 mile from my house.
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
Pretty shoes!!!! I love Mizuno so I’m sure they had a big part of your brilliant run.
Isn’t MizFit’s skirt cute? Such a great cause. I’m getting one soon too!
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Thanks! I love these shoes. I’ve heard so many good things about Mizuno that I’m excited to thy them.
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
Boys certainly are not poser like girls! Great job on your long run!!
LOVE Mizfit…and of course her skirt!!
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I know! The boys look a little awkward, don’t they?
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
I love your shoes, I’ve always been so curious about the purple hat society! Maybe something to join when I reach retirement age?
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Actually, you only have to be 50! And you can join the “Pink Hat Society” when you’re younger (red hats in training, I guess). I was going to make my sentence say “a more athletic and younger version” until I found out that I’m not :-p.
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
love the shoes! sounds like a fun but busy weekend. i love the photo of the boys. LOL. enjoy your day!
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My weekends are always busy. I love cross country, but I am so happy when it’s over!
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
Your Sunday run looks beautiful! I envy those trails. And your x-country kids are so darn cute!
I’ve already got my Miz skort on order. Can’t wait to try it.
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I love running in skirts (occasionally), so I’ll be ordering mine soon. Our trails are really wonderful. So lucky that they are so close to home.
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
Love that Sunday run. Looks like you had a great time. Love the colour of your shoes
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I’m glad that the colorful shoes are also good for my feet!
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
I am so jealous of the gorgeous scenery there on your runs!
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I am very fortunate that I live in such a beautiful area. The spot where we took the pictures is only 3 mile from my house!
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
Sounds like an awesome weekend! Love the red on your team! And love the pics from your run…so pretty!!!!
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Thank you, it was! By the end of the cross country season, I’m a little sick of the red (I wear it too). But the team does look great, don’t they?
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
Yeah, but a 7 mile trail run seems like it would be the equivalent of a 10 mile road run, right? So, it’s no wonder that you needed to recover. I did a slightly shorter race on Saturday and was beat for the remainder of the day.
I’ll have to respectfully pass on the skort. I just don’t have the legs for it.
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Ha, I’ll bet your legs aren’t bad.
I agree about the value of the 7 mile run. It has to be worth at least 10!
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
I’m trying out the same Mizuno shoes! Haven’t run in them yet, can’t wait. Oh, and your xc runners are adorable!
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I really liked them. The color was just a bonus. I’m trying a little more cushioning after years of super supportive, so I hope they work for me. They sure feel good. I’m still wearing my orthotics though, I’m afraid to give those up.
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
I am pretty envious that after a half, Alan ran the next day. I need a 3 day recover! One day, I will be running again too, and not be in such pain! Inspiring! Great shots of you two with your doggie! beautiful setting! and…awesome new kicks!!! I love the new trend of the bright colors!
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First of all, you must read carefully. Alan announced the race in Arizona. Challenging, yes. A long day, yes (especially when followed by a 4 hour drive home), but not quite the same as actually running the race. (Sorry to shoot down your inspiration
)
Debbie recently posted..Sweaty Saturday/Sunday Run-day Rolled Into One! Plus the MizFit Skort!
I too am a Mizuno fan. In fact, I need a new pair!
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I’m really loving them so far (though I missed my run this morning..headache
)
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