Heat Wave

Saturday was very eventful. We began our 12 mile run at 7:15am and it was already almost 70 degrees! When I got back from my run it was 91 degrees and only 2 and 1/2 hours had past. We were supposed to be working on pace that day and it was too hot for it. My pace was 11:37/mi. with the walk breaks. I ran with Mentor Lisa and we drank alot on the course! I went through my whole 20oz bottle of watered down gatorade and refilled it at one of the hydration stops! When I got back to my car I grabbed another gatorade but this one wasn't watered down... and that made me feel much better. I must say that I drank ALL DAY long and felt thirsty all day.

I went to Gina (Evan's Mom) birthday bash. She had the bone marrow and blood drive for her birthday. It was a huge success with a huge result of 80 donors and out of that 24 + people donated a pint of blood each! I tried to donate but my Hemoglobin was at 12.4 and they want you at 12.5 + to donate. I was within normal range though (12.1-15.9) so that was good news! I told Coach Paul and he said that my levels could be low due to all my training! After all, I had just ran 12 miles! Gina and her family and friends were just amazing and I felt very comfortable around ALL of them. I know her through her caringbridge website (http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/evancousineau) for her son Evan my teammate in Heaven! I did join the bone marrow registry in memory of Evan!

After that I took a much needed nap and then went to dinner with Jeremy at Ruby's and then Disneyland for some dancing and rides!

Sunday we went to the beach and it was so HOT! I saw more lady bugs yesterday than ever before, and the cute baby birds on the shore with the big birds. The Santa Ana winds were here this weekend and it showed because we rarely see Catalina from Huntington Beach and yesterday it was clear as a bell!

Today I have tap class and since it is a rest day I will probably cater to my plants! One plumeria tree needs to be replanted and they all needs plenty of water. I hope to do laundry today too!

Tomorrow starts mid-week training! The goal set for this week is 37 miles and the weather is supposed to be much cooler so that should help in my running times throughout the week. As for bowling! I didn't bowl that great yesterday and I hope that next week is much different! We have 2 Wins and 12 Loss as of week #2 of 23 in my league! Let's turn that around too!

have a happy monday!