21 April 2008
Busy Weekend, but still running
Posted by Deborah Pieri under: Deborah Pieri .
It’s been a very busy and long couple of weeks. Tomorrow our son, Sam leaves to go back to California for more training at Camp Pendleton. It’s been great having him home, but boy did those 10 days fly by fast. Yesterday my mom came over to take pictures of Sam in one of his uniforms. It was torture for him, but you don’t say no to Grandma. . . especially when she bakes you cupcakes. Our oldest son, Nick also was in town for 4 days to see Sam. Nick left early this morning to fly back to Boston just in time for the marathon! So anyway after a weekend full of festivities. . . . . a party for Sam Friday night, a wedding Saturday, and a birthday dinner for Sam on Sunday I think we are finally settling back into the normal pace of life. . . whatever that is!
I had a tough time getting out of bed Saturday morning to head to John Ball Park for the 15K. I had gotten about 4 and a half hours of sleep. Still I felt great once I started running. I ran with my friends Amy and Joann. Amy I hope your knee is better. . . I’ve been thinking about you all weekend! Joann, you’re awesome and it was fun sharing the miles with you! It was an incredible morning to run. After the 15K, my husband Tim and I ran 6 more miles to bring our total to 15.3 miles. After a shower we headed to the wedding. We danced long into the night, not arriving home until 3:00AM. All that dancing on top of the 15 miles, and a few glasses of wine had me moving slowly by Sunday morning. By the time I met the road warriors I was thinking of a nice easy run around the lake and that’s just what I did. Thanks Terry for running with me. Tonight I ran 6 miles just before sunset enjoying the last moments of this beautiful day. And now it’s off to bed and up by 4:30 to take Sam to the airport. I’m amazed that I was able to get so much running in this weekend with our busy schedule. I make it a priority and run whether I feel like it or not. Most of the time I feel so much better after the run! I hope everyone’s training is going well!
Happy running!
Deb
3 Comments so far...
Shelly Says:
22 April 2008 at 8:54 am.
Gee, Deb–Imagine if you had a Garmin to help keep track of all that you just did this weekend! 
(I’m trying to help with some hints for Tim–am I subtle enough?)
Seriously though–I’m so glad you got some awesome family time in this weekend along with some awesome running! Probably a good thing I didn’t tag along with you and Tim for those extra miles–not sure I could have done *6* more!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!
Deb Pieri Says:
23 April 2008 at 8:04 am.
Love your subtle hints Shelly! I’ll suggest that Tim catch up on the blogs to read all the “hints” coming his way! You looked great Saturday and I have no doubt that you are going to do a great job on May 10th!
Amy Says:
6 May 2008 at 12:59 pm.
Deb
The knee is doing better! Thank you for the kind thoughts! Also thanks for letting me tag along with you and Joann:)
I am feeling stronger now and hope to finish the run in one piece:)
I thank your wonderful inspiring husband for running me in at the end of the 15K! I am always so amazed by you both:) Thank you for always inspiring me to do my best! You two are animals! Doing 6 more miles and dancing the night away! You go
Good luck at the fashion show Friday, Joann, Tommy and I will be there to cheer you on:)
I will be thinking of you on race day!!! Be safe and run, run,run!!