Sunday:

The day after the Memphis Marathon, with trepidation, I got out for an easy shakeout jog.  After Chicago, I could barely walk.  I ran a faster time in Memphis and was actually able to go for a jog the next day!!  I think the hills really helped my legs:)

Perk to early morning runs: I was the only person on Beale St. the morning after the race.

Of course I had to treat myself to a celebratory breakfast…

with biscuits!

Monday:

7 miles.  Yet again, I was so happy that I was able to run…even though it was slow.  P.S.  I love this Brooks Run Happy Christmas Tech Tee!

Tuesday:

8 miles.  I met my friends on the track.  I didn’t do the speed workout, but opted to jog.  I was frustrated that I couldn’t do more, but tried to be grateful that I was even running.

I did PiYo Core afterwards.

And much to my chagrin, Jason brought home Christie Cookies.  Their white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are SOOOO good!  My willpower was non-existent.  Tis the season!

Thursday:  My 34th birthday!  

I met my sweet friends for a 6 mile run and breakfast afterwards!  I felt so loved and it was the perfect way to kick-off the day:)

My Nana sent me a birthday mouse:)

My husband leaves me daily post-it notes.  I loved my birthday note..

Speaking of #pimpinjoy, my hat arrived just in time for my birthday.  Love it!

We had a dinner date at Moto for my favorite blueberry lasagna.

It sounds odd, but it’s amazing!

Cheers to 34….

and to presents that come in black boxes;)

And dessert!

Friday:

After a fun night, coffee was my best friend.

It was 22 degrees and I ran 8 less than stellar miles.

I’m doing my best to be patient…to remind myself that I ran a marathon 6 days ago.  Nothing really hurts.  I just have heavy, tired legs.  Tomorrow I’m going to get out for a “long-ish” run.  I’m going to cut myself some slack and be flexible with my mileage.  Fingers crossed I’ll feel great!

Thanks again to everyone for your kind birthday wishes this week!!!!  It was a wonderful day:)

Do you have any birthday traditions?  I always have a special breakfast!

How quickly do you get back to speed work after a marathon?

How many cups of coffee do you typically drink a day?  Sometimes I’ll have 1 in the morning, and I always have 1 in the afternoon as a pick-me-up!

#choosejoy