Sneakers to Stilettos

So yesterday I had a “first”.  I completed my first 10 mile run.  Granted it was broken into segments.  It began with a 6 mile run downtown Greenville @ 7AM …roughly 27 Degrees outside.  Then, I met up with the hubby and some of the Stoic Runners to participate in the Greenville News 5K.  After running through the finish line I went back out for one more mile. 



Pre-Race sporting our "Upstate Crossfit" T's

1/4 of the Mon/Wed/Sat Group



Post-Race



This was actually Lark’s first 5K.  He said he enjoyed it and would consider doing it again…but not on a regular basis like I do.  The getting up early and standing around in 30 Degree weather to run three miles is just not his cup of tea.

After the race we had a fabulous breakfast at MaryBeth’s with my Mon/Wed/Sat Running group.  Fueled by coffee and a spinach & feta omelette,  I set out to treat myself for accomplishing 10 miles.  My friend and fellow running buddy Jill and I went for a Hot Stone Pedicure.  It was so nice to soak my feet in hot water and then have someone rub hot stones & lotion up and down my legs.  As if this wasn’t pampering at its best, I left the spa and headed to the mall for a little retail therapy…..Hey, I’m still on my feet and walking…can we say extra miles….

While strolling through Belk,  I stumbled across these cute pumps on the clearance rack with an additional 50% off the Clearance Price.  (How can I pass up $12.00 shoes)  As best described by Miss Truvey in Steel Magnolias, “These are just too Cha Cha for words”!  I just love the pink lining and the fun buckle.  These will be great for changing up outfits.  I might add the shoes are very comfortable.



A girl can never have too many shoes
(Taupe Suede with Pink Leather Lining)





Speaking of comfortable….. my new running shoes.  This week I traded in my “tires” for a new pair of running shoes.  Thought I should break them in over the next few weeks before the Half.  The Saucony Kinvara are so cushiony and light and the black and aqua are pretty groovy too.  I can’t recall the last time, if ever, that I had black sneakers.

my new "tires"

The rest of my weekend has been pretty low key.  Today I made White Bean Chili w/ Turkey and have spent most of the day watching the two playoff games.  Overall, it’s been a great weekend!!  Hopefully the weather will cooperate and “wintery mix” will not interfere with my running.  I need to add another day of running to my week and then tackle the 11miler this weekend.

Happy Sunday

TD