Happy Sunday!
First, let me start off by saying if I don’t make complete sentences it’s because i’m so tired! I’ve partied like a rockstar at the new Club 40 (years old) for a few days straight now…
Friday night I met some good friends and former co-workers for a celebratory birthday dinner. We’re closing in on almost 20 years of friendship!
this is what friendship that lasts looks like
I stayed out fairly late and didn’t really sleep or prepare much for yesterday morning’s long run. But I pulled it together and met my friends at the base of the Queensboro Bridge where we ran over it into Queens, then back into Manhattan, up 1st Ave into the Bronx and then back down 5th Ave in Manhattan before splitting up at 90th and Central Park West. (basically the last 11 miles of the NYC marathon course).
peeps!
I’m coming for you mile 16 next Sunday 2:10pm!!!!
I continued running toward my car on 57th street and although I was shooting to run 12 miles, I stopped at 11.8 because Starbucks had made me a latte (well, technically they didn’t start making it until I went in and ordered it….technically schmecnically)
lots of traffic lights slowed us down
I walked an additional block back to my car and then headed home for some last minute packing and prep before heading to my brother’s house for my big party.
Have I mentioned how much I love the fall foliage lately? (probably a dozen times i’m sure)
Then my party happened:
It was such a great night! My cake was made by an amazing cake decorator who took my bib/medal/mums idea and ran with it (get it? see what i did just there?). And my amazing friend, the Rescue Baker made my favorite delicious cookies.
7 heavenly layers of awesomeness
I got so many wonderful gifts, many of which were running inspired…
tech shirt, running mitten/gloves, It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon” bracelet, and sporting good store gift cards
even these could be running inspired….
refuel and celebrate with candy and booze and sooth sore achy muscles and feet after running
I am so truly lucky to have great friends and family. So now I’ve caught you up on my birthday weekend. I am going to hibernate for a long time take a nap now and then get myself prepared for the week.
At this time next sunday I’ll have just crossed the finish line of the NYC Marathon! Woo hoo!
Question: What’s the best birthday gift you ever got? How much cake is considered too much cake to eat in a day?
There’s such thing as too much cake in one day?! I absolutely LOVE your birthday cake, your friend is so talented! Glad you had such an amazing birthday weekend! Sounds like you’re starting the next decade off with a bang! =)
YEAHHH for NYC, I’m so excited to get this race going. I will be freezing to death since there is no such thing as leaves changing in FL 🙂 That looks like one of the best birthdays ever to me!
Weather forecast actually warmed up a bit but it looks like it might be super windy!!! Best of luck! It’s going to be a great day!