Well, it’s finally here!!! The 5k event that I wrote about on July 24th. Eight weeks of training…almost. Once school got back in session, my lovely schedule got all messed up, but I did the best I could. The training was not as hard as I thought it would be. I rather enjoyed it and really pushed myself to go farther and run faster as the weeks progressed. I was very pleased with my perseverance, which is not like me at all!
Not that I’m lazy, by any means. I just get completely satisfied with where I’m at and don’t try to acheive much more. But on the treadmill, I really persevered. Really!!!
So you might be surprised to find out that I’m not competing in the event after all. But I have a good reason. Really!!! Don’t judge me, just hear me out.
About a month ago, my good friend Amy’s husband sent me an email regarding a birthday surprise he was planning for her. As I’m reading the message I am thinking he must need my help to babysit thier children or something. Then I get to the bottom of the email, after reading all about sending her to a spa at Lake Oconee for the weekend, and it says “would you like to go with her? It won’t cost you anything.”
I believe my exact words were, “umm, haaa, whaaaa, hmmmm?”
I had to read it 2 or 3 times just to be sure. But that’s what he said. And when I checked my calendar for the weekend he wanted to send us, I realized it was the same weekend as my very first 5K run.
So I had to weigh my options. On the one hand, I had spa treatments, sleeping in, and cocktails with tiny umbrellas. On the other I had getting up at the crack of dawn, sweating, and trying to ward off a side ache. It was a no brainer…Really!!!
Ever since my wonderful husband agreed that I should go, have a great time, and not worry about him and the kids, I have been on cloud nine! It’s going to be so fun for us girls. In between the massages, room service, and naps, I believe we are even planning to work on our scrapbooks. It’s heavenly…just heavenly!
5 Comments
Yes, I do believe that you made a WISE decision!! :) Have fun and we can’t wait to hear every detail!
The countdown is on! Just a few more short days and we’re off. Like I told you, I’ll run another 5K with you! Thanks for making the decision to join me. Theren’s nobody I’d rather have! Well, maybe Chanch (I should probably say), but he doesn’t like to scrapbook:)
I think you made the right decision. There will be other 5K runs. Spending rare quality time with a dear friend is much more important!
Have a great time!
What a Man that Amy has!!! (And what a man you have to encourage you to GO!)
Have a wonderful, relaxing and fun weekend!
blessings,
stephanie
Oh my gosh girl, you TOTALLY made the right decision! Spa weekends are the best!!!!!
Have a great time!