We just had a fantastic weekend in Lincoln City. It has been a goal of mine since I had Lyla to run a race of some kind. I was thinking about a half marathon for awhile but just wasn't ready. I decided to focus on a 10k (6.4miles). My training program left much to be desired but I maintained the entire time that is was more mental than physical. I knew I was a healthy relatively in shape 33 year old and there was no reason why I couldn't run the race. It turned out to be mind over matter after all - I completed the race in 1hr11min; 9 minutes under my goal.
Two friends also joined Matt, Lyla and I for the weekend. Bianc and Emily came down from Seattle to run the race with me and hang out for Saturday and Sunday night. We had the dogs with us too so it was a full house of fun. The weather turned out to be beautiful, the house we stayed was a stones throw from the beach and the company was hilarious. Perfect.


This is a photo I will treasure my whole life.

I immediately asked Matt if he had any experience with cheerleading- pretty good form.