Time for some rest

Where is the summer going? My caseload at work usually slows down in the Summer with the schools being out but this has not been the case lately. There were few weeks where I could take a moment and breath but now it's chaotic again and the schools don't go back for two more weeks...good timing for a break from training.My nephew turned 1 on July 22nd and we had a fun family party. This picture is right before we realized Sam was breaking out in hives from that yummy frosting. A quick bath and a slathering with cortizone seemed to take care of the problem.

After doing minimal training since Beaver Creek I raced the Eldora Xterra last Saturday mostly because it was in my own backyard. I was mentally not in race mode and was just out cruising around having fun. I ended up in 2nd place behind Jenny Smith. I was sticking my tongue out for pictures, chatting on the run and even did a nice walk across the finish line. It was a fun race...I just wish that I had a little more mental energy. This week I'm not training at all to get my mind and body recharged for the 2nd half of the season. My exercise for the week consists of taming our jungle of a yard and painting some outdoor furniture. I've also been sleeping in until 7am (or even after)...heaven! This weekend might involve my first trip to the farmer's market this year, a hike and maybe even some reading by the creek. Hopefully, after this week I will be ready to "get back at it" in preparation for Nationals and Worlds.