MIMM: New Shoes and a Christmas Party

Does anyone else feel like this weekend flew by?! I guess time really does fly when you're having fun, and it was oh so Marvelous!




Friday was marvelous because my new running shoes that I ordered on Wednesday had already arrived! Thank you Dick's Sporting Goods! I am in love with them! I haven't gone on a run with them yet, but sometime this week they will be tested out.

A nice glass of wine in a glittery glass (say that 5 times fast) was also marvelous on Friday night.

Saturday started off with a quick trip to the mall to find the perfect LBD for a Christmas party I was attending that night. The party was for something with the Air Force, I should know exactly what it was for but I can't remember. All I know are the letters WFFFFR which has something to do with the Rocketeers. Gosh I'm probably butchering whatever it was for, sorry! Anywhooo I found a dress obviously...

My date for the night. Yes he is wearing a snake skin shirt and a Spongebob tie... looking sooo snazzy (It's a long story, don't ask)

aaand more pictures

 

It was a last minute plan, but I'm so glad I went. Lot's of food, friends, and dancing. Such a blast!

I can't say much about Sunday. The party was in Goldsboro which is about an hour and a half away from where I live, and I unfortunately had to work at 2 on Sunday so I got to enjoy a very gloomy drive home. I thought I was going to fall asleep! I-40 has got to be the most boring highway ever!

 

After 7 hours of work my butt is finally sitting on the couch so I guess that is marvelous right? I have a very busy week full of finals coming up! It seems like this time of year is busy for everyone so remember...

 

Have a good week :)

The Running Bug

I caught the running bug again! Not that I ever actually lost it completely, but it definitely was not as strong as it normally is. Ever since my experience at the Wine and Dine Half Marathon I've been hesitant to run. I was scared to hurt my foot even more, and I honestly just didn't feel like running for a while. I think that was good for me- everyone needs a break every once in a while. Yesterday morning I woke up and I could just tell that today was the day I was going to run and I was going to like it!

 

So after I got home from class I threw on my favorite shirt and headed to the Wrightsville Beach Loop (my favorite running loop). I got in an easy 4 miles at about a 9:45 pace, it felt so good! I did have pain in both of my feet afterwards, but I know that is because I need new shoes soo bad. I caved and ordered these puppies when I got home...

 

They are the Mizuno Wave Rider 16's. I know the 17's just came out, but these were on sale and I'm on a budget. I can't wait to get them and I am hoping this will solve all of the pain I am having in my feet! It's my first pair of Mizuno's, but I have heard great things about them- hoping they treat me well!

 

I then realized that I had an itch to run another race. I wanted to do a 10k this time, but didn't see any good ones close to Wilmington so I decided to register for the Beethoven 15k! I didn't start to feel bad until mile 10 during my half marathon so I figured I'd be safe with this distance :) I convinced my running buddy Jen to run it with me and if anyone else is interested here is the website. Right now it's only $30 and the price increases to $35 on December 16th. You get a t-shirt, medal, and there's a party at the end with free food and beer (why I'm really running). If you live near here you should definitely run it with us! Or if you don't live near but would like to visit NC for a weekend you should do that too!

So until my new shoes arrive I will be taking short, easy runs. Today I will just be running 3.1 miles during our mock 5k at Stride. Basically a practice round for the boys before the real thing, I'm excited to see how they do! The real 5k for both my boys and girls is next Saturday- it's going to be so much fun!

 

This is completely random but I was browsing Pinterest this morning and found this shirt. I could not stop laughing! I sent this picture to 2 of my best friends who are also as single as I am because I knew they would appreciate it. Who needs boyfriends when there's Christmas cookies?!

Questions of the Day

Opinions on the Wave Rider 16s?!? (please please please tell me you like them) I'm kidding be honest :)

Do you have any big races coming up?