197/365 - Skirt biking

It was hot and humid and sticky,

but we still biked to a local park for a picnic with some friends.

196/365 - Full Face

Tonight we got to play with our full face masks.

So fun!

Time: 7:15pm
Place: Pool

186/365 - Gear

Some of our scuba gear

Time: 10:30pm
Place: Bathroom



184/365 - Scuba Hair

Today, I received my Open Water Scuba certification. After our two dives this morning, I was sporting some really fantastic scuba hair while putting away all our gear.

Time: 12:00noon
Place: The Lake

176/365 - Finisher

I ran my first 5K of 2011 this morning. It was a great race!!

My official time was 30:19 with an average pace of 9:45.

I finished #83 (out of 164) overall and #10 (out 31) in my age division.

I was very pleased with my performance.

All finishers were given a rose.

Time: 8:30am
Place: Finish line

148/365 - Bike

I've been biking a lot lately.

Well, a lot for me.

Today, we went for a 22-mile bike ride. We got caught in some rain/hail and had to seek shelter under an overpass for awhile. While we waited for the rain to lighten, I snapped this picture of my bike.

Time: 4:15pm
Place: Bike path



144/365 - Stone Arch Bridge

Today, Jasper met me downtown to ride our bikes home together from my work.

We met at the Stone Arch Bridge.

Time: 4:30pm
Place: Stone Arch Bridge

130/365 - Running Trail

I love this running trail! It's only a few blocks from my building.

I love that I can go for a "trail" run right in the city - nestled in the median of a major street.

Guess it's the city girl in me. :)

Time: 7:30pm
Place: Running trail

No Day 129. :(

102/365 - House Key

I've been enjoying the warm spring weather by running outside. My shorts don't always have pockets, plus it's easier, more convenient, not to mention much more secure to run with my housekey on a lanyard around my neck. I tuck it into my sports bra to minimize the flopping around.

Time: 8:00pm
Place: By the river

99/365 - Bike Ride

Time: 10:30am
Place: Garage

Today, we went for a 10mile bike. It was our first ride of the year.

We like to take our little girl with us. She's so adorable in her trailer.

I love it when people walking by smile and say, "Did you see that little dog?! So cute!"

64/365 - Muddy

It was a relatively nice day today, so I thought it would be fun to go for a run outside instead of at the gym on the treadmill.

I took Sallie with me. I think she needs to get more exercise. Not because she's getting overweight (she's not), but because I think exercise is just a good idea. :)

But the pictures that follow show perhaps why I should probably run alone during the snow-melting stages of Spring.

Time: 4:45pm
Place: Outside

Time: 4:45pm
Place: Apartment Hallway

Time: 4:45
Place: Apartment Hallway

Since she was so muddy, I had Jasper meet us in the hallway with the camera. After snapping a few, we immediately placed her in the tub for a hose-down. I can't believe the amount of dirt and grit and mud washed off her.

Despite all that, we did have a decent run. She was having a ball, and I managed a 9:50 pace. :)

50/365 - Stretching

After feeling super lazy most of the day, I actually made it to the gym this evening. I did the bike for 5 miles and then ran for 2.3. It was a really great workout!

All great workouts should end with a bit of s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g.

Time: 7:00pm
Place: Livingroom