Beat the Bridge 8K

We beat the bridge again this year! However, I didn't beat last year's time. 

I'm so confused! I felt that this year's 8K was not as difficult for me - I guess I just didn't push myself as hard as last year toward the end of the race. And as per usual, we didn't train. Overall I felt like I was in the best shape this year. Maybe it was because I was extra tired... yeah... I'll blame being tired. =)

At least this year's time is better than the first year's time. As long as I beat the bridge and don't hurt myself in the process, I consider it a win. 

Note to self: Stop taking the Montlake exit on race day. One hour to exit 520 is ridiculous!

Beat the Bridge 8K

I am so bad at following through with my fitness plans... I totally just ran Beat the Bridge again without training. But at least we beat it, and we actually ran FASTER this year! That must mean we're in better shape? The course seemed shorter to me this year, but maybe it's because the route was familiar. I hope to finish in under 1 hour next year. All I need to do is improve consistently, by one and a half minutes. LOL.

So sore today! It's a good kind of sore though, and I had a lot of fun! Next up, Furry 5k! 

Huskies tailgating

On Saturday, we tailgated for the Huskies vs. Stanford game! I borrowed Tom's grill and we had PLENTY of food. Burgers + burger accessories, garlic and herb chicken, an assortment of chips, Hawaiian snacks, pork rinds, hot dogs, soda, purple haze, fireball, jack daniels, rice krispies, and whatever else I'm forgetting! I was stuffed, and the sun was SHINING, and it tailgating was super fun!

The new off leash deck was pretty cool, except only the people standing at the front of the deck have a view of the field. And they have TVs under canopies which is nice! Except, the TV that we were watching went out. Anyway, everyone was tired by half time because we started tailgating at 8 AM! Except I took a power nap before we walked to the game, so I was the only one from our group who didn't pass out immediately. :| I think tailgating once a year is perfect for me, maybe twice. I got my fill!!!!

And also, btw, I'm 4-0 in fantasy league (YBD). BOO YA!

Beat the Bridge 8K & Puppy Class

This weekend was SO EVENTFUL!

On Saturday, we took Forrest to his first puppy training class... followed by puppy play time! Spin moves for hours, and the instructors said he has "the zooms" because he LOVES to run. Such a little fireball. All of the big dogs wanted to play with him, while Matt and I were petting the other fluffy puppies! I don't know who enjoyed it more, us or Forrest. =) By the time we left puppy playtime, Forrest was pooped. He was falling asleep sitting up in the car.

Early Sunday morning was the Beat the Bridge 8k! My first 8k ever, and only my second run... ever. WE BEAT THE BRIDGE!!! And now I am exhausted, still, even though I slept early last night (and the rest of the day Sunday). I should probably train before I try another 8k, huh?

Thanksgiving & Apple Cup

For Thanksgiving this year, I was invited to Matt's sister's house to share a wonderful meal! =) There was SO much food. And I had a wonderful time just being around people on the holidays - sure beat the last two years I spent in the PNW doing nothing for Thanksgiving dinner! Matt's family is so nice and welcoming, they really make me feel at home. Our lunch+dinner was actually a late lunch that extended into dinner, and ended with a couch full of lethargic people.

On Friday morning, we went tailgating at the Apple Cup in freezing-cold weather (literally). Time flew by, as it always does for tailgating! Tambi and I were falling asleep in our seats by the time we got to the game. Waking up that early and drinking is exhausting!! And the game wasn't as exciting as the Seahawks games we'd tailgated for in the past. My favorite part was probably the marching bands - I'd never before seen a marching band LIVE! My second favorite part was sitting behind a Cougars fan who spent ten minutes recording a panoramic photo wrong. She then handed it to the UW fan next to her, who recorded it properly for her. She took the phone back and tried for ten minutes more to record the panoramic photo and never got it right. LIKE SERIOUSLY!?!?! There's an arrow on the screen for a reason, dingus! Now I see why people make fun of WSU people, LOL. I also got to wear my fuzzy husky hat. The Huskies won and we went home happy.





The past 12 months have been fantastic, and I have more now to be thankful for than ever. I found the job of my dreams, which by the way is still going really well, and I've got a lease for a new apartment DT. Matt treats me SO well, and his family is awesome. <3 I am financially stable, with great benefits, and my family is healthy. I have my beautiful Al Pals and I've met so many sweet people in Seattle. Oh yeah, and I'm in the playoffs in my fantasy football league, BITCHES!!!! *gush*