Today’s been a fast but long day. After stressing out last night, I woke up at 4:30am (intentionally) to get my 32km (20 mile) run in. Bleary-eyed I made my way to the community centre and we went on out. I realized a few things:
1. Running stupid early is great when it’s that long, that hot and I have a lot to do during the day
2. I need new running shoes
3. I love my post-run naps
4. It’s time to update my music on my running iPod. My poor training partner. The last half of the run was peppered with “Damn, I’ve heard that one already this run!”
5. My VO2 Max was really a Vo2 Peak — I was doing an easy pace and was at the same heart rate as fast my peak heart rate in the testing.
After the run was done I went and had my hair done and then home to pass out and nap — for 5 hours. It was an easy day, I got nothing done that I should have, but I slept and it was great! Afterwards it was time for the Celebration of Light I’ve only seen 3/4 of them this year, so I can’t comment on how Canada compares, but of the 3 that I saw, China tonight was amazing! I loved how they used levels — there were things going on at every level and a viewer could be close or farther away and still have an amazing view of the show. The sky was constantly full. The only disappointment was that the music was quieter tonight than usual so I couldn’t hear it, whereas usually I can.
As I got home I learned of a great contest presented on a blog I just found (I recommend a read)
The blog: Nanny Goats in Panties
The giveaway link is here and it’s for a great set of Rachel Ray Cookware.  So I’m entering the contest. How fun would that be to win!
For now though I’m going to head to bed and it will be lovely to sleep until I wake up — with no alarm!