Three Things Thursday

1. I am almost 2 months into my MCM training, and my hill workouts are finally getting easier. Woop woop!  Last night after a brutal day at work, I pulled on my trainers and went for a run on the Custis Trail.  Running was the last thing I wanted to do, so I wouldn't say my heart was really in the run.  However, after the first 3 miles, my legs loosen up, and I negatived spilt the last 3 miles.  Translation- AWESOME!!  It is nice to see that my training is paying off.  My hill workouts were kicking my tush last month, so I am thrilled that I am now doing the tush kicking. 
2. My friend just posted some of the vacation pictures from Costa Rica. Yep, that's right, I was in Costa Rica. :)  If you haven't been, I highly recommend going to CR.  The people are very friendly, the country is breathtaking, and there are a ton of fun things to do.  I will post more pictures later, but here are a few.

   

   Horseback riding was a blast.  Clearly, I wasn't expecting to go that afternoon or I would have wouldn jeans and boots.  :)

   

   I tried Rambutans for the first time.  Here is what Wikki says about them.

   

   I saw wild monkeys!!! They were everywhere.  Check out this guy above. It looks like he is taking a nap.

   
3. Today is new shoe day.  I know it is silly, but I get excited when I get to buy new running shoes. I love the feeling of running in new shoes.  It is like you are running on clouds. #Totalrunnerdork. 

Happy almost Friday!

Offical Ironman Cozumel Race Pictures

At body marking on Saturday

Climbing out of the water

Heading into T1

Off to the changing tent

Lap 1 on the bike course

Still smiling

Waving at the locals

Leaving T2

On my way to the finish line

Whitney Blume, YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!

Wordless Wednesday: Waterman's Edition



Welcome to the GUN SHOW!!

Race SWAG

Just in case the first picture wasn't enough. :)



 Remember when I said I pushed through pain on Saturday.  Well here are my battle wounds. Warning GRAPHIC material!!  If you are easily grossed out- do not look!



Blister on my right foot

Blister on my left foot

The worst one of all...

Blister around what is left of my nail. Sorry, I told you it was gross!

Trying to make me feet look normal.



 Happy Hump Day!! 



Semi-Wordless Wednesday: Ragnar Relay Edition

Happy Hump Day!! I hope everyone had an awesome weekend and your week is going well.  The first 2 days of this week have been pretty crazy, so I apologize for not posting sooner. :)  This past weekend, I ran the Washington DC Ragnar Relay.  Definitely my favorite race to date!  It was awesome.  We finished in 28:44:16 which put us 17th in our division of 115 teams.  Go us!!!  I was also really happy with my splits for my legs of the race.  First leg- 7.84 miles w/ an average pace of 8:30.  Second leg- 4.78 miles with an average pace of 7:38. Thirds leg 6.82 miles with an average pace of 8:16. And now for the pictures...

Van 1 before the start

Yep- that's right, we called ourselves strangers with candy.

Sam loved that we got TP in our survival kit! :)

Bill + Candy + Safety Flag = This

Mike speeding along on his first leg

Before my first leg-  I was super nervous!

Bill kicking to the exchange zone

Jen handled off to Chris

Chris kicking major butt!

What some candy???

AHHHHHHHH! Flasher!!

Post leg 1 refueling- leftover pasta from Olive Garden is even good at 10AM

PB&J Sandwich bar- NOM NOM NOM

Naptime!

The team at the finish.

Yay for medals that are bottle openers!

Bling for being the 3rd runner and having a crazy mountain to climb



Sweet belt buckle, but it would take up half of my tummy if I actually wore it!

 If you haven't done a relay before, DO IT!!! So much fun! I cannot wait for the next one. Special thanks to my teammates for making my first relay an awesome one. :)

Official Eagleman Pictures