Road Trippin' with a big Oompa Loompa

Our weekend was AwEsOmE!  We had sooo much fun!  It was so relaxing and was just what we needed!  We were there on our 5 month anniversary (We made it longer than Kim Kardashian... Like that is saying much!) so it was the perfect time to go on a mini-vaca!  If you were wondering where we went we went to Ruidoso!  My grandparents live there and my parents just bought land and are about to build a log cabin on it!  We couldn't be more excited!  I absolutely love the mountains!  I love waking up in the mornings and going running at the golf course and then eating breakfast at unique places... Oh and we can't forget the coffee out on a patio overlooking the mountains!  Moutains are a huge thing for us because remember I live in FLAT land and when I say flat, I mean FLAT! 

Our Oompa Loompa! 

 Boss was a trooper!  He had so much fun!

 This was our cute little cabin that we rented for the weekend!  It was super small, but was perfect for us... we were never there!

This was right in front of our cabin on Saturday morning!  Boss did not like them! 

This is the golf course!  You can barely see it, but that is the ski mountain!  Saturday was super cold and WINDY (40 + MPH) and it snowed on the mountain, but just rained in town! 

I was suppose to 9 miles this weekend, but I did not plan on it be so windy!  So I ran 4 and over half of it was up hill and into the wind! I am telling myself that it compensated for the 5 I did not run! :o)

After I went running and John took Boss to the dog park we went to my favorite place!  Sacred Grounds!  They have the BEST Coffee and breakfast!   

 We love to go wine tasting so they have a new place so we checked it out!  Love him! (I know I am clashing with red and pink on, but I didn't think i needed more than one jacket... whoops)

After we went wine tasting we made it out to the Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino (we are not gamblers... I rather buy new shoes then put money in a slot!) They do have this bar that over looks the lake and we sat in there and had a glass of wine and a beer!  Perfect!

 My wine was perfectly Sweet!  It was a Mascato! 

This is the view from my parents land!  It is so pretty!  I can't wait to be able to go up there whenever!  I think I might become a little spoilt!

That is how my weekend went!  It was perfect!  That was Boss's first long trip and probably his last!  He was great, but he is just TOO BIG to travel like that! 

How was your weekend?

You have any running plans?

 - I have 10 miles to do this weekend!  I am at the point that running is enjoyable again and I am kinda likeing it! 

Hope you have a great Monday! 

Rockin' and Runnin'!

Hope everyone has had a ROCKIN Weekend!   

I haven't posted since Tuesday, so let me catch you up real quick!  I ran on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.  Those were quick 3-4 miles runs!  I am trying to keep those all under a 8:45 pace.  So far so good! 

Today, I ran my long run!  I slept in a little late this morning due to us watching Tech get their booties kicked last night.  I started about 10 this morning and ran 8 miles!  AHHH! It felt amazing!  I never stopped, slowed down or anything!  It was great!  My morning started off with my greek yogurt (blueberry), orange juice, and a cup of coffee with Pumpkin Spice creamer (DELISH!!!)  I let it settle for about 30 minutes and took off!  I felt really good until mile 6.  I got really hungry. I have been trying to train with GU, but I don't know if that is doing it for me!  I only took one (that might be my problem!) If I take more I get super thirsty and I don't run with water or anything.  SOooo, I am still trying to figure out what I can do to not get so hungry!

Advice please??

Oh and did I mention that I haven't gotten a side stitch while running in a couple of weeks! YEA!  The only thing that I can figure out is that I am not eating a lot or at all before I go run!  So far it has worked, but I am also getting tired more easily!  I have been reading up on side stitches and this website has some great information. 

Don't eat within one hour of running and only eat lightly within three hours of running. DO DRINK FLUIDS!!! The stomach drains fluids rather quickly. Dehydration is one of the most common causes of fatigue and should be avoided. 

Me not drinking liquids about 1-2 hours of me running has also helped me not having to stop and go to the bathroom!  BLAH... I hate having to stop and go to the bathroom! 

Next weekend My hubby and I are headed to the mountains!  We rented a cabin and we are taking our big teddy bear with us! 

This picture is a couple of months old, but I was too lazy to get the camera out of the car.  Boss Man is weighing in at about 150 lbs these days.  He loves to snuggle, cry, whine, bark at you, boss you around if you are not paying 100% attention to him!  Like I said, he is a big giant NEEDY teddy bear, but I wouldn't trade him for the world!  I will definately be posting pictures of him in the mountains! 

Hope everyone has a great week! 

About to head to the store and go shopping at Old Navy.  I have a stuff the bag deal!  But SHHHH! My hubby is asleep right now so I have to sneak out so I can go shop!  :o)

Happy Halloween!  Hope you have a great day!