This time, I'm going to be on crutches for a true minimum of 4 weeks. The last three surgeries I only had to use them for about 1 week maximum. I can't stand crutches. They are the biggest pain in the ass! Try carrying a purse, carrying a plate or bowl, or going up and […]
Family
Motivation Monday: Sister Steph’s Story
I am blessed enough to have two sisters in my life. One is my sister from another mister, but we don’t bother explaining that to people anymore. Melissa is Stephanie’s and my half sister. Mel and I share our Mom, and she and Steph share their Dad. Steph’s Dad and my Mom used to be […]
Recovering and Eating A Lot
This past weekend I told Steph that I HAD to get out of the house and go do something! I was going bat shit stir crazy. Too tired to study, but not tired enough to sleep all day, so I just slept on and off and watched movies. Bedridden and “crippled” really isn't my style, […]
Hometown Shenanigans
I got to Louisville Thursday afternoon, grabbed a salad from Qdoba on State St (finally getting good restaurants there now!) and headed over to my parents' house. It's always so good to see them! I was tired from getting like 4 hours of sleep and flying all morning, so I took a power nap, and […]
After The Race…
After I took my nap after the race, I was VERY hungry! Mom and Dad took me to a place in downtown Louisville called Doc Crows. It is a southern smokehouse with a raw oyster bar. It was absolutely incredible!! We got shrimp cocktail and crab cakes as an appetizer-both were great! I got a […]
Kentucky Derby Festival Mini-Marathon Recap
I got up at the crack of dawn (middle of the night Phoenix time) this morning to run 13.1 in my hometown! Here was the finish line being put up this morning (source: KDF Facebook page) Starting line potties! This was my tribute to Boston this race These ladies had awesome shirts that they had […]