Hello and Happy Tuesday.

The sun finally came out on Saturday and I quickly went for a run. IMG_2755After 7 days straight of rain, I was giddy!. On Sunday, Mr. SOTSS and I went over to my family’s house for some Mother’s Day and birthday party festivities. My niece turned 16 on Thursday but we had her cake on Sunday.IMG_2757

Later in the afternoon we took the dogs to the beach for a little fun in the sun at Dog Beach which is in Asbury Park (it’s also about mile 20 along the NJ Marathon course!)

the boys

the boys

Doodles

Doodles

Chester Mc. Chesterson

Chester Mc. Chesterson

I started my new job yesterday and so far so good although I’m a little unsure about the fact that I’ll be using a PC and not a Mac.

Rut....Row!

Rut….Row!

I’ve been using a Mac since 1994! I’m a Mac girl through and through. Between driving to work and sitting all day I only had 3,000 steps by 6pm when I got home so I took Duncan for a stroll around the ‘hood and still only ended up with 6,200 steps….well under the 10,000 that I strive for daily. I did however drink plenty of water from this nifty water bottle my sister-in-law gave me. It keeps cold liquid cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 hours and it doesn’t form condensation on the outside so I can shove it in my purse!IMG_2779

There’s a park 2 miles from the office so I’m going to leave sneakers in the car and go for a brisk walk at lunch when I can to help. And as soon as I get better with waking up to an alarm clock again I’ll try and run or walk longer with the dog a couple of mornings a week before work too.

I came home and indulged in some leftover pizza and wine and then Duncan assumed his position.IMG_2783 IMG_2786

I’m just about ready to walk out the door for day 2 and duncan is giving me his pitiful look. He kills me!

So pitiful

So pitiful

Hope you have a great week!

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Hello.

What have you been up today? I ran this morning after taking off Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to recover from the New Jersey Half Marathon I was happy to get in 3 miles.

IMG_2703I wanted to run more but had a luncheon to attend and didn’t have enough time. I love, love, love when I run those first few miles after a race and feel good. Nothing hurts! Yippee! And believe it or not today is the first day that the rain stopped since Sunday!

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I wore my finisher’s shirt and while I was worried the size large would be too big it was actually fine. Roomy but comfortable.

I have some big news. I am starting a new job on Monday! It’s going to be a full time, out of the house gig which means Duncan and I won’t be able to hang on the sofa together while I work. IMG_2712I’ve been freelancing for a while, mostly at home, with some temporary, on-site consulting gigs here and there so this will be a huge transition for both of us. It will also be the first time I work in New Jersey. And I’ll be in a more senior role so I won’t be able to wear my usual uniform of hoodies and jeans. I bought some dress pants and a few new tops and pulled out some non-sneakers from the back of the closet that I haven’t worn in a while.

took this new outfit for a trial run at the luncheon today

took this new outfit for a trial run at the luncheon today

And if this sports bra chafing (from Sunday) on my chest doesn’t go away by Monday I’ll be wearing that too!

IMG_2706No more commuting to Manhattan. I’ll be driving to work. I’m worried that life will get a little sedentary for me so I’ve got to figure out a new plan for reaching my 10,000 steps a day and getting in some running. Luckily no distance races on my calendar until October so I’ll take it slow during this transition. We all know I am NOT a morning person.

It’s Cinco de Mayo but MORE importantly it’s Meb Kehflezghi’s birthday

photo: NYRR

photo: NYRR

and MOST importantly it’s my niece’s sweet 16th birthday!

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This pic is 2 years old now but it’s my favorite! Love her!

Do you track your steps daily? Who drives to work? What do you do in the car?