Go Team!

Probably one of the most eagerly anticipated half marathons in the south burbs is the First Midwest Bank Half Marathon, nicknamed Palos Half, organised by Running for Kicks store owner Mel Diab. The race usually marks the first days of Spring and lets us all know warmer weather is on the way.

This time last year, I was lucky enough to run the race and it was my first half marathon and indeed my first ever medalled race. But alas this year my foot is no where near able to run so I headed there to cheerlead.  

The weather turned out great, dry and sunny with no wind. I was actually feeling a little toasted when we left. My friend Christine and I located ourselves at mile 4/9 so we had a good view of everyone. We were supposed to be cheering at the turnaround but the police had cordoned off the roads so we couldn't get there.


WE HAD A BLAST

On this occasion I truly enjoyed cheerleading more than running, especially when we chose to harass the runners aswell as cheer them on. Not sure how we werent removed from the course. I took 830 photos and they came out great, clearly I cant add them all here so follow these links to them :)

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.649180738440838&type=1

Lastly, congratulations to all of those who completed the race, you rocked!!

Week in weeview (get it?)

Our blossom tree :)

Its been a hectic, sickly week for me and to be honest I haven't gotten all that much done. I did however attend 51/2 hours of doctors visits which is way too much for my liking. Im not even feeling any better after all that time either.  Ive been having to nap every afternoon which I hate, my house and laundry is backing up on me and I dont wake up feeling refreshed. I also worry about being able to sleep over night. Because I havent been myself, I havent done anything exciting to blog about........so heres my week in weeview.

Strawberries

 

Spring slash Summer seemed to hit us, we had 2 days of 80 degree weather which sent everybody(and my grass) crazy. It was great while it lasted and the following days of 55degree weather seemed really bitter cold. It did kickstart my garden and seeds and as soon as my strawberries start fruiting Ill be putting the cages around my precious berries.

Cosmos :)

I had to take my bike bike to Performance Bike to have the pedals dealt with. I could not click in and my left foot most certainly cannot click in with any kind of force, so the pedals were altered and I now have the Kestrel back on the trainer for the time being. Tomorrow after cheerleading at the Palos Half Ill be taking the road bike for a few miles down Old Plank Trail.