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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Run With The Breeze

October 11, 2009

Run With The Breeze

After reading about my run with Sarah on the blog, Matt A. had challenged me to beat my split times with him. So last night we set a date for an 8AM run. We all agreed it would be better to run first thing than wait until mid morning.

Alarm went off at 7:45…I was in the mood to run, but my body was not primed! Too much bedtime wine + sugar. A few text messages later, I told him to lower his expectations for speed, but I was coming 🙂

Man is Matt fast!!! He paced me to run the fastest non-race mile of my life: 8:02!

Here were our splits:

  1. 8:02
  2. 8:10
  3. 8:33
  4. 8:31

And then .75 of a mile more.

Is it bad that I felt like I had slowed down sooo much and was still running an 8:31 mile!? The boys [my Matt came too – he is also fast] were breezing through, but I was totally beat by the end. Matt challenged me to some sprint intervals in the last .75 mile and we were running a 6:50 pace for some of it! WHEW.

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I couldn’t wait to come inside for breakfast

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Can you guess what I had???

Leftover millet + amaranth grits!

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Reheated in the microwave with half a banana and a splash of 2% milk. Plus kiwi, blueberries, some preserves and about 1/5 of a crumbled Pro Bar.

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2 small mugs of coffee

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A rose by any other name would smell as sweet…

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We just had a Younger Family meeting and in a bit we are saying goodbye to my parents, who are heading back to Hillsborough today. We’re here for 24 more hours and while the weather is a bit overcast, we’re hoping to get in some fun beach time, a walk to Lighthouse Landing with mom, and possibly a couple’s soccer game this afternoon.

See y’all then!

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  1. Simone @ P:T says

    October 11, 2009 at 10:30 am

    Sounds like a great start to Sunday! Enjoy the rest of your trip and all of the “couples” fun!

    Reply
  2. Sarah says

    October 11, 2009 at 10:32 am

    An 8 am run on a Sunday?? I can’t think of anything more unappealing. Try relaxing, hanging out for God’s sake.

    Reply
  3. Kath says

    October 11, 2009 at 10:36 am

    Sarah,
    That’s exactly what I plan to do all afternoon. The run was awesome and beautiful.

    Kath

    Reply
  4. Madeline @ Greens and Jeans says

    October 11, 2009 at 11:05 am

    Yay for a great run! Nothing having something like that kick off your day!

    Reply
  5. Ellen says

    October 11, 2009 at 11:18 am

    wow, i think i need some guys to run with me! i know i’m capable of running faster than a 9 min pace, but i can never push myself to do it unless i’m racing. that’s very impressive 🙂

    the breakfast looks amazing. i love millet! i actually just found some millet flakes here in italy and am excited to try it for breakfast tomorrow.

    Reply
  6. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    October 11, 2009 at 11:29 am

    Those are some impressive time!

    Reply
  7. Michelle says

    October 11, 2009 at 11:41 am

    Hi Kath, it looks like you had a beautiful time with your family. What happens at a Younger family meeting?

    Reply
  8. Kat (Kat's Daily Plate) says

    October 11, 2009 at 11:54 am

    Good for you for getting up early and running on a vacation/ Sunday morning! Exercise is the BEST way to start the day!

    Reply
  9. Jenna says

    October 11, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    Awesome job on the run! It is amazing what a run can do for your spirits 🙂

    Reply
  10. Shannon (The Daily Balance) says

    October 11, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    Nice runs!!! I’m curious about this Younger family meeting!

    Reply
  11. Kristen says

    October 11, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    Ooh, soccer game! Good plan! 😉

    Is it just me or do the Matts look quite a bit alike?

    Reply
  12. Katharina says

    October 11, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    I LOVE breakfasts with an array of fruits. And mixed grains? Even better!

    I hope you enjoy the rest of your day 😀

    p.s. I agree with some of the people above me. I know that when I get back from a run, I feel so happy and I’m in such a cheerful mood.

    Reply
  13. Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says

    October 11, 2009 at 12:23 pm

    An early morning run sounds super fun right now! I was catching up on sleep while you were out sprinting! It looks like you are having a fabulous weekend, and looking at your post from last night, the cake you had sounds fabulous 🙂

    Reply
  14. sarah (ghost world) says

    October 11, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    YAY, awesome run! we’ll just have to go even FASTER next time!!!

    Reply
  15. sarah (ghost world) says

    October 11, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    ps: as you know, an 8 am run on a sunday sounds like a WONDERFUL way to start the day, in my opinion 🙂

    Reply
  16. Karina (Like Some Cat from Japan) says

    October 11, 2009 at 12:55 pm

    Great way to start your day off.
    Have fun at the game!
    xoxo
    Karina

    Reply
  17. Chloe (Naturally Frugal) says

    October 11, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    Nice work on the splits! It’s always fun to have someone there to motivate you and push you along every once in a while, even just to mix up the workout every once in a while.

    Reply
  18. Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now says

    October 11, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    Soccer sounds fun. Have a great Sunday!

    Reply
  19. Susan says

    October 11, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    Awesome work!! Sometimes all you need is someone to push you a little 😉 I find running a quick mile to be pretty easy – it’s always those miles that follow that are the hardest 😛 Enjoy your last day there!

    Reply
  20. angieinatlanta says

    October 11, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    Kick booty run!

    I love running with my boyfriend; I always have to push myself to keep up with him!

    Reply
  21. Joelle (The Pancake Girl) says

    October 11, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    WHOA homegirl you are FAST! Way to go!

    Reply
  22. Hallie (Healthy Twists) says

    October 11, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    Haha I woke up at 7:15 to work out and I thought as I was running (since I didn’t start my run til almost 9:30), I really should wake up earlier and get started sooner next time and then I’ll have more of my day to relax.

    Wow speedy! Amazing job. I’m so new to running so I’m working on just being comfortable out there, but I hope to one day increase my speed as well.

    Reply
  23. Emily, homecookedem says

    October 11, 2009 at 2:04 pm

    WOW! That is crazy fast!! Enjoy your last bit of vacation!! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    October 11, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    Your breakfast bowl looks like a hotel breakfast. 🙂 You look so itty bitty in between the 2 towering men lol.

    Jenn

    Reply
  25. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    October 11, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    your kiwis are so pretty! i notice there’s no fuzz on them!

    Reply
  26. Stephanie says

    October 11, 2009 at 3:23 pm

    what a beautiful weekend! the food/wine/company/activities all look amazing 🙂

    Reply
  27. christie @ honoring health says

    October 11, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    Looks like you are having a beautiful weekend!

    Reply
  28. Sarah Jayne says

    October 11, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    I would be COMPLETELY wiped out after a run that fast! Way to challenge yourself and kick some booty!

    Your photography skills keep getting better & better. Such gorgeous pics!

    Reply
  29. theskinnyplate says

    October 11, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    Great weekend with great company! Enjoy the rest of it.

    Reply
  30. Lizzy says

    October 11, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    wonderful run girl! congrats!

    Reply
  31. Sarah says

    October 11, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    Uh give me a break. The best way to start a Sunday (it’s the WEEKEND, remember?) is nice and leisurely. Maybe have a nice time in the sack. Let’s get real here.

    Reply
  32. Sara says

    October 11, 2009 at 7:12 pm

    Sarah please, calm down! Some people actually DO enjoy getting up early on the weekend to go for a run, workout, etc. I love how just because YOU don’t think that is the proper way to start a Sunday you are sounding so snobby about it. Just because you would rather lounge in the morning, anybody who wouldn’t isn’t nomal? CHILL OUT!

    Reply
  33. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    October 11, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    Nice run! Hope the soccer game goes(or went) well

    Reply
  34. Eileen says

    October 11, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    GREAT run! I was out there at 8:30, too … I have kids, so I can’t always be choosy about when I run, and many people just enjoy it most in the morning anyway! I had lots of company on my beautiful fall run!

    The Matts are totally handsome, and totally look alike!

    Reply
  35. alyssa says

    October 11, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    sounds like Sarah’s a little jealous she can’t wake up early motivated to work out. good for you for getting out there and doin’ your thang kath 🙂 you’ve got the fabulous bod to show for it!

    Reply
  36. Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says

    October 11, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    great job getting your run done first thing! coming home to that fresh kiwi sounds like great running motivation. 😉

    Reply
  37. Jenna says

    October 11, 2009 at 8:03 pm

    great run and a good lookin breaky!
    jenna

    Reply
  38. maria says

    October 11, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    Running with a partner can be really good if you have trouble doing speed work alone.

    Sounds like a fabulous afternoon plan.

    Reply
  39. AnnQ says

    October 11, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    Great run! I agree – I *love* running before I do anything else on a weekend! 🙂

    Reply
  40. Wendy says

    October 11, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    I’m in the same boat as Eileen – my kids dictate when I get to run. But first thing in the morning, when given the chance, is my favorite time to go! Especially in the fall. Love the beach scenery, too.

    Great run, speedy lady, and your Matts are adorable! 🙂

    Reply
  41. Sarah says

    October 11, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    Jealous? no way… I love running in the a.m. as well but getting up at 8 a.m. on a Sunday for pete’s sake? Ridic.

    Reply
  42. Emily (Emily Eats and Exercises) says

    October 11, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    I’m so impressed with your speed! If you ever feel like posting any suggestions about how to improve running speed, I’m all ears.
    Enjoy the rest of the vacation.

    Reply
  43. Jac says

    October 12, 2009 at 7:47 am

    wow…that’s a super fast run!! lol..

    Reply

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