End of the week update - I have internet again!

The sunrise above is courtesy of Wednesday's workout:
4.42 miles, mostly flat - on Pcola Beach paved sidewalk, 46:24 minutes
Low 70's, moderate humidity

I had a little bit of right calf pain at the end of this workout - massage and stretching throughout the day helped. I also wore my sexy compression socks with my snadals for a little bit. Good times.

Thursday Night Date Night/Carb Binge. We look great, huh?

Friday's workout:
9.35 miles, 1:38:58 (including 3 min warm up and 3 min cool down walk)
Mostly flat, also on Pcola Beach paved sidewalk
77 degrees, HIGH humidity

I started sweating the minute I walked out the door! I knew it was going to be hot and I'm glad I had formulated a hydration plan with the assistance of my husband.

The good thing about running on the beach is that there are businesses along the way that sell items for hydration purposes. Most people call them drinks.

I set out on my long run with my credit card in my zipper pocket of my super cute Brooks running skirt. I was going to bring cash buttttt... a) I didn't have any. b) Who wants to give someone money that's soaked in butt sweat? Ew.

It was almost 3 miles to the first gas station and I bought a water with one of those handy dandy squeeze tops. I drank a few gulps every 7 minutes until it was gone. It was a little annoying to run carrying water - but I got used to it quickly. At about mile 7, I passed another gas station and bought a 12oz G-2 Gatorade. I was sweating like a man and figured I needed some electrolytes.

I know that having hydration during my run really helped me. The electrolytes at mile 7 were key, too. I felt amazing all day yesterday! I recovered well and have very little muscle soreness today.

Did I mention that it was hot?? It was so hot that I had to wring out my shirt when I got back to the condo. I have never had to do that before. Ever. It was sick.

Despite the heat, I was able to keep up with the training program pace without having to slow it down at all. I had to slow the pace down a bit on my last long run - so that's an improvement for sure. The husband and I had a date night the night before this run and I think my carb rich meal was excellent fuel for this work out. Sushi and gouda cheese grits. Holla. Note to self.

Here I am when I finished. Please note Gatorade and super cute skirt.

Sadly, we are home from our vacation. Real life resumes today. I have to work the overnights this weekend - I graciously traded with my colleague because of some stuff she had come up. I hate working the overnights. It really messes with my training schedule and I feel like poo. When I feel like poo, I am grumpy with my sweet husband. I can honestly say that I did not miss work for one second during our vacation. Some people might think that's normal, but I wish I had a job that I really liked all the time. I have a tough schedule and I do think it's hard on my family. I realized how long my job had kept us from visiting our families (uhm, hadn't seen them in 9 months!) and it made me feel even more guilty.

It's hard to come back from vacation. No one wants to get back to the daily grind and all of the frustrations that come with having two full time working spouses. My husband was very honest, though, and it helped with my attitude. He pointed out that we have been together for a week and still have had a lot of the same stuff going on around us. We had a sick, teething baby and some typical family frustrations while we were away. Vacation isn't perfect, either, I suppose.

Basically, I need someone to tell me how I can still get paid the same salary while not doing any actual work and just getting to play with my Monster all day long. I'm thinking the lottery is my only shot here!