{Running}: Cross country

Holy cow...I can't believe it's already been a  year since I ran cross country last year. It feels like it can't have possibly been that long ago.
I'm a little bummed because, since my major is physical therapist assisting, I can't compete in races for Dixie State. So instead I am going to practice with them and get back in shape so I can do other races instead.

I always forget how hard it is to get back into shape. Bright and early this morning, we had our first practice at 6am (and we were still dripping sweat).  I thought it would be a nice easy 4 miles, especially because we have practice tonight too. But of course I was wrong. 5 miles uphill (foremaster hill, I might add) later...there is no question about it- they are going to kick us into shape faster than a fat kid can eat a twinkie.

Deep deep  down I'm grateful for it though, because after all the hard work and sweat, there is nothing like being in good shape and having people to run with.

Strong is the new skinny. :)

{Horses}: Brian's birthday surprise

I knew it would be difficult to surprise Brian on his birthday. So I plotted with his cousin and kidnapped him 4 days before his birthday to go horseback riding. At first he was really confused as to why I would be wearing a scarf in the scorching heat of summer...until I wrapped it around his head so he couldn't see where we were going. 

Unfortunately I didn't think to tell him to wear pants, so riding in shorts just made it more of an adventure for him...oh well. He still looks pretty happy. :)

I was perfectly content to sit on the fence (literally) and watch Brian ride. I think horses are pretty and I"ll pet them if I'm on the ground. But to be honest, the minute I get on a tall horse I get nervous...so that's why I look so uncomfortable on the horse. Happy Birthday Brian! 23 years young :)