McNellies Pub Run

The photos will do most of the talking. 

Pre-race jitters. Blue had the Guinness challenge, 3 beers in 4 miles and a 4th after the finish. 

The first stop was giving away free beer. I had to get in on that. 

This makes me think that I can handle the full Guinness challenge. Next year. 

Blue was pretty beat after all those beers and miles. 

After the run, we went to our favorite German beer hall, Fasslers for a snack and more beer. 

After the festivities we went home for TV and more beer. Haha! Next year I will do the full challenge. 

Half marathon training and McNellies mug

I made it to taper week! Woohoo! I was supposed to run 7 miles yesterday but instead ran 4 miles and walked 2 for St. Patrick's day festivities.

Isn't that the cutest little hat? McNellies is an Irish pub in Oklahoma. I've been to 2 of the 3 locations. This pub is about a mile from my house, which makes it easy for me to get there and home. The mug was a $50 investment with a 10% discount on beer. This mug was purchased in December 2012 and I'm confident that I've drunk my way into a profit.

I have logged 72 miles on the new purple nikes and I'm ready for race day. It's never a good idea to run a half marathon on brand new shoes but I think these beauties have been broken in enough for race day.

Successes, goals, and an Ode

This year has been great with many successes although I have not blogged as much as I used to.  I've trained and ran 2 half marathons. I kept my time under 3 hours each time.

I got to spend quality time in the Bahamas. I can't wait to go back!

I rescued a kitten by bringing him to a shelter to find him a home. 

I bought us the cutest little house to live in in Oklahoma City. Even the front door greets you when you come over.  

Goals for next year will include two half marathons and training for a whole in January 2016. I'm also considering Golds Gym's competition to kick my training into high gear. I managed to gain some weight back and I'll need to lose again. I'm not too concerned about it this time. I know I've got to get my nutrition and training in check and the weight will be back where it needs to be. 

Next years vacation will include sandals reunion week at Antigua! Yay! And a week on our private Bahamian island! 

Ode to my mug

Oh mug, how I enjoy thy bounty. Full of beer and brimming with excitement for my tastebuds.

Oh mug, how I love your size and my name emblazoned on your side. 

Oh mug, how I love to drink from you. My only desire is to fill you with my favorite beer from my favorite brewery. Tis a shame McNellies can't keep Rogue beers on tap.

Linking up with Beka and Amanda