#Better For It

There is a time between December and June that I swear time stops. It has felt like Groundhog's Day around here. Day after day, gray skies emerge, chilly breeze blows through my hair and it's the same routine. Then, June appears and I feel like I can't get enough time. For a short period, there were sunny days here in Berlin and actually warm nights. I thought we were on the brink of summer. I thought too soon. We are back to cloudy, gray days with a high of 60 degrees, if we are lucky! It's the end of June and I'm dying for some heat!

Although the weather has stayed the same, the days are moving quickly by. Before Barcelona, I had a count down for the big dates in my future. These included my race, reports being due, my birthday and then home. Now my race is finished, the reports are written, my birthday is in 4 days, and home is just 3 weeks away. I really can't believe home is so close! Last night, I laid in bed just giggling. I couldn't help myself. The thought of being Stateside for six weeks in the HEAT makes me so happy!

Yes, you did read that my race is finished. I completed my first 10k last Saturday. Before the race, I came early to check out Nike's Running Village. Nike had many stations set up but the cool ones obviously had lines. I was alone at the time so I just listened to the live music they provided from Icona Pop and froze my little butt off! It was seriously so cold before the race I thought I should run home and change. I'm glad I didn't! I got in the starting area- just in time to see my student! She came to support me! It was really really cool and sweet of her and her family! Then we were off!

The race covered four neighborhoods in Berlin and around every corner were people cheering, honking, and playing music. It was a really great atmosphere to run in. Plus, it was nice to run with all women. I didn't feel any pressure -plus I knew I could do it. I knew I was running faster than I trained but it was something I struggled to control. This mistake hurt me in the end when I wanted to pick up pace and I knew I was slowing down. Something to work on in the future. This set back aside, I did run my fastest pace at....

Finishers Prize 

Afterwards, my friends and I went for a drink at a bar called Clash and we got pizza! It was fun to celebrate and relax before going home and collapsing!

The day after my race my toes hurt like mad! Besides that, I felt really great and no other problems! That day my friend Carlie had planned an amazing garden party! It was so beautiful and incredibly delicious! She made some very healthy and scrumptious salads with these perfect blueberry, banana, and date muffins. I told her if she ever has a need to bake- I'll eat!

Now that brings us to this week. My reports are written and now I just wait to see if there are any corrections I must make. Otherwise, things at school are slowing down. We have 15 days left and we seriously can't wait. The teachers are possibly more excited than the students.

This weekend will start off with another race and finish with two parties. I'm so ready for this weekend.

22 days

xoxox