Weekend Getaway And A Couple Long Runs

We spent the weekend in Palm Desert, CA for my sister-in-law's wedding.  It was a great time...  such a beautiful setting and of course it was so good to see all the family and catch up!


Saturday I had my long run of the week (6 miles).  I ended up running a little closer to 6.5 miles at a 10:30 average pace.  It was a little hilly around the area where we stayed, which was great training for me since we have a lot of flat running spots around here.  When I got out the door to run it was a brisk 55 degrees.  It felt soooo good to run in the cold again, I love it!

Gorgeous views for a run!  It warmed up pretty quickly late morning once that sun was up.

After my run I showered up and hit up Panera Bread before my blow dry appointment.  I was so excited to see that they have Panera Bread; I miss it so much from the midwest.

Look at that pastry case!  Their orange scone is to die for!  Just sayin.  ;) 

I'd never gone to a blow dry bar before and thought this would be a perfect weekend to try it out, that way I wouldn't have to worry about doing my own hair before the wedding and I could enjoy the day much longer.  It takes me so long to blow out and curl my own hair, I really need to work on that.  I also really need to get more miles and pastries in so I'll just focus on that.  Hehe.

I found this cute little spot online and called earlier in the week to make an appointment.  I loved the simple design inside and the fresh color scheme.  They had a t.v. on each side of the hair stations with 'Say Yes to the Dress' playing on a constant roll.  I forgot how much I loved that show.  I kind of got out of it after our own wedding (after so much planning, I was kind of over wedding stuff for awhile) but it really is an entertaining show.  

They also served up a little bubbly.   

Cheers!

I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely visit a blow dry bar again when I have a special occasion.

Last night Alli bear and I joined in a group run at one of our local running stores.  We had wanted to run with them for awhile but just never did.  I saw online yesterday that Saucony would be there doing a shoe demo with their newest models and we were really excited to try them out.

For our 4 mile run, I tried the Tribute and Alli bear tried the Omni.  She over pronates a bit and she absolutely loved the Omnis.  I am a neutral runner but didn't care for the Tributes.  I liked the feel when I first tried them on but could tell about a half mile into the run that I wasn't into the fit.  The heel is much boxier than that on my Mizunos and I felt that my stride just didn't flow in them.  They seemed like a great shoe, just not for me.  I would love to try out a different model of Saucony at some point.

My knee started killing me halfway through the run, so today I just took it easy and had a rest day.  Tomorrow back to another 3 miler!




- Did you do anything extra fun this weekend?


- What is your favorite running shoe?


Mizuno Wave Rider 16 is my most favoritest, comfiest shoe I've ever had.  I have them in two colors and pray they'll make them in more.  ;)