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Day of rest.

After 4 days of manic workouts to try and shift the Tybee indulgences I opted for a day of rest. It has been welcomed by my body though my mind is restless – I think I’m just plain tired. I’m glad I did rest as it was freezing cold at the bus stop this morning then sweltering as I arrived home this afternoon – neither option tempted me out for a run. Plus I got to rest my foot which is still bugging me after rolling it playing tennis 3 weeks ago. I can’t have broken anything as I’ve run on it, but it’s stiff and bruised on the top near the ankle making me aware of every step. Frustrating to say the least with less than 2 weeks to go to the Lake Lanier Zooma half. Anyway I’ve been following RunningInMommyland‘s advice and writing the alphabet with my big toe which seems to be loosening the tightness – and of course the ice pack helps. All due to prancing around on a tennis court for the first time in 12 years! On the bright side I have a back pocket excuse in case I choke on the 22nd:)

I did get out for a quick 4 miles in yesterday which was fun in my new Newtons! All around I’ve seen more and more people opting for them and raving about them…so I caved and bought some to make me run fast. I’m glad I visited the running store as I discovered I’d been wearing shoes at least 1/2 size too small – hence the nasty blisters in the Georgia half – which I’d attributed to poor fitting socks. That news gave me all the justification I needed to buy these beauties and on my first outing in them I’m optimistic – they felt great even with the stiff foot.

No one in this house wanted to get up this morning – first Monday back after a fabulous spring break was a tough one. Thankfully I’d chosen my wardrobe quickly last night before jumping in bed. It always saves me at least 10 minutes, which are crucial at 6am when I have an almost 6 year old deliberating over her attire each day.

So today I opted for my old faithful French Connection polka dot tee, my favorite AllSaints Cerulean cardigan (I SO want the grey in this too!), Hudson Collin jeans and Sam Edelman Alvin shoes in black – perhaps the most comfortable shoes I own.

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Packing for 4.

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Yeah Spring Break is here! Everyone in this family needs it. 7am school bus rides take their toll on all of us after a while. My daughter has been asking for regular updates on ‘how many more sleeps’ there are until we go to the beach. It’s fun to see how excited she is. I’m not quite so excited yet as I have to pack for a family of 4 camping for 2 nights, and of course you need as much stuff for 2 nights as you do for 5 ranging from pillows to dixie cups, and from spf 30 to toilet roll. I know we will forget something – the test will be is it something we can do without? I’ll just make certain that my cocktail shaker makes it:)

Prior to everyone disappearing on Spring Break my running buddy and I went for a 10 miler yesterday. I found it really tough – I don’t know what is wrong with me. I had no significant aches or pains but just felt like I had low energy, my body and soul just wanted to give up. Maybe a couple of days of rest at the beach will help? I hope so as I’ve got another half fast approaching in April.

As I went to meet the school bus yesterday I was shocked to discover our only immediate neighbor has put her house on the market. Spring is definitely the time everyone tests the market as most families want to move before the start of the next school year in August. We don’t talk a lot, but she is a great neighbor, mainly because we do both just get on with our lives with little interference so I will miss her. However it would be fantastic if we get another younger family moving in. We’re in a good school district so fingers crossed. I also really hope she gets what she has listed it for – it’ll certainly do wonders for our house value and prove to me that the Buckhead Bubble is recession proof.

So I’m going to take a few days off being online – I’ll be back next week with stories from Tybee.

My new workout closet.

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I mentioned in a previous post that I’d experienced some nasty chafing from a top during the Georgia half marathon. In order to prevent it ever happening again I was motivated to explore Lululemon, the Canadian brand known for yoga and running gear. They actually have all their own trademarked fabrics too and you can find descriptions here. I must admit I’m still getting up to speed with all their offerings and what gear will best suit my needs. I do some hot yoga and run a lot. I tend to wear the same clothes for both activities – and the less coverage the better really given the heat here.

Before buying I did a bit of research using the Lululemon Facebook page and a few blogs – Lulumum, LululemonAddict and See Alli Run. There are two key things to be aware of. Firstly new items are uploaded to the website every Monday night. Most of the bloggers will have posted reviews of these items already, based on info from Australia or elsewhere that has already received the product. Secondly hot items sell out FAST. If a new print or color arrives it will be gone in a couple of days. Unfortunately many items find there way to eBay at inflated prices. So if you are obsessing over an item buy it – don’t wait – you might be disappointed.

My first purchases were a Cool Racerback (known as a CRB), Chase me crops, and a Chase me tank. I have worn both the CRB and the Chase me tank and I love them both. The CRB fits great (size 8 – I’m a 36 C/D, 140lbs and 5’6″) and is lovely and soft. I love the fact that it is quite long so you can wrinkle it a little over the tummy area if you need a bit of camouflage. I wore it for hot yoga and it wicked well and was so comfortable, I also think it will be great for running with a good sports bra. I have the aquamarine that is no longer available online – but I’ve noticed things popping back into stock occasionally probably due to returns, so stalking may benefit you. The Chase me tank is really cute and demonstrates why I am now in love with Lululemon. They make functional items that are cuter than your regular brands. The Chase me tank has a stretch top around the bust but then is a softer, looser fabric around the midriff with a drawcord that can be tightened to not only keep the tank in place but also give it a cute ruffle effect. I wore it on an 8 mile run the other day and it worked great – no chafing and again really comfortable. I love both these tanks as I can wear my own favorite sports bra beneath them – I’m completely anti-shelf bra now after the chafing incident!

The Cool Racerback:

The Chase Me Tank:

I love skorts. I like to feel feminine when I’m working out – what I’m wearing really does psychologically impact my performance. I ummed and ahhed over the blurred blossom Pace Setter skirt and learned the lesson about items selling out fast online and this print in the regular length is all sold out online. Luckily we have a store here in Atlanta. I nipped in there yesterday to investigate running socks – fatal error. The running socks ended up costing me over $100 as I walked out with the Pace Setter skirt in blurred blossom and a Swiftly racerback in ultra violet. The skirt is gorgeous and I was smitten as soon as I saw it in person. It goes with every color – blues, greens, pinks, purples and greys. Again it is the perfect mix of style and performance. I adore the ruffles at the back for cute factor, but it also has multiple pockets and great sticky seams on the short legs so they don’t ride up. I’m so in love with it I ordered the new black/blush combo as soon as I got home as it hadn’t yet hit the store.

The Pace Setter skirt in Blurred Blossom:

The Swiftly racerback is great too – very different from the CRB. It is a looser, thinner fit and really light for a long run. Overall I think I prefer it for running but it might be too loose for my downward dog. I’m beginning to see the benefits of a diversified workout closet, for now though I’m doing my best to stay away from Lululemon.com on Tuesday mornings!

The Swiftly racerback:

A new addiction?

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I’ve spent most of the day at home today with my son who has pink eye, though to be honest I think daycare may have misdiagnosed it as the pollen count is so high everyone’s eyes are red and itchy. Anyway it was lovely working from home again. Even though I’m now in my comfy sweats nursing my still weary legs (that I’ve slathered in Bengay so I smell funny) I did begin my day in this little number.

I love these dresses and I have several from last season – they are cheap and cheerful Target numbers, even the tank underneath it is Mossimo. I’ve seen the dresses in store this season too – they fit large, this is a small, and feel a tad synthetic after wearing Boden most of the time, but for dashing about town they are fine especially as I only paid about $20 for them! I dressed it up with my Frye Carson pull-ons in Fawn, which also meant I was able to hide the war wounds on my feet from Sunday, and keep them lovely and comfy in a pair of socks. My spot prize for tweeting my #BodenMondays outfit also arrived and I’m wearing it here – it’s a gorgeous necklace, I’m so thrilled with it – thank you again Boden! I’m wearing it wrapped around double but it is a single strand that goes with everything!

Fortunately in this photo the dress also hides my awful chafing wounds. They look ghastly on my collar bone. In order to prevent it happening again, after collecting my son from daycare, we headed to Lululemon. I had heard of the brand and seen the store but never been tempted to purchase as I wasn’t sure it was ‘performance’ or ‘lifestyle’ wear. But through recommendations from many of my running blogger friends, and also the ubiquity of the brand on Sunday I decided to investigate further. If you are interested in learning more there are two great blogs that both have Facebook pages too – lulumom.blogspot.com and luluaddict.blogspot.com. Through a little research I learned the brand is Canadian with Canadian sizing (smaller then the equivalent U.S. sizing), every Monday night new items are uploaded to the website, and Atlanta is very lucky that we have our own store. Given the new items I spotted on the website this morning I made a very impulsive order online before even trying for size in the store. I couldn’t resist the cute Pace Setter skirt in heathered indigo and the Back on Track skirt in black which is already out of stock again – so glad I was impulsive! After inquiring on the Lululemon Facebook page about their recommended running basics I also ordered a cool racerback in heathered aquamarine. This top had been recommended along with a bra but I didn’t dare order a bra without trying first. Another example by the way of great social media at work – I had a response on their page so quickly – great personal, customer service – see how easy it is to gain a brand fan?

So the search began for the bra – and that was the real reason for the visit to the store. Can I first say how much I bloody love a store that accommodates Moms and kids. I was thrilled that there was a larger changing room available with the capacity for a small daycare classroom, plus there was a large basket of toys in the corner and a bench with pillows – in fact the changing room was almost the size of my first living room in London. Admittedly my son preferred to play Angry Birds on my iPhone but non the less the attention to detail in the room was noted by both of us. Hannah, my lovely assistant, guided me through the choice of bras. I decided to try the Adjust Me Bra instead of the armor plated Ta Ta Tamer and I fell in love with it instantly – so soft, so smooth and so supportive – oh and so cool looking in the aquamarine! So while I was there and enjoying a practically empty store I made the fatal move of browsing. I should know by now to never, never browse – once required item has been selected, just walk to the counter, pay and leave store. Shoot, it didn’t quite happen that way and I walked out with the bra, another cool racerback in heathered blurred grey, a Chase me Tank in black and finally the Chase me Cops in Wee are from Space Black. I know I needed tops but I couldn’t resist the crops – they are SO snug and supportive – I think they are going to be amazing to run in. Again they fit small – I normally take small in Nike pants and here I had to go to an 8. The last lovely surprise was the fab little reusable bag that you walk away with – what a great brand experience – I’d happily use it to carry my lunch in every day! So another addiction may be starting and for now I’m very excited to have my basic Lululemon wardrobe that I can add to. I promise to review the items as I put them to the test.

What are your favorite Lululemon items?

The day after…

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I did it!! Not the best time ever but under 2hrs 30 which became my goal half way round as the temperatures soared and the hills of Atlanta took their toll – 2hrs 28mins was my finishing time – a little disappointed but this is far outweighed by the elation and euphoria of finishing my second half. I was literally in tears as I crossed the line I was so happy and excited to finish. The crowd really carried me home for that last half mile. It was so incredible to see the top marathon finishers finishing along side us – it certainly puts into perspective how fast and what amazing runners they are! Speaking of marathoners I must congratulate my blogger friend www.runninginmommyland.com who finished her first full marathon yesterday!!

The atmosphere was brilliant and the organizers did a fabulous job from start to finish. My heart was pumping to the disco beats thudding from the speakers as we waited anxiously in our corrals. Then at 7am we were off – of course the start is always a tad slower when there are 15,000 other runners with you. I barely noticed the first 3 miles but it was strange to be running in the dark. I knew I was a bit slower than normal so tried to up my pace a little. I started to feel those brutal hills and at one point at about 6miles I thought I was done for as I felt my left knee start to tighten. Of course in those circumstances all you start to think about is the niggle, which ultimately makes the niggle worse. I pulled up momentarily to hit the ‘reset’ button and make sure I was okay to continue. Once I started running again it felt fine and I found my stride again. The problem is once you have stopped once, mentally the challenge is up and it’s easy to stop again. Non the less once when I was running I felt fairly strong and tried to focus on my form. I really believe I think too much when I’m running on my own. I’m much happier when distracted by good conversation and company so I am recruiting more running buddies – look out:)

I’m now planning to try and run about 5 a year. There is the ZOOMA Atlanta women’s half in April, then a welcome break over the summer before the AllState 13.1 in October, the Atlanta Thanksgiving half, the Miami half/full marathon in January, followed by the Georgia half again in March. Depending on how my training goes over the course of the year and if I can correct my form to eliminate any knee problems I seriously may consider the full in January. Miami would be a great place for a full – fairly flat plus plenty of opportunity to party afterward!

Before I do any more long runs I really must buy some tops that don’t chafe. The chafing was exacerbated by the heat but crikey I have some nasty welts around my collar bone and chest and under my arms today from my hot, wet skin rubbing on the seams of the tank I was wearing. I have trouble finding great tops that are supportive as I prefer a shelf bra – so if you have any favorites please share with me. I’m looking at the Lululemon ones right now but this Back on Track tank that I like is completely sold out online.

My Finishers Medal:

My Post Race Reward:

The day before…

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After spending so much time recently at the YMCA I’ve decided to try playing tennis again. I say ‘again’ but I’ve never really played. I had lessons when I was young and had all the gear – the Donnay racquet (Bjorn Borg’s brand of course), the white skirt and the green flash trainers. I then didn’t play again until probably 2000 when we moved here and we discovered tennis courts everywhere. We hit a ball around in a futile attempt to stay fit before going to the bar for a pitcher of bud light. Anyway here I am again trying not to make it a fad – I haven’t splurged on an unnecessarily cool racquet (yet), instead I sensibly bought a cheap one that will suffice until I can actually hit the ball.

While out fulfilling my dreams of becoming an all around athlete by buying the requisite gear, I popped into New Balance just to see what tennis shoes they had. I am now completely brand loyal when it comes to New Balance and their running shoes, after falling in love with the previously reviewed W890s. As soon as I walked in the store I was mesmerized by their new minimalist running shoe the Minimus Zero. The lovely Brandon encouraged me to try a pair and all thoughts of tennis shoes evaporated. As an ex-brander I have to say I fell in love with the New Balance store experience. The store itself is open, spacious and well merchandised and within a minute of being in the store someone was there to help. What blew me away though was it was the first time in years where a sales assistant pulled out the old style stool with the foot rest on it so he could put the shoe on and tie it for me. Talk about a Cinderella moment! And of course the glass slipper fit and I walked out with these gorgeous things.

Now I just have to adapt my running style and see if this minimal running lark is for me – obviously this will be done after the race tomorrow.

As the countdown continues to the Georgia Half Marathon tomorrow morning I’ve been trying to stay calm and take it easy, or at least distract myself from the building nerves and adrenalin. As much as I have been trying to restrict myself from any form of exercise, and use this week to rest, yesterday morning I found myself climbing the walls so I packed myself off to 90 minutes of hot yoga. Yet again I left the class wondering why on earth I don’t do it every week – even my instructor said I looked physically different when I left – all the tension had left my face and body. I tried not to overdo it and just go with the flow and at the end of the class I was detoxed, stretched and strengthened, I felt like I could conquer the world. 13.1 miles tomorrow will do though.

Spring is well and truly here and though I am happy for a little sunshine tomorrow morning I’m a tad nervous that it will either be a) way too hot and I’ll get dehydrated or b) there will be a thunder storm and they will stop the run. As of now the forecast is for high 50s at the start of the race and only a 20% chance of a storm so fingers crossed the weather will be perfect. Of course by 9am it could be a lot warmer and though the race starts at 7am I am in the 8th corral so it could take some time to even start the race and get going. I know the way well downtown to the start at Centennial Park but with roads closing etc. I decided to do the drive down there today and make sure I knew where parking is and so on. My friend was also supposed to be running but after many miles of training she fell and hurt her knee so sadly has had to pull out this year, however she very kindly passed on her VIP pass to me. This fabulous package entitles me to parking right next to the start, a continental breakfast, post race massage and a VIP lunch – needless to say I feel a bit of a flake using it after just running a half as there will be many more deserving 26.2 mile runners, but it certainly helps reduce some of the pre-race anxiety.

Fortunately everyone else was happy to drive downtown with me as we promised to take the kids to the St. Patrick’s day parade. MM was somewhat reluctant as he still can’t get to grips with the U.S. celebrating St. Patrick’s day in such an over the top fashion. Well at least 3 of us were in our green to avoid a pinch, and I shed a tear as soon as I heard the military band. I’m not sure what it is – I inherited it – but I always cry when I see/hear a marching band.

Here’s how I wore my green for the day: JCrew green 4″ chino shorts (4″ are available online only), Boden long sleeved Breton which coincidentally I LOVE – it’s so soft and I love the neck line, and navy Havaianas slim.

I accessorized with this little beauty bought a couple of years ago from Anthropology.

So for this evening it’ll be the second weekend night in a row alcohol free – unheard of in my neck of the woods…but hopefully worth it. The coconut water and chia seeds will be my beverage of choice tonight – maybe I can make it green and join in the craic?

10 more miles.

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I must start by thanking Elaine, my pacer, for running with me yesterday morning. We had an amazing 10 mile run. I normally run on my own and it is so nice to have a partner on a longer run. Somehow we both seem to know when the other is struggling a little and needs to kick it up a gear. We sprinted up the hills and really dug deep with what seemed like a great pace. Unfortunately we didn’t time ourselves – it was intentional – but now I wish we had done as I feel like we were flying. Maybe it was my pre-run chia seed drink? Coincidence or not I’ll definitely be drinking it before the half on Sunday. I LOVE my CEP compression sleeves too. I ran in them then wore them all day and I had no swelling at all, I really appreciated the extra support they give my calves. Maybe I need some compression tights? It has to be said that I was fit for nothing for the rest of the day – I was completely drained. After consuming my body weight in carbs I spent the day shuffling from one sofa to another and then hit the sack at 9pm which was still really only 8pm due to the clocks changing!

I nipped into Ulta this morning – luckily for me, unluckily for my bank balance, there is one around the corner from the office. They are having their 21 days of Beauty event, and though I don’t usually need an excuse to shop there, there are some fabulous deals on which I don’t want to miss. Today they are having a Philosophy event and I grabbed myself a Peel Party kit for $39 plus I got a free Philosophy gift with it too, on top of that you get $3.50 of any $10 purchase so I walked away with an arm full of goodies for some spring pampering. Keep an eye out for the flyers and the various offers each day – there are some real bargains to be had.

I can pat myself on the back too as I have remembered Mothering Sunday in the UK is this Sunday! I’m so excited I remembered. Normally I forget and my poor Mum has to wait till May for the US one, but something triggered me to remember this year and I’ve successfully ordered a gift – can’t tell you what as Mum reads this – Hi Mum!!

This morning I was still hobbling around with sore thighs so wanted something comfy to wear. It might also be my last day in a sweater for a while as the forecast is for 80 degrees for the rest of the week. I’m wearing my Hudson Signature Collin jeans and AllSaints Itat shrug in black (I have it in vintage marl too), with my Tory Burch Eddies in black. I tried to create a little quiff with my bangs this morning too – it must be okay as MM immediately noticed an paid me a compliment…not a bad start on a Monday morning:)

…And suddenly everything is right.

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Firstly it is confession time. After contemplating growing my hair I then decided that before embarking on such a painful process I should at least go as short as I dare. So on Thursday evening I went to see the lovely O’Neil at Van Michael and got it all chopped off – even my trusty little asymmetrical fringe that has been my comfort blanket for so long. I have to say I quite like it, it requires no time at all to style, not even a blow dry, and it is certainly very different from the ubiquitous long, blonde hair seen here in Atlanta. I’m still giving myself a little fright every time I check the mirror as there is a lot more ‘face’ showing, but it’s definitely settling in on me. I find I’ve been spending a little more time on my make-up especially around my eyes as I want to keep it soft and feminine. There’s definitely a danger of looking too severe with such short hair. The other bonus is that MM loves it – I’m very lucky to have a man that appreciates the confidence it requires to sport such short hair, he very kindly said it was very ‘Paris chic’ – hey I’ll take it! As of now I’m planning on keeping it like this for a couple of months, maybe over the summer too as it is super for the heat and humidity we have here. Then I’ll start growing it – for sure this time.

Today I am wearing my new haircut along with a 2011 Boden cashmere tunic, Gap jeggings, and my taupe Frye Shirley over the knee boots.

Friday was hectic, first a bike ride with an old friend, then lots of cleaning and preparation for Saturday’s birthday party for my son. Prior to the tornadoes arriving, I managed to persuade my daughter to visit the shoe shop with me for her new spring/summer school shoes. I’m very old school and have inherited my obsession for ‘sensible’ shoes for my children from my own wonderful Mum, who bought me Clarks shoes every school year, long after many of my friends were wearing ‘trendy’ shoes. Unfortunately it didn’t save me from wreaking havoc on my feet in my late teens with badly fitting white stilettos. I find the choice here to be pretty minimal compared to the children’s shoes available in Europe. We have Stride Rite but I find them pretty predictable with their styles and the boys shoes are just so nerdy! This time we visited a store here in Buckhead called Sprong. Again though I was a little disappointed with the choice. Am I the only Mom in Atlanta who wants closed toe and closed heel shoes for their daughter even in the summer? I know it gets hot here, but from painful experience, sandals with no socks in the heat tend to lead to blisters, not to mention all the gravel that can get stuck under your foot. With some help from a lovely, patient sales lady we struck gold. I think you will agree that these See Kai Run shoes were made for Poppy, and thankfully she adores them.

The birthday party on Saturday had to be amended slightly. After the rain all Friday night the yard was a mud pit so the bouncy castle was cancelled. Fortunately the magician, white rabbit and twenty something kids all turned up and had a fabulous time. The photo cake from Publix turned out a treat too and was demolished by 5pm. We co-hosted with great friends whose son also turns 4 tomorrow, and both birthday boys were ecstatic with their haul of gifts. Now all I have to worry about is taking Hugh for his four year old shots, ouch…

What with the chaos of the weekend I didn’t get my long weekend run so I am planning on it this evening. I’m getting frustrated with my increased appetite from the increased running so I just ordered a bag of chia seeds. Another fad I know, but they were recommended by Christopher McDougall, the author of “Born to Run”. They are apparently packed full of nutrients and they swell to a gel when mixed with liquid, so not only are they supposed to give you more energy for long runs, but the also curb your appetite. Let me know what you think if you have tried them…

Music that inspires…

Run fast for your mother.

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This weekend ended in a far more relaxed fashion than it started. I wasn’t going to share until I’d done the deed, but I struggle keeping things to myself, so I’ll tell you now that I have entered another half marathon. As part of my training I headed out on my first 10 mile run for some time on Friday morning. I started off feeling pretty chipper, it was a warm sunny morning and my confidence was high. At mile 7 though I thought I might die. Mile 7 unfortunately coincides with a mammoth hill, and in the warm sun, with aching legs, my mind, not my body, gave up and I started to walk. How humiliating…At the top of the hill I did manage to get going again and ran, with the odd walk, back home. I felt like I was out for hours but my time actually wasn’t too bad, though I did feel a little demoralized that I’d had to walk. I rested on Saturday and then summoned the motivation to head out yesterday again. I couldn’t believe how great I felt! I ran 6 miles easily and felt like a Kenyan marathon runner on the last couple of miles. Maybe this training malarkey really does work? I’ll probably attempt another 10 miles this Friday now my confidence has been bolstered a little. It’s a shame the compression socks don’t make you run faster, though my calves didn’t ache a bit over the weekend so they must do some good.

Florence was my musical inspiration in those last few yards yesterday – ‘Dog Days Are Over’ has to be one of the most perfect running tunes, I felt like I was flying to the beat of those drums.

Saturday began with a lot of cheering for my son. It was his first swimming lesson after a couple of previously failed attempts when he flatly refused to get in the pool. So as you can imagine I was a little nervous about how it was going to go this time. Fortunately with his sister around and a friend from school he was gently persuaded to give it ago. I basically legged it as soon as he was distracted and thankfully he didn’t bat an eyelid – success! For a post swimming reward we all headed to Goldberg‘s for fully loaded bagels. Even though my body shape tones and changes, I’m still convinced I gain weight the more I run, I am always hungry! I’ve sworn off the scales until after the race…that might change tonight though when my new Boden bikinis arrive and need to be tried on.

MM and I were planning a date night on Saturday, unfortunately this weekend was his turn to be sick so we had to postpone. No bad thing really given I still felt weary from Friday. It was fun to curl up on the sofa and catch up on some episodes of Dexter with a delicious glass of Malbec.

I’ve a feeling this week is going to be a little stressful. It’s my son’s birthday party this Saturday and although on paper there doesn’t appear to be too much to do I know I’ll still be running around cleaning all week. I love hosting parties but question my sanity every time we do it as I end up cleaning for hours before and after the event.

I didn’t post any photos this weekend as I have to be honest with you I spent all weekend in sweats, I even went to Target in my running gear which I normally wouldn’t even consider, but bear with my until this half is over and done with:) Today in an attempt to feel a little more put together I’ve opted for my Boden Everyday Jersey Tunic in coal giant leopard (currently in Clearance at only $34!), Boden Cashmere Wrap (now sold out), and my Boden piped shoe boots.

I’ve even opted for a little black head band, following the lead of the gorgeous Michelle Williams at the Golden Globes this year, whose pixie cut always looks amazing with or without a headband. Mine is a little less obvious due to my dark hair but I’m praying headbands will help me through the dark days of growing my hair longer, though I am already questioning that decision.

At last night’s Oscars Michelle was by far and away top of my ‘best dressed list’ in this fabulous Louis Vuitton tiered dress and the pink clutch was just genius. The Telegraph, as ever, has great photo montages of most of the dresses on show last night.

My current choice of nail polish is Essie‘s Navigate Her from their Spring Collection, which in the bottle is a lovely creamy green color, I’m not convinced it suits my skin tone though. Just a good excuse to pick a different color out tonight.

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Day of rest.

Packing for 4.

My new workout closet.

A new addiction?

The day after…

The day before…

10 more miles.

…And suddenly everything is right.

Music that inspires…

Run fast for your mother.

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