I'm Back!

After a two month hiatus I'm back!!

Essentially breaking my foot for the second time during the summer inspired me to become a couch potato. I've totally enjoyed all of my time off from running but it is time to get back into it. But, to catch all of my reader up, here's a quick recap of what I've been up to:

Work: I am still working full-time in DC -- hopefully through June! I'm super excited to be here, and the project is very interesting. But, the hours can be quite long with nights and weekend work. Thankfully, I've been able to put the hours in without stressing too much about getting home to run. I think that's going to change here soon with my upcoming training schedule.

Running: I have run some! I'm about able to run 6 miles comfortably. That said, I am only running a max of three times a week. So, I just need to be more consistent. John ran the Marine Corps Marathon last weekend and did great -- a PR I believe! I ran/walked the last 10 miles with another friend who was completing his first one. It was a fun experience and I'm so happy he let me join him to help get him to the finish.

Chilling: I've also taken the past two months to spend time with the new boyfriend, who my friends have (affectionately, I hope) named Sprout. Here's a picture of our ridiculous Halloween costume...two peas in a pod:

We've been crab eating in Annapolis! It has been a really great summer and fall in our nation's capital :)

Schooley, the Jenk, the DeYoungs, Watkins, Pia, Sprout and I have all registered for the DC Rock and Roll Half Marathon on St. Patrick's day 2012. That's the next race I'm planning on doing but might try for something a little longer in April or May. Or, I'm thinking about the Manhattan Half in January. But, right now my focus is on staying healthy and happy!

Didn't I find a keeper? Here's Sprout helping me perform surgery on a dead toenail...I can't decide if this is gross or totally cute?