A Race a Month - October

It feels like it has been awhile since "a race a month" post!  My September race was at the beginning of the month, and the October race was at the end!  I was signed up for a half-marathon that I could not run because of an event.  Therefore, I searched and searched for a longer race.  Unfortunately, I did not have great luck!  I did find a random 9k (about 5.5 miles) that was an inaugural event through Title Nine women's clothing store.  I decided to go for it!  It ended up being a fun race along the lake shore paths.  It was in the Lincoln Park area, so I decided to walk to the zoo afterward.  David had to go play his softball game, so I took the stroll alone.  I had fun though!  Here's to another race down!

Below you will find my time (the pace is obviously super off...more like  9:45 a mile!) and some pictures!

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Sarah Barnett

Buffalo Grove

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52:13.85

5:48

Mrs. Barnett : )

Muuuuch Better.

Last week I had an A-W-F-U-L long run.  I was in Flossmoor and decided to run while David was at services.  It was a beautiful day and the high was in the 80's (which I knew was a little hotter than I was used to).  I planned on running by the temple just because I thought it would be fun.  I do not know the area too well, but wanted to not do my usual path that I take.  Everything started out on track and I was even getting into the "zone" quickly.  Until only about a half a mile in (I needed to do 6), I completely and totally wiped out.  I can not even remember the last time I fell down while doing anything.  I tripped on an uneven sidewalk that I was paying no attention to.  I totally skinned my knees, palms, and shoulder.  It was bleeding, and like that baby I can be, I started crying!  I had a moment where I wanted to turn around, but decided to see it through.  My cuts were stinging, it got way too hot (I didn't come prepared for that), and the road to the temple was an awful awful one to run on.  Needless to say, the 6 miles got done but left me feeling like I shouldn't have even done them.

Fast forward to this Saturday where 7 miles was the plan.  My cuts were healing and the weather was much more runner friendly.  I started out with the wind at my back and felt soo good (I wanted to write marvelous, but thought you would make fun of me!).  I had such a good three and a half mile start, that I was determined to make the run back just as good, even though the wind was now against me.  When I finished, I felt awesome and could have kept going.  It is nice that a week and can make such a difference and I have a long run to feel good about.

Source: miss-scarlet-red.tumblr.com via Sarah on Pinterest

Mrs. Barnett : )

My Class.

Click the link below to see my First Graders using our new school iPads for the first time!!

iPads

Go Get This!

I love candles, but never end up burning them very often.  They usually end up gathering dust and I end up throwing them out.  Recently, David and I went to Bath and Body Works because I heard they had a new S'Mores candle.  Being a huge fan, I thought I had to have it.  Unfortunately, it did not smell so awesome.  I did find a GREAT candle though that is so perfect for fall.  It is called Marshmallow Fireside.  I have been burning the two candles I got (buy one, get one free!) like crazy and absolutely LOVE the way they smell.  Go get one!

Mrs. Barnett : ) 

Sick

I have been going a million miles a minute lately.  It was only a matter of time before I got sick!  I stayed home today from school with a cold.  I am not feeling completely horrible, but have parent-teacher conferences tomorrow.  With that looming, I knew that I needed to take a day because conferences can seriously take it out of you even more!

I am enjoying laying in my bed, drinking tea (I actually found some that I liked!), watching tv, and catching up on life at home.  I am also working on an entry for my submission to National Board Certification.  It is A LOT of work and hopefully worth it in the end.  The main problem is that I am lacking motivation to work on it in the middle of all the other craziness!

My break is officially up, must get back to work!

Mrs. Barnett : )