Keeneland Race Day

So I've had this obsession with horses ever since I was little and I never grew out of it. Yes, I did want to be a jockey when I was young, but clearly I'm not the right size! So I guess I get my horse fix just by being there and watching. I went down to Lexington for the day to see the races at Keeneland. It was a lot of fun, but a bit chilly!

I won some money on the first race #7 came through for me!

My First Half Marathon

I ran my first half marathon last weekend and wanted to share the pics. Yes, I have been recovering all week and indulging in relaxation. Not running, at all, got a massage, been eating whatever I want (my metabolism is still reved up, right?). I did not realized the pain that can be caused by running such a distance, but alas I did push through and made it in 2 hours 17 min (about 10:45 minute mile....)! Before the race I was considering training for a full marathon....but now... I don't think so. Maybe give it some more time and I'll come around! ha I trained with a group called Team in Training to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma society. It's the worlds largest endurance sports training program http://www.teamintraining.org/.

Now my mind is off in triathlon land....that might be my next challenge!

Spring is here!

It's a beautiful morning in good 'ole Ohio. Nothing is a better mood booster than a beautiful sunny day! Work has finally slowed back down...a little, and the snow has melted away. It's a new day and I am feeling great folks! My half marathon is next weekend and I'm pumped and ready to go. I recently realized that I am an 'on the go' person, that doesn't need much down time. Relaxing is great once in a while, but sometimes I have to force myself to do it because I really like to be doing something all the time. I just want to make the most of life.

I had some time yesterday and finally a subject! Andy was a great sport to let me take some practice pictures of him. I think they turned out great. I also just signed up for a class: Enhancing Photos with Photoshop this spring, so hopefully I'll be posting pics with some fun new tricks applied. Here they are: