It's hard for me to call yesterday (Sat.) a "Rest Day", though it was a day off from running. Shea hosted a sleepover party for her 12th birthday, and the Bresnahan grounds required extensive spring cleaning. I managed to get a 5 mile run in on Fri., but used the rest of the day on yard work. I was out in the yard at 6am on Sat., but after weeding, digging, mulching and pressure washing, I was still in yard work mode when her friends began arriving at 2pm. I then moved into event coordinator mode, picking up balloons, candles, a new microwave over (don't ask, it's complicated) and other party-related items. I caught my first breath about 6pm after a 12-hour scramble. I actually wondered at one point who had the more grueling 12 hour stretch, me or Jason Lester (www.r-u-n.us)!
The girls conked out around midnight (watching Back to the Future, interesting), which was actually a little earlier than anticipated. I got to sleep around 1am, and woke up today all kinds of stiff (the lightly-used yard work muscle group was on fire). I hoped to get a 14-mile run in this weekend, but that looks dubious at the moment (noon on Sun.). I need to get some miles in, however, or I will have had 3 out of the last 4 days off. Will post the outcome later today. Meanwhile, here are some pics of the party for your viewing pleasure:
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