This morning I was up at 5, out the door by 615, and running with Amy around 645! I know, I know, who wakes up that early on a Sunday? And more specifically, who wakes up that early on a Sunday to run 15km? Amy and I do!
Sure it’s a little crazy, but it was the only time Amy and I could go together today and to be honest, it felt great, and I feel even more amazing now having completed 15km before 830 am!
So before my run I had a GU Energy Gel and some coffee.
Let me tell you.. when I picked Amy up at 630, I was WIRED. I haven’t taken any kind of energy gel since training for my last half, so having the GU combined with coffee created one ready-to-run Britta. Wowza.
We completed 15km in 1 hr 32min! 40 seconds faster than last week, so we are pretty happy about that.
It was also a good run because I purchased new shoes yesterday. I tell ya, it really does feel like Christmas. My decision came down to a pair of Asics or Saucony. But after much deliberation (about 30seconds) I stuck with Saucony. I mean I had to stay true to Saucony. Why mess up a good thing?
Check out how worn down my old shoes were! Yikes. Who knew? I mean, I knew it was time to get a new pair because my knees were starting to hurt, but I didn’t think it was THAT bad.
And I got my first pair of compression sleeves! I figured I’d give them a try to see what all the fuss is about. I purchased the CEP Compression Sleeve and I love them. Well, I think I do? I’m not exactly sure what I should be feeling.. but I feel good! So that’s all the matters I guess! 
We didn’t see this today, but lately we have been seeing planes take off like no tomorrow! Its so cool to see. Max, Amy, and I always stop and watch yeah, we’re cool like that.
We always see rowers as well. Which is pretty cool. According to the ol’ brother this next picture sucks.. but thats ok! I like it, and am sharing it anyways. If you look closely you can see the rowers.. it was super dark out still!
But when we finished our run that day, it was super pretty out.
Can’t Complain About That!
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On Thursday I did something that I haven’t done in a long time. I went out! I am one of those people that prefers to stay in, read a book, watch a movie, and go for a run the following morning, but honestly it was nice to switch it up a bit!
Me, Kendyl, Emmy
We went to a semi-formal that UVic had put on. And by semi-formal I mean.. “wear something nice that isn’t jeans” – Victoria is very relaxed. It’s funny because if I were to go to a semi-formal back in Ottawa people would be dressed to the 9s. Here it’s more the 7s or 8s, but I am perfectly okay with that
Max & Me!
Lewis & Myself
The following day. A green juice was in order. Thank you Lifestyle Market. Can’t get enough of juices lately. In this guy we have apple, kale, celery, and parsley. Yum.
Today I am going to head to The Victoria Health Show and I am beyond excited! I am sure it’s going to be the bomb. 
sooo happy.
This video is also amazing.
Hope you all have a lovely Sunday!
Wow, I’m impressed you ran 15km early on a Sunday morning! The view looked amazing and I love your new shoes! How fun!
I know me too..never thought I’d wake up that early for a run!
That view is definitely worth the early morning wake up call AND a running buddy always helps with that too. I wish I had a running buddy for long weekend runs! I might have even gotten out in the snow this morning : )
Running buddies are the best! I honestly couldn’t do it without one
Hope you were still able to make it outside even though it might have snowed! I miss snow to be honest.
I can always mail you some…ha ha! Although tomorrow is supposed to be 60 degrees, so maybe next weekend.
It was seriously the best way to start our day…and so amazing to be done so early
I felt great all day…and then I sat down for the first time since our run…I’m not moving for the rest of the night! Oh…and I’m gonna need one of those juices asap! mmmm
You da best running buddy in the whole worrrrrlllddddd! xo
I never expected to start not wanting to go out in my mid 20s, I always thought it was something I’d love until kids or something. Since I’m not drinking this month I have gone out 2x and actually had a lot of fun, it’s all about the people! Great early morning run.
I know hey? I feel the exact same sometimes.. I should want to go out more! Oh well. And you’re right, its all about the right people
Such a lovely interesting post, dear Britta! thanks for sharing it all with us!
You run good, girl!
Thanks Sophie!!