Everything about this month seemed to be about moving to Plan B.
- My jerk shoulder continued to be a jerk.
- School and ice show madness came to a welcome end.
- Thing 1 went away for the longest 2 weeks of my life.
- I was on again/off again and ultimately in for a steamy Chicago Women’s Half.
- I resumed my beloved early morning runs. I hope to always keep these in some capacity.
- The kids’ birthday party was last weekend. We planned on a backyard blowout, complete with inflatable slip n slide. On Wednesday though, 5+” of rain and a forecast high of 72 for Saturday caused me to move to Plan B: No water fun and lots of alternate planning. We did a neighborhood version of The Amazing Race that was a crap ton of work but in the end loads of fun.
In case you missed it on Instagram, I unleashed my inner Martha Stewart on this sucker.
Once Thing 2 found this cake while googling, she set her pig-loving heart on it. I’d never worked with fondant before, but it wasn’t too bad. I think finding full-sized Kit Kat bars was my biggest challenge.
Enough about June. How can it be July already? Here are some highlights:
- Because I’m not running as much as I normally would, I’m using this month to cleanup my diet. In the wake of birthday cake madness, and in an effort to clear the chocolate-marshmallow icing from my bloodstream, another round of sugar detox is in order.
- I’m heading to Leadville! My pal Jill (aka Thelma) is channeling her inner badass and running the Leadville Silver Rush 50 miler in a couple of weeks. I am honored to be part of the crew that will cheer/cajole/drag her on to success!
- Espirit de She: The Chicago race is on July 18 and I can’t wait. Sponsored by Lifetime Fitness and Athleta (two faves) it’s sure to be a blast. If you’re planning on signing up, don’t wait, as it’s nearing sellout.
I am just enjoying the summer so far. I have a the warrior dash in August than will start training for another marathon. I saw that on Pintest that cake is so cool. love it.
Now that summer is finally here, I am just looking forward to more nice weather, outdoor fin with kiddo and beach days 🙂
Love the cake!
I’m looking forward to all of my unscheduled days where I can run, ride and swim when I want. I’m most looking forward to more triathlons to use these “skills.” That word is not true but you get it.
And GREAT CAKE!
June was insane for me so for the rest of the summer I’m looking forward to some quality chill time.
I am looking forward to running in a new place, as I am heading to Atlanta to visit my cousin soon!
I am so looking forward to when the sun comes out again here in Maine. Please let it be soon. I don’t ask for much. Just sun in the summer.
Great shirt! I’m most looking forward to seeing family in July and finally racing again in August.
I love that you made that cake! I’ve seen it on Pinterest and want to give it a try. Your version looks just like the others!
oddly i need a sugar detox because I’m running more, doh!!!
The party sounds seriously awesome!! i love that you went all out
This summer, I am most looking forward to (and most nervous at the same time) branching out into triathlon. I’m a slow runner, and I will be a slow triathlete, but I’m excited about it anyway!
That cake is too cute!
My plan is to continue training even though it’s Winter here in Australia. Getting quite cool at times but it’s not so noticeable after the first couple of kilometres. Nice to see so many more women taking the time out to keep fit, it’s really important to look after our bodies 🙂
Great job on the pig cake. It looks amazing! I don’t know what you were worried about.
Looking so forward to a mini vacation with my friend after his broken leg heals. I was hoping for some hiking but may settle for something less strenuous. Good food, friendship, and relaxation! I love the she T shirt and kit kat piggy cake!
An Amazing Race party would be so much fun (especially with someone else doing the work)!!! And, that cake is incredible.
Since you will have “practice” crewing for a 50 miler – want to come to Kansas in October and be part of my crew???? It is going to be a fun group!!!
Kim that sounds tempting for sure!
UGH on the shoulder & other stuff BUT I do love the Amazing Race & that sounded like fun well except that you had to plan it.. :O
This summer – the end of it I hope to visit my grandkids – I HOPE!!!!
I am looking forward or sleeping in a little later, not having to rush like crazy to get my kids off to school and also going to Florida in August and enjoying some beach time.
Im looking forward to heat, sun, beach, and my first triathlon!!
camping for a week with my family on Lake George
Oooh, have fun in Leadville. My friend goes there every year and loves it!
That cake is aweesome!
I am looking forward to some good news for a change. There were a lot of tears on the personal front in June so happy times are needed.
I’m looking forward to my friends moving here next week (I’m a newbie in a new state and need friends!) so it will be great to get out and do more once they are here.
That cake is awesome!
Hope your shoulder finally settles down!
That cake is so cute! My dad would love that, my parents (especially my dad) want a pet pig!
Ahh! Leadville is going to be so awesome!
I love the cake. Where does one find full size Kit Kats? 🙂
I hope your shoulder is getting better… as I am reading this really late 🙂
The Amazing Race party sounds really cool!