Finally!  I managed to put the big fat “2” in front of my running miles:  20.75 miles Thursday morning.  Those miles were not without war wounds…

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I lost my focus at mile 16 1/2, tripped and down I went. I actually hit my nose?!  I don’t have a big nose so it’s a mystery as to why it got in the way?  After the fall, I was feeling a bit sorry for myself and my breathing was all out of whack.  Talked myself into refocusing, especially since nothing hurt so bad that I couldn’t continue.  I poured some water on my throbbing palms.  That was all they needed.  Those bad looking knees didn’t bother me one bit.

Running fuel:  1 banana with 1 TBS PB 1 1/2 hours before the run.  At mile 7, I took a 5 hour energy drink.  At mile 11 1/2, I had 1/2 a pack of Sports Beans.  At mile 14 1/2, I took a GU with 2X caffeine.  I still need to work on fueling my body for the long run. 

Within 2 hours of getting home from the run, I ate, packed and hit the road.  Ted and I are currently in Portland, Maine.  Mum, Dad, Mocha, and Shane will protect the house…along with the alarm system of course. 

Ted and I will be sailing, running, and going on a beer tour.  We are staying in Old Portland at a B&B called Percy Inn.  

The Beach2Beacon Expo:

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We scored some great samples such as Cabot cheese samples, Everlast Women’s and Men’s Multi vitamins (90 tab packs), Lucy’s Gluten Free Cinnamon Thins cookies, BIG Pack Orange Tic-Tacs, Clif Bars, Chewy Granola bars in oatmeal cookie, s’mores, and chocolate chip cookie flavors.  We also picked up an Everlast bar with Antioxidants.  2 bananas, 2 oranges, and 2 green apples completed our stash.  I listened to a presentation about a new energy mix called UCAN.  I’m hoping to get some samples. Interesting!

From the Expo, we took a ride to the finish line at Fort Williams

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Now we have to figure out how Ted is going to get to the finish to meet me????

It was a long day of driving and we were ready for a refreshing glass of wine and good food.

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Local-188

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A wonderful Italian Barbera for Ted and Blondeau French Sauvignon Blanc for me.

The menu, although limited, represented some interesting Spanish Tapas foods

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The bread was soft and warm, a bit on the oily side but irresistible served with sun dried tomatoes

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As customary with Tapas, we shared:

tortilla del dia:  a frittata type appetizer.  BETTER THAN ANYTHING I’VE EVER MADE!

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Look at the layers.. the sweet potatoes were the prominent flavor in this dish.

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We both had the green salad with goat cheese…

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The seafood paella was shared.  It was a HUGE dish with lobster claw, clams, mussels, white fish, and shrimp.  I felt it could have used a bit more spice but, giving it the credit its due, the saffron was the prominent flavor.

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Oh yeah… and tuna sashimi…

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We ordered coffee and look what they brought…

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A CAROUSEL MUG!!! I collect carousels which is exactly what I told the bartender when I fessed up that I intended to steal the mug and asked if it really counted as stealing since I just revealed my intentions.  He said “No that doesn’t count but we have SO MANY mugs, I’ll give you that one for $2.50.”   SCORE!… okay.. so paying $2.50 isn’t really being GIVEN the mug..but I was happy.

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I drank the somewhat weak coffee, wiped my new collectable clean and stuck it in my purse…. while the bartender watched of course.

What a fun day!  The race is going to be HUGE and confusing but we’ll get through it.

Tomorrow, Ted and I set sail on a 25’ O’DAY.  Fingers crossed for a little bit of wind and sunny, yet not too hot weather.

What are you weekend highlights?

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