Hola peeps! Oh how I have missed you!!! I see ya'll have been BUSY while I've been gone, so busy I don't know how on earth I'll ever catch up on my google reader! I hope ya'll had a wonderful holiday with the Fam & friends and got many a PR on all the Turkey Trots across the land... but I guess I'll figure that out in due time!
As ya'll know I headed out Wednesday afternoon to visit the FA-THA & Fam in Denver; It was such a great trip and I already miss everyone so much! The Sista's are getting so big; seriously when did they grow up? 14 & 16!!! OMG! Turkey day was a regular ol' gorge fest where I promptly hopped off the healty train and had as much glorious food as I could stomach before we headed out to see the traditional after-dinner movie. (This year we hit up "Blindside" and I highly recommend.)
Friday whilst all you crazies hit up Black Friday Shopping I headed over to the Cherry Creek Trail for a 10 miler and got my @ss handed to me! Holy thin air and altitude Batman! I was sucking wind the entire time but it was such a great run on a beautiful trail and even had a few hills for good measure. Here's a few pics I snapped along the way; So pretty!
After the run I quickly got cleaned up and headed over to meet up with the lovely Harmony from Harmony's Travels! Yay for out of state bloggy meet ups!!! We snagged a table out front of Starbuck's and lost all track of time just chatting each other's ear off. As always, I find that when runners/bloggers get together it's like we've been freinds forever! It was great and I'm so bummed we didn't have more time or a chance for a run but there's always next visit and hopefully she'll make a trip down south sometime! *hint, hint* :)
I got home from coffee and was immediately instructed to gear up because we were heading out for some paint balling. Now I knew this was on deck for the weekend but had been pretty apprehensive about actually doing it; I mean the concept seems fun and all, it's just that whole getting pelted by paint balls and the subsequent bruises that follow that didn't sound so great... I'm delicate people! But not wanting to be a pansy I threw on some grubby clothes and we headed out to a family friend's ranch where I proceeded to perfect the art of hiding behind trees and gun fire avoidance! LOL! It was a ton of fun and we even decided that this years family Christmas card will feature a snapshot from the outing; We're going to title it "Peace on Earth, Good Will towards Men" LMAO!!!
And just because I think it's hilarious, here's a pic of the FA-THA and I at Thanksgiving... neither one of us knew what face the other was making until after we snapped the picture... Scary isn't it??? LOL! I am def my Father's daughter.
And here's a nice one just because I love him so much...
Besides paintballing we squeezed in a round of bowling, a hilarious game of Apples to Apples and that's about it besides general hanging out and annoying/enjoying each other. We didn't end up snow boarding because there was no snow so that was a bummer, but there's always next year. I swear they took polls on my moving out there when my lease is up next year at least once a day, if not more... Hmmm could Redhead Running handle a relocation from Hades to the Mile High City? Those hills aka mountains certainly could help with my speed... but obviously I'd move to be closer to the Fam... OBVIOUSLY... ;)
Got in early this evening and before I had even got out of the terminal I was already dialing up Deputy S to see if he wanted to squeeze in a 5 miler... so with a plane flight, time change, a few errands run and a Thanksgiving recap 5 miler behind me this little Redhead is off to bed! Night ya'll! Catch up with ya in the a.m.
13 MORE WEEKS TIL GASPARILLA!!!
As ya'll know I headed out Wednesday afternoon to visit the FA-THA & Fam in Denver; It was such a great trip and I already miss everyone so much! The Sista's are getting so big; seriously when did they grow up? 14 & 16!!! OMG! Turkey day was a regular ol' gorge fest where I promptly hopped off the healty train and had as much glorious food as I could stomach before we headed out to see the traditional after-dinner movie. (This year we hit up "Blindside" and I highly recommend.)
Friday whilst all you crazies hit up Black Friday Shopping I headed over to the Cherry Creek Trail for a 10 miler and got my @ss handed to me! Holy thin air and altitude Batman! I was sucking wind the entire time but it was such a great run on a beautiful trail and even had a few hills for good measure. Here's a few pics I snapped along the way; So pretty!
After the run I quickly got cleaned up and headed over to meet up with the lovely Harmony from Harmony's Travels! Yay for out of state bloggy meet ups!!! We snagged a table out front of Starbuck's and lost all track of time just chatting each other's ear off. As always, I find that when runners/bloggers get together it's like we've been freinds forever! It was great and I'm so bummed we didn't have more time or a chance for a run but there's always next visit and hopefully she'll make a trip down south sometime! *hint, hint* :)
I got home from coffee and was immediately instructed to gear up because we were heading out for some paint balling. Now I knew this was on deck for the weekend but had been pretty apprehensive about actually doing it; I mean the concept seems fun and all, it's just that whole getting pelted by paint balls and the subsequent bruises that follow that didn't sound so great... I'm delicate people! But not wanting to be a pansy I threw on some grubby clothes and we headed out to a family friend's ranch where I proceeded to perfect the art of hiding behind trees and gun fire avoidance! LOL! It was a ton of fun and we even decided that this years family Christmas card will feature a snapshot from the outing; We're going to title it "Peace on Earth, Good Will towards Men" LMAO!!! Don't mess with these sisters! We're packing heat!
And just because I think it's hilarious, here's a pic of the FA-THA and I at Thanksgiving... neither one of us knew what face the other was making until after we snapped the picture... Scary isn't it??? LOL! I am def my Father's daughter.
And here's a nice one just because I love him so much...
Besides paintballing we squeezed in a round of bowling, a hilarious game of Apples to Apples and that's about it besides general hanging out and annoying/enjoying each other. We didn't end up snow boarding because there was no snow so that was a bummer, but there's always next year. I swear they took polls on my moving out there when my lease is up next year at least once a day, if not more... Hmmm could Redhead Running handle a relocation from Hades to the Mile High City? Those hills aka mountains certainly could help with my speed... but obviously I'd move to be closer to the Fam... OBVIOUSLY... ;)
Got in early this evening and before I had even got out of the terminal I was already dialing up Deputy S to see if he wanted to squeeze in a 5 miler... so with a plane flight, time change, a few errands run and a Thanksgiving recap 5 miler behind me this little Redhead is off to bed! Night ya'll! Catch up with ya in the a.m.
13 MORE WEEKS TIL GASPARILLA!!!
28 comments:
Next time you're in Denver and need a running buddy, give me a shout - I run on that trail ALL THE TIME!!!! It's my favorite long-run trail!!
Glad you had a great trip and Thanksgiving!!
Looks like you had a wonderful time with your family! Great pictures!
I want to go to Denver!
I've never tried Paint Ball fighting but it looks like tons of fun!
I think I'm ADD tonight, based on the disjointed nature of my comments. lol Not to mention all the !!!! marks... um, make that ADHD.
Welcome back Boo Bear! Glad you had such a great trip. Official Gasparilla training starts this week and I have the freakin' flu. Oy.
sounds like a nice trip!
I am going to see Blindside on Friday- I cannot wait!
Yowza 10 miles in high altitude sounds torturous. Actually 5 miles in Florida weather after a plane ride sounds worse.
Get it gurl!
that would be the best holiday card ever. glad you had fun with the fam!
Nothing like altitude to remind you that you are not the superstar runner you think you are! I have that problem everytime I go to Tahoe!
Blind Side was awesome! Glad you enjoyed the fam! And what is this...you are thinking of moving to Denver? Don't leave us hanging!!!
Have a great week! :)
I can picture the Christmas card, very funny!
I had so much fun meeting you at yes, Starbuck's...beautiful day, and I enjoyed the conversation. Yes, blogging does lead to great connections and meetings.
Next time, definitely a run--either here or Florida. 2010 is travel friendly for me, again! I might be in Florida sooner than I think.
Be well and enjoy your training and upcoming events!
Sounds like you had a great time with the fam. That picture of you and your dad is so funny!
Awesome job running over the holiday! The thin air doesn't make it easy!
When I played club basketball we travelled to Colorado Springs and had our a$$es handed to us by a local team because we could not breathe at all.. Good training but ouch!
That photo is GREAT, I too take after my Daddy.
Love that you did so many funs things as a family and even had time to meet a Blogger. I am hoping to meet some Portland Bloggers soon, but have very little out of state travel plans..
What a fun family weekend!
Awesome job facing the elements (lack of oxygen!) on the trail. Sounds like you got tons of activity in.
OMG, you look so much like your Dad!!! But much prettier. :)
Nice pictures. Welcome back!
It sounds like a great trip. What a beautiful place to run!
Your Christmas card sounds hilarious!
So impressed tht you cranked out a 10 miler in that altitude! I tried to run a few miles and hand my bum handed to me--stupid altitude. But, I did manage to get in a few good hikes with the fam.
Happy Thanksgiving!! Looks like you had a great weekend :) I'm glad you got to spend the holiday in Colorado. I live in SLC, Utah, so I can understand the altitude and cold :)
Mile-high city? Hmmmm.... would be great training grounds for Pike Peak Marathon! LOL. . . I'm stoked you had a blast and got to see your fam!
We saw The Blind Side too...LOVED it!!!
I'm the only redhead in my family. Sometimes I think I was adopted LOL!
I love Colorado! I'm glad you had such a great time with your family. Nice trails too! The altitude majorly sucks out there. I also love the game Apples to Apples, definitely hilarious no matter who you play it with.
freakin' awesome trip!
i thought you needed to move like up and to the middle of the us... not to the western mountains. i guess i can let it slide for family.
Gorgeous pictures!
Sounds like a good time! Yay!
OMG! The Cherry Creek trail is my absolute FAVORITE running trail! I run on it all the time, the start is near my house. Next time you are in Denver (and I'm not in Missouri), give me a shout, would love to run with you.
LOL. I played apples to apples with my family over the holiday weekend too! What a fun game!
So glad you had a great visit to the Mile High City. :)
Sounds like an excellent holiday/trip to Denver!
Fun, fun, fun! You so rad with the paintball gun...I bet you were probably the star because you're so speedy! Great to have you back. The bloggy world (especially me) miss having you around too!
YOU? Delicate? Hee hee! You're tough as nails!
Very jealous of your 10 miler surroundings...looks like a beautiful place to run. :)
Also, the pic of you and your daddy-o is really sweet.
Geeeze they kept you busy up in Denver! The pics of Cherry Creek are gorgeous - weather was cooperating huh? :) that high altitude...?? eh, not so much! My fam lives in northern NM and it kicks my a$$ every freakin time I go home!
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