Half Marathon!

I ran my first half marathon!  13.1 miles

I had been training for the past couple of months and would go running with a friend at 5:45 in the morning.  We trained in the hottest months of the year running in extremely warm weather - we are crazy I know!  The day of the marathon it was beautiful and did not get above 70 the whole time we were running.  The run went well and I was surprised when I had more energy than expected to be running such a long distance!  

I don't think I am interested in ever running a marathon but hope to run many more half marathons in my lifetime. 

Dear Eli

Dear Eli,

A softened stick of butter and a package of gold fish do not mix well, I promise! 
Please don't ever attempt this interesting dish every again.

Also, your little gangster look going on is a tad on the rebellious side and has your father and I worried.  If you continue to wear your pants below your bum crack we may have to have some kind of intervention.

Love, Mom