Finally at the Beach...

It's been a busy week leading up to the beach. First, I'm sick. Of course I am, right? It's a sinus infection I think, probably a result of this crazy weather. I'm not messing around, though. I'm taking antibiotics and trying to knock it out as quickly as possible. Fingers crossed and prayers please. 

I have managed to keep my streak alive. Tuesday after work, I slogged out a slow 5 miles. Right at about mile 2, a cramp set it. A knot just above my right Achilles. Ouch! I stopped and stretched it out for a minute and mashed on it like my physical therapist does. By the time I reached the 3 mile mark, it had subsided for the most part. So I finished out 5. 

Wednesday morning, Tully and I went for a muddy 2.5 mile trail run before physical therapy. I had plans with Holly after work to go to the Food Truck and Craft Beer Rally in Huntsville. So we hit the trail early, and it was not quite dry from the rain the night before. Between the technical "rock gardens" and the slick flats, it was a slow one. I almost busted it a few times. But it was a beautiful start to the day. (This bridge is extremely slippery when wet.)

Thursday morning, Tully and I ran a quick mile before my last PT appointment for the week. Work became much busier than expected, but I finally started my journey south around 2. After a few errands in Gardendale, I picked up Mom, and we were off. We finally arrived at the condo around 11:00 p.m. (Daddy has been here all week.) The storms set in right after midnight, and we slept to loud thunder, lightening, and heavy rains all night. 

We woke up to a beautiful sunny sky, though. However, the wind is brutal and cold. And the water in the bay is extremely choppy. Hopefully, as the day goes on, the air will warm up for a beautiful weekend. But either way, life is always better at the beach!

Good morning from Orange Beach, Alabama!