What a magical weekend! I'm still coming down off it, hard. It's such a letdown when a fun time comes to an end. Andrew and Joanne got married yesterday!! I had an amazing time, but I feel like my adorable cousin Abby felt this morning when we were all leaving the hotel...I want to cry that it's all over. Being around my wonderful family all weekend long made me so happy. The bride and groom looked gorgeous, and the whole thing was non-stop fun.
Peppered in the middle of the rehearsal dinner and the wedding (and a little too much wine), I had to do a 7-mile training run. I went out on Saturday morning, a little groggy. We had a fantastic dinner the night before at one of the 12 Filomena restaurants in the Deptford area, and we were up a little late enjoying being together in the Fairfield Inn. But I went out at 6:30am on Saturday morning and did two laps around Cooper River Park. The team run was cancelled due to the impending Hurricane Hanna, so I ran alone, but that was fine, because I was in no mood to chat. By the end I felt great and enjoyed a nice breakfast with Michael and his grandparents. They had 4 kinds of cereal at the complimentary hotel breakfast bar! And I felt a kindred with the bridal party girls, who were getting their hair and makeup done before I even started running!
I did the run at an average of 9:30/mile, which I was happy with given the distance and the humidity. Plus, I felt very motivated by the joy of the weekend. Despite a little wound on my back from my abrasive fuel belt, I made out ok and was able to dance the night away.
Times like these put it all in perspective. Love and family are the most important things, and that's why I'm doing this. Sure, I might love running and all of the gadgets that accompany this habit, but I love Michael and our family so much more. Not even a hurricane can kill my motivation for them.
I'm hoping my 4-mile run tomorrow morning is ok, given that I'm still sore from all the dancing we did last night! And I also hope it lifts my spirits a bit, because now I just want to be with everyone celebrating again.
Have a great time in Disney World, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Marmion! Thanks for bringing magic into our lives with your beautiful love story and this wonderful weekend.
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