Blisters on toes, new puppies and camp!

So, 6 days...yep, 6 days until my 1/2 marathon.  I feel like it was last week I was posting 12 weeks to go!  Training has been going well.  2 weeks ago I did 10 miles and felt awesome.  I did the same on Friday but something went terribly wrong.  Around mile 8 I was just done.  I was tired of running, legs hurting and toes...well, I felt like my toes were ON FIRE.  I had to walk 1/10 of a mile, run and then walk again before I could finish the 10.  I took off my socks and wow....blisters.  Blisters all over my toes and feet.  One toenail completely fell off.  I wore the wrong socks.  they were good socks but not my good running socks.  Lesson learned.  So, I spend last night popping blisters and soaking my feet in Epsom salts.  I just pray and hope they heal by Saturday.  I will be lubing up and wrapping but still!  running 13.1 miles is hard enough, having blistering toes just makes it far worse!

yeah...gross

New puppy!  Yes, baby "Hype" will be here in 10 days.  His registered name will be: AnAngel Dizzy What's the Fuss?  I leave for Texas next Friday to pick him up.  No, I have no idea which one of the 4 he will be but I am excited to get him.  Having a sheltie will be a new adventure for me but I am up for the challenges and fun times ahead!

Which one? Which One????



Camp was a huge success.  I am so glad I decided to plan one on my own under my business.  I had two of my favorite instructors (Jenn Crank and Karen Holik) and invited a new instructor to me, Mary Ellen Barry, upon lots of recommendations.  She now is one of my favs too!  I learned so much and all the campers seemed to really enjoy themselves.  NOW...do I do a fall camp as well???

Camping....yes, And Shawn and I kicked off our camping season this weekend.  We did a pretty low key campground but did some fishing and grilling.  We even played a nice game of monopoly!  yes...with the board and everything!