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08/01 by Leigha 6 Comments

One small bite, One big step
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Yesterdayย started right – cross country running group! “Official” practice starts on August 12th, so these are just open runs. We did mile repeats and my splits were: 7:24, unknown, 7:07, 6:49. Then I jogged home for a total of 5. Pretty good, I’d say!

I came home to a delish green smoothie, then talked to my mom about plans for the day. There was nothingย on the agenda! We weren’t really sure what to do, and finally we decided to take a ride out to the lighthouse!ย Photo2 (43)

We had a picnic of Subway (footlong turkey & avocado!) while enjoying the lighthouse view.

picnic

Then after about a mile hike on the trail and seeing lots of wildlife,

butterfly

we went and found a Geocache!

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We took lots of pictures in and on top of the lighthouse.

lighthouse

 

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Then when I got home, my dad called and asked me to go to see Grown Ups 2! Honestly, it wasn’t that great of a movie at all. Really predictable and not the best acting. The first one was better. But, I got to spend some time with him, Lynn, and my brother so it’s all good!

grown up 2

At the movies I wasn’t planning on getting anything since I had already eaten dinner. But a pretzel sounded really good… so I got one!ย Then I got ice cream after! (Not that I don’t ever eat ice cream… I just hadn’t “planned” it earlier)

Sometimes I like to wonder at the beginning of the day what the day will bring. Then I think of how I’ve changed, even if it’s just making a small step!

What sports did you play in high school?

Seen any good movies lately?ย 

 

One small bite, One big step
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  1. olivetorun says

    08/01 at 8:32 pm

    Adorable pictures! ๐Ÿ™‚ I played softball from third grade through high school (in HS it was fast pitch though) and I LOVED it. I also danced for two years. Surprisingly, never loved running… it was an acquired sport for me ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Leigha says

      08/01 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you ๐Ÿ˜€ I’m so happy I found a love for running so early!

      Reply
  2. Liz @ The Girl on Fire Now says

    08/01 at 9:08 pm

    Love the staircase pic!!

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    • Leigha says

      08/01 at 9:16 pm

      Thanks! It’s such a neat place!

      Reply
  3. Emily @ Emily Smiles for Miles says

    08/02 at 6:53 pm

    Beautiful pictures. I love running with the team too!! (: you are so fast!

    Reply
    • Leigha says

      08/02 at 7:52 pm

      Thanks girlie!

      Reply

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