Happy Friday! I hope you all have a great Friday and that your weekend starts soon!

I was moving a bit slower than normal this morning as we spent the evening at our friends house enjoying what was probably the final rooftop night. They have access to their building’s rooftop which means that they are able to relax and enjoy sunsets while grilling dinner. It’s a great way to spend an evening and we’re so thankful that they included us for two rooftop nights this summer.

We were not only celebrating the last breath of Summer but also Ed and Kerrie’s wedding. They just returned from an incredible 2.5 week honeymoon! We toasted with delicious champagne rose before enjoying quite the Summer spread of vegetables, hummus, chips, summer salads, roasted corn, and hamburgers. Ed’s burgers were delicious due in part to the fresh charcoal grill flavor AND a secret ingredient – prosciutto! He added onions, garlic, salt, pepper, seasonings and torn up prosciutto to the ground beef before putting the burgers on the grill! 

 

This evening Bo and I are relaxing since I have my 20 mile long tomorrow morning, bright and early. As mentioned, my goal tomorrow is to get better about pacing so I finish strong and hopefully negative split.

I’ve also read a few great, inspirational marathon training articles in preparation for my long run.

15 Pieces of Semi-Wisdom from My First 100 Miler 

26 Tips for Running Your Best 26.2

Expert Tips for Surviving Long Runs

3 Strategies for Tackling Long Runs

How to Run Faster on Race Day

I’ll check in tomorrow after my run to share a recap and a new recipe with you all!

Your turn: Inspired by Ed’s secret ingredient, what’s your favorite hamburger ingredient?