Today started with a 6-miler tempo run. I hate to classify my runs as “tempo” because I feel like I’m really bad at maintaining the same pace mile after mile. At least when I’m NOT racing. Somehow this morning I pulled it off – so I’m calling it a tempo run. My goal was to warm up and then run my miles at a 9:20ish pace. Good news – my goal was pretty much accomplished. The first mile clocked in at 9:38 and then, I was speedier from there. I finished in 56:48 – with 9:28 average. Not bad, especially since I wasn’t really PUSHING the pace. I felt like this was a really comfortable run. The weather (50 degrees) helped. I’m pretty sure 50 degrees is my PERFECT running temperature.
It was back to work today and after a relatively busy day, I picked up a Thai feast on the way home.
I ordered from Thai Singha – which is my favorite local Thai restaurant. It also helps that it’s close! On the menu: Drunken Noodles with Chicken, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Veggie Spicy Bamboo Shoots. I also ordered their Veggie Lemongrass Soup (which is by far my favorite item on their menu) for lunch tomorrow.
Also joining us for dinner were my friends Tracy and Heather.
A long, long time ago (I’m dramatic) Heather was my workout buddy — and I haven’t seen her in THREE months. This was also the first time she’s seen my floors – which we got in JULY. So you know if was time for a get together!
After dinner and after the kids went to bed – the real fun began. Yes, I’m talking about Just Dance 3.
Since the hubby is injured and Tracy refuses to dance – it was Heather and me for about 2 hours of dancing. I started out as a winner, but as Heather got the hang of it she started to kick my ass. I’d like to say it didn’t bother me but…
Pictures say a thousand words!
(and yes, I played in my PJs without a bra on – you’re welcome) (MomJovi, my shirt is for you)
It’s hard for me to admit defeat – and while I DID win the last round that we played (WOOT!), Heather definitely won. *hangs head in shame*
That said, we both felt the burn — and by burn I mean we got all hot and sweaty. This game is a SERIOUS workout. (Does that mean I just did a 2-a-day?).
We’ve decided that our rematch will include our significant others, and a lot of alcohol (and lots of bribing to get Tracy to participate). Sounds like a plan to me!
Such a fun night – totally unexpected for a Tuesday!
Are you a good dancer? (I thought I had rhythm until we got this game – now it’s questionable) What’s your favorite Thai dish?
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Please tell me you were dancing to some Bon Jovi lol
Sadly, no Bon Jovi — maybe it’s available for download though?
Sounds like alot of fun.. especially for a Tuesday night!! Yum on the food!!
Lots of fun — and lots of good food!
OMG love that you played Just Dance AFTER the kids went to bed! So much fun! I usually think I’m an ok dancer, but I think that is directly related to the amount of alcohol I’ve consumed.
Love me some Thai food, but I don’t eat it enough to know what my favorite is . . . :/ I do know that I like drunken noodles and pad thai, so that’s something!
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Oh yeah – had to wait until after because then they would have wanted to stay up with us
I totally agree about dancing relating to the amount of alcohol consumed. Ha!
I feel like I always get the SAME thing when I’m at a Thai restaurant. Oh wait, that’s every restaurant.
I just want to roll in that Thai food! Thai Singha is my favorite as well. I love their summer rolls (best peanut sauce ever) and their yellow curry. Looks like such a fun night! I have zero rhythm, but at least it’d be entertaining!
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I don’t know that I’ve ever had their yellow curry. Maybe I’ll try it next.
I was definitely not winning any awards for dancing or grace – but it WAS fun.
Oh my gosh, that game makes me a sweaty beast. I love it!
Seriously! It’s such a good (and fun!) workout.
I LOVE to dance, besides running & yoga it’s one of my favorite workouts. We should all go take a dance class together!
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We should! I know you guys go to Dance Trance on Saturdays — wish I could but I have the kids (Dan works). Hmmmm.
Jumping in here … if you thought they could entertain each other, Elisa (the Dance Trance owner) has a room right off the dance studio that people sometimes put their kids in. OK, that sounds weird. But L. might be a bit too young and they’d have to wear earmuffs for some of the more R-rated songs! Too bad E. has piano on Sat mornings now — I’d tell you to just drop them off here and DadJovi could be Daddy Daycare!
There are also classes on Sunday evenings at 5 that I’ve taken a few times. That could work!
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I could do a Sunday! We’ll talk tomorrow night?
Oh, I love you! That picture made me grin so big. Haha!
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I feel like I’m a good dancer, but I’m probably not. All I know is that I have a blast doing it
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Favorite Thai Dish is Red Curry Tofu with extra veggies, and brown rice if they have it. They have a way of cooking tofu that I just can’t replicate at home!!!
Can’t wait for you to come back to DC!
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I LOVE red curry too
I’m thinking I’ll be back mid March (maybe I can treat you to a belated birthday dinner!). I’m hoping to have more notice this time – and hopefully you won’t be in Brazil!