I absolutely LOVE summer. Sure, it’s super hot out right now and actually kind of nasty, but I’d still rather be hot than cold any day of the week. This past weekend I had such a perfect summer weekend and I wish every weekend could be as much fun!
Friday I was lucky enough to have a summer Friday where I got out at 2pm. The BF and I made the trip to Yarmouth, ME just in time to watch the Clam Festival parade. It was fun, long as usual but fun to share it with my bf! We didn’t stick around for the whole thing because we wanted to eat some clams!
We got friend clams, fried ship and sweet potatoes fries. #healthy. Honestly none of it was very good either but when in Rome! After the fest we headed to my friends house and hung out for a while before heading home to go to bed early.
After 8 hours of sleep I woke up at 6 am to get ready for my race. I have mentioned about my stomach troubles before and of course I had issues all morning Saturday. It sucks, but I get myself SO worked up for these races… I have no idea why, I do them for fun not to stress myself out.
Anyway, it was a great race! It went all though my hometown and I ran it with my friend that I’ve had the longest in my life. We finished in about 56 minutes and only stopped for 2 quick walking breaks. I was very proud of us!
After the race, I headed to Naples to spend some time with my family relaxing on the beach, floating in the lake, BBQing and having some drinks! It was gorgeous out and I had a lot of fun splashing around with my family and friends.
I also got to meet my brothers new puppy, Bruin. He is cute, right?!
Sunday I woke up early to head back to Boston to meet up with some lovely ladies at The OtherSide. I got their delicious sangria and a greek salad. The salad was ok, but I have had much better food there. Their vegan BLT is amazing! Tiffany was visiting from out of state and it was great to meet her and some other local bloggers.
Me, Erin, Caitie, Tiffany, Steph. Thanks to Tiffany for the picture!
Overall last weekend was my idea of the perfect weekend! What’s your idea of a perfect weekend?
I am the exact opposite. I would rather be cold over being hot! I find it easier to warm up than to cool off.
Congrats on the race. I haven’t done as many as you, but I hear you out on the stomach issues! Ugh!! Looks like you had an amazing weekend!
Your weekend looks pretty perfect to me! Any weekend that consists of water fun, a race, good eats, and time with the family and friends is an A+ in my book! Congrats on the race!
Looks like a great weekend!!
Awesome job with the race Ashleigh!
I swear no matter how many races I’ve run and seriously no matter how many times I tell myself it’s just for fun, I get so worked up before them too! Congrats though
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I had so much fun meeting you, too! And I get myself so physically amped up for races (all… 2 of them that I have, ahem, done) that I’ve been ok before and during the race, but ended up with a full-blown cold within hours after finishing. It could have been because they were both in the winter (I did the Jolly Jaunt in December and the Ras na Eireann in March) and I have asthma, so I’m excited to run more leading up to the half just to see what happens!
Congrats on the race!
It was great to meet you this wknd
I love casual days of hanging out in the summer with friends and having a good time with not a worry in the world. I want your brothers dog!