BRRC Annual Dinner

Last night was the BRRC annual dinner and Cam FINALLY got his shirt for winning his age division in the race series. I am so proud of him for sticking to it, even though he has a love hate relationship with running. :)
I won my age division too and since we are the same age our names are on the same line. Cam, was the one to point that out. Haha.

So far this year, we each have 2 races under our belts for the race series (Frosbite 5K and Partners in Pain).

Playing Catch Up

I feel like I have been playing this game called "catch up", but its winning and I don't like that. I have so much stuff going on; school, 2 part time jobs, volunteer work, and still trying to be a good wife. That means doing household chores, running errands, taking Cam to work when my schedule permits, and taking care of our little family. I guess our family isn't so little anymore now that we have our new baby!

Maisy Malcolm

Cam has been just as busy. He is always taking on some new project for somebody. Maybe someday he can finish my projects? He just got his uncle's house rented out so that was a relief. He put a lot of time and effort into getting it into great rental shape. He might have another rental project coming up, but it hasn't been finalized yet. He is learning how to fix stuff that he never has had to work with before so I think that he is enjoying his new "projects".

I am work 2 part time jobs at the moment, but its not that bad. I am working front desk at a massage studio and working at Thomas Hammer. After next week, I will only work at the massage studio on Sunday so it isn't a lot of hours; only 12-15 per week. Its fun, because its relaxing and I get free massages...woohoo! I haven't used one yet, but I am hoping to be able to get one in this next week. I could sure use one. :)

Back to Miss Maisy. We weren't really expecting to get a puppy at this exact moment, but it was just one of those "meant to be" moments. A former co-worker of mine and his wife rescued her from an animal shelter in town. She was an owner release and is only about 5 1/2 months old. We took her for a couple of visits to see how her and Tia got a long and everything went great. Tia just loves her to pieces. They get along really good. Maisy watches what Tia does and then tries to mimick her. At first she didn't really know what toys were and she didn't know how to play with them, but after watching big sissy she goes nuts. Tia just taught her how to play tug a war with the rope. She is pretty darn strong for just being a baby, but Tia is the pro so she usually wins. Tia still rules the house though. I think Maisy has an understanding of that. :)

 

The girls watching the Olympics with momma

Yesterday, Lindsay came over and groomed Tia. She looks so pretty! Lindsay did an awesome job. Now if Cam will actually help me groom Tia every 6 weeks we should be good. :) So far Maisy doesn't need grooming, but eventually she will probably be needing it.

A couple of weeks ago, the USA cross country championships were here in Spokane. I was so excited to be able to go and watch it. I was originally going to compete, but decided to be a spectator instead. My running hasn't been going so swell and I also had a 20 mile run the next day for Boston so it was probably best I didn't race. I figured a 5 mile race wouldn't be as beneficial in Boston as my 20 mile run would be. Shalane Flanagan one of the most decorated and talented US distance runners won the 5 mile race by 53 seconds. She was so impressive to watch. I think Cam has a big crush on Shalane now....her picture is now on our computer desktop and his cell phone.

 

Shalane leading from the start

Pretty impressive!

 

Demolishing the competitors

 

Her finishing kick

Paul and Cam cooking pizza for the volunteers

On a side note, our team photographer, Jed Conklin, is in Vancouver shooting pictures for the Olympics. Check out his blog on his website to see some of his Olympic photos. They are really impressive!

www.jedconklin.blogspot.com

Partner's in Pain

I forgot to mention about Cam's HUGE 5k PR this last weekend. We ran the BRRC Partner's in Pain fun run and he ran a 27:45 which is a PR by about 1min and 15 sec! Woop!!!!! They combine your ages and times. We were 52 and our combined time was 55:29. I ran it with him since I had previously ran 18 miles that morning. I was a bit tired and not used to not racing, but it was fun. Cam might have a different take on the "fun" part because I think he was annoyed with my chattering. :) Hehe.

Our results:

13. MALCOLM
27:44 27:45 = 55:29

TASHA MALCOLM, CAMERON MALCOLM

Time sure flies when you are having fun....

Cam and I have both been incredibly busy. Between his work schedule and special projects and my study time and part time job, we have no life! I feel like I am always on the go, but yet I still have no time to get anything done. Cam begins his day around 5AM, and mine starts shortly after his. School from 8-12, Boston training, walk Tia, household chores, work, cook dinner, study for 2-3 hours every night.....the list could go on. I am exhausted! I know that in less than 3 years, everything should be back to normal, but right now this life change thing is hard!

I am looking forward to a nice and relaxing 3 day weekend. Cross country nationals is on Saturday, Valentine's Day on Sunday (plus a 20 mile run!), and Monday is chores and study time. Cam and I decided to do an "untraditional" Valentines this year. We are going to breakfast!!! Yum! Then we are going to Egger's meats and get some steaks for dinner. Very low key, but at this point I think that it is what we need. :)