After a long and chilly run, I baked everything bagel pretzels and made crepes! https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/homemade-soft-pretzels-recipe-1948242

My Chihuahuas have had an excellent stroll today!!

I love all my name rings, stirling silver and rose gold! All on my left hand, because it is closest to my heart. ❤

https://greatnewyorkstatemarathon.org/

Registration is open for the Empire State Marathon this year, KELLEIGH’S CAUSE. “A 501c3 charity created to Raise Awareness, Fund Medical Research and Provide Community Support regarding Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs), a rare, debilitating, and life threatening condition.”

I have run the Empire State Marathon or 'Loop the Lake’ twice. The first time at 19 and the second time at 20, after running the Maine Marathon earlier in the month. Overall, this course is flat, fast and very fun! I highly recommend running this event.

Book Recommendation

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pointemagazine.com/amp/tiler-peck-childrens-book-2645926441

I just ordered this new ballet book for my two little nieces who love to dance! This will be fun to give them on our next hike with some little hair accessories, to make them all excited for their summer dance classes! So super cute and perfect for the girls from all their aunties. 😍

I’m fixing up two violins to give private lessons on this summer and just bought a new fine tuner. It’s been a bigger project than I thought, but it is coming along for sure. I’m the cool private instructor who lets student just use her instruments, maybe… 🙈

Last night, before bedtime I listened to Hilary Hahn's new album Paris, which is very gorgeous music I highly reccomend. 💐 I can listen to it running on the track or finding my Zen, I always look for new classical music because a lot of more popular genres are noise to me. Usually, I have a friend make playlists for me.😊 Hilary Hahn is an incredible violinist. There is something so amazing about the product of a prodigy who devoted their entire life to something, and the order of the pieces is very smooth. Love it and Paris itself, what girl does not like everything French? 🦄

https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l_x65GgTJkQZF8hes77QR3VBmN2MrzkNE

Joseph Hsia, 20, USA (48:48)

Emily Shehi, 22, USA (1:03:30)

I really enjoyed watching this competition last night, there were a lot of outstanding  Bach and Paganini performances. Emily and Joseph were my favorite, because they both wore masks for their entire solo, and hopefully received bonus points!

When I was in Kodiak driving around with my little cousin Lauren and her best friend Bailey all the radio played out there was Toxic. So I thought this video was extra cute!😊

https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/videos/oboe-violin-opera-cover-britney-toxic-belongs-museum/

Today, I did ten strides and a slow five miles before the rain hits. It’s almost sports bra season, but not quite yet, maybe next week.

I took my road bike out and my chihuahuas’ stroller, it will be a good time when I take them out!

Today, I ran a total of ten miles and walked a mile because I’m lazy. I really feel myself getting back in shape, and it makes me happy! Find the perfection in progress. 😊

Alton Brown really knows what he is doing, because I am never disappointed with the overnight cinnomon rolls or crepe recipes! You can tell he is a scientist! 🔬🔬🔬

In my running life, yesterday I got 12.5 miles in and hopefully today I run my 5 mile loop twice to run 10 total. Then, I’ll have post run coffee to help my lungs prevent <<runner's cough>>.

Usually, I have rest days on Monday and Friday or swim instead of run or just do a light run. Rest days from running for me can be scheduled with swim or dance or golf or a new exciting class. With high mileage it’s helpful to take a break to recover from the mileage. It rained today so I’m basically doing my Sunday run on Monday instead. I like doing a speed or track workout on Wednesday, we shall see what unfolds this week.