"If you ain't first, you're last."

 After running 8 half marathons between 2004 and 2005, I took a brief 7-year running hiatus due to injuries, pregnancy, and in general, being very busy with a small child and full-time job.   I decided 2012 was my year to get back into distance running and signed up to run the Virgina Wine Country Half Marathon on June 2 with Heather, Jamie and Allyson.

My training wasn't as thorough as I'd intended, but I didn't let that deter me and decided to enjoy the race and run as much of the 13.1 as a I could.   I was far from last, but I was the slowest out of my girl friends who completely crushed it on the hilly course!  

 Of course, the real fun began after the race ended.   After a surprisingly delicious post run lunch at Bob Evans (Allyson, you know you want a cappuccino - just have one!) we enjoyed wine tasting at 8 Points North and Bluemont Vineyards.

 Everyone enjoyed the girl's weekend, but I'm thinking running should be prohibited on the  next weekend away!