Things to do when you are not running

Not running for at least an hour a day really frees up some time. 

Some non-running activities that I did this weekend include torturing Max with a four mile walk around town.

Just kidding he loved it. He would still be out walking if I could keep up.

A trip down to Milwaukee for 


 My favorite animal in sand, love it.


 A really fun festival with hundreds of artists, entrance to the art museum's galleries, live music and food. I learned my tolerance for looking at art has about a two hour time frame and then I just want a snack. I also found what I will be doing on July 27th. Thanks sign in park.



 I don't want to offend any of my Chicago peeps but I gotta say when it comes to traffic and cheap parking Milwaukee wins hands down. For around twenty bucks I had an awesome day. Five bucks can't even get me into Chicago.

 And just so I don't get to comfortable with this life of leisure and culture I am fostering I have some reads going to keep me motivated to get back out there and run.

Any exciting non-running adventures this weekend?
Or running- you can share the running ones so I can live vicariously.

Comments

  1. Jac @ Running in the Bike LaneJune 25, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    I love that blown glass sculpture. And a brewfest sounds like something right up my alley, unless it's crappy beer then you won't catch me dead there!!

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    1. BeanJune 27, 2013 at 5:56 PM

      Found out it is super expensive so will probably not be attending but have decided that I should get to visiting some more breweries in the area.

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  2. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    You missed everyone melting in the heat and getting their sun skin on!
    Non running adventures.. I got a new library card :) lol

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    1. BeanJune 27, 2013 at 5:56 PM

      Library card- Awesome. I do love the library:)

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