Funny Stuff

You know what I find amusing? Calling a 10:30 pace "easy"!

Today's Run

Today, Mike and I ran seven miles. It was slightly less painful than running the 10k, which is a good feeling. Around mile three, Mike asked me why I like running all of a sudden (we've gone 12 years together without any of this running business). I thought about it for a moment, and came to the realization that I have spent the better part of the past five years being frustrated with my body for what I saw as failures after giving birth to my children. Running gives me an opportunity to celebrate what my body CAN do. There are things I still get frustrated by (like wanting to be able to drive again!), but there are so many things to be thankful for. Running gives me an opportunity to rejoice and be thankful for what I do have.

A 10K Under My Belt

Yesterday, Mike and I ran the Kenwood 10k. While we were waiting for the race to begin, I overheard someone exclaim, "this is a pretty intense 10k". Then when the gun sounded, Mike said, "I have something to tell you". That something he had to tell me was that the course was going to be a lot harder than he let on. We're talking hills! Not leisurely climbs here and there, but steep, relentless hills! It was difficult, but I did it, and it was a great feeling when I finished. I even crossed the finish line ten minutes faster than I had anticipated (I won't be standing on any podiums in my lifetime, but it was an accomplishment none the less). The experience was a lot of fun, and I'm looking forward to doing another one. Of course, now I have my sights set on the half marathon... but first things first, my legs need some major TLC!