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.