run...

ran this morning....dark...cool....awesome....

today's distance:  2.2 miles

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ran 3.2 miles yesterday
walked 1.3 miles at lunch today

the end

bike ride...

I asked Jon if he might want to go on a walk yesterday, and he suggested going on a bike ride instead.  Neither of us intended on going as far as we did, but we hopped on the Indian Creek Trail, and ended up going 9.7 miles round trip!  It was really fun, and I can see us doing it again.  We're so lucky that our area has such a cool trail system that winds throughout the city, and the best part is, you'd hardly ever know it's there if you don't seek it out.  It blends right in behind houses, through the woods, following along the creek.  So pretty, and so nice!  Yay for bike rides!

The guilt finally caught up with me.  Just got back from a run....my legs feel heeeeaaaavy!  Glad I did it though!

Today's Distance:  2.7 miles

walked over my lunchbreak....steamy!

Today's distance:  2 miles

It's really hard to come up with post titles for these!  So, I'm just not gonna.

Since I didn't get my lazy buns up this morning, I decided to go for a run after work.  Set out to do 2 miles, but after yesterday, I knew I could do better, so I ran for 25 minutes (2.3 miles) and then walked the rest of the way for a total of 3.1 miles.  I probably should have ran the whole way, but nope, not gonna make excuses.  I wish I'd ran the whole way.  Next time! 

Today's distance:  3.1 miles

inspired...

This morning was DARK, and I set out to just get in 2 miles.  I thought, just at least get that in, so you can say you did something!  Then, I saw Tom out running.  I'm actually not certain it was him, but I think it was.  My stepdad has known him for a long time, and I met him when Jon ran his marathon.  This man lost his son to leukemia and his wife to breast cancer.  I thought, I bet there are alot of mornings that it's really hard for him to get up and run.  If he can do it, why on earth can't I? 

Then, I started thinking of Nie Nie.  I remember reading on her blog the other day that before her accident she was running every day.  I bet she wishes she could get up and run!  She wouldn't be concerned with a tweak in her heel, or the slight feeling of muscle fatigue.  She'd be focused on the feeling of the cool morning breeze on her face, and the sound of the cicadas.  She'd be joyful at every step she took.  I tried to focus on those things, for Nie Nie.  Every time I started feeling tired, I'd think, what if something happened today and this is the last run I ever got to go on?  I better make it count! 

So, because of these two inspiring people, this old girl ran 3 miles this morning!  Now, I know it's not all that much in the whole scheme of things, but it felt really good!  I'm certainly glad I did it, and I look forward to pushing myself further. 


Today's Distance:  3.33 miles

p.s. Nie, I'm praying that someday you'll get to run again.  Thanks for inspiring me.

Beautiful day...not so beautiful run!

I got out there and went for a run, but it was not a good one.  My body was fighting back the whole way.  I've been having some tightness in my right heel, and that was pretty uncomfortable today too.  Ice and stretching!  Just wasn't feelin' it today, but that's okay.  It was absolutely gorgeous out there, so that made up for it.  ;) 

Today's distance:  2.3 miles

It is beautiful outside!

and my hubby and I just went for a walk!

Today's distance:  2.6 miles