I think I can, I think I can...

Last night I went out and tried out a new running path. I waited for Aaron to get home so I could run solo. It was absolutely beautiful outside! I took the mp3 player to listen to some music along the way, but as I got out there I realized how pretty and serene it was so I just ran and enjoyed the sounds of nature. I wanted to run 3 mi, but when I got out there I realized that the path was almost 3 mi one way, not round trip so...I turned at the 2 mi mark and ran 4 total. The run felt great! There were a few pretty steep hills--which really slowed me down, but I kept pushing--little engine that could style, and was able to get through them! My legs are pretty sore today, I will take the day off and try to do some stretching and yoga this afternoon and hit the road tomorrow morning for hopefully 2 mi! Well, I have a toddler trying to get my attention and a baby crying in his crib...off to be momma!

Am I a runner...

So here I am over 8 months since my last post! I have been asking myself lately "am I a runner" or was it just something I had to prove to myself that I could do?? I think it is both. I AM A RUNNER-am I a fast runner? NO. Have I been a consistent runner? NO. But I am a runner. As I think about how happy I feel when I get out on the road and how much running has helped me through difficulties over the past year, I know that it is not something I do it is something I AM. So now I am trying to figure out how to juggle a 3 month old and an almost 3 yr old, taking care of the house, my family and now running. But I will make it work...because I do it for me...and I'm worth it. This afternoon I will put on my running skirt--still a little tight, lace up my shoes, and slowly find my rhythm out on the road...