Yesterday’s run was amazing. I felt the runner’s high all day. I still partially feel it. I am anxious to get back out there. I knew that I had missed running, but until yesterday I didn’t actually realize how MUCH I missed it. I am a runner. Bottom line. It is how I have described myself for a few years. Not running regularly since last August really meant that a part of me has been missing. Or at least on hold.
I genuinely wish I could be outside for a run with Jackson right now. I was saddened last night thinking about how I have to put it on hold until this weekend. I am determined to get a jogger as soon as he is ready for one. Jason and I were chatting last night and he said he would be up for family runs once we get one! Which is even more exciting. We can go for evening runs and weekend ones too!
Last night I took the plunge and signed up for a July 4th 5k! I figured yesterday I practically ran one. The only reason I stopped at 2.80 miles was because I finished my route and was back at our townhome. I can easily expand my running route now that I have a feel for the distance. I am SO excited to do this. It is a huge step towards getting back to the old fit me.
I also realized why I have been hating how the front of my thighs look. They lost the main toner they were used to! They sure are sore today. I am loving how sore they are. That is probably weird sounding to people, but I honestly appreciate sore muscles after a workout. It is like a small reward that keeps on rewarding!
I do need new running shoes. Mine felt “floppy” yesterday. So loose and broken in. I think they are nearly 3 years old! This week I will find a new pair. That will give me a few runs to break them in before July 4th.
Did you do anything active this weekend? Or did you achieve a goal you have set for yourself? Even something small? I believe it is important to take time for yourself, even if it means a 30 minute shower! The nearly 30 minutes I ran was very rejuvenating. I was able to clear my mind and get lost in my music and my thoughts.
Nicole M. VandeBoom 
Saturday I ran my 3rd 5k in 4 weeks. Got a personal best time, 32:45 which beat the 5k I did two weeks ago at 33:14. My biggest achievement was the first mile, which I ran with my uncle who is a seasoned “5ker” and I ran that first mile in 8:20 which I’ve never ran one below 9:30. I really hauled butt. Obviously, my miles decreased as I went on but knowing I could run that long for that fast was nice! I understand why you didn’t run on Saturday. By the start of our race, at 7:30am, it was so hot and humid already. I was soaked by the end of my race. Then we walked around the Wheaton French Market and it only got hotter and nastier. EW!
Did you hear about the half marathon this weekend where that young man died? It’s so sad, however, on a lighter note, my cousin Michael came in 4th place overall. He’s a sponsored (by Nike) marathon runner but I think that was one of his best half marathons.
That is awesome! Two personal bests in one day!!!! Very exciting! Are you signed up for any more races?
I wish I had been paying attention to my 1 mile time. All of the sudden I looked and it was 9 minutes and I had run 1.1 oh well. I can imagine how soaked you were on Saturday. If Jack would have went down for his nap without a fight right away I would have tried to get out there but he didnt and running at nearly noon was a bad idea! Yesterday morning was still pretty hot even! But it was nice to be out there.
I did the Olympic Fun Run a couple years ago and it was in the 90’s and started around 5 or 6pm but still incredibly hot and humid. I turned a corner and they had water so I took one and chugged it. Only it was warm and tasted awful. Then I ran past a hot dog stand and the smell sickened me. I thought I was going to puke for the rest of the race! lol I was a hot mess by the time I was done. Jason was waiting for me, in his work clothes, at North Ave beach. I was disgusting that day. The poor cab driver that had to drive us home…
I didn’t hear about that. How old was he? This weekend was pretty busy, especially yesterday. We were at an engagement party all day.
I want to place sometime in a race. They have a bunch of different placements for the one I am doing, and a part of me is hoping to place in one category….ahhhh dreams….lol maybe one day. Likely not this race! I plan to try a half and maybe the Chicago next year! My friend Jen is doing the Chicago this year. I wont be ready for it so I am hoping she loves it and we can do it in 2012 too. I will definitely be doing a half with her next year!