Run fast

I rarely write about a fitness activity but some times, a post is necessary. Like when I feel extremely proud of my efforts.

Following a VERY poor round of golf (hey, it was my second this week but honestly, I have no idea when the last time is that I played an a full round not as best ball) with Mitch and Andy, we stopped by the Thompsons. Running clothes in the van with the intention to run, I mentioned it was National Running Day. There really is a day marking everything. Anyway.... Mitch said, "why don't you run home from here?" Best idea that man has ever had regarding running. A little thought and perhaps the taunting of the craziness from Andy and Mitch, and off I went at 9:06 with my headlamp on (thanks to Amy).

4.4 miles later I was home having run it in 33:39 minutes - hills included - averaging 7:34 minutes per mile. I could not possibly have run any harder and doubtful any further. My text to Mitch upon arrival included the following observation "Me, the pavement, 4 deer, 2 raccoons, 1 biker, 2 runners, 1 walker, a thousand bugs, a headlight and the dark. Will either pass out, drink or eat every ounce of protein in site." I feel great and very accomplished.

A shout to Amanda for staying longer at our house with the boys.

Friendships

I understand and respect that friendships take work. I'm willing to do the work for the right ones. There is though, one friendship that will never be. In fact, no matter how hard I work, not only will I not have a friendship, I question if I can even have a tolerance. Regardless of how many times I run (jog at best) the 12th Avenue hills and work at them, I will never feel a friendship in the making.

My legs hurt.

Running a Relay

I'm signed up to run the Market to Market Relay from Jefferson to Des Moines, Iowa on May 11. I'm so excited! Really. I know non-runners will find this very hard to believe or understand.

Just when I said I didn't have time to train for a half-marathon on May 5 (part of that was because of the weekend) and just a little over a month ago I said I couldn't commit to a marathon (okay this is not a marathon but it's coming up way sooner), I'm in for a relay I'll run with five or six other women and somewhere between 10-15 miles (in three legs) depending on which number rummer I am. Heather Warren asked me at just the right time for just the right event. It's on May 11 which is the day before Mother's Day,  Max has a baseball tournament and a week after much business.  So it took some convincing from Mitch - go for it, hon; my mom - you should do this for you, for Mother's Day; and Heather - we want you! And now I'm in and all in.

After not running more than 3.5 miles in quite some time, I ran over 5 miles on Saturday and nearly 5 on Sunday with Heather and the rest of the group of women. I loved it! I have no doubt this, will be a fabulous experience!

Thanks, Heather, for making things align. I am grateful.