Wahoo!!

Mark, Brandon, Chad

Me, Merri, Tammy

I did it! I had planned to run the 5k Run Through the Lavender weeks ago, but when my training stopped 5 weeks ago, I let that plan slip way. Thank goodness for good neighbors, because they invited and encouraged me to run it, so I did. I had no idea how well I'd do, only that I knew I could at least finish it by walking. So, I paced myself well (albeit very slowly) and ran all but about 2 minutes (4 small spurts of walking). Everyone said this was a tougher 5k than normal, too, so that makes me feel even better. I finished with a time of 35 minutes. I felt & feel great. I'm going to be sure to ice my shins after each run & hopefully that will help my shin splints not be so bad. Anyway, thanks everyone for your support & encouragement. I definitely felt a glimpse of a runner's high today. And congrats to Merri & Tammy for medaling!!

2.75 to 3 Miler

Today I walked to our church to print out a few things in the clerk's office. Sydney rode her new bike the whole way while I pushed Jenna in the stroller. I was amazed at how well Sydney did! And I got a bit of exercise in, too. Yea!

A little here & there

I have gotten a tiny bit of exercise lately, I just haven't thought to put it down. I've taken the girls on some leisurely walks several times. On Saturday, we all went to the park so Randy & I could play tennis. I'm really not good, but it reminds me of when we were first married and played, so I love it. I'm so glad Randy's patient with me and that he tries to teach me how to not be so horrible at playing. :)

Oh, the feeling!!

After a 3-week break, I'm back in my running (or rather, jogging & walking) shoes!! Can I just tell you how good it feels to be up early and then be home, showered, and have 3 loads of laundry folded before my girls wake up? Oh, it feels SO good!

I guess running today has made me a part of the running club. Luckily for me (but definitely not for Tammy!), her knee was killing her, so I had some company as I went much, much slower than Merri and Larry. In all, I did about 2.5 miles, with a little over 1 mile of running. I thought I was going to pass out after the running, so I took it nice and slow walking after that. Hey, it's been 3 weeks! I have another friend who will be doing speed walking with me and I'm going to work on getting my shins completely better. Oh, what a glorious morning!