Running Wogging & the Glass Half Full

  Sunday, September 23rd   Well, it's happened. My first born baby girl is now in Youth Group   And that means lots more activities Including a once a month, get together after church   Kids hop on a bus for 2 hours of fun and fellowship While parents run home for a spell, or run errands while they wait For their 'big' littles to come back to the church to be collected.   All I wanted to do was go for a run   Hubby is a superstar He agrees to taking two cars to church That way I can go for a run while Kate's at Youth Group   It was a blast   I ran all over town.   And finished it off by running the library paths   I love that our little town thought it essential to not just have a library full of books, But one full of beauty as well...   I also think I've figured out a lovely diversion on Youth Group night too!      

Sunday September 16th, Sundays hold a tradition of sorts- A Berg Park walk with friends- Usually it's just Mrs. C and me. Our weekly ritual filled with plenty of chatter, and the occasional detour, my favorite being the time we took the wrong trail, and ended up in a cow pasture. This week Mrs. A was joining us too.... Often, I'll try to get up a bit early and throw in a pre-walk Sunday run. My 'Sunday loop' as I dubbed it, (when that's all it was used for)- has become a bit shop worn during the past few month's marathon training. So Saturday night, I asked if hubby wanted to go for a 'pre-walk' walk with me. He'd hinted at wanting to in the past- "wake me tomorrow when you're ready" Was his response... I think that's a yes... Alarm set, we fall off to sleep Next thing I know- the silly thing is going off- Really? Up all ready? Snooze Guilt sets in- 'what if he REALLY wanted an early morning walk?'

  Today is Monday Sept, 17th, I've decided to get caught up on this silly running blog if it kills me. I will run tonight. This morning, it's the old lap top and the first hot vanilla latte of the season..... Fall is in the air, There's nothing better........ ****************************************************************** Friday August 14th Friday I ran 23 miles. A daylight run. My longest run before TCM Time is slipping by. My first marathon almost here. Panic and excitement But on Thursday night, Nothing No emotion, Butterflies Nothing. That scared me. Hubby had agreed to take kiddos to school Friday, So I could do a "daylight" run. Last week's 22 Had me not knowing what to expect This week, I knew exactly what I was in for I've come to respect this endeavor It's harder than I expected. A lot harder I guess that will make it that much sweeter when I'm done. I tried to get up quietly, Bu

Saturday, August 8th Last Saturday I ran 22 miles Just typing that seems crazy to me But this Friday I ran another 23- that's for another post All I can say is, today I'm emotional and tired ********************************** Last week I thought I was on the road to being done Severe arch and achilles pain I knew it wasn't "life threatening" Because it would go away around mile 2 An intervention was in order Can I just say KT tape is my new best friend Heavens I want to put it everywhere As I got ready for 22, Thoughts of the weeks training runs came to mind: A 5 miler with Clare A treadmill run that squeezed a few more miles in A 10 miler that had me focusing on the mantra- "I am calm" I smirked as I remembered that run- Raising my arms at the end of each mile like I was on some scary roller coaster Do I lie and say I'm not scared, Or be honest, embrace the fear...and raise my hands

The days are blurring together- Training is going well- I totter between elation and utter fatigue A couple thoughts on last weeks training- ******** I find if I tell myself I have farther to go- ie: 20 miles instead of 18... The 18 go better Not sure if lying to oneself is appropriate But, come marathon day- I may just shoot for 30 miles, and conveniently quit 3.8 miles shy???? ******* Treadmill runs These used to be pure dread Zombie running But, with my schedule, A tread run is sometimes the only way to get one in I've chosen to embrace the bore And use it to sharpen I've used it to work on focus Nothing more tricky than trying to keep yourself in the moment- 2hours strait on that thing For speed For work in changing lead-off leg Etc ************* And I find myself revisiting just 'why' I run. Especially now, 5 weeks out from my first marathon- it's important to remain true to who you are. my shout out to all my running bu