Wow. It's been one thing after another this past month. I know this is a training blog, not a journal, but running is how I deal with my stresses and feelings. Therefore, I think it is entirely appropriate to post the events in my life that effect me. Besides, it's my blog and I can write what I want. (except for bad language or Sasha will kick me off.)
So, we found out Saturday night that Teren's brother has cancer. It is in his plasma cells. That has been hard to wrap my head around. He is only 44 with 5 kids. Today he finds out how widely the cancer has spread in his body. Something like this changes your perspective, quickly. In addition, Teren's dad had triple bypass surgery around Halloween. Then, there's our little adventure with the toilet bowl cleaner . . . It's a crazy time for our family. I think the holidays are going to be rough.
It felt good this morning to pound out some stress and organize my thoughts. Running is definitely therapeutic, and I am so thankful for that. I warmed up 2 miles and then ran 12 x 1 min on/off. Then, I ran 5 hill repeats up the Canal Road Hill (about 200 meter hill) and then ran home. My paces were not spectacular. ( I really need to get back in shape!) But, it felt really good to move.
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