Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured

I am not normally a Sunday runner but couldn't pass up the opportunity when Saskia mentioned she would be willing to go tonight.   We did 4 miles as lightening was rolling in and finished up just as the storm hit. 

1 to meet the ladies and 3.3 with ladies on the 5k route.    Got a ride home = pretty lazy.

6 miles this morning with Saskia.   Had a pretty flat route until the last 2 miles and the hills kicked in.

Saskia canceled this morning and I chose to sleep in - never a good choice. Guilt overcame me and I asked my husband to bring my running clothes up to my office and I would run home. This will motivate me to never do this EVER again.

At 5:30 I headed out in 77 degree weather with the sun beating down and my legs felt like lead and jello, if that is possible ... and it was today... in my legs.

I started feeling better about 3 miles in but it was not great. The traffic was not nearly as bad as I expected and the drivers were very accommodating but the heat was miserable - mostly the sun, because at 5 am there is no sun.

Bottom line, glad I ran.....won't run in the afternoon again.

Ave Pace: 8:28

Ran with Erica and Saskia to try the route for tomorrow.

Today was the 5K race for our Elementary School and a good chance to see where I am at.  My goal going into today was to be under 25 min.  I ran over to the school and then cheered my girls in the 1 mile and the ran back home afterwards.   The weather was perfect minus the 15 mph wind. 

The Good:  I finished as the first overall female finisher which has never happened before and if the course had been accurate, I would have been under 25 min.  I stayed strong and felt good most of the race.  Even though the course was short, it is challenging and I like that.

The Bad:  The course was short.  They have a certified course and what we ran today was different from the course map I received from the race director.  The certified course is accurate and more difficult than what we ran today but 25 min would have been doable.  I am bummed that it was short but it was a small race and these things happen.  

The Fun:  Saskia and Erica both ran their first races ever and did great!  I am so excited for them!   Izzie and Libby ran the 1 mile fun run and did great!

It was nice to get back out and "race" again but I also remembered why I do not like it.   My nerves still get the best of me.

Back out for some easy miles with Delaney & Saskia - very nice night.