Tom and I went out in the nice sunshine for a 5 miler. I love that 5 miles is feeling like not a big deal to do. The hardest part is getting the gear on and getting out the door! Today I was overdressed with the sun coming down hard on us. No complaining here though! :o) We came across one other runner which happened to be my running buddy, Beth. We haven't been running together over the holidays. She said this was her first time out during the break. She said she felt good though. I think she is still planning on doing Painter's. If she does, then I will be running it slow with her. However, Tom and I don't think she is ready for a half. We are afraid she is going to injure herself. But she is very determined to do it. I would like to have her put in a few more months and do a different half. We have actually talked about doing our own "NordLee Half Marathon" right here in Spanish Fork. NordLee is a combination of our last names. Tom would be a great race director and have water stops, finish line and medals for us. I think it sounds kind of fun. In fact, we would come in first and second overall! (I would even be glad to take second on that). I'll have to talk to her and see what she thinks. I don't want to discourage her, but I sure don't want her pushing it when she isn't ready. A half marathon is not like a marathon, but I believe it is still long enough that you should really be ready for it! Sorry, that was rambling.
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