Running in the Rockies

On the treadmill tonight. After 4 days of not running, it was actually pretty hard to finish that last half mile. I kept watching the clock and trying not to notice the time as I was watching the movie, Gandhi. It's a long one! I think I'll have to finish it during tomorrow's run.

Family home evening sure is funny with 2 children under the age of 2. Luckily our oldest was still somewhat listening as we were trying to talk about gratitude and all the things we're thankful for. Meanwhile, my 19 month old is climbing all over me and trying to take the pictures of Jesus - and my 10 month old was grabbing onto my clothes, trying to pull up to stand. I finally, laughed, and decided it was time to play games. I love my sweet girls. They're a handful, but sometimes, life is just so funny!!

So, last night ... I had every intention of running on the treadmill, but I made the mistake of starting our taxes. So, ... at MIDNIGHT, I finally went to bed - our taxes are done (not double-checked) and I never did run. It's funny - I can never seem to stop doing our taxes once I get started. The need to know how much we'll get back (or how much we'll OWE, as it turned out this year) becomes obsessive until I finally finish. ;o)

Anyway, today I attempted a track workout with Lynn; but after a 200 and a 400, I realized that my lovely bedtime had sabotaged my workout. So, instead of working on speed, I just ran 4 miles at a normal pace for me. So, she lapped me a couple times (ha!), but at least I got my 4 miles in and I feel great! We had rotten wind today, but beautifully warm temperatures - in the 50's! Saturday is supposed to get to 67!!!!! Can you believe it? But of course, it'll snow on Sunday. Gotta love Colorado Springs. :o) (I do, actually.)

On the trail with 3 friends - SIX miles!! Wahoo!!! Of course, it didn't feel like that while I was running it. (hee,hee) I forgot my Garmin this morning, so I'm not sure what my pace was, and I had to have my friends tell me when I'd gotten to the 3 mile mark; the first 3 were with friends and then I turned around while they continued on. I haven't had a great past 2 weeks - only running 3 times each week -but I'm very happy I was able to add to my long run.

When I got home, I had some water, orange juice, and a few pieces of toast and then I showered and crashed on my bed. When I woke up, I had a huge headache and my body felt awful. So, my husband made me some Gatorade drink and I felt significantly better within 5 minutes. It's funny how I forget to replenish my system properly after demanding more than it's used to. Duh.

It is SUCH a gorgeous day today!!!! It's March 1st, but it feels like May or even June!! It's 67, sunny, with a breeze that gets a little too strong at times. But it was too beautiful to pass up, so we took the girls to the park and had lunch and played. And when that park started to get crowded, we got in the car and went to another park. So, on the way home ... all three girls were crying and grumpy. I guess mom and dad were more excited about the nice weather than even the girls could handle. Everyone is asleep right now except me. So peaceful ....