2 miles with Bethany on the Planet Run. We both realized when we got there that we had forgotten to invite Marci. It wasn't on purpose, it just kind of happened. Sorry, Marci. We'll get more coordinated next time. The run was pretty good, though, despite being down one partner. I felt way more energetic this morning that I have in the last couple of days. It was raining when I woke up and I think it will continue for the rest of the day (good luck Paul and Logan...15 in the rain is probably more than I could motivate myself to do). I was glad to see we weren't the only psychos out there running in the rain, but I was also glad that it wasn't as crowded as usual on a Saturday morning. I actually like running in inclement weather. There's something about it that makes it feel more like an adventure than a regular run. That isn't to say that I like running in the rain more than in beautiful 60 degree sunny weather, I just like both. I especially like running in the snow, so I'm looking forward to winter for that reason. There's just something about a light snowfall on a cool evening that makes a run feel peaceful and quiet. But enough about weather. We ran the first mile without stopping and then took a walk break. My lungs were not cooperating much today, so I had to stop two more times during the second mile to walk. I have a rib that pops out of place and I'm blaming the pain in my ribs on that, rather than my small lung capacity. Luckily I go to the chiropractor in two weeks or so, so I'll get that straightened out again pretty soon. So, here's something only slightly related to running: I found another reason to love running, especially running in the evening. Every night feels like a Saturday night now because I come home from running, take a shower, then put on pajamas and stay in my pajamas for the rest of the night. Pajamas are so much more comfortable than regular clothes and you can't change into pajamas if you run in the morning (well, some people do). Anyway, just another reason to enjoy the whole running thing. It's true, I'm hooked.
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