Took yesterday off because I worked a long day again. I want to be more consistent than that, but being mentally tired is harder for me than being physically tired. I just look at every hour of over time as getting me that much closer to not working anymore. Ran with Bethany today for the first time in a while. I love her, and not how I love ice cream, either. She is always so encouraging and never allows me to be hard on myself when my runs with her don't go as planned. Today it was kind of flurrying during our run, but it wasn't too cold so it was fun. We did the Planet Walk, as usual, and it had been a while since I had done that run, so it was refreshing. I'm still pretty much a baby, so when I got a side stitch I had to stop and walk, but, like I said, Bethany was so encouraging it was hard to feel bad about it. She's such a good running partner. I wish I could be as encouraging to her as she is to me. I spend too much time complaining to be encouraging, though. Sorry Bethany. My plan for next week: I'm really concerned about my ability to run consecutive miles lately because of the way my workouts have been laid out (run .75 to the gym, 1.5 on the treadmill, .75 home from the gym). I'm running 3 miles a day, but never more than 1.5 at a time. So, my plan this week is to just drive to the gym and do 3 miles on the treadmill instead of having the breaks. The only issue I see with that is that I get so hot/thirsty at the gym, but if I'm driving there I can bring a water bottle so I don't have to stop to go to the drinking fountain. I'll let you know how it goes. Not running related: I love a good sit. By that I mean that I love to just hang out and talk with people, especially my hubby. So, when we went to Angie's today and sat for about 3 hours at the counter eating lunch, it was pretty nice. Lately all we talk about is running, but that's okay because we're both doing it now. I just can't wait to see what Paul is capable of now that he's in the best shape he has been since we've been married and he has coaching and...well, now is just a really good time for his running. It's exciting. Anyway, if any Logan locals want to get together for a good sit, I always have time for that.
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