Our Journey

Technology never ceases to amaze. “They” make it so user-friendly now that my intimidation is lessening and lessening. What a fabulous tool to document thoughts and feeling, those that are so fleeting, I won’t remember them tomorrow. Thoughts during and after a run seem so clear at the time, so many “training” runs build you up without you even realizing the impact at the time… maybe that’s a god thing.

So today, set my sights on a five mile run, inspired by Aaron. He likes to call it “hamburger hill”, I simply refer to it as the Target run. Sometimes, my mentality begins with, “i only have to run to…”. Thinking of the short-cut, or the shortest distance I can get by with and still satisfy my competitive nature. Other days, I’m more excited to simply enjoy the time. Hearing the report from Aaron that the wind was killer today, I was prepared…. yet the afternoon proved to be warm and only sightly breezy. I could have opted for shorts and t-shirt instead of capri’s and a long-sleeve. My legs felt in control, lighter than usual, yet my breathing was a bit off. Funny that my thoughts ran to the kids sickness… almost an empathy. It brought to mind the swim I had just yesterday and that inability to catch a deep breath. Solution - calm, slow, steady.. repeating how it will be better just over the hill…

I did feel great, mind wandering and not focusing on the distance…. until I turned around. Funny how feeling are fleeting during a run. I needed to think of my form, readjust, re-focus. Seems to be a theme for me right now :)

Not sure about my pace or time, I just love the returned ability to finish strong at the end - almost that innate button that kicks on from run after run.

Thanks Aaron for this avenue of reflection, I’m already enjoying it…