Day 4,5,6

So first off I don't update well over weekends. I just don't want to sit in front of a computer screen after doing so all week so chances are it will be rare that it happens. That is good news for some of you .. less jibberish to read. :)

Anyhoo... after Friday's triumph I moved on to bigger, better and funner things. First up was a lovely trip with the sister and good friends to the yarn shop Friday evening. Saturday was work followed by a stop at Wicked Parrot Tattoo for a plan on the 20th then a much needed visit with T and Margo, my word have I missed them! Relaxing Saturday evening and Sunday morning knitting on one of the new projects. (it is almost done now)

And now to the point you have all been waiting on.. where was the exercise in the weekend. Well it was delayed by wind and rain. I am sorry I have absolutely 0 desire to run in the rain. None, nadda.. I mean I WILL if it is a race I have signed up for but not so much if it is just a random Sunday. So around noon yesterday I set up with my friend Jamie for a 6 miler. Yes you read that right.. 6 miles. I have not gone that far in an upright foot powered position since last June. Almost a year! I had my doubts. I was worried, not going to lie about that, but I didn't set up a contingency plan so I felt like I had to give it all I had. It was very very slow but I did it! I am not in a place to worry about my time as it is a slow slow slow walk and a slow slow trot but the mileage was there and I was still upright at the end, as in I feel like I could have gone even further! Yes it felt that ok.  While in no way did I look like the woman from the header photo yesterday my heart felt that way and to me that is a HUGE accomplishment.

I did some post running pain preventatives after getting home, nice long soak in the Jacuzzi tub and then wore my brace and quite frankly I could have gotten up this morning and run again! Like almost ZERO pain. I think due to the pain I forgot what it felt like to be out there because I have hurt for so long, that it really feels great to have the sun on your face and seeing the ocean over your shoulder. Yesterday was such a confidence booster, there is no doubt in my mind that I can complete the half now. It will be super slow but sometimes it is not how fast you get to your destination but enjoying the journey on the way and that is exactly what I plan to do!

Thank you again Jamie for being a part of yesterday it was great to not be alone!

Go in Peace and Love

Re Run

6/12/225