Time flies

I know it has been a long time since I posted anything. I am back to running but still slow. I plan on doing three halves and a 15k this year. I did the Minnie 10k back in January so one medal so far. I have to make the big decision on April 22, do I sign up for the Disney MARATHON? My plan is to do one before I turn 60, so I have two years to get this done. I am pretty sure I could walk/run the whole thing in 6 hours, so should I? My answer is yes. With the Boston marathon coming up many of the running magazines have heart wrenching stories of survivors who plan on running or just plan on being there. If they can do it so can I. Today as I ran my 8 miles of hills at Chestnut Ridge I was thankful for the ability to run, no matter how slow it is. You have to be thankful for what you have, sure I would love to run faster but I don't really train to run faster so it won't just happen, but I CAN run, plan and simply. I may not always feel like it but today when it was a beautiful spring day it was amazing. It boosts your self esteem when you just go out the door, after the first two brutal miles your body understands this is what we are doing today, get with the program, the longer you run the better your body feels because you are accomplishing something. You may feel like crap and you are tired and something is hurting but that feeling when it is over is the best! 

So I need to train harder and more, now that it is lighter earlier in the morning I will be better. I am not an evening runner. I think wearing heels during the day kills my legs for running at night, I don't wear high heels but any kind kill my legs and flats are NOT an option, a girl has to have some style!

I am really excited that my sister Susan and my brother in law and niece and nephew will all be running the Wine &Dine in November, it is always so much more fun with family and friends running.  But first I have the Buffalo half, Boilermaker (yes I know I said never again), the Biggest Loser Half and then the Wine & Dine. So many races and probably a few 5k's too. I am just so excited to be running again, I am blesses.

Well signing off , see you all soon!

Excited

Tomorrow is our big travel day, thank God it snowed earlier in the week, I cannot wait to feel the sun on my face!  A little nervous about the run, haven't really trained as hard as I should have, but what's the worst that could happen, I walk it? Been there but no tshirt! I am really proud of my husband Doug who is running the Goofy Challenge, a half and then a marathon-39.3 miles in two days, there is a reason they call it the Goofy! But he has trained hard and will DOIT!!!,

Brianne will be there too which is always great to have my little one around. She is running too but she will be waiting for Mom for about 45 minutes, she is 24, young and can run!  Then it is off to the Magic Kingdom just her and I another BONUS day. So excited we are eating lunch at Be Our Guest an awesome restaurant, love Beauty and the Beast.

I am hoping to sign up for the Wine and Dine half in November, Susan this is for you- I am signing you up, no excuses, you can do this, heck I ran walked my first half and it was fun, so be prepared for notices that you are running!! It will be one of the funniest halves I run, and I WILL NOT leave you no matter what so don't ask.

I will give details after Friday's race, Orlando here we come!!

TTFN