Love my team.

Well, spring break is over...so it's back to the grind of juggling running, work, class, homework... But you know what? I love it. Sure, there are days I feel too tired to get up at 5am after getting home from class at 10pm the night before...that's when I remind myself, I am doing this for people who have suffered far worse. Feeling tired and drained? Pssht, they would give anything to just feel tired and drained.

Onto my running progress...
Sunday and Monday: Both days, my body just hurt. Saturday, I ran my 10 miles on the treadmill at a pretty fast pace...especially the last 2 miles. I think this is what got me. My legs really haven't been sore after a run in a long time..tired, maybe..but sore muscles, nope. Sunday, my legs were sore. Monday, woke up to my alarm at 5am and my back was sore. Sheesh, am I getting old or what?! So.. I got up to get ready and had to force myself back in bed. I hate missing days, but I kept telling myself...miss one day now because your back hurts...or possibly miss a whole week because you go out and hurt your back even more.

Tuesday: Woke up and felt rested, unsore, and ready to get my week of running started. Met Madison and Alfredo for a quick 6 mile run.
It ended up being another beautiful day at over 60 degrees! So..later that afternoon, I squeezed in an hour long bike ride in between work and class. Definitely taking advantage of the nice days we have. Loveeee bike rides!

Wednesday (today): I always look forward to Wednesdays, because this has become kind of our second Team Run day of the week. Hannah, Madison, Scott (TNT Coach), and I set out for an 8-mile run. It was sprinkling when I walked out my door which kind of threw me off guard, since yesterday was such a beautiful day! I have never ran in the rain before, so was kind of apprehensive about this mornings run.
It ended up being perfect weather! For the first 2 or 3 miles it was lightly sprinkling, but it cleared up and felt great.
And oh my golly... apparently, we had a gun pulled on us??! I didn't see it, but we ran by this older woman who was walking by herself who pulled something out and pointed at us. The 3 others saw it..but of course me being blind and without my glasses didn't see anything. I don't blame her, if I was an older woman walking by myself at 5am I might want a gun too!

Later this morning: Had a meeting with my fundraising group and my mentor, Meg. Absolutely love this aspect of Team in Training. We had a great talk about fundraising events, training woes, training highlights, nutrition... everything! I have learned so much from these ladies it is unbelievable! Meg is the most encouraging person ever. After our meetings, I always feel so rejuvenated and ready to take on the world.
Watch out goal...I'm gonna get you.