You're A Girl!

I'm noticing that my blogging has been inconsistent, even though my running has not.  I'm not sure why that is, other than that I forget to do it.  Sorry about that.

Today was a big day.  6 miler on the schedule.  The build-up to this morning's run was a little less than ideal.  Yesterday we went swimming in the late afternoon and then at night Julie and I had one of those "need-to-have-it" conversations that went way later than I would have liked.  It ended well, just late, so of course I was all paranoid about it.  Also, I was speaking at church today, so I was excited, but anxious for that, too.  So, up late and thinking, "I have to run 6 miles at 6am and then speak at church right after that," made things a bit questionable.

Even so, the run was amazing.  Now, I've said I'm a crier before, and today was no different.  I listened to "Glo" by Delirious the whole time and...just being honest here...I got choked up from step one.  I think it was a combination of already being tired, the music, and thinking about why I'm doing this; why I'm training to run the half.  The point of this is that it's something I can't do on my own.  I need Jesus to help me.  So, giving it to Him and just asking Him to help me through and then listening to "Glo-ly Crap, This Is Awesome" while I ran...it just seemed right.

I was able to finish strong (1:04) and nobody stole my water this time, so that was good.  I did leave a note that said, "Please don't take my water.  I'm running.  :)"  It worked.  The weather was gorgeous, though the sun got a little hot at times, even at 7am.  I was most happy with the last half mile, I think.  I wanted to walk but determined to run until the finish, no matter what.  I literally said to myself, "Just keep going.  I don't care if legs lock up or anything...just keep GOING."  It was difficult, but I did it.

Now things get interesting.  Next week I'll run 7 miles, which will be the most I've ever run.  I need to start thinking positively about it NOW.  Training my mind and body to believe it's possible.  Because it IS.  I want to look forward to it...and I will.
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I forgot to write about the tail end of the week.  Ran a successful 5k on Thursday morning and have continued to to Jillian Michaels' 30-Day Shred.  Though, I must say, I will not ever do that around the kids again.  I did it yesterday morning while all the kids were around and they literally pointed and laughed.  And Anna yelled, "YOU'RE A GIRL!"  It was super encouraging.

Lastly, I now realize that shoe shopping when you can't actually afford to buy new shoes is totally depressing. I went to Rogan's Shoes yesterday and tried on, like, eight different pairs and landed on the Saucony Progrid Omni 8.  It was heavenly.  Seriously, all the other pairs felt like poop compared to the Omni 8.  I wanted them SO bad, but they'll have to wait.  Sadly.

Great...now I want to go buy them right now.

Some day...