I have not posted in forever.  Why?  I guess because I didn’t know what to write about.  I was in a bad spot with my running.  It started with the Swamp Stomp Half Marathon in December 2011.  What started out as a good race, ended up with a pulled hamstring and a bad attitude.  I took it easy after that which was hard because I knew I had the Houston Marathon coming up on January 15th.   As I started feeling better, I pushed a little harder.   I had a scheduled training run of 21 miles in December which turned into a 12 mile run.   January 15th arrives.  I’m feeling good.  Then as mile 18 approaches, well let’s just say I finished the race but it was not pretty.   I watched the minutes add up on my watch as my goal time was no longer obtainable.  I stopped to stretch at mile 21 at a medic tent.  Bad idea.  When it was suggested that I DNF, that’s when the tears started and I refused to not finish that race.   On a happy note, the night before the race I went out to eat with Karen – the meal was very good, but disappointing because they did not have bread pudding for dessert.

I will say that during this down time period I was fortunate to have a running friend who was supportive and encouraging and also one who is very inspiring to me.  Karen, you know I am talking about you.  Thank you!

So here I am today, I feel good and I am excited about running again.  A new Go Run training season has started and I am following the training schedule.  I am not trying to turn into Speedy Gonzales (although I secretly want to be fast).  We are preparing for the Contraband Days 5 Miler on May 12th, and not only am I excited about the race but Claim Your Journey will be there!!!  Yeah!!!!!   I also must mention that I have met some awesome new running partners!  They are the bomb!

AND I did my first “mud run” on March 31st.  If you have not done one, it is a must!  I had so much fun with Kelli!  I want to find another one to do very soon!!!!

Happy Running to everyone out there!!!!!