My Nashville marathon time was pretty disappointing. About 30 minutes in, my stomach didn't cooperate and it felt like it was downhill from there. But I finished, and I'm happy to have one under my belt. There have been so many things popping up that it hasn't felt right to blow money on another big race, so I didn't do anymore races except a Fourth of July 5k. I just signed up for a relative small, local half marathon in a couple of weeks. I've done a few ten mile runs that have felt easy. I've been listening to Undisclosed and remembering how much I like running alone and getting caught up in a story. *Story sounds like the wrong word; someone my age is possible sitting in prison for something he didn't do. But that's not the point.*
I also signed C and I up as members of the running club here. With membership comes free entry to a lot of local races. Some 5k's and 15k's coming up. I'm hoping it will be good motivation to keep running. As of late I've lacked motivation, but I have felt so good the past week or so since I've been running more. It's so clear when I run regularly how it helps with my anxiety and nervous energy. I don't know why I can't remember that when I'm having a bad few days and just go run.
I also am planning to sign up for the Turkey Trot here. Strollers are allowed at the back of the pack, so I think it will be a fun tradition to start. And since it's Thanksgiving, hopefully a fun tradition to keep. J will always be home. I guess when he's married maybe he'll live somewhere else . . . ?? That's unfathomable now. It'll be a tradition for at minimum, the next 21 years ;)
Speaking of J, he is into everything these days, just as a toddler should be. He runs and says, "ahhhh" as he goes. He climbs on anything that'll stand still. He's pointing to body parts and he understands more than I would've guessed. I know it's all very typical developmentally speaking, but it really is cool to see my kid learn things everyday. I love that little dude so much.
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