I run because.....

I run because I want to and no one else can create that desire.

I run because I have realized that my body has given me a second chance to redeem myself from the abuse I have heaped on it for the past years.

I run because I have discovered that it is a much better treatment for my anxiety, anger, and stress than devouring a pint of ice cream.

I run because I know that it makes me a stronger, more confident, and happier person-which makes me a better wife and mother.

I run because I enjoy meeting new people and going new places.

I run because I am very aware that every day of good health is a gift and not to be taken for granted, ever.

I run because I can.....

Okay, so I haven't been updating-sorry. I got really busy with getting the house ready for the 4th and trying to shop so we can eat healthy.

Basically last week I managed to miss one of my four mile workouts and never made it up.grrrrr. Met a friend from work one day and had a nice lunch at the Indian buffet in McKinney.

My husband and I went to Cafe Istanbul for dinner one evening and I pigged out on the Turkish flatbread they served with the meal. Then I pigged out on pizza last Friday before the long run on Saturday. I discovered that if I eat just a small bit of food it makes a huge difference in my running. I had a half piece of toast with the PB poweder and some honey. It was just enough to satisfy the sweet, carb, protein, and fat needs.

Found out a dear man went home to be with his Lord on July 3rd. It was very sad, and I know that Dillard is in a better place, but I am grieving for his family. I was unable to go to Dillard's funeral.
Also, another friend suddenly lost his father and I am saddened by this news as well.

We had a cookout on the 4th with our friends, shot off some fireworks, and then went and watched the neighborhood firework show. It was a nice holiday. I just wish Brian would have been off on Monday.

Due to indulging a little too much on the 4th, running on Monday just didn't happen.

My friend came down and we had lunch together. It was nice to catch up and I really miss my friends from home!

I got back on track yesterday and did 5 miles. Unfortunately, I decided to do this stupid thing in the middle of the afternoon. We had a nice cool front come through and the temperature dropped to 82 and I thought I would go run. About a half-mile into the run the sun came out, the clouds all wents away, and the temperature shot back up to the 90s with about 60-70% humidity. I had to stop and walk for almost a mile after going 3 very hard miles, with hills included. On that note-I have been running in the neighborhood and it isn't hilly at all. I have to go and find some hills just to run on so I don't become complacent with the flats.

Today I decided that I want my goal marathon pace to be a 10:15 mile-if Oprah did that I can too! I did a warm-up of 1.8 with a running group and then came home to do my 3 miles at pace. I did it, but it was very hard to maintain that pace. Then I came home and undid all my hard work by eating 2 pieces of pizza.

I am having a hard time with the diet again. It's like I can't have one day off because then I seem to sneak more cheats in each day.

Tomorrow is an easy 4 miles, but I may go longer since I skipped a whole day. It will just depend on how I feel. My Garmin has been ordered and should be in next week! I am super excited about having my own "running toy"!

We are running the "Too Hot to Handle" race on July 18th. I am doing the 15K, Brian and Kam are doing the 5K. I am hoping to maintain or break my 1:37 that I did back in January, but I need to remember that it is 50 degrees warmer and I am only one month into training.

Hopefully tomorrow I will update, but if not I will update on the weekend.