Saturday Morning Run

I've been seriously slacking off in the running department. I've renewed my commitment to myself to get back to it, though. I won't be able to run the full marathon next month (it's only 27 days away!!) but I've still got my sights set on the 1/2. I know that I'd be disappointed in myself if I didn't run anything, and I've still got enough time left to train for the 1/2. I won't win any speed records, that's for sure, but the very fact that I'm going to be able to finish it says something about my level of determination. It's been a difficult few months for me, personally. Running has taken a definite back seat. I'm trying not to compare my fitness level this year to this time last year, but it's hard. I guess with everything that's happened in my life the last several months I should cut myself some slack. So I am. ;)

I went out this morning for a short 7-k run. It's a glorious sunny morning out there. I'd forgotten how nice early Saturday morning runs are - it's so quiet, hardly any people, not much traffic. I felt very content while I was out there - it was a good feeling to push my body a little bit.

Tomorrow I'll take a break from running, and Monday I'll get out there for a long run - my goal is at least 15-k. We'll see how it goes.

For now, though, I'm going to enjoy the post-run high while I get ready to head off to the Farmer's Market. I can hear the coffee calling me right now.....