Get up and run!

For those of you who have actually accomplished this feat, you know that dragging your booty out of bed and running is AWESOME after the run is completed. You feel relaxed and you have a sense of accomplishment all day because you got up and ran.

So, I used to do this on a regular basis. 5:45, I'd hit the gym, the road, whatever. Now...

I got up and ran this morning. Two measly miles, but it's something. When I began this training, I imagined that the physical fitness aspect of it would drag me through. (I'll be the first to admit I am a bit of an endorphine junkie.) However, that doesn't really work right now. Instead, it's the thought of our heroes that drags me out of the warm bed and to the gym.

I kiss my daughter goodbye as a leave for the run, and I think of the seven-year-old boy with Leukemia or the little girl who still smiles even though she's six and dealing with remission and chemo. If 20 minutes, and a heck of a lot of will power, can help these kids, then I'm your girl.

Other recent runs
Saturday, June 16: 5K Run for Dad
Time was less than great, but it was my first continuous 5K in months. Also, the first continuous 5K for my training partner, Jen Huddleston.

Tuesday, June 19: 4 miles at the house

Saturday, June 23: 6 miles at the house
Killer run!!! for those of you who haven't been to my house, we have particularly wicked hills nearby. At one point, I was pushing Elizabeth's stroller up a 45-degree hill and I swear my body was almost perpendicular to the hill. I made it home and was thrilled. Of course, the next day...

Sunday, June 24: 3 miles
My husband decided he wanted to run. The day after I logged the most miles in two years! So, of course, we ran. He did push the stroller though. :)