I Think I Can

I had to work all day yesterday, so I wasn't able to join the world in running a Shamrock Run, and I didn't think I minded, especially after all of the stupid snow, until a runner came through for coffee after the race.  She was decked out and said that she wasn't feeling well this morning, but pushed anyway, and now she feels great!  I was genuinely happy for her!  Then it hit me how much I wish I'd been able to run.  Now, I've had my moments of getting choked up over half marathon stories, and wishing I could do another one, but hit was hard.  It's like I Finally have my "runner" back!  All I wanted to do was go home and do a long run.  Pound it out.  


Well, when I got home (STOKED to have my favorite dinner ever, Corned beef) I was truly disappointed to find out the meet never cooked because the crock-pot stopped working 1/2 way through.  Matt offered to go find take-out from an Irish Pub in Kent, or make me anything.  We ended up driving around until we decided to go to Red Robin (yumm) and do our own St Patty's Day dinner later.  I still didn't get my run in.


This morning I woke up and jumped to the window to check the weather.  Rain.  Oh well, for the first time I don't feel held back by the rain... again, my "runner" is BACK!!!!!!!!!!!


YEEHAAWWW!!!!  (I don't know, that seemed like the thing to say)

A pretty dose of Sunshine from Matt to make me feel better with all this crappy weather <3

Enjoy your day!


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PS: I just got back from my run, and I ran THE Hill!  First time getting the whole hill running :)  AND I'm trying Nuun for the first time.  I was skeptical, but it's actually pretty good.  Thanks "other bloggers" for the suggestion.