Carry On

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So, as it turns out I took an ENTIRE WEEK off from running, that's right a whole week. I had to do something because my cold & ear infection would not go away. I also ended up being pretty wrecked after the NYC Half Marathon because of running while so unwell. I was ready to get out there today and it was so beautiful I couldn't not go! My mother-in-law happened to be watching Griffin this afternoon since my hubby started a new job and I had a dentist appointment so I got the rare opportunity to run during the day in the sunshine!

It was so gorgeous out, I loved every minute of my 8km run. It was warm enough to be in a t-shirt, I could have probably even gotten away with a tank top. What a vast difference in temperature from the race in NYC. After a kilometer or so I found a nice speedy pace and decided I was going to tackle a few hills and go an extra few kilometers. The thing was I had to be somewhere so there was going to be no letting up with my pace, this should be a new form of speed training - running when you have to be somewhere ha ha. At about halfway, a bunch of the songs that were on my NYC playlist started and it finally set in - I ran the NYC HALF MARATHON, ya Krista you did that.  Whoa, this running thing isn't just a hobby anymore, things just got real.

I think after not running this past week (the first time in a whole year not running for 7 days), even though it's what I needed at the time, I just didn't feel good about it. I missed that feeling of accomplishment I feel even after just a 5k. And then, "Carry On" by FUN. came on my iPod, do you know the song?
I love that song, it was the perfect song for a perfect day. Thank you universe, I needed today.
I'm ready to carry on with my training now, I'm evolving as a runner and next up on the list is the Virtual Jelly Bean Half Marathon!

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