Moving right along...

Ever have one of those days? I've had one of those months... My running has been quick and to the point. A grandmother with cancer, a full house for 5 days, medicine by day, everything under the sun at night... it's been crazy, but it's been great. It's rained so much here that you get out when you can, do the best that you can, and chalk it up to mother nature. I enjoy running in the rain, but this summer is much different than what we're used to. Our family's 4th of July tradition of running/walking a race together took place again this year, on the hottest, most humid morning 4th of July I can remember. I started out at a nice 7:50 pace, and held for about a mile or so....and then not so much. I chose to back off to a light jog, as breathing became difficult. I still finished in under 30 minutes, which was not horrible considering the circumstances. I enjoyed a beautiful Saturday morning run this past weekend. Call it bridal jitters, but I can't imagine having started my wedding day out, any other way! The release, the peace, the 'make it what you want it,' feel of running, is what makes the sport so very sweet.