She's Back!

Tom left for work super early, so I got up with the kids for the I'm scared visits and Charlie's just becuase I'm cute visits and I still got up with Tom to shower and make breakfast. The extra 45 minutes I could have gotten was not worth missing this quiet time to have a cup of coffee, a vitamuffin top, and write a little.

As you can see from http://thismommyruns.blogspot.com/, I ran and completed my first half marathon. I have been able to keep my weight steady, a few pounds more than I would like (about 3 lbs) but I am still running about 10-12 miles a week for fun, doing pilates and enjoying running when I want to rather than when I am supposed.

That said I am eager to start up again with TNT. I miss the structure and I really do respond well to a coaching environment. I think once I get these next few races under my belt I will feel more confident that this running phase is not just a passing fad for me. I have had so many of those, but rather a lifestyle change.

My doorman Tony said to me the other day when seeing me returning from a pre-dawn run, "I thought you were done with the training?" Without thinking I responded, "I am, this is just for fun and for life."

Progress.