Around and About

This week has been much better. I have gotten some needed sleep and rest, and it really made a world of difference to me. I stretch myself too thin sometimes hanging out with friends, but I really can't complain. I mean, what a problem to have, huh?

Oh, and I told Dave that I didn't want to do ANYTHING this week or weekend. Nothing extra. I would say "no" to every invitation. How is that working for me? Well, tonight I went to Bosco's to help send Laura off. Do I dare say no to the other invitations that came my way today: Girls' Night at Gayle's on Saturday and Easter dinner with my parents? Aghhh!!!! I am going to bed NOW to bank some sleep.

Saturday night Dave and I had some yummy, homemade Indian food with some of our old New Orleans/college friends. Good times!

I then jetted over to Cafe 1912 to have drinks with Joy (in town briefly) and Laura (moving to California for good this week!!!!!). See- see how I try to cram everything in? It was so worth it, though. I never get to see Joy anymore, and Laura is about to desert me as well. Looks like I will have to start booking some flights out west...

But really, besides the comings and goings of my friends, my life is just kind of humming along. There is nothing new to report. I am going to work every day. I train every day. I love my dogs. I love Dave. That just about sums everything up.

I have made some good progress with my running. I ran 36 miles last week. That is a huge number for me as I have not seen it since 2008. The best part about it is, I am no worse for wear. I actually feel good. You see, I have learned that I cannot build miles + go to track + worry about my speed + race. Every single time I have been focused on my running...even when I have been running well....I would get greedy. I would jump up to a 50 mile week and in that week I would also have a hard track workout and some sort of road race on the weekend. I would try to PR in the 5k and the marathon AS WELL AS do well in my triathlons. Super smart, yes? We have all done it. So, I am truly building a base right now. If you don't believe me, ask my friends. They have been very tolerant of my "I am staying at a low HR blah blah blah" training.

The best part of running for me right now is....drum roll...enjoying it! I enjoy it! I am not in constant pain, and running is starting to become joyous again! I am not completely pain free, and I don't think I ever will be, but boy what a difference.

Here is my favorite run of the week (and the best part about having some time in your season where you just get in some easy miles): me + my two dogs + no HR monitor + no care for time + trails + water/phone/camera.

Time FLIES when you run the trails with your dogs. I think the thought that crosses my mind most often on these runs is: who is the leader of this pack? Why am I in the back?

Water break!

Somehow...don't ask how because I have no clue...Rooney can manage to find a tennis ball in the middle of a forest hidden under a huge log WHILE we are running.

So, I hope everyone has a run this week that they enjoy. I hope your miles are going well and you are getting strong. Have a great week!