The Race to Robie is inching closer and closer each day ... I wish I could say it was motivating me to run as much as possible. In fact, the opposite seems to be true. As the race gets closer I seem to be finding every excuse in the book NOT to run. I have been doing longer runs ... but definitely taking more days off in between. I've resigned myself to the fact that my finish time will not be what I want it to be AGAIN this year. Bummer.
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| View from Saturday's run - in the 70's - AMAZING day! |
I have really been enjoying my time on the trails though. I look forward to going out in a few weeks and just running for the fun of it ... no tracking, timing, or STRESSING. I'm also looking forward to more Spring weather. The last few months have been a bit brutal out there, cold temps and biting winds -- but I have covered a lot of ground and gotten to know numerous trails in our foothills that I never new existed a few short months ago. I'm eagerly anticipating hiking with the kiddos and our lil' doggy in the summer ... I envision picnics creek-side and warm sunshine on my shoulders (I refuse to acknowledge the reality that our little outings will most likely also involve a lot of whining, complaining, and bickering!)
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| View from Tuesday's run - Explored new trails! |
I am proud of my youngest little guy though ... he was real trooper yesterday and joined Zoe and I on a hike in the whipping wind. Even a little rain didn't scare him away -- we made up games along the way about having to jump over sticks crossing the paths and took turns calling the puppy back when her hound nose lead her on a bird chase! We even managed to snap a few pics! Like the puppy, my baby is growing way too fast ... soon his afternoons home with me will be a thing of the past. I am glad we will have these memories.
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