Did I Miss Roll Call??

Here I am! Hi! Here! Hello!

I haven't fallen off the bandwagon. :) I had no computer/internet a few days ago, so even though I ran I couldn't blog. Yesterday, I ran but was so busy enjoying the beautiful weather and the company of great friends that I didn't bother getting online.

The day we lost power, it was SO hot out and I felt like the sun was pouring sweat over my head by the bucket loads. I was grateful for a cold shower when I got back. I took Kota again that day, and she was better behaved that time around. I gave her a break yesterday because she just looked whipped still.

My motivation that day: "Will Run For Sunshine and Cold Showers"
 
Yesterday, Ben asked if he could join me and the kids hung out with my friends for a little while next door when we hit the pavement. It was really nice to have him with me.

Plus, I found two compliments to help motivate me more as the workout progressed. When I first started running, Ben and the kids both joined me, and he was able to keep pace with me. He never ran, just walked. When I started running this time, he shouted, "Oh so you're actually run-running now?!" I guess I would not have noticed otherwise, but yes, I was faster! The program is working! Yay! I did slow a bit as I got farther into the phases, but still. Faster is faster, period. I also think running with Dakota might help push me to keep up at her jogging gait.

Then as we ran around the park path, we came across the playground for a second time. As we passed, an older lady who was there with her grandkids said to me, "Did you just run around that fast!? Wow, that was quick. I just saw you two here!" I caught myself saying how I was training, and said thank you. I felt a little silly but I allowed myself some pride in the fact I must truly believe I am doing this now. Pride in the fact that two times now someone told me I was going quick.

"Will Run For Sweethearts and Compliments"