Getting Better

Today, I ran 5 kilometers in a little under 28:00. That's a 9 minute mile. I have been able to shave off two whole minutes since I started taking running seriously two and a half weeks ago. I start every time with a higher base, and increase the pace every half mile or so. My favorite part of running is the end, when I let myself go into a full sprint and feel like I have nothing left to give. My goal is to shave off one more minute by the time I run my last race this year. Today, I felt like throwing up at the end. That's when you know you've given it your all.

Going Home

So I'm going home for Christmas! Almost didn't know if I would make it. It is much easier to climb a mountain if you can see the top. At least that's my view on it.
I'm starting to run 5ks regularly now, and starting to speed up a little. It's pretty to go out running, I must say! :-)
Today is my 1 year anniversary with Carter. Don't believe it? Go back to my post on November of last year. It's kind of cute. Things are still going very well... he has become my anchor.
More to come... pause now for work.