The photo above shows my windbreaker turned inside-out after my last long run before getting sick. It is shiny and the wetness is my sweat, which froze & turned into ice & stayed trapped inside the jacket until I peeled it off. Then it began to melt and drip all over the floor. Kinda gross, I know, but it was only like 10 degrees outside that day and I was layered up beyond belief.
Today was a different story. I ran in capris with only a long sleeved technical tee and a vest. It was sunny and warmer than it has been (about 39 degrees today), and I was able to use the entire running/biking path through the park now that the snow mountains are melting away. It was lovely and energizing and all of the good things about running. Plus, my run was fast today: I was supposed to run at race pace (about 10 minutes/mile), but ended up running way faster than that- 9:15 min./mile. Like I posted on facebook , "My training is paying dividends!"
Adding to my sense of accomplishment today? Daughter #1 asked when we could take the growing pile of stuff in the upstairs hallway to Goodwill. I said I'd help her load it in the car & she could take it today. Her willingness to help (and her shared affliction of Clean Disease) spurred me to further purge my closet, my husband's clothing, and my accessories collection. Is there anything so satisfying as getting rid of clutter? I think not.
So, now that my computer is updated, my run is complete, my mother-in-law provided leftovers galore for dinner, and the last load of laundry is in the washing machine, it is time to enjoy the last few hours of the weekend. Here's to a great week!
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