Training Begins!

Today's the day! I officially start my training today. I didn't run today, because it's a "rest" day, but I went to my usual spinning class. I really like spinning, so I decided to keep that in my routine on Mondays and Fridays until it feels too hard. I'm also not doing every, single run on the training schedule. They recommend running 4 times a week, and I'm going to do 3. Deal with it :) That's how I've always trained. Also, my sports doc said to not run two days in a row, which would be impossible not to do with the program.

Anyway, I feel good, and I'm excited. I did 5 miles on Saturday with no complications. It felt great. I'm taking care of me and just enjoying each run as it is. I'm not thinking about time at all. I am thinking about the celebratory Dave Matthews concert after the half marathon!!

We threw Tara her bridal shower on Saturday. It was so wonderful. All of these big celebrations get me thinking about where I'm going and what I'm doing, which is always scary but fun. I can't not think about those nights in college when me and my girls would sit around and wonder why we couldn't find a nice guy to take us on a date to the Union Building or maybe The Olive Garden. It's funny how life turns out. If I learned anything, it's that you can't plan a darn thing.

Life without Peter is still hard, but the pain isn't as sharp anymore. Boots is so comforting, and we love spending all of our time at home with him. Ok, just got a sad pang. Maybe it's still a little sharp.

Short week this week! Happy day that we decided to be tough Americans!!