ok I get it.

So as I mentioned before today was the day of my longest run ever. I was REALLY, REALLY nervous because a mile and a half has been killing me and today was supposed to be three! I had to go pick up Parker from school and then the Chach from preschool and then Halle from her friends and get everyone home.  I knew that if I didn’t go out before dark I wouldn’t go – and Danny is not home so I called my little brother J… He is my new hero!  I chucked my card at him and told him to put on a movie and order some pizza and I would be back soon.  What a guy!  I just knew that I had to do this. So I strapped on my totally hot running outfit – pictured hereafter, tucked my ipod into my pocket and took off.  I couldn’t believe how nice it was to be out, moving, no kids screaming at me, no phone calls, even in the pouring rain it ROCKED!  I never believed people when they said it was a joy to be basically killing yourself running but now…I get it.  I didn’t have to stop once, I ran the hills, it was truly amazing.  The rain was pouring and I was smiling like a moron trudging through the mud puddles!  I think I can honestly say that I’ve found a new happy place!  I was shocked when I hit the three mile marker and my little friend on Nike +  told me I had just run my farthest distance yet.  I know that it’s a short distance for most, but for me after a 7 year hiatus from expecting anything from myself physically – it was amazing!  I ran 3 miles in thirty min flat and I was shocked! Then I ate two pieces of pizza and some popcorn…the end!

J took some after shots for me to commemorate!  Can you tell where my jacket was open to the rain…don’t worry I don’t have random sweat glands on my shoulders or anything!