Running Liv's Life

Workout:  Rest Day - And of course, it is gorgeous out which makes me want to run:((( You know when a complete stranger comes up to you and says, "You've got your hand full!", your children aren't really being good.  At all.  Yesterday was one of those days.  You know, those days where you yell at yourself for attempting to take the kids out to get some errands done.  We only had one errand to run.  One.  I thought it would be fun taking the kids to Walmart to pick out a present for their cousin.  No.  No, no, no.  It wasn't fun at all!! First, Orlando threw a fit when I wouldn't let him put bubbles in the cart.  Then, he threw another fit when I wouldn't let him put another type of bubble blower in the cart.  OK, Walmart, do you really need 18 different displays of bubbles?  You're killing me, here!!  We finally got past the bubbles, but then we hit the Angry Bird section.  Oh geez!  Another fit.  ...

Workout: 2 mile run - pushed it kinda hard only because it was freezing cold and I just wanted to get it done! Yesterday, a virtual run was put together by RunJunkees to honor the victims of Monday's events and to display unity in the running community.  The virtual run was any distance, any time, and any place.  Although I didn't print out this race bib I did run 3 miles and think of the victims and runners the entire time.   Continue to pray for Boston, the victims, and the running community for healing, comfort, and strength.

Workout: 2 miles easy, 30 minutes elliptical One hill after another.  That is the only way to describe this course.  Up, down, up, down, for 4.98 miles.  I actually enjoyed it.  The scenery was beautiful for most parts, and the hills were long and challenging, but not too tough that you wanted to quit.  And even if I wanted to quit I wouldn't have.  I ran this race with a group of family members in memory of Matt's cousin, Natalie .  I had to tackle those hills just for her!! It took a while for my mind and body to get into this race.  I had majorly cut back on training because of crazy knee pain, and I was feeling extremely lethargic from the get go. Mile 1-8:32  The first mile was almost all up hill.  I felt like crap, and I almost decided to just jog.  But I thought I would push it just a little further. Mile 2-8:15  Easier, but my legs are still heavy, and I am still debating to back off and jog. Mile 3-8:01 ...