Great Run

I had a really great run today.  Only 4 miles but I'm sure you have all had those runs where you finish and feel like you could do much more.  Of course, I could have done much more since I only did 4 miles.   I didn't do more though- trying to stay smart in the New Year to not hurt myself and stick to my training plan.  It sounds funny to say "only" 4 miles or "easy" run.  There was a time that 4 miles was never easy or fun.  Perhaps some of you are at that place but I can attest that it gets better and easier.

I also want to thank the lone runner out there this morning.  I saw your footprints in the snow but didn't see you but that kept me going out there knowing that someone else was out there before me.

It was nice weather(Not Chris K nice but nice :)) - about 32 degrees with a few snow flurries.  I don't mind the snow when it's not windy out so it's not going into my eyes.  There was a little snow on the ground but nothing much so it was not slippery out either.  We have been very lucky this year and not had huge amounts of snow.

As you have seen on my blog, I post my daily workout's on dailymile.  I really like tracking everything there but if you have noticed, dailymile has not been updating their widgets.  I don't know if anyone else is having the same issue.  I'm not sure what the deal is but my last run was today and I hate seeing it not updated.  I sent them an e-mail so hopefully they will fix it soon.

I have some great news as well.  One of the people that I am helping motivate with running signed up for her first half marathon in October.  I did a 5k with her in November that was her first 5k.  She wants me to be her coach which I'm not really sure what that entails but I agreed to help her.  I know that many of you have coaches.  I have been helping keep her motivated and giving her articles but I'm certainly not qualified to be a coach.  Her thoughts are since I lost all this weight that I can help.  Perhaps I can give advice and guidance but I don't see myself as a coach.  Jeez - I'm not even in the shape I really want to be.  I can't see telling other people what to do.  I am really happy to see her progress and can't wait to see her at the finish line in October.

Also, I see I have gotten many new followers in the last week or so and I want to say welcome.  I hope you enjoy reading about my journey to a marathon as much as I enjoy writing about it.  I know many of you are followers because I follow your blog.  I'm following quite a few and try to keep up!

Have a great day and.....Keep Running!