Out and back again

Went home this weekend and really tried to stay with the routine. Went running before I left here on friday. Felt pretty good about how far I had gone and how well my body is reacting to the change from treadmill to road. I made it a little over half way around my apartment complex, including hills (both up and down) without having to walk and extra set. The hills definitely added some added challenge but I found they helped stretch some of the tighter muscle so it all worked out.

Saturday morning I got up first thing and went out for a "walk". Ha ha. First time out I took my dads new puppy, Cody, for his first walk on a leash. It was quite comical and needless to say, short lived. We did make it around valley view once but I am sure the sherriff/deputy was trying to figure out why I was dragging this dog. He did keep up when I ran a few times but when I stopped running and went back to walking he would just sit his butt on the ground and stare at me like I had lost my mind. He was terrified to be out of his safe environment and when other dogs in fenced in yards came up he bolted around my legs, literally. By the end of the walk however, he was getting a little more comfortable and really starting to smell around and enjoy the excursion. Here's hoping that next time I go he will be more up to the challenge.

I loved walking as the sun was coming up, down an old country road by myself. It was so peaceful and relaxing I didnt even turn on my ipod. When I get to the point of running the 10 miles and such I do believe I would like to run the back roads and take the time to see all the things we zoom by in the car. I have to say I could have done without the cow patties but you take it as it comes and enjoy all parts of it.

Today was a day off although I am thinking I should have at least done a little walk. But when I got home and checked the mail my Jeff Galloway book came and I am so excited to see what "Running, getting started" has to offer.

I would like to send a silent prayer up for Dee Dee, Kaci and all the other ladies hitting the princess run here in 7 or so days. I know everyone will be amazing and have learned to listen to their bodies, I wish you all wellness and smiles along the way.

I will hit the road running tomorrow and check back in some time this week. Peace.