On Sunday morning, I woke up with my alarm, rolled out of bed and into my running gear. It was cold outside and I even contemplated trying to find my gloves. I decided I'd warm up on the run and that a quick breakfast and a few minutes to relax would be more important than the search for the missing gloves.
On Sunday morning, I hopped into my truck and went to pick up Ange. We had a route mapped out that started and finished at the local high school - one I assumed would be a relatively smooth run (and thank goodness, for the most part, I was right give or take a couple of small hills it was all on a nice bike path).
On Sunday morning, Ange and I ran 10k.
My very first 10k.
Last Sunday, Ange and I ran 9k... and it was hot and sweaty and took us (me) 1:18 to complete.
This past Sunday, we ran 10k in 1:21; at least half of which was into a pretty strong head wind making it feel as if we were running while pushing against wet towels. It was tough going!
Ange, as usual, was my anchor... she is so very wonderful at giving you that extra support when she can tell you are getting tired and cold and questioning your sanity. Every time I started feeling like I was beginning to struggle, I'd look at her and she would give me a big smile, tell me I was doing great, but that we were NOT going to stop. (sidenote: Ange is also the reason we still have a neighbourhood bootcamp. Every week, she puts together a 1 hour training plan and puts about 10 women (and sometime some men too) through their paces... You rock Ange!)
On Sunday, I achieved a goal that has been in my head since last fall. One I was forced to give up due to injury and one that I questioned many times over whether I would be able to accomplish. I did it and I am proud.
When we completed the run, we went back to our respective homes and I was welcomed with open arms by Mark and the kids, who were busily colouring mother's day cards and full of congratulations on my run.
I had breakfast in a bath, and then basked in my post-run glow for the rest of the day.
BEST mother's day EVER.
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