really. I am back.

But, just as soon as I posted that last post I got a cold. Not a bad one. Just one of those worn-down body colds. My throat felt like sandpaper. So I decided that not running would be better for me than running.

But today, I feel much better. I can't really breathe through my nose, but I do still have a mouth to breath with.

So, after my shoot tonight, I think I'll be hitting the river path. We'll see! :)

I'm baaaack!

So, I've been running again.
Which is darn impressive I have to say because teaching is sucking the energy right out of me!
I always plan to walk in from work and do some productive thing like pick up the house. Or something.
I don't.
I come in. My body drags itself to the couch. Shoes, id badge, ungraded papers, and the wrapper from whatever snack I happened to grab first trail behind me until I flop half dead onto the couch.

BUT, eventually I drag myself off the couch, somehow manage to summon the energy to put on the shoes and the sports bra and the running clothes, strap on the ipod and almost cursing, head out the door.

I'm trying to run 4 times a week. And I am trying to make each run at least 3 miles in under 30 minutes.

The furthest I've run in recent weeks is 4.5 miles. The fastest mile was just under 8:45. I've lost endurance. I've lost speed. And I've definitely lost muscle.

But I'm running again.
And it really does feel good.
And, boy, am I sleeping good at night!