M-o-m-e-n-t-u-m

I have been running. Yesterday I did my first two miler in quite awhile. I should rephrase that. I ran my first two miler. I have been walking 4/5/6 but I have only been running between a mile and a little over one and a half. I am building up a base....albeit, it is a very very small foundation at this time. I have about four weeks to get ready for my 10k. I just have to not over due it all at once because my mind says "c'mon get out there and do 3/4/5" but my body is still not there yet.

I feel it though. That momentum. The drive and desire that I had 9 months ago. It is there buried deep inside and is slowly igniting. I didn't realize how much I need running. It is like food, or drink or air to me. I need it. I am crabby when I can't get out there. My mojo is off kilter and I don't feel right. Not too mention my butt gets bigger. So here we go! I am back.

I want to set an example for the girls. I want them to see that you can do it if you believe you can know matter how impossible or difficult things may seem. I want them to run....of course...but it's ok if they find passion in some other sport/activity too.

We are off on a little vacation this week but when I get back I am going to commit to blogging my progression....progress. I am so excited. Chelan and then Seattle here we come.

little man....big totem pole

I ran my first mile yesterday on the track. My goal was to just run it/finish it and see what my time looked like. I did a mile in a 12 minutes and 22 seconds. It was my first timed mile in 9 months. It was the first mile I have run solo in a long time. So I have a long ways to go before I make it to the top of the marathon totem pole. Many Many miles ahead and it starts with this very first one. 43 days until Chelan 10k and I have to build up my mileage again. Nine months since I have really run any distance....and I can feel it.