Ready to Run...

Today was such a busy day at work, I couldn't wait to break away and get home for a good, long run. When I haven't run all day, my body reminds me that it needs to be worked, hard - increase my heart rate, sweat, and feel a good burn in my legs that only a long, hard run can muster.

I took off from work a little early since my mind was definately not on work and I felt like I was spinning my wheels with all the work at my desk. I headed home to find no one home; Steph had a Team in Training meeting after work and Shallen wasn't home from swim practice yet.

I got on my running shorts, laced up my shoes, put my iPod on my waist and headed out. With the sun on it's way down, and people racing to get home from their long day's work, I felt relaxed and energized by being out on a run. Leaves were dropping from trees and the smell of a new fire filled the air - this is what the fall is all about to me.

I decided to pick up the tempo on my run in the 2nd & 3rd miles...this really kicked my butt since it was a pretty hilly course. I ran two more miles at about 60% of my race pace, I just didn't have a lot left. With my street in sight, I was ready to finish today's run. I started out wanting to run a little farther, but settled for the quality rather than the quantity.

Tomorrow is always another day!