4

i didn't exercise at all yesterday. it was my boy's 9th birthday, so it was all about celebrating.
it was probably good for me to take a couple days off w/my cold.

4 this morning on the treadmill. another beautiful sunny day. november has been warmer than october for us - kinda crazy, but we're definitely enjoying it.

book

has anyone read this book? i keep hearing so many good things about it and the reviews are really good.

5

i really should have stayed home today. i have a cold. i should be resting and relaxing, but that's never been my style. :) so, off i went to run 5 miles. i ran 1.5 miles and felt terrible - very sluggish. i decided i would just run/walk the 5 miles today. it definitely involved more walking than running, but i went. maybe i will try to rest today, but probably not.

3

trying to begin everyday with some type of exercise and God's word.

ran 3 on the treadmill this morning.
a beautiful blue sky today!

4 & 4

ran 4 yesterday and today on the treadmill.
didn't feel like doing it today, but i'm glad i did.

thankful for sunny skies and warmer temps this week.
looking forward to running outside this weekend.

WOW!

this article is really shocking to me! have you read it?

check out this quote: “If you’re wearing a marathon T-shirt, that doesn’t mean much anymore,” Given said on the eve of this month’s Baltimore Marathon...

Really?! i think anyone that crosses that finish line deserves to wear their medal and their shirt proudly!

i totally agree with this commenter's response to the article -

"I can see why faster, more "elite" athletes may be frustrated with the slower athletes at some of these events, but given the current state of health of so many people in this country I think it is ridiculous to criticize people for participating in these athletic events. We should be encouraging more people to train and participate in races and make fitness a part of their routine. The professionals and very elite runners can often start ahead of everyone else- and we all know they will likely stay ahead of everyone else- so it shouldn't be an issue. If staying in the "running elite" is such an issue, then go run the Badwater Ultramarathon, you won't find too many stragglers there."

this was written in response to the article.

4 & 7

ran 4 on the treadmill on friday.
a beautiful day today. i ran 7 outside. felt pretty good, even though i ate more candy than i should have. ugh.
looks like a nice rain-free week this week, so hopefully i can get some good running in.

happy november! can you believe it's already november?!