A Body Ready To Be Worshiped

My body is taking an official Leave of Absence today from all of these running shenanigans.  To date, I've done quite well - running 4 days a week and cross-training my core at the gym about 2 days a week, with one *much* needed day of rest in between.  Today is said Day of Rest... it's a Holy Day really, and not just because it's Sunday. I keep thinking of the old biblical saying, "your body is a temple".  And if my body is indeed a temple, then I'm ready to let the rest and worshiping begin.   

Three weeks ago I couldn't run one mile without stopping.  However with each passing run, I managed to push myself further than the time before.  The other day I ran my 3.7 miles... but had to walk two or three blocks in the middle.  It's not perfect, but it's certainly progress and I was incredibly excited to break my own distance record.  Yesterday, Team in Training held their weekly group run along the water by Crissy Field.  I met tons of incredible people, most of whom had, like me, never attempted anything like this before.  It was a great feeling to get out there on a Saturday morning and share this truly life-changing experience with a bunch of strangers who by the end of the day, I felt I could call friends.  The brunch & mimosa to follow didn't hurt much, either.

So while I'm beyond thrilled to be taking this day off and letting my body recuperate (Hallelujah!!!).... I'm excited to get back out there tomorrow and, hopefully, set a new record.  113 days to go....