A Year Ago. . . .

Wow! What a difference a year makes.

A year ago. . . .

– I dreaded going to work each day. Like seriously dreaded, absolutely hated it. Now I definitely do not mind going to work. I know this job is still new, but so far, I have not minded the work I do.

– I did not look forward to running. Now I honestly get excited about running in the morning.

– I think I blocked out this time of the year because it was always so stressful. But this fall, I am thoroughly running during the sunrise, the fall colors, and the some-what warm afternoons.

– I was depressed and stressed most (all?) of the time. Now I am more upbeat and goof-off with my husband. He rarely saw this side of me—only during the summer or a vacation.

A year ago, I thought we would be moving out of state now, but that obviously will not be happening. I still badly want to move, but with this new job, life is okay and I am trying my best to be content with the present.

The leaves are turning and there is some snow on those mountains in the background.

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This week was my first taper week. I ran 80 miles and felt good—except for a muscle in my butt that has been bothering me all week.

It felt weird not to run or go to the gym after work two times this week. I felt guilty for going straight home! No more weight lifting for me—gotta save my energy.

Here’s a breakdown of y mileage for the week:

Monday

6 miles/51:22

Tuesday

AM – 10 miles/1:23

PM – 5 miles/41:00

Wednesday

9 miles/1:13 (Track workout: 4 x 400 meters, 2 x 1600 meters, 4 x 200 meters)

Thursday

AM – 11 miles/1:29

PM – 5 miles/40:46

Friday
9 miles/1:17

Saturday

8 miles/1:06

Sunday

17 miles/2:18

Total: 80 miles

I can’t believe 80 is a ‘down’ week for me when the most I ran during my last marathon training cycle was 70 miles. Crazy!

Two weeks until Twin Cities Marathon!! And Friday we leave for Minnesota!! CANNOT wait! 🙂