Fast Running Mommy

I ran a little bit more than four today but didn't measure it exactly. I ran into a friend and wanted to run with her further instead of having to stop talking. As a result I was STARVING all day today. I ate a sandwich at 11:00 and then had to go to the  store with 6 kids to get more bread because I was still hungry. Then around 3 when everyone was asleep I hid in my room so nobody could see me and make me make them another sandwich (I was ravenous and not thinking straight...has this ever happened to any of you real runners out there who push your bodies all the time. I know it happens to Sasha but sometimes I think he's just making it up so I'll bake him some cookies....

I felt totally hyper today...I guess all those sandwiches yesterday did the trick. I ran faster than normal but of course don't know the time since I come from the run how you feel school of thought....I used to get mad at Sasha when he wanted me to wear a watch...now I wish I could just remember to put it on when I go out the door because I would be interesting to know

I felt a little slow on the first part of the run and felt like putting the last two miles off until the night..that plan was vetoed by Sasha so I went for two more. I actually felt fast and great on those last two miles. I started feeling light and faster a couple of weeks ago before I had a round of mastitis. It took me about a week and a half to feel like that again but looks like it's coming back.

Now for all of you out there that don't know the real story of fast running mommy here it is...I actually am a convert to running .I prefered swimming, biking, or just sitting on the couch. Sasha convinced me (tricked me) to start running when he told me that Hawk Harper's 3 year old daughter Summer could run a half mile in under 4 minutes. Of course I thought that if Summer could do it I'd have no problem. Well, 3:57 was my time earned with beating heart and aching legs. I was won over to the cause of getting myself in shape and had a lot of fun doing it at first. I loved seeing my times get faster and enjoyed the closeness it brought into our relationship. At least it helped Sasha stop trying to talk to me about computers..he could talk to me about running now and that was much more fun.

Now 8 years into the sport I can't honestly say that I'll ever love it as much as Sasha but I do feel that I am a runner. I've run through 3 pregnancies...even in labor once. I've run in the ran, snow, hail and sleet. I've run when most people wouldn't think of being outside in freezing sub zero temperatures. I can't say I love it but I can say that I love the results. I love being trim, I love having people stare when I say I have five children and I love feeling light and fast.....Most of all, I love this blog and the positive influence it has been in many people lives. Thank you all for being part of it. 

felt a little tired from the humidity....ooo...it's not supposed to be humid in the desert!!

Ran around the block while Sasha and his friends did 20 miles today...then Sasha added another ....that nut!! Here's the clincher...after Sasha got home from 20 miles he asked if he could take the babies for a walk to give me a break. What a sweet guy!!

I felt really good during my run again today...very strong like I could go fast and far....I love that feeling....couldn't time it because Sasha had the watch...guess I need to remember to buy another one but I've got my brain full of diapers and cottage cheese every time I go to Wal-Mart.