Better days...

So I've kind of been down a bit this week. I'm sure mostly because of all the rain we've had. Monday after my morning run, I just didn't feel good about it, then I got home later than expected from dance and didn't get in the extra 1.5 miles to finish out my 3.5 for the day. Yesterday was just looooooong. I had to do a training for work, so I was up early, early and out the door on the road. The rain and dark skies really made it hard to keep from turning around and getting back in bed. Good thing I'm committed to what it is I do! Calling in sick would have been a nice option - too bad I'm honest. Anyway, the rain made dance - fun - for lack of a better word. Rain and a room full of 3 year olds doesn't mix well! They had SO much energy; like more than normal. It was good because I was able to feed off them a bit, but it made being productive a little challenging. I do enjoy the little darlings though. They really can be funny. SO despite the rain, and early start to the day, it really did go well.

Dad and Melanie stayed with us last night before their trip to LR this morning. It was nice getting to visit with Dad and I think Jeremy greatly enjoyed watching the Big Brother finale with Melanie. And of course, JJ and Jojo also love visitors! They got to see Jacob yesterday, too. Jeremy said he kept calling them JJ-Jojo - like they're one in the same. I unfortunately didn't get to see my boy, but I will get to see him Sunday, so it's not too bad.

Anyway, got up early this morning for another 3.5 mile run. And I did it!!! I ran 1 mile outside before it started raining - well, almost. It started raining with about .25 mile to go, so I just booked it to the house, changed out of the wet clothes and got on the treadmill. I finished strong and did a full 3.5 miles. And it actually wasn't too bad. I moved the treadmill under the fan and I think that helped a lot. My legs are definitely feeling it though. I think tomorrow I'll get up and do the bike again. That was nice last week and kept me going while giving me a little less stress on the legs/knees.

So all in all my week didn't start out fantastic. I was tired, it was rainy, and I just dreaded everything to come. Visitors last night and my run this morning lifted my spirits though. I'm back on it, and feel good about everything. Now just to finish the week strong with a 5 miler on Sat - and birthday bash on Sun!

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