Today I reached another post-injury milestone—I ran three miles! Before my injury, three miles would have seemed like a walk in the park. Today it represented a big achievement. I actually felt really good! Depending on how I feel tomorrow, I may be ambitious and attempt three again!
It’s amazing how much better a good run can make you feel. I know it sounds kind of cheesy, but for me it’s the truth. The hubs is out of town tonight for a business trip, so it was just me and the kids all day. No preschool this week for my older son, so I was anticipating a long and exhausting day (but fun at the same time!).
Running in the morning was just what I needed to get off on the right foot (pun intended). We had gorgeous weather here again today. It felt like summer! The kids enjoyed playing outside in shorts and t-shirts. We had a nice semi-relaxing dinner with friends and then before I knew it, it was bed time.
I relaxed in bed and caught up on all the shows I have DVRed along with a little dark chocolate with coconut. In the words of Coolio, “today was a good day.” 
Congrats!! I’m hoping to join you in that milestone next week. Keeping my fingers crossed. It’s great to see another 30 something Mom who balances running and raising kiddos while their husband travels. It is a balancing act!
Thanks Kris! I hope you join me too 🙂 It is indeed a balancing act, but at least it’s a fun one! 😉
Woohoo!! So happy you are able to get back into it, slowly but surely!
I remember how much I MISSED running in the AM when I was injured, it is such a zen-like experience, so to miss out on it was so hard!
Congrats, Jessica! I feel the same way when I start my day with a run… it sets such a great tone for the day. So exciting that you’re up to 3 pain free!
Congratulations!! Yay!! I can’t wait to get to that milestone. Still a ways to go but I will get there. AM runs are the best. Definitely puts me in a good mindset, especially when it’s me and the kiddos all day!
WOOHOO! Congrats my friend! Can’t wait til you’re ready to rock the longs again!
Awesome! I can’t wait until I can run that again. Have a great weekend too! 🙂