October Recap

The month of October zoomed by with about as much speed as I go when I'm running outside. The best part of October was my trip north to see my friends. We headed to Chicago and spent two days laughing and acting like we were teenagers again. I miss that feeling of friendship and I yearn for it every day that I am here in Florida. It took everything in me not to throw Raphie and Autumn in my carry-on and bring them back to Florida with me.

Raphie and I got a pretty good grasp of Autumn but she eventually got away!

The drama that has encompassed my life for the last few months has enabled me to dive back into my running with determination. I've mentioned before in this blog that running is my solace. I am not very good at it, but it helps me clear my mind.

On a recent run around the large block near my house I ended up with major dehydration. This forced me to rush over to the Run Shoppe and purchase a water bottle thingie that goes around my waist and has two little water bottles that rest on my back. I haven't tried it out yet. But, I am hoping it's not too cumbersome. I also picked myself up a new hat that has reflectors on it and a blinking light just in case i have the sudden urge to run at night. I have a feeling I won't set out to run at night, what I am thinking will happen is that it will take me until night to do my run, therefore having a hat that blinks will alert motorists that my ass is chugging along the road and watch out!

I haven't made an official announcement yet but buried is this post is the announcement that after Warrior Dash in December I will start training for a half marathon in March 2012. I will eventually get around to writing a post about why the one in March and why the half marathon and what my training schedule will be, but for now the thought is out there. I feel strong enough that I can do it. I am able to do it. And, for some reason I am willing. We will see how long the "willing" part really lasts.......