1000++++Miles with Tall Mom Mel

I am really excited, Mel from Tall Mom on the Run opened up her 1000+++ Mile Challenge to people again and I signed up. That means this year my legs are going to run over 1000 miles. That is more miles than running to my mom's house in Pennsylvania and I am so excited. Running has becoming such a huge part of my existence this year. It takes the stress out of my body, I am stronger than I have ever been and I think that I have become a better mother. It has given me self focus and has taken away some of the kid focus.

Tomorrow morning my friend Karin and I are doing our long run for the week. I have really just been squeaking in 3 and 4 mile runs. It is almost like I have been a bit depressed since my race. My best description would be that post wedding feeling. You strive so hard to train and have a great time and then it is over. So....now it is time to get back down to business. My marathon training starts on Monday and I need to get it into gear.

Lastly, I don't know anyone in the DC area, but I am going to sign up for the DC National Marathon. I think that it is in March. I might just do the half, but it will give me something to train for this winter.

Happy 4th of July!!