Day 52...

The run today was liberating. I couldn't wait to get out and see just how well I could do. I have been running with a woman that is far superior. Although it may be boring for her it is great for me. She pushes me further and further, faster and faster. I have yet to get where I was before I got pregnant but I am closer to that goal than I have ever been and it is exciting. With 15 extra pounds I can feel the added weight holding me back. I get giddy to think when I finally shed this weight how much my time will improve. I ran 3 miles today in 27 minutes. Although 4 minutes slower than my PR I am still thrilled with seeing that 10:00 minute pace disappear. My sweet baby turns 4 months old on Sunday and Saturday I will celebrate with a 5 mile run. It will be farther than I have gone since having that sweet thing. I still can't believe she is growing so old so fast. So much faster than my other children. I feel grateful to be a mother of incredible children and I am grateful I have the ability to run. It is awful how much time I have spent being mournful over the loss of my much trimmer figure when instead I should be grateful for the opportunity to run. I have legs that move and a heart that beats strong. I am healthy and I should be happy about that!