The last week has certainly been a bit more relaxing than the one before it, and it’s been nice to get back to focusing on each individual run as an opportunity to reflect on the day, as well as various other aspects of my life. I suppose it’s somewhat timely that I would think more intentionally about the different aspects of my life that I’m thankful for, even if the Thanksgiving holiday itself leaves me with mixed emotions due to the historical events it represents.
Our feast was one for the ages!
I’ve now been in my job for almost 6 months, and I feel more at home than ever. It’s a wonderful feeling to be doing work you are passionate about, with people who are equally passionate and push me to be better on a daily basis. The balance of variety and normalcy that I have on a regular basis has given my life some much-needed consistency and comfort, and I am happy to start each day at work as much as I am to end each day by lacing up my running shoes.
The epicurean continues to be a better partner than I could ask for, and I have been taking a lot of comfort in the fact that although our move out east left us both a bit anxious and uncertain, it was our teamwork that helped us come through it better and both in positions in our lives we are happy about and excited to look to the future.
Calm waters during a morning run- gorgeous!
Chasing 42 Log: 20161118- 20161126
Run: It was a week filled with excitement and accomplishments on the running front as I kept my streak alive. Most significantly, I hit the 1 year mark with my streak on the 21st. It’s hard to believe that I’ve run every day for the last year, and I have no intention of stopping now. The day prior, I also had the opportunity to visit with a wonderful friend from Ames, as she traveled to Philly to run the Philadelphia Marathon. It was a chilly, windy morning, but still a great race, and very well-organized. I’ll have more to come in a full report as well! Over the Thanksgiving holiday, we traveled to southern Maryland to spend a few days with family, which also meant several enjoyable and relaxing runs in unique and interesting places. It’s great having family so close, and I’m starting to learn my way around on foot, which is a sure sign that we are spending some significant time there.
Calm, silent, and bright…waiting for opportunities to emerge!
Thought: Milestones have been on my mind as of late. Hitting the 1 year mark with my running streak was a new accomplishment for me, and I’ve really enjoyed the consistency that comes with streaking. In the lead up to the Philadelphia Marathon, I’ve been having a lot of training and preparation conversations with a co-worker who ran her first marathon. It was great being able to provide her with some guidance, as well as encourage and support her, and cheer her on during the race itself! It gave me pause to think back to my own first marathon and remember the energy and excitement, as well as the nervousness I felt, and how incredible it felt to put that medal around my neck. I may be running every day, and be able to rattle off longer runs as a part of my training, but I never want to forget the rush I felt after finishing my first marathon. That nervous energy is fuel for the soul, and you can never have enough of it, whether you’re running a 5K or a 100-miler. It’s all a part of #chasing42@!
