Mixed Feelings

I haven't written anything for a while, but today I have a moment to write as Marc is gone with the kids to their games and I am at home with a very sick baby. That's not what I want to write about though. Instead I will tell you about my race this morning. I ran another 5K and did not meet my goal of running in under 30 minutes. That was disappoionting and I could blame it on a number of things....but the fact is that I just didn't do as well as I hoped to. If that were not enough, one of my friends finished first overall for the women. While I am happy for her, I would like to accomplish that one day. Will I? I have no idea. Will I keep trying? Yes! Do I love running? I do and this has become a "life" goal for me. My dad really inspires me as he runs all of the time in spite of injuries and not much free time. He has run as long as I can remember. When I consider that a year ago I wasn't even able to run around our neighborhood at all I realize that I have come a long way. I guess that now my goal is to continue forward! As John told me, "Mom, slow and steady wins the race." Wise words from a 7-year-old!