I love the feeling that comes from pushing just a little too hard

  This was a great week for running. The weather was a little warmer, and the sun was even shining some of the days. I still only ran 4 days this week, but I logged a total of 10 hours. This is the most consistent I have run in 8 years (actually probably ever). There were times in the past that I ran 10 or 12 miles in one day, yet I hardy ever ran more than 2 or 3 times a week. I really thought that it was impossible to run after working on my feet taking care of infants all day. I ran 2 miles and felt strong on Tuesday after working 8 hours. I did get off early and had only worked 5 hours on Friday, but I ran 5.2 miles that afternoon. About 1 1/2 miles in, I felt really strong and knew that I was going to try for 5 miles. The running path in my neighborhood is still covered with patches of snow, so I ran on the street. I was tired at the end, but the sun was shining, and it felt so good to push myself. That evening, I could feel the run in my legs every time I stood up or went down the stairs, but even that made me smile. It felt wonderful!