Its funny...

How a good run can make you just feel so good about everything.  Not just about running, and training, but about life in general. 

I had planned on going 18 miles today, but ended up *only* ;) going 12.  But it was a good 12, and at a great pace too.  My pace was 13:15, and I was steady in my breathing, my running and my walking. 

I love coming home from a run, and just feeling happy and blessed about the life that I have.  That I feel full and content, and just happy.   I don't look at others and feel envious anymore.  I don't compare myself to others anymore. 

My husband and I were talking about the tattoo that I hope to get after I finish the MCM.  I want to have something that I can see everyday to remind me of where I started, and where I am at now, and where I am headed.  He thought of a good idea, to put something along the lines of 298 ----> 26.2.  To show where I started at, at 298 lbs, and getting to a marathon.  I have looked at so many ideas online, and I'd like to put that in there too.  I don't know if I want a winged foot or shoe or something too.  I cant wait to get it, because it'll mean I finished!

We were also talking about how neither one of us wants to go back to where we were.  And how we are going to help each other continue what we've started, and never go back to that.  Its amazing how much easier all of this is, when you have someone living with you who is your biggest cheerleader.  I love him for that. 

Who would think all of these happy good feelings could come out, just from a run? Thats why I feel like running is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time.  I'm so thankful for everything I have, and I love that.  I'm so happy that just over 2 years ago I just decided to try running on my walk.
It changed my life!