Day 64

Today was another day I wasn't expecting to feel so hot going into my run.  And once again, I was pleasantly surprised with the exact opposite.  With every 1/2 mile, my pace was getting faster and faster.  I ended up doing 6 miles at an overall pace of like 9:38, which is unheard of for me.  It was a night run and there was a gorgeous lighting storm and a very nice breeze going on the whole time.  Aunt Jean got the feeding tube out today and I think the relief of that part of the misery being over added to the intensity of my run.  It was probably one of the most spiritual runs I've ever had.  I think a lot of it was the crazy weather going on - it was like the titantic energy of the lightning storm was almost radiating from me, through me, something.  A very intimate moment with nature.  I felt the unleashing of a titan.  Weird.  Emotional.

Day 63

Today was supposed to be 15 miles, but since I did 15 miles two Sunday's ago, I really wanted to one-up it, so I mapped out a 16 mile route.  Going into this run, my belly had been bloaty and cramping since the night before, and I was expecting a miserable 3 hour run.  I also did not get as early a start as I wanted, as it was 10am by the time I got all my goodies hidden on the trail, so I was also expecting to be murdered by the heat too.  But then I was reminded of the miracle of running.  Not even 1/2 a mile into things, my tummy ache was completely gone & the heat was just not phasing me today.  You just can't ever know what the run has in store for you.

Somewhere around the 12th mile or so, I was starting to drag because I was getting thirsty & there was no shade.  A really tall guy on a skate board was coming towards me and I was a little concerned because he was not staying on his side of the trail & was pretty much headed straight for me.  But then, when he got right up on me, he stuck out his hand for a high-five.  This was just the encouragement I needed!!  Thank-you skater dude!!