26.2 RENEW!!

I feel like I received an answer to a prayer last week, and that was the blessing of a friend. I met a girl named Jenisy in my worksite health promotion class, and we related on the topic of running. She asked me if I intended to do any marathons in the spring and I replied "Im sure I will, I just don't have one planned." She subsequently began telling me about the ogden marathon in May. Apparently it is not only a Boston Marathon "qualifier", but it is also a beautifully landscaped, peaceful course!

Not only did we begin relishing in our love for running, but she asked if I would like to do our long run together that following Saturday. I jumped at the offer and we had a fabulous time!

We completed 10 miles in just under an hour and a half and we plan to up our speed so that we can do a full marathon in the Boston qualifying time of 3 hours and 40 minutes. We both registered for the race that following Tuesday ($95 :P better be worth it!) and we plan on training together through out the winter.

I honestly feel renewed. Since my back injury, I've felt somewhat in a gloom, like it'll be a long time before renewing my marathon running glory days. However, now I feel so lifted and excited about this love of mine that has again taken root. Not only that, I have a new, dear friend to share it with!

Tootles!