Sometimes it's Hard to be a Runner

Sometimes it's hard to be a runner, giving all your love to just one sport.  Even though Tammy Wynette understood the difficulties of being a women, I often wonder if feel the same about running.  Yesterday Will and I pumped out an 8 miler on the trail.  Starting out, we were slow, and... CRABBY!  I felt heavy and not in the mood to be running.  Having a headache and being tired didn't help matters any, although about 4 miles in the tables turned.  We finished out our run with smiles on our face and energy.  When I think about it, this is the case most of the time.  I can't ever remember heading out for a run, finishing; and not feeling good about it.  It's that "natural high" I guess that keeps me coming back for more. 

I'm so thankful to have a running partner (Will) by my side.  It's such a nice change of pace to have someone to talk to!  Plus, he's pushing me with my pace, and oddly enough I'm enjoying that as well!  I'm gearing up for a 14 miler next weekend with Abe.  I'm traveling to the Duluth area, and I believe we're going to hit up the Munger Trail.  Does anybody know if the snow is cleared off of it yet? I'm really excited to enjoy our first run together!  We have a lot of catching up to do!

In the mean time, I'm going to focus on some short runs, 4,5,6 milers this weekend and next week.  It's refreshing to see so many people out and about enjoying the nice weather we've been blessed with.  Yesterday, we saw two different groups of people walking on the trail, which is a lot for the trail.  Wenzyl and her wet muddy self enjoyed running up to them to show her love.  This morning as I sip my hot strong coffee, I've watched 5 people either walk by, run by, or being pulled by (from their dog).  It's just nice to see people moving their bodies!  That along with the tips of tulips popping up in the yard are the things that I adore about spring.     

Happy Running everyone!