Running

Today I feel like a million bucks.

I even tapped danced for the toddlers.  (Only they would truly appreciate it and laugh with me, rather than at me).

I love the feeling of getting up before the kids and getting a good hard work out in. (almost puking = pushed it hard AND should not have eaten a half pan of mint brownies yesterday)  I love when I can make a yummy breakfast and have the kids ready early enough to not bring out mean mommy before they leave for school.  But mostly I am super nervous AND super excited for my race this weekend.

I am signed up to run the Pacific 1/2 Marathon in Agoura Hills California.  I didn't find this article until after I signed up, but it sure got me even more excited: http://issuu.com/lasf/docs/lasportsandfitness_novdec08_pacific_half/3?e=1056390/3160107 .  I wanted to find a race near my Grandma so we could go visit her and take the kids to the beach. This one happened to be within the time frame I wanted and runs right past my Dad's high school from when he was a kid.

I am excited because I had such a great 12 mile run that I know I trained hard and can do this.

I am nervous because I have never done this, and there are HILLS and MOUNTAINS in the race...which I know I will just be slower, but I am a little scared they will be harder than I am imagining.

But then I remember I can do hard things, and it is going to be a great weekend!

Still tap dancing with excitement.

Off to enjoy the weather and take a walk with my babies.