I run because I need energy!

It's amazing how running gives me so much energy for the weekend. That's a great thing, considering I have 3 very active kids waiting for me at home every Saturday morning.

Their fevers went away early Friday morning, so I ventured out to Walmart to get some things we needed. I had the 2 boys in a stroller, the shopping cart, and my daughter to keep up with. I don't know if people were looking at me because they felt sorry for me or because they thought I was nuts. LOL But I made it. The boys were very good and so was Candace and I managed to get everything I needed (and then some).

Saturday's run was great. Thanks to Amy who let me tag along with her. I really enjoyed those 9 miles, we chatted most of the way, which made things so much easier. When we got to the half way point, it didn't really feel like we had gone that far. I hope to tag along with her next weekend too.
I went home and managed to get some lunch ready for the kids, put a roast in the crock pot, and even took a short nap. I was exhausted by the time I got in the bed, but at least I was able to make it thru the day.

Yesterday was our anniversary # 7. Amazing how the years have flown by. We have gone thru a lot in the past 7 yrs and always managed to come out stronger in the end.
Mother in law took the kids to a pool party for my nephew, while hubby and I went out for our anniversary lunch. Came home and tackled the biggest job of all, cleaning the kids' room. Gosh, I think I rather do 9 miles than cleaning my daughter's bedroom. How can someone so small make such a mess. I rearranged her room (so it's harder to hide the mess), fed everyone, got everyone ready for bed and crashed around 10:30. Needless to say, 5 AM came way too soon.

Lately, when people ask how many miles I'm doing now, I'll say 9, as if that wasn't a very long distance. LOL Most people are in awe at the fact I can complete that distance, while I keep thinking "piece of cake". how crazy is that? I'm looking forward to our half marathon and the party afterward, that's for sure.

oh, as Chuck noted, I got a new hat. It's lighter fabric and it made a big difference. I started to get a headache at the end, so I think it may be dehydration (even though we stopped at all water stops and I had my water bottle). and no, it was not the logo. ;)

I get to cut my hair today!!! I'm so looking forward to this, I normally wear my hair short, and letting it grow for a year is more than I can handle. But it's for a great cause, and I'm sure someone is going to appreciate the gesture.

Keep on running, marathoners! I'm off to hydrate, this is going to be a long week.