Miles and Puddles

Hey Jen!

  I just wanted to check in and tell you about my day!  I'm in Lenox, MA this week staying with a student of mine from last year and her sister while their parents are out of town. I set my alarm for 6am today, to get up and make a good breakfast for the girls before school. I woke up to pouring rain and instantly knew I had to go for a run once I dropped tbe girls off at school. I'm not sure what it is about the rain, but I am so motivated, especially to run when it rains. Strangely, a sunny day does nothing for me. This town is so beautiful, even when it's grey and wet. I haven't been able to go over 3 miles since June because of my knee, but today I set out knowing I could do more.  I ran 5 miles and didn't want to stop!  I was running through puddles and leaves were falling all around me- it was magical. I feel like myself again!!  A slower version of me (hey, i'm out of practice) but still like me!  

So now, tell me, how is everything?  Were you able to get back on track after your vaykay in Belgium?  How does it feel to be a runner again?!  I'm so proud and excited for you!  Now we can chat all about gear and share inspo quotes!  

Looking forward to your update!

Xoxo

jeni

The Rosy Cheeks are Back!!

Jen,

  Oh my gawd. I can't believe it has been so long... What's new???   I see on FB that you're running!  I can't wait to hear/read all about it.  I have to admit that my fitness level and activities drastically dropped off for a few months. Back in June I hurt my knee so badly that there were days over the last few months that it was excruciating to walk up or down the stairs at home.  Well over the last month I got back in the habit of walking 2-4 miles a day with Roscoe and it seems as though my knee is better!!  I'm in the city this week and went for a run through Ditmas Park last night and there was no pain!  I was back to my normal self!  I went for a run 7 weeks ago and was near tears i was in so much pain... I was "running" or rather limping at a 12min/mile pace... Last night I felt like I was flying!!  And then nike+ told me I was running a 9:47/mile, which is actually very slow for me, but hey, compared to 7 wks ago, that is flying. I am soooo sooo sooo beyond happy to be back!  I just don't really feel whole when I'm not running. I'm going to run again today and this time through Prospect Park- wish me luck!   There's really nothing that compares to exercised-induced rosy cheeks, am i right?!?!  

Xo xo

-Jeni