Oh, Running.

So apparently I thought I blogged on Sunday, but that was not the case...I was busy, busy and felt like I didn't even get a chance to sit down until like 8 clock on Sunday.  I did manage to get in my normal dog walk, 1.5 (actually, come to think of it, I ran more like 2 and some change!) miles and a grand total of about 4.8...add that to housework, grocery store and cleaning and I was pretty freaking tired.  Which of course means I didn't sleep at all Sunday night - glad Monday was a rest day.

I really thought Thomas and my new shoes would be in by today, but alas, thank you Sun and Ski, they are not.  It is looking like it will probably be Thursday.  I am really looking forward to them to see if they will help alleviate some of the heel pain I have been having.  I tried to alter my stride tonight during my run and that seemed to help somewhat, but I think the Asics just fit my heel in a certain way that causes discomfort.  I know I really need to give it time to heal, but I dont want to stop training at this point...maybe in a couple more weeks.

So, I decided to go to the park tonight for my scheduled 3.5 miles.  Luckily, everything has finally dried out there, so no having to turn back because of the trail being flooded.  Tonight was tough though, I must admit.  First, I am excited/stressed about Casino arriving tomorrow and how I am going to balance riding and running.  Second, the mosquitoes were out of control because of all of the rain last week.  Third, I was bummed because I forgot to upload my two new songs onto my Ipod for today's run.  Finally, in the TMI category, I had my annual WW exam yesterday, and I think the doctor like seriously injured me.  Well, not seriously, but it has been causing discomfort like Ive never had before after one of those.  Guess it is kind of like tattooing, some people just have heavier hands lol.  ANYWAYS, I really wasnt mentally in the mood for running and was having a hard time maintaining a good attitude.  I really did want to quit so bad, like every step.  But I kept on....probably helped that there were two cute shirtless young guys that ran by that kind of helped me keep going :)

Also, I found my new running spot.  The street across Bulverde is pretty quiet and has some great low hills.  I think I will give it a try either on Thursday if I still have daylight, or maybe on Sunday instead.