The morning started with a glorious 6-mile run. You guys, I haven't seen 6 miles in quite awhile, and I love love loved this run. I forgot the wonderful groove I get in after 5 miles (sometimes at least)! But I have another reason why this run was awesome...Here's a clue:
What my legs looked like during Sunday's run... |
See that? Notice anything about my knees? Here's another clue:
What my legs USUALLY look like before a run... |
I decided to attempt the run anyways--the day was just too gorgeous to pass it up--and figured I would just stop and stretch as needed, listening to my body. I stretched at 2 miles and 4 miles, and while I felt a little tightness in one of my knees, I can honestly say that there was not a single moment of the run when I was in pain--truly, this feels like a small miracle. I don't want to say my IT band woes are OVER, but I am feeling so optimistic--something I haven't felt in terms of running/ITBS in a long time!
After my run (and an obligatory chocolate milk, PBJ, and a nap), I met my soul sister teacher friend Katy who also started school today for manicures and pedicures per back to school tradition...
Followed by Panera yumminess. I am totally lovin' the summer corn chowder these days. It is seriously AMAZING.
While I wasn't THRILLED to be gettintg up early this morning, and while I am still a little nervous about our first real day of school tomorrow, I am in a good place and feel 100% confident that I made the right decision in taking this job and moving to my new grade level and building. What a great feeling to know you made the right choice! And now, it's time to relax after a long day with some Jimmy Johns and craft beer... :)
PS: A big thank you to Claire from the Country Mouse Tales for featuring me on her blog today! Claire, I love YOUR blog too!
When do you go back to school? How are you feeling?
Hi Amy!
ReplyDeletegood luck at school tomorrow :) The first day is so exciting! Enjoy your fresh start--you deserve it :)
--jen
ps: kuddos on the run :)
You are so welcome! I love reading all about your adventures, and can't wait to read all about your new class and classroom!
ReplyDeleteyayyy! im so glad that you enjoyed a wonderful feeling run!!! and im loving those shorts and sleeves! good luck this year...sounds like you have exciting things ahead:)
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