Snow in Tucson
It's a breezy, stormy day in Tucson. (What?! Water falls from the sky? No! Only from faucets!) Beautiful out.
I jump awake from a deep sleep when the alarm - not Ash, surprisingly - wakes me up at 5 a.m. I crawl out of bed and prep for my early morning run with Barbara. It has been at least two months since she and I have gone out for a run - too long! I prepared well the night before, so I am ready and out the door at 5:20, on time. I wind my way up through the apartment complex, instead of through the back lot (which has been sold off to developers of luxury condos who promptly closed off all access), and down to the river path. Barbara catches sight of me and joins me - no stopping to take a breath, just synchronized footfalls as we head down the path. We have a lot to catch up on, and the run to the mid-point goes quickly. We cross a bridge to the south side of the path, and head back to our starting point. I like the south side path, it is mostly dirt and softer on my knees. We jog along, and I notice the sky is getting noticeably brighter. Yay! We part ways, with her running down the street, and me running up the street. I make it home, where my boys are out in the living room, watching Blue's Clues and hanging out. Approximately four miles in 52 minutes - I didn't break any land speed records with that run! I stretch and cool down, smiling softly as I feel my body move. I am happy; I have no itb pain or tightness. I notice the fronts of both of my knees are sore, and I wonder if that is because I am finally using my legs again on a regular basis. I hop in the shower to rinse off, and know that I am prepared to handle whatever comes today.
Comments
DATE: 1:20 PM, March 10, 2006
Nice post! You described the best runs and the best days. About homeschooling and socialization - as a homeschool parent, you have to make the effort to get your kids out the door and interacting with others. We participated in a homeschool co-op, Homeschool PE at the Y (a wonderful program), and showed dogs in 4H. Both boys became heavily involved in 4H animals and leadership. Riley still is. Also, we encouraged community service - Web volunteered at the anmimal shelter from ages 14 to 18, about 8 hours a week. Riley has volunteered at the Y, through 4H and at races. Riley was also active in school sports and Y sports. (In our state, homeschoolers can go to school part time and/or participate in ALL extra-curricular activities.) Each experience provides them with social time, and what I liked about it - they weren't with all the same age kids. They were with groups of kids from babies to 18. What a broad experience! (And the most like real life). Let me know if you have questions or want to discuss this more.
Posted by: backofpack | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 2:13 PM, March 10, 2006
Yay! When everything falls into place and you have a great run like that, it's a beautiful reminder of why we stick with this sport through all the tough times.
Posted by: Liv | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 2:37 PM, March 10, 2006
What a great run description! And so good no pain! Soft dirt is wonderful. And friends are even better:)
Posted by: olga | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 5:54 AM, March 12, 2006
I love hearing 'no itb pain'!!(and I had the same thing happen with my knees when I got the miles back up after my itb recovery)
Posted by: Running Chick | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 6:52 AM, March 12, 2006
Sounds like a very nice run, without pressure, just easy running. Maybe we should all do more of these. Glad to hear the itb isn't giving you grief.
Posted by: Thomas | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 7:48 AM, March 12, 2006
Great run!
Posted by: Rae | April 2, 2006 01:07 PM
DATE: 8:29 AM, March 12, 2006
glad you are feeling better! you will be back to the trails in no time! When things finally come together after injury, its a great feeling. Most people just give up, but runners typically won't take no for an answer. Why I love the sport!
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