Author: Colleen

It was another beautiful desert trail run this morning. The weather is perfect and I am grateful the heat hasn’t hit yet. Looks like a few more weeks of 80 and 90 degree weather before we hit triple digits. I will take it!

I felt good on the run and am feeling stronger so will up mileage this weekend. Pace is still slower than I would like and I am going to have to be good with enjoying the Rock-n-Roll Half in San Diego and not necessarily shooting for a PR. Just staying strong and healthy and planning for the next race is my focus.

One more run is done.

Run happy!

It is exciting to be closing in on the 5 year mark. I will celebrate early while in San Diego for the Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon on June 4th. Then the next day, June 5th, will be the 5th anniversary of my run streak.

How long can I continue? How long will I continue to want to run and enjoy the run? I read about run streakers who lose their joy and I don’t want that. I also don’t want my body to wear out. If I am going to continue to run another five years what do I need to add to my diet, routine, and schedule to ensure I stay healthy?

I love the running community and all the tips and tricks that I read. I hope to add positivity and encouragement when I can.

Today I am thankful for an amazing and supportive family. My boys in particular have cheered me and encouraged me along the way.

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I had a glorious run this morning on the desert trail in 60 degree weather. This just can’t be beat! Pace picked up slightly again today and I feel stronger which excites me and I will getting some longer runs in soon.

Today’s run had me thinking about some internal programming that I have about relationships. I have always believed that a strong couple shares everything and most importantly the same bed. When I hear of couples who have separate bedrooms I automatically think they must not have a strong relationship and wonder if they even like each other most of the time.

This internal programming actually makes me judgemental and I wonder if it is showing up in other areas of my life without my awareness. Of course a couple can have a very strong, loving relationship while maintaining separate bedrooms. I will work on my thoughts and learn more about what makes a happy, healthy relationship.

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I rushed out the door without my airpods this morning so no book to listen to. Not a bad thing to be in my own head for 30 minutes. At this stage in my life I think a lot about the next phase of my life, what I want to accomplish still, and the impact I hope to have in my profession and more importantly in my family.

Change isn’t easy at any age and I think it does get harder as we age. I see that in certain areas of my life and primarily at work. I still like to take on new challenges and am adaptable. It is more the inconvenience of doing things differently or learning new programs.

I think I am going to thrive in the next stage of life. The running has given me the confidence that I am cable of more than I ever imagined.

On today’s run I felt better than I have in weeks. I picked up the pace slightly and will inch my way back to a 9 minute mile.

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I finished listening to The Power of One More by Ed Mylett again today. The final chapter is by far the best and most motivating part of the book. It leaves you wondering where you can add one last one more philosophy into your life.

I can apply it to my run streak. So many times people ask ne how long I am going to keep running. I think for me it will be how long can I have one last one more day of running. It is similar to the story of his father who gave up drinking and every day he had one last one more day to be sober. We just have to get through one more day. Day after day it adds up to positive, life changing habits and experiences.

I think about where else I can add one last one more into my life in my relationships, in my personal goals and ambitions, in my career, and in my leadership capacities.

Today I will commit to adding one last one more at work and in at least one relationship.

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So stomach issues are not fun when on a run. This morning I didn’t feel right when I stepped out the door so I went back in for a little while. Since it is Tuesday and a work day I needed to get the run done and get on with my day.

I got a mile and a half out and my stomach started acting up so I did have to walk a few times to make it home and straight to the bathroom. Ugh!!! I definitely will appreciate feeling healthy even more after this morning!

Needless to say, another slow run. Training to begin again soon.

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Beautiful Sunday morning out in the desert. I am pet/house sitting for a friend in a rural area which takes me out on the dirt and sand. It is a welcome change and this will be a good place to push myself to pick up the pace.

The run is an out and back so, as I routinely do, at my turnaround I said some prayers of gratitude. I have a couple of friends with family who have serious health issues and when I think I them I say a prayer for them and send a prayer of gratitude for my health out to my God.

I am one lucky girl to have amazing friends, my health, and incredible children.

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For some reason my pace isn’t recovering. The weather is still beautiful although getting warmer. Nothing super special about these runs. Just happy I am getting out there on a regular schedule and having fun!

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I hit the 1780’s just in time for my mom’s 80th birthday. She is healthy and full of spunk! The entire family is getting together today to celebrate her. My sister and two of her daughters came into town for the occassion. I am so excited that all my siblings will be together for mom’s special day.

As I reflect on her big number I wonder what I will be doing when I hit 80…God willing. Will I still be able to run? Are the habits I have today going to take me closer to that goal and beyond?

I will post a picture tomorrow of my mom and the party!

Run happy!