The best feeling in the world!!

Run, run, run.....

yup, yesterday I went for my first post-IM run. Usually these runs feel like total crap (because usually I try 3 days after the race, LOL!!) This year I have promised to be "honest" with myself on how I feel, the recovery etc...but...yesterday, I could not hold back.

I am no where near 100% nor at a position where swim/bike/run should feel good nor let alone should be part of the equation. BUT, I WANTED to run, so I did...I told myself, maybe 10-20 minutes; I wanted to do what I love for a bit and then get back to work....well 10 minutes turned into 75 minutes. 75 minutes of absolute bliss!! the best feeling ever!! I headed out the door with my shoes and some music for a little "loop" that turned into a big "loop". I couldn't stop; I did not want to stop. My legs felt great for the first bit...then they got tired, and I slowed down and took it easy, but that was ok..for the first time in a long time I had no HR monitor and I was running exactly at the pace/distance I wanted to. It was such a release!! Yes, it was not 100% "at XXXXXX pace, at XXXX HR" and I didn't give a flying f#&*k what I was running speed-wise. I was taking in the cool weather, the overcast clouds floating over the mountains with just my shoes, IPOD and thoughts.....what a wonderful feeling!

Most important, I was processing what happened a little over a week ago and upon reflection I am in n utter amazement that I could do (run)what I was at the moment. I am SO blessed to have a healthy body that bounces back; a strong mind that keeps me going and a determination that keeps me looking for the next challenge.

But, the next challenge needs to wait...for once I am doing this "recovery" thing properly. I am taking the needed time for "myself" to rebuild and refocus. It is so important to me because I know i have so many life changes that await me.

This is the best feeling in the world...waiting for everything to fall into place. With a little patience and faith, I will be on my way....

I wish I had more to say...but that is it...I am happy, healthy and enjoying life!