Thursday, May 16, 2013

a motivator

the other day ned and i got into a disagreement about disciplining william.  most of our disagreements center around this area in our relationship.  anyhow, we didn't resolve it before we went to bed and in the morning ned left without giving me a good bye kiss.  he is pretty good at doing this, even if i am not up yet.  anyhow, i was feeling like a real grump and didn't want to have this tension between us, so i put on my running shoes and i RAN to his office so he could give me a good morning kiss.  luckily, he DOESN'T offend easily or hold grudges, plus he's a guy....guys like girls telling them to kiss them RIGHT?? so, things are back on track!

his office is only 2.75 miles away, which isn't that far of a run, but i had to run back.  i have never run more than 3 1/2 miles and this was all up hill. but i was determined and i pushed myself.  i am happy to report i made it back in one piece, even though i did walk for 2 blocks at the end.  BUT i made it! since then i have been running 5 1/2 -6 mi. each time i run this week.  it has been so rewarding to know that i can push my body and it responds.  my knees do get pretty sore, okay REALLY sore, but i just hate to quit when i have found a motivation within myself to run this far.

maybe i can aim for more...

1 comment:

Julie said...

That's awesome! You never know what you are capable of until you have to do it!! Way to go Ashley :)