Back into the run of things

After my race I decided to take some time off. The run was on May 3rd, I didn't run again until May 9th, once around Lake Padden, an easy 2.6 miles. I thought I'd try to ease back into things and run a couple times during the proceeding week, but who was I kidding? It was Bike to Work and School Day on May 15th.

There was NO way I could manage being one of the lead organizers for a County wide event (over 8,500 participants!!), bike commute, run, be a wife and mom, and still stay upright and not exhaust myself.

So, for my own health, I didn't run.

Until yesterday, May 23rd.

I guess I took a little longer off then I should have, seeing that I'm still in training, now for the full marathon.

The group was running 9 miles yesterday, which seemed like a bit much to ease myself back into things, so I started off thinking I'd run about 6 or 7. However, I was having so much fun chatting with my very good friend that I just kept running. I did take a little short cut at the end, so my total distance was closer to 8.5, not 9.

So far I'm a little sore, but not too bad. As crazy as it sounds (and I KNOW it's crazy) it actually felt good to be out running again.

I suppose that would be a good end to this story, however, it continues!

After the run I headed home, ate, showered, ate some more, then Izzie and I rode our bikes to the staging area for the Ski to Sea Grand Parade. We, along with about 10 other youth and adults rode our bikes for the "Share the Road...and the Rules" float, sponsored by the City of Bellingham and the Whatcom County Traffic Safety Task Force. I don't have any pictures of the parade, so you'll have to make do with this: