the tortoise & the hare...

This morning Matt and I ran together, and I think we both learned a few things.

First, he learned that I do have reasons for getting up and running "incredibly early" in the morning--it is so hot in Fort Worth in the summer, even at 8 a.m. It's not that I'm terrible and mean (well... not entirely), it's that I would rather wake up earlier and run in cooler, less humid weather without the sun beating down on me, even if that means running at 7 or 7:30.

Second, he learned that I was right when I said take it slow. Sure, he kicked my butt on the first mile (but only by about 30 seconds), but who finished the run without walking, hmmmm???

Third, and most important (in my mind), I learned that I could do it on my own! This was the first time that I didn't have Susan to "coach" me and encourage me on my run. I ran 2 miles (we'll go for 3 tomorrow), but it seemed hotter and more humid than any other run we have yet to go on. The point is, I did it, on my own, and I even was there to encourage (okay, talk crap to) Matt. At the end, Matt was like "You call that talking crap? No wonder you say I hurt your feelings when we work out together!"

All in all, it was truly a great run--gravel, humidity, sun and heat included. (Although, if some rain, wind or cloudiness wants to come our way for the next 2 days, that would be wonderful too!)

I have compiled about 55 names and addresses for my fundraising, so I am going to write my emails and letters tonight and probably address some envelopes. I know I haven't put any pictures up from the 5k, but I will ASAP (meaning tonight, hopefully!).