Happy 10 Months!!

Today is Andrew and I's 10 months :))))! He is a blessing to me. No one has ever understood me like he does. He is also a huge support system. I don't know what I would do without him.

School was a little crazy. I was pulled so my schedule was way off. However, I am flexible and use to this. Had a staff meeting after school and then had to babysit some after school kids. I want to run outside but it's partially dark when I have the chance and I need soft surfaces. Most of the grassy areas I would run are not lit and that's just creepy! So I went to the gym. It was so hot in there. I hopped on the treadmill and did 6.25 miles at about 7:37 pace and then got on the bike to cool down for an easy 5 miles. I originally meant to run 7 miles but my foot was sore. I think all my kettle bell work put some extra pressure on the ball of my foot. I also tried to come off ibuprofen again. Obviously, I am not ready for that. The pain isn't as bad, but I can tell there is still inflammation. I am still icing twice a day, putting on voltaren gel, and ibuprofen. When I do this, I am basically pain free :) I may need to take an extra day off of running this weekend.

On a side note, I registered for the Indiana Spartan Race. It is an obstacle off road run! I entered the Elite heat determined to do some damage to the course. I have started with the Spartan sprint that is normally a 5k but this course is closer to 4 miles. This is called the Spartan Sprint. There are 4 levels...
1. Spartan Sprint 5k
2. Super Spartan 8+ miles
3. Spartan Beast 10-12 miles
4. Death Race... 48 hour event

Each time you finish in the top 3 of one of the races you will recieve a free entry to the next level. I plan to get to the Spartan Beast...the death race sounds awesome...maybe next year! I am super excited about,this race. It actually pushes you to run as fast as you can. Tough Mudder just wants you,to finish and does not time you. I like to be competitive :-) so I will like this one. Andrew is also doing this with me! Yay!!!!!