Run report :)

It's difficult to put into words my current sense of excitement! During the past three months while I have been unable to run, I (and my family also) have gone through some changes. I left the company I was working with for the past 2 years (for a much better job) and we have had some issues at home that have now happily been resolved with terrific outcomes for all concerned. Being an emotional person by nature, and with these big changes going on I have to some degree, felt pretty exhausted and not really feeling like I wanted to write much here. I've taken the opportunity to also think about where running "fits" into my life (both now and in the medium long term).

I have on my desk here at work, a description of a butterfly's life cycle - as seen through the eyes of Wobblette #2 (6.5yo) - see below.

Baterfly

Suffice to say I too feel like a new Baterfly today - at the start of another life cycle :)

*SLAP!* - enough naval gazing Wobbly Man!!

My 4km run was fantastic!! Apart from the delay in getting out the door which was caused by forgetting where everything was, I found that within a few mins I had settled into a comfy rhythm and was in a great mental space. Holly (the ever happy lab) had also quickly settled into her rhythm, her tail happily wagging away while she trotted along beside me. I didn't run with, need, or miss my watch (thanks for the very "timely" reminder D).

At about half way, I had a forced myself to have a good think about how my body was feeling. First thing I noticed was how good my legs were feeling (completely pain free), how heavy I felt, how much my waist was jiggling, and finally, that I think I could feel my man boobs bouncing! Thinking of Kramer in that Seinfeld episode with the "Manzierre", or was it a "Bro"?, I caught myself smiling a few times as Holly and I continued our run through, and around, a local golf course. Running is fun!

Holly and I managed the 4km (2.5miles) loop without stopping and I felt great the whole way around - my legs don't feel stiff and Holly's tail was still wagging when we got home.

It's nice to feel like a runner again. *grins*

Edit to thank the various PG, CR and RBF members (you know who you are) who have been there to offer their support over the last few months - you guys/gals are awesome!