Everyday is a Transformation...Metamorphosis

I've been wanting a good, long, hard 10-12 mile run all week. I can't explain why, it hurts like hell....but I wanted it anyway.

Today I was determined to get it. Never mind that pain in my groin, at least my stomach is doing well.

I am going to third gate (hopefully more) and that's that!

Everyone who knows me best could describe me in three words. Stubborn, brave and bold. In other words, I know what I want and am willing to go throw the fear of fire to get it.

What do I want? Right now, I want to run a marathon. Someday I will, but in order for that "someday" to happen, I have to work my butt off NOW! I also want to write a book. Obviously the book is not as important to me, or I'd be spending hours writing instead of running. Why is that? I am dedicated to the book just as much as running. I think the answer rests in what my emotional needs are at this phase of my life. Running is meeting my needs right now. Writing will come soon. I know it will. I can see it on the horizon. I am running towards it, getting closer with each step.

accomplishment. We all want it. We all want to feel like our lives have meaning and a purpose. We gotta know that what we do each day is more than mere survival. It is part of being human. A good part- I think.

Today I waved at so many people. People walking, driving and bicycling. One guy was in the road with a hose, washing away the dirt from his driveway. I moved to the other side of the street, but still flung muddy water onto my back as I ran through a puddle.
I did it. I ran out to third gate. Just after making the turn, I decided to run up Secret Lake trail and stop in at my friend, Denise's house. She had called me last night with some computer problems. I tried to help over the phone, but you know how hard that is to do. Luckily she was home and I begged her for a glass of water. We spent a little while resolving the computer issue and I took off once again for home. Though it was difficult to stop half way through the run, it was nice to talk to Denise and help her a little. I do love my friends and it feels good when I can help one of them.

On the way home I saw two horses playing. One had an orange contruction cone in his mouth while the other horse was trying to take it away from him. Funny.

Today I noticed that my legs are really changing shape. The muscle on my calves keeps getting higher and my knee caps are more prominate. Yes, I've been losing weight as well. It feels so good to put on a skirt that was tight on me last year and now hangs along my waist all loosy goosy. Nice. This picture was taken at least a month ago...