Running With My Daughter

Today was another hot day. I was really wanting to run with someone to help my motivation. I talked my daughter into running with me. She's been running, but not the distance I usually go, so I told her she could walk at times where I'd go on ahead and eventually turn around to meet back up with her. It worked and I had someone to run with!

It was a very nice change. I usually don't mind running alone, but on occasion have a strong urge just to have someone there along for the company. Someone who will be going through similar "torture" to make it through a hot run. My daughter went about halfway then ran on home while I continued to finish my 4 mile course. She hit it hard the last stretch before she stopped. Way to go! Finishing well, finishing strong, finishing hard! There's no other way to finish! My body has been well-trained to finish likewise. It is now just a habit or almost an involuntary reflex. I near the end of my course and at this one point, I kick it in to high gear, or should I say, my legs and arms just start pumping away!

I ran 4 on Saturday too. I would like to do 5 miles this week, but it looks like it's going to be another hot, hot week! We'll see.

My dad recently gave me 3 copies of Runner's World magazine and I've been enjoying them a lot. I'll probably start subscribing soon. There are so many helpful articles and stories of inspiration! I'm getting hooked!