Getting out there again

So I haven't run in almost 3 weeks. That's the longest I've gone without running since I was pregnant and then recovering from having my first son. Although initially I enjoyed getting to drink soda and eat a lot more junk food than usual, it didn't take long until I started feeling pretty terrible.

Last month I ran the Shamrock HM with my sister. My other sister came for moral support. The race started off really well. We ran 11 min miles for the first 5 or 6 miles but then my sister's foot got injured. I had no problem staying back with her since she had done the very same thing for me a few years ago...plus, the whole point of the race was getting to hang out with her, which I thoroughly enjoyed. But finishing in 2 hours and 51 minutes was totally discouraging to me. I ran a bit the couple of weeks after the race and then just stopped. Now, this week, as I am out there doing my 2 mile runs and gasping for air again, I regret it. I remember why I never stop running. Starting again feels horrible. But I am glad to be getting back into things and starting to feel like myself again.

Thanks for all of the encouragement from my team mates which got me out there and running again. :)