Crazy 8

I never got around to posting yesterday.  It was a bit chaotic around here.  We spent the entire evening and late into the night tailgate-party prepping.  It was a lot of work, but it was a lot of fun too.  Today we are headed to kick-off the most fabulous time of the year..... ITS FOOTBALL TIME IN TENNESSEE!!!  It also happens to be the annual Shaver Labor Day Reunion as well.  So last night and this morning mom and dad's house has been.... well, think opening scene of Home Alone with a touch of Marley and Me.  Kids, dogs, suitcases, cooking, packing, and a lot of chaos.  We love it :)

Running.  Yes, that is what this blog is about.  Yesterday was another rest day to gear up for my big 8 Mile Run Today!  And I did it!  And it wasn't horrible!  I got up early, before the chaos at the house began for the day and slipped out while the morning sky was still dusky.  I ran the Blountville hills this morning; 3 times around the figure 8 loop, 1 half-loop and 3 laps around the government center.  It took me 1 hour and 21 minutes.  I'm glad to know that as my runs get longer, my pace stays relatively the same.  Of course I'd like to run faster, but at this point, I'm just glad I'm not running slower.

Today's run was a good run.  I started to think again that I can actually do this Secret City run.  I soaked my legs in some cold water when I got back to the house until I got ran out of the tub by the munchkins.  Then it took me 3 tries to find an empty shower.  It's been less than 2 hours since I finished my run and my legs feel heavy, they're tired.  But my knees aren't hurting and hopefully my legs will get some rest on the drive to the big city of Knoxville.  We've got some tailgating to do!  Complete with Bison burgers in honor of our Montana opponents.  :)

Cheers!