Parade Day!! Johnny's Runnin' of the Green 2011

So I have been really quiet here.
Saturday I ran the first race of the season here in Western NY. The weather was a balmy 36 degrees, my running partner blew out his knee. I was torn. He really wanted to run, but decided he would walk it. I think I disappointed him by running it..... he smiled and sent me off, but he was so sad. I ran it for both of us. I missed him.... I finished the 5 miles in a respectable 47:36 and ran back to him and walked with him to the finish line.

I went home took a nap, totally avoiding the amateurs on Parade Day. I would go out later. I took a nap, settled the kids to their people for the evening and set out for the evening. I am still having an issue eating. I am so confused by the tightness. Some things just go down fine, some things, well just not good at all.. I carry a big coffee cup in the car for puking emergencies. Beer goes down good. LOL

I am trying some new things. Greek yogurt. I need to ask if any of you think that greek yogurt is actually just sour cream with fruit in it? I am also trying whey protein shakes. I am also upping my water intake. I get grumpy, tired, listless, and just down in the dumps. I run a lot and spin and swim. I am actually taking it asan easy week in honor of my still out of commission running partner. We did swim this morning.

I also recognized that I need to surround myself with friends more. Specifically my work friends. I am going to see them in NYC tomorrow! Yay!! I miss them so much. You see I work out of my home office. I travel to see customers during the week, usually day trips, but I don't have regular work relationships. I feel very disconnected and well, lonely. My running partner has had a shift in his schedule too and messing with my "stuff". Figuring out my glumpiness is half the battle. Now that I know what the issue is, I am dealing with it. Tomorrow will be a great mood lifter!!

Son just came home and asked me to run with him. This will be fun. READ: Mom Smokes Son in Road Race!! LOL!!!