Lessons Learned.

a 9.5 mile run this morning. Gather round kids, as i tell you what i learned on this particular run:

• i doubt i will ever be a long-distance runner. After this 1/2 marathon, i'm pretty sure i'll be sticking to 5k & 10ks only
• You don't know pain until you develop a helluva blister on mile 3 and still have 6.5 miles to go.
• It's inevitable: a rock will find it's way into your shoe every half mile.
• Invest in a good sports bra. (Don't buy it because it's "cute", Melissa!)  The girls can only take so much movement.
• Sometimes i feel like i am running in place and not advancing - that's how slow i am!
• Shot blocks will give you an extra boost!
• My fingers tend to swell on long runs - holy elephant man!
• I can not afford to take a week off running again - no matter how busy life gets!
• You are never alone out on the canal.
• There are few things in life that come close to how good a nice, long nap with my pup feels after an early morning run.

Have a good weekend!!