As Easy As Riding a Bike

Half marathon training has begun again. Tyrenena  Beer Run, here I come! Getting back into the swing of things has been like coming home, or getting reacquainted with an old friend.

Started my first day of training bright an early with this sweet gem.
I don't get up early for many people...but she made every second worth it! 

This training, I have promised to be SHOW UP in every way I can.
That includes lots of stretching!

Day two of training...I woke up with a fever. It was kind of awful.
Temperature. Sweats. Chills. A run would have to wait. 

This little love bug was right there to take care of me :)

Determined to get back on track with a Monday run. Shared
this work out with a friend from school. Accountability!
Usually a rest day, but things needed to be altered on
account of a little road trip...

...to Nashville! So excited that I actually made it to the gym.
And these PF employees were super supportive!

Decided to try out a new spot for my Saturday long run. Loved stretching next to the water!
Long run ended up not being so long, on account of my hip being super sore. But it was a good run, nonetheless.

Part of being really on top of things for this round of training is
making sure to cross train. Haven't ridden my bike in nearly 3 years!
Great way to get my muscles moving in new ways! Also pretty cool to
ride a trail I usually run. 

School starting means some changes to my schedule to make sure I
get my runs in. Hello, early morning run.

This sign felt like kind of a great sign on the morning of open house. After
a rough year, I've been having trouble getting into a good mindset about
the upcoming school year. This was a good reminder.

Moon to start out my run, sun to end it. Early morning runs aren't so terrible :)

Thursday night I went to Athletico to get my hip checked out. I'm signed on for
4-6 weeks of PT. I was told that I can keep running, but I need to decrease my distance.
Not what I wanted to hear. But my Friday morning run came with another sign: be awesome today.
And sometimes being awesome means being backwards. Seemed fitting!

Saturday's run took me to new places. Lakeshore Park. Super  beautiful
and I can't believe I've never been before. Definitely going back!

Found along the path.

Sunday's cross train brought another bike ride, and another great message.

Today is rest day, which means yoga in my living room. And tomorrow, we will see about those new beginnings 😼