Got my ass kicked by today's run, but as always feel better for having done it.

Dear James, Daniel and Emily

Today's workout

5.5 miles was by far the longest I have run in a while, since before I went into the hospital. And I could barely even try to increase my speed when the trainer asked me to. But it was all well worth it. I felt so good once I was walking back to the house, when 'Give It Away' by the Red Hot Chili Peppers came on I was feeling fine, even strutting a little as I walked up to the house!

Of course I might have ran a little better had we not played kick ball last night. One of James' soccer coaches has taken it upon himself to organize some friendly family kickball games and invited us last night. It was a fun time, mixed with kids (mostly grade school, kids James goes to school with) and a few adults. Not super competitive, but I did get some chances to run, so that might have affected me a tiny bit this morning.

One of the surprising things about the game last night was how well James played. He was catching balls in the air, chasing down kids on the run. One of the things I wasn't prepared for as a parent was having a budding little jock for a son! The biggest thing I can do for that is to keep him playing, and make sure it is just that: play, that it doesn't become a chore.