Running

Running for me lately is something I enjoy. I actually got up this morning at 4:45 and ran 6 miles. I was suppose to meet up with Ashlee and Darren but they canceled and I ended up running and swimming by myself. I ran from the Y downtown and back and then swam 11 laps in the pool. I loved seeing the full moon and feeling the cool breeze. It rained last night so it was pretty nice out for being the middle of June. I love how exercising energizes me. It also relieves stress. I feel like I am better able to deal with life and be a better mommy to Tanner.
Tanner is 19 months old now. He is talking a lot and starting to put words together. He is so active, so my running comes in handy as I feel like I am constantly chasing after him. I love it! He is all boy and I enjoy spending my days with him. Today after we got home from his swim lesson we played and had lunch. I could not get him to finish his turkey, bread, and cheese but every time I turned around he is chomping down on Nani's food. He cracks up cause I chase him and say "TANNER, are you eating Nani's food?" He is a little wild child. He just runs and laughs. I can not get mad at him. He really thinks it is just a game we play, which at this point it is. :) I love him so much. He cracks me up.
He says DAD DEE! MAMA! He loves Mickey Mouse and we are hoping to have a day at Disney next week. It is so fun doing things with him this year. We all were at Disney for four nights in February when I did the Princess Half Marathon. (my first half) He did so well. We had the best time. We went to magic kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and enjoyed the hotel. It was so nice having my boys there to support me on my big day. Billy gave me a rose when I crossed the finished line. I never imagined I could run 13.1 miles without stopping.
Billy has been at all my races and in the last 9 months I have done two half marathons and several 5ks. Including Expedition Everest Challenge. Billy and I did that one together. What a way to celebrate his 40Th birthday. It was a 5k run complete with obstacle course and scavenger hunt. It was at night and then a huge party afterwards. SO FUN!!
Billy and I are doing the Wine and Dine at Disney in Sept./Oct. Billy's first Half. I am super excited. It should be a fun weekend for him and I. Disney races are so fun. It is something I have enjoyed for myself and so grateful my husband is enjoying it too. The more I read about being heart healthy, the more I know how important doing cardiovascular exercises are for us. It isn't just about being thin, although I do feel better since I have lost weight BUT running for me is so much more than that.