Back on Track

Nothing is more humbling than running, especially after a long hiatus. Last week marked my first full-time foray into running since my injury back in July. And it was not a good week, especially given the fact that any possible route I take from my new home requires me to run almost one mile straight UPHILL. Add in cooler weather, which only aggravates my asthma, and it made for some challenging runs. As in, difficult to run three miles, which in a previous lifetime had been a mere warmup. I was starting to feel extremely nervous about the Nashville season--how could I lead my team when I was struggling to run three miles?

And then, this afternoon-a breakthrough! Buoyed by the bright, sunny day and my power breakfast of bagel with peanut butter (for fuel) and bacon (for good luck), I conquered the hills of Ellsworth Industrial, Chattahoochee Avenue and Collier Road with strength and confidence. The perfect prelude to tomorrow night's TNT Spring Season Kick Off (and the fabulous Angela Hansberger's birthday!).