Running

So this post is about me...Kara...it won't have pictures of my cute kids, so if you don't want to read it, you don't have to. Today I was allowed to start running again...6 weeks since I had little Ben. I just ran around our neighborhood, 2 miles, and it took me about 23 minutes. Not my best time, but it sure felt GREAT! I only walked 3 times and I made myself run up the "hills" we have...which are only inclines, but felt as if I was climbing Mt. Everest. Those of you who have given birth know that after a baby, you have things that move and shake that never did before. After #2 even MORE stuff moves and shakes and aches. BUT I DID IT...I got out and ran and I feel good about it. I am signed up for a 5K this Sunday. You might remember that after having Henry I decided to run 30 5K races by my 30th birthday and I did. I got pretty good and my best time was at this same race last year...23:23. I know that my time will NOT be even close to that, but it's a flat and fast course and my only goal is to not come in last. I just thought I would share...more pictures will come later. I am ready for a nap now...after a shower since it's super MUGGY here in St. Louis today. So if you read this, thanks...and think happy running thoughts for me on Sunday morning!