Lack of posting does not equal lack of running, promise!

Since racing on June 2, I've kept up some sort of consistent running but just haven't kept up the posting.  I promised myself years ago that this blog would be a person journal, a tool for me to use so I can look back when I need to be reminded of how far I've come, how I've conquered challenges and how this running journey is full of ups and downs.  I haven't kept it up lately, mostly due to this lull in my running schedule, but writing now should be a necessity because I will need to look back at this time period and see how I made it through successfully.

With running totals like Jan (156 mi) and Feb (164.8 mi), it makes April (109.5 mi) and May (just 73 mi) seem like a bit of a running failure.  On the upside, June has been more promising and upbeat despite the added heat/humidity!   Finding other runners to buddy up with has also helped me swing out of this running funk and I'm beginning to once again find joy in training.  I have no race schedule on the calendar for the fall and I'm quite content with that knowing that the spring will be chock full of half and full races, including another attempt at Boston!

Goals for this upcoming season?  Set new PR's in the 5K, 4 mile, 10K and HM.  I'd love to PR in the marathon at Tobacco Road (March) again, hoping to break 3:40 this time.  Finish races in top 5% in age group.  Run an international race while we are in Europe next July.  Inspire someone new to running.  Volunteer at more local races.  Less time running solo (I need the push).  :)

This is our 2 yr old, Mateo.  He can foam roll like nobody's business, all body parts yet too!  He is a ball of energy, and Energizer bunny, a spit-fire little boy who happens to enjoy running already.  I'm hoping to enter him in the little kid races at local events I already run, so watch out!