This race was joyful

What an amazing joy-filled morning

What an amazing, joy filled morningšŸ’• I havenā€™t run competitively since Beans died. My runs are for me and me alone.

But as I left the gate and started on my journey I was overcome by a sense of peace and I literally enjoyed every single step. I took it all in. Bagpiper at mile 1, guitar players at mile 2, random people out fist bumping me on the sidelines, the lady with the sign that read ā€œtap this for turbo boostā€ (which I totally tapped) and so many others. I enjoyed every step. I pushed through every hill. And I PRā€™d my 6.2 mile time finishing in 65:33šŸ™Œ

And waiting to high-five me coming into the Finish line was my dear friend Tracy šŸ’• She overcame her own doubts today and finished her race strong and Iā€™m so proud of her.

And the love of my life waiting in the wings for me. Damnit I love how much you support me Joe šŸ˜˜ You are my rockā¤ļø I am fierce. I am strong. And one day at a time, with the help of my tribe, Joy-filled moments like these will begin to outweigh some of the heartachešŸ˜ŠšŸ’™