This race was joyful

What an amazing joy-filled morning

What an amazing, joy filled morningšŸ’• I haven’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 PR’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 I’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’™