Thank you for all the nice comments! I love being part of the running/blogging community and having all your encouragement and support. I realized after I did my last post how whiney I sounded. I didn't mean to be Debby Downer, I was just venting. And no, I am not giving into the negativity! Running makes me feel good, strong and healthy! Why would I stop? My knees looked great..the X-rays showed no signs of arthritis, which apparently, according to the doc, is common in runners.

My 5 mile run this morning was a success. There were a few weird twinges in my IT band on the side of my knee, so I walked a few times and I walked down the major hill on my route. I also tried to keep my stride a bit shorter than normal. We will see how it feels later today..but so far, so good! :)

My most favorite thing after a hot and sweaty run is ice cold watermelon! There just isn't anything much better!

Keep running!

I went to the bank yesterday to make a deposit for work...the teller asked me if I had a son, I thought it was a weird question, but I said yes, and she said, "he came in and made a deposit a few weeks ago..." The boy she was talking about is my boss's son who is 22!...22! Do I really look that old? Alright, so I am old enough to have a kid that age, but my oldest is only 9. I felt a little sad the rest of the night and kept looking in the mirror and noticing more wrinkles...oh well, it's bound to happen sometime I guess. This will be me next week, what with all the stretching and aging I have been doing...

39! What does that mean? It means I am officially old..I have exactly 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days to run 21 more marathons to reach my goal!

I thought since it is my birthday I would share with you 39 random things about me...

1. I share my birthday with National Running Day...how cool is that?
2.What I really want for my birthday is this...


3. I have the best husband! He is my number one fan and he supports me in everything I do.  I love you!
4. The only way I can remember how old I am is remembering how old my son is and adding 30
5. I love Disneyland
6. I love sushi ~ it is actually a great pre-race meal
7. I work my legs hard three days a week (MWF)
8. I don't like sunscreen. Bad, I know
9. I wear contacts
10. Right now, my favorite treat is chocolate covered raisins
11. I don't like shopping
12. I don't like to cook
13. I do like doing dishes... it is very therapeutic
14. I drink A LOT of water
15. I have lost 19 pounds and 8 inches since January 1st
16. I WILL qualify for Boston during the next year
17. I love it when it is raining and the sun is shining at the same time
18. I met Matt Damon last summer at Hanalei Bay. (Shook his hand and had a conversation with him. :)
19. I worked out with Gabby Reese... She is amazing.
20. I really miss Kauai!!!
21. I miss the Hawaiian trade winds blowing through my house
22. I love watching the sun set over the ocean
23. I am missing a toenail on one of my toes
24. I have the cutest/best kids in the world
25. I try not to eat bread
26. I love avocados
27. I have a serious sweet tooth
28. My son is a great swimmer..watch out Michael Phelps!
29. I am not very coordinated
30. I am 5'10"
31. I don't dye my hair..the sun gives me great highlights every summer :)
32. I like Volvos
33. I like Mexican food~ It is always my post race meal
34. I like getting pedicures, but don't do it nearly enough
35. I have never been to the East Coast
36. I would love to live in England again
37. I want to spend an entire summer traveling Europe
38. I am going to do the Goofy Challenge in 2012!
39. I might just want to do a triathlon....

Thanks for stopping by my blog! And Happy National Running Day!
Keep running!