Oh, the River. Or should I say the Islands. I could even say Cape Vincent, Lazy Acres or Millens Bay. All mean the same thing. It's the place we dread leaving on Labor Day, the place we dream about on cold winter days, and the place we can't wait to start each summer at.
My mother-in-law and father-in-law have been sharing this special place with us for 8 years. We are so lucky to have this getaway place to enjoy boat rides, family and fun! I love the memories my kids have been able to make and it warms my heart knowing they have so many years ahead to create many more.
We are here to celebrate Memorial Day as well as our first trip up, down, over... whatever direction it really is. It's the start of our summer however we look at it!..And, its pretty exciting!
Today I woke up with the plan to run 4 miles. The route I was going to take is a route my mother in law and I always walk. We've spent many hours walking this two mile loop... talking, pushing the kids in strollers, and enjoying the view. When I woke up today, I was pretty excited to be able to RUN it for the first time!
If you would have asked me last year, if I had ever dream about running this loop, let alone twice, I would have laughed so hard. I thought about that during today's trek.
Ready. Set. Run.
It was really foggy this morning. I was happy that I had my reflector strap so it could provide some sort of protection during the gloom and mist that filled the air. This was a new condition for me to run in. Immediately there was a film of moisture all over my body. I wasn't hot nor cold. It was kind of weird but added to my adventure.
The fog made the long road ahead of me eerie and mystical in a way. I was able to only see a few feet in front of me. Mailboxes we're hidden until the few seconds before I passed them. I paid close attention to the sound of the birds and trucks and cars along the main road. Sometimes it was a bit intimidating when I couldn't see the vehicles passing and only able to hear them.
When I approached the hill that I ultimately had to do twice for the first time around, I tapped in to one of my favorite Mentors words of advice. "Small steps. Don't rush". After that was over, I had a small gradual incline for a little ways and then it turned flat. After the first complete loop I was immediately more motivated and assured myself I could do it again.
Around mile 3, I passed another runner. She looked younger, was slimmer and had a very warm smile. We said "Good Morning" and went on our way. At that moment, a smile came across my face. I thought... "Hey, I'm just like her. A runner!!"
For years I have seen so many people run along that road while I walked past them. That small interaction with a fellow runner, where it may seem so insignificant to some, made me again remember that I too am just like her! I don't know when it will become easier to realize that.
When I was close to my finish, I ended up seeing that same girl again. She was at that point walking, and I had less than a quarter mile to go. We smiled at each other and I took that as if we both were saying "Great job!" I know, I know.. that's corny.
When I heard that last and final beep to alert me my run was done, I couldn't believe my eyes at my lap time. My last mile was the fastest mile I ever ran. 12:16. Not only that, I shave off a few minutes from last week's 4 mile run.
What an amazing morning, in one of my favorite places, doing something I'm becoming to love. I'm looking forward to doing it again tomorrow. Now, all I have to do is coordinate my morning run with my husband's so we can be with the kids..
My mother-in-law and father-in-law have been sharing this special place with us for 8 years. We are so lucky to have this getaway place to enjoy boat rides, family and fun! I love the memories my kids have been able to make and it warms my heart knowing they have so many years ahead to create many more.
We are here to celebrate Memorial Day as well as our first trip up, down, over... whatever direction it really is. It's the start of our summer however we look at it!..And, its pretty exciting!
Today I woke up with the plan to run 4 miles. The route I was going to take is a route my mother in law and I always walk. We've spent many hours walking this two mile loop... talking, pushing the kids in strollers, and enjoying the view. When I woke up today, I was pretty excited to be able to RUN it for the first time!
If you would have asked me last year, if I had ever dream about running this loop, let alone twice, I would have laughed so hard. I thought about that during today's trek.
Ready. Set. Run.
It was really foggy this morning. I was happy that I had my reflector strap so it could provide some sort of protection during the gloom and mist that filled the air. This was a new condition for me to run in. Immediately there was a film of moisture all over my body. I wasn't hot nor cold. It was kind of weird but added to my adventure.
The fog made the long road ahead of me eerie and mystical in a way. I was able to only see a few feet in front of me. Mailboxes we're hidden until the few seconds before I passed them. I paid close attention to the sound of the birds and trucks and cars along the main road. Sometimes it was a bit intimidating when I couldn't see the vehicles passing and only able to hear them.
When I approached the hill that I ultimately had to do twice for the first time around, I tapped in to one of my favorite Mentors words of advice. "Small steps. Don't rush". After that was over, I had a small gradual incline for a little ways and then it turned flat. After the first complete loop I was immediately more motivated and assured myself I could do it again.
Around mile 3, I passed another runner. She looked younger, was slimmer and had a very warm smile. We said "Good Morning" and went on our way. At that moment, a smile came across my face. I thought... "Hey, I'm just like her. A runner!!"
For years I have seen so many people run along that road while I walked past them. That small interaction with a fellow runner, where it may seem so insignificant to some, made me again remember that I too am just like her! I don't know when it will become easier to realize that.
When I was close to my finish, I ended up seeing that same girl again. She was at that point walking, and I had less than a quarter mile to go. We smiled at each other and I took that as if we both were saying "Great job!" I know, I know.. that's corny.
When I heard that last and final beep to alert me my run was done, I couldn't believe my eyes at my lap time. My last mile was the fastest mile I ever ran. 12:16. Not only that, I shave off a few minutes from last week's 4 mile run.
What an amazing morning, in one of my favorite places, doing something I'm becoming to love. I'm looking forward to doing it again tomorrow. Now, all I have to do is coordinate my morning run with my husband's so we can be with the kids..
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