Sunday, January 29, 2012

I found a partner in running!

My family that I grew up with is in Ohio, while my family that I married into is in Arizona.  Of my family here in AZ, only my father-in-law runs on a regular basis; however, he doesn't run much anymore because of a foot injury.  On the other side of the country, my mom, brother, and sister-in-law all run and run a lot.  If I wanted, I could run with them all the time and it would make me so happy!  Alas, I am 2000 miles away from them.  Hrumph.

Today, I mentioned to my FIL that there was a couple's relay race coming up the weekend before Valentine's, and each person in a couple would have to run about two miles.  He immediately volunteered to be my partner for it.  I can't tell you how excited I am for this race!  First, it's only two miles, which will be a walk in the park compared to the 6.2 miles I did last weekend.  Second, I have someone running with me (kind of)!  Third, this means that not only will my husband and girls be at the event, so will my mother-in-law (whom I'm quite fond of).  Heck, I might even get carried away and run with the girls in the jogging stroller!  Excited.  Excited!  EXCITED!

So, here's hoping that FIL and I get a run or two in together before the race in two weeks, and here's to a fun day of running when the event comes along!!!!!

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