Least Expected Change of Plans

This morning was one of the most painful I've had in a long time. Every nerve in my body feels like it's on fire. I was barely able to stand, much less walk, when I got up. I had a fitful night of sleep and was awake every hour. It's been a while since I've felt this bad.

Every shooting pain reminds me of why I started on this journey again. Why I decided to run again, despite the odds. Why I decided to go full in and put the Anthem 10K and the Rock Tahoe Half on my race calendar. The fact that I can feel the pain means I am still here and still moving and able to try. The more I move the easier the pain gets. So no matter how much it hurts this morning, I know by mid-day or afternoon I'll be moving better and with less pain, so I keep moving. 

My sons and I have been enjoying the fact that they have the same free 30 minutes every morning when they get to school as I do, and we've been texting quite regularly every morning about random things. This morning the discussion was what to pack for this weekend in Roanoke, as both boys have decided to go with me. 

Daniel then started his own conversation with me. He asked if he'd be running a 5K this weekend. I explained there wasn't one, but he could do the 1 mile if he wanted. He asked what I was doing. I told him 10K. He asked if he could do it with me. I explained that it is a very difficult run, the first 3.5 is up a mountain, the second 2.5 is down a mountain, and that he could not sprint this or try to win this. He expressed his understanding of all of this but said he still wanted to do the race with me.

So, it looks like I'll have a running partner for the 10K. Not one I ever dreamed of having - but SO excited about it.