High

I hear runners talk about the high they get 20 miles into a marathon. The energy they suddenly feel to go the distance and get through the pain. I don't think I've experienced that yet.

What I have been experiencing is more energy in general. I sleep better, wake up easier and on days when I don't work out I'm actually looking forward to the next time that I do. I haven't been able to say that in a long time. I've cut my asthma medication in half and increased my pace at the same time. It's very promising and I hope that I'll eventually be off all the medication.

I think the other thing that energizes me is having a weekly goal. I find myself looking toward the next increase in mileage just to see if I can do it. So far, I've been able to. The bigger goals loom just enough for me to keep my eye on the prize. Tomorrow I'm going to try to register for the 5K so that I feel totally committed. I think that in 5 months I'll be able to run the entire distance and I can't wait to find out.

Quote of the day: "You can always quit. Just don't say you can't do it."