Some Big News!

Hello! I've been MIA for the past week or so… and here is why:

I quit my job.  Nothing bad happened, I just was feeling unfulfilled in the position I was in.  I knew it isn't what I want to be doing, and I was feeling really conflicted about the whole thing for a while.  I had my last day last week, and now I am officially not working anymore!  It feels so weird, but also refreshing.  A lot of people have told me I am crazy for leaving one job without having another, but honestly, I'm okay with it.  I'm excited to have a lot of time to dedicate to running, and also to the long list of things I want to do in Hartford, around my house, and to be able to visit friends I haven't seen in a while.  I'll be going to California this coming weekend to visit my family, which is something I had been wanting to do for a while, so that's exciting!

I officially HATE seeing photos of me from races.  What am I doing with my arms?

Another piece of news:  I GOT MATCHED WITH A BUDDY!  I got the email from the iRun4 match directors and I squealed and jumped out of bed and ran a mile even though it was my rest day.  My buddy is Emmylou.  She is 1 year and 2 months old, and is from New York.  She is the most adorable, precious little girl, who has been dealt a tough hand of cards.  There is no definite diagnosis, but a myriad of genetic, physical issues, and suffering from seizures.  Her family seems amazing so far, she has two older brothers who take great care of her and parents who have dedicated so much time to doctors' appointments and every day care.  I am so excited to be able to dedicate all of my running to Emmylou and her family- their strength and will to get through every day truly has helped me during my runs to feel like I can do it!  You can read about Emmy here---> https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmylous-Journey/623730094358206?sk=info

Current snack obsession: smoothie and apple w/ almond butter

That's all for now… stay tuned this week for an update on my training schedule and my running plan for while I'm in California!

What's been going on with you?  Any exciting news?