Ms. Taylor Says

So while I've been home, I've been driving my dad's car. He graciously lets me drive his lovely vehicle since I flew home, and calling Razorback Cab isn't really a good option. As I drive his delightful mid-sized SUV, I think to myself, "Self, this is a really nice car. It is so nice to drive this lovely vehicle." Then the pleasant feeling changes to the following realization, "Self, your career choice guarantees you will never drive such a nice automobile." Then I take a moment, attempt to be a gracious and charitable person, channel the last cheesy teacher bumpersticker I saw, and say to myself, "That's okay. You do it for the children." And with that note, I am off to bed.

I have recently discovered the long lengths I will go to for a chance to run down hill.  Yep--that's right.  I am sure a more experienced runner would appreciated the value of uphill, but I'm not there yet.  I am starting to learn my environment which means I am learning where the good hills are and how to get the downhill without having to run up the full-force hill.  I'm sure someday I'll take on the challenge of running up.  But that day is not today.  Today I am just putting in the miles. :)  Even if those miles are in search of more downhills.   Sunday I am running my first 10k.  I survived my first 5-miler; it just seemed like the next thing to do.  It also means that I can try to qualify for the National Marathon in March.  Wish me luck.  This will be the first time I've actually had to run fast...in my whole life... So here's wishing you a lovely holiday season full of family, good food, and (down)hills.