I wasn’t always a runner. I discovered running in February of this year and began training for my first half in March with the mindset, “If I can give birth, I can do anything.” Anything might be a stretch but you are definitely capable of more. I trained for 9 weeks which is shorter than recommended and I thought I was crazy as I’m sure others did. When I told David I signed up to run a half, his response was, “We all make horrible life decisions once in awhile.” He really is the most patient and supportive person. He just has a unique way of showing it and adds humor to everything. I trained solo for most of my runs and it became therapeutic. I was a better mom, partner, and person on the days I ran. I changed my eating and water drinking habits because I wanted to feel good when I ran. I wasn’t concerned with pace but with how it made me feel. The experience was greater than the act itself. I completed my first half marathon on Mother’s Day. This day is joyful and it also carries a lot of heaviness but I’ll leave that for another story.