wish(es)

i have a few wishes for this weekend...

~that i'm happy and comfortable as i run - no annoying itches, impending and urgent bodily functions, blisters, side and/or aches of any other sort to sully my stride.

~that i run the whole way.

~that i run a good even pace. at least 10 minute miles. at least.

~that kenny and i have fun. it is a fun run, is it not?! i'm thinking the fun part is as important (if not more) than the run part. it does come first, no?

~that i don't look like too much of a knob running into the football stadium.

~that julian takes me to a yummy breakfast afterward that includes beer. yes oh yes beer for breakfast.

~that i don't step in dog poop.

very simple, humble wishes really. from a simple, humble girl.

my run last night (a short one to loosen my legs which were tight from the longer run the night before) was another great one. perfect temperature outside. dusk to almost dark. friendly (or slutty, you decide) orange cat who flopped over and presented me with his belly, insisting i stop for a second to rub it. i high fived a few tree branches along the way, including this willow that usually catches me off guard and flicks me in the eye. i'm sure i look retarded (ooops, am i going to lose my endorsement for saying that??) slapping tree branches as i run. but i've gotten to know these trees over the past couple months. they are my support, my fans, cheering me on...out there every night i am. long run or short, there they are... the chestnut, the oak, the willow, the birch, the cedar, the fir... i have to tell you, trees give good support. unwavering, actually.

okay, i've officially stepped way to far into hippy-dippy land. i'm gonna go blow on my wish and spin in circles...see you in corn valley...

mom i hope you're feeling better today...