Miles 584-587: Side by side

Today has been a most lazy day. After spending yesterday evening in the company of dear friends indulging in good food and (too much) drink, today has found me mostly on the couch, sometimes reading a book, sometimes watching TV.

After an unplanned nap, James and I went for a run.

It was chilly but not cold and we found ourselves running what we call our Regular Route, the four mile loop. Shaking off the sloth of the day felt good and I discovered that Friday's heart rate reportings were most definitely off. (152 makes more sense, methinks.)

Today I am grateful for my husband and our mutual love of running. Three years ago when we started running in North Carolina, we were both out of breath after one mile and forced to walk.

I rather like that we now have a Regular Route, that it is four miles and we talk breezily as we run side by side, only stopping to avoid cars.

Running is a gift I get to give to myself every day I want to. Running with someone I love just makes it sweeter.

May your Christmas's be just as sweet, filled with warmth, health, and love.