Yeaaa, buddy.

I’d conveniently forgotten that the first run after a long weekend is…more difficult. Mentally and physically, both. But sometimes, when things are a pain in the ass, you push through that much harder.

This morning’s 5-ish miles? About 10-15 seconds/mile faster than usual, even with some creaking and soreness. Go figure. Maybe it’s the summer in November weather, or that I can run my morning route practically asleep, but I’m feeling gooood about that.

Plus, a run in the morning means I have zero guilt about grabbing drinks with friends post-work.

And since I somehow got through the horrific first day after a week out of the office, I can’t imagine today can be anything but easier all around. [Yes, I knocked on wood].

Win. Win. Win.

Did I mention I have purple glittery nails? Because I do. I most certainly do.

19 days til the half-marathon in Jacksonville.

$453 raised for the marathon goal (ok, minimum) of $5,000.