Apple Festival 8K

I'm such a slacker. Now that I work in the health care field, I often have to attend community events and health fairs. Well, I figured out a way to be involved, but not stuck working some booth or information table. I volunteer to run the races. I got this idea last September when I was going to have to work a health fair for four-plus hours. I figured if I ran the half marathon associated with the event, I would be done with my required attendance in half the time!

Well, today, I ran the Apple Festival 8k to accomplish the same goal. I did OK, better than I thought I would, but nothing great. For some reason I felt like I had to vomit the first mile and the last .9 mile. That was NOT fun. But I finished, and was not the last across the line.

Sleeping On It

Tonight I am going to bed mad. That is not my practice and I don't really like it. But, I don't feel like talking it out.

Hope

For the first time in my adult life, I actually have hope today for America!

Runners High

I finally achieved it—I got a runner's high today!!!!! I might start really liking this sport!

Lunch with a New Friend

This afternoon, I went to lunch with Stacy Dortch. Dined at Apollo Flame. We had yummy Greek salads and a great talk.

Tofu Bites

I am not a huge tofu eater, but since I am now a vegetarian, I am needing to try to eat it for protein. But I have a very hard time with its texture (as with a number of other foods).

Today I tried oven baked tofu bites (from Earthfare). Crunchy, but pretty tasteless. And, I don't even think they are good for you.

Personal Best—5 miles

Today I ran my personal best five (5) mile run. I wasn't trying to do this, but I was able to clear my mind and have fun (not usual for my runs). I ran it at Fletcher Park.