10 MILES TODAY!!!

Wow! I was nervous all week preparing mentally for my 10 miler today. To work around Russ' bike ride and Chas' birthday party- and hanging out with friends- I needed to run this morning at 6am. After begging for company, Amy joined me. It wasn't until last night when I just realized that there was no need to go through the not sleeping and GI issues before the run. As crazy as it sounds, I just gave it all to God. I realized I had no reason to stress or worry about how it would go because would give me all I needed.
So, we actually hit the pavement at 6:00, and it was such a nice run through downtown and the side streets. Best of all, we could run in the middle of the road. We only saw three other runners for the two hours out! We hit my front door at 8:00. Exactly two hours! :) Amy missed the 8 mile run last weekend while down in Texas, so she was worried about being able to run the whole time. She thought that she may have to stop and walk. WELL. She ran THE WHOLE 10 MILES; we did it together! I had no idea that the way I felt last weekend was the heat, but apparently it was. Even at mile 9, I felt better than I did at mile 4 last Saturday. I barely drank from my camelback, and I didn't need gel. I felt GREAT! I got a wonderful night's sleep, ate a bagel before heading out, and really just felt like I could have kept going and going. (sigh) I can't even put into words how that makes me feel. I am so ready for October 14th.
Thank you, God, for providing, for taking away my fears, for the beautiful weather this morning, for the scenery we passed that you made for us to enjoy, for able bodies and minds, and for strength.

I am giddy that I feel this good. I will now shower and prepare for the party and activities for the rest of the day!