So the run begins at 6:45 EST and I am guessing it will take me 2:45 minutes to finish. They do have tracking and you can follow me by clicking on the attached link and entering my bib number- 1813
https://register.chronotrack.com/event/tracking/eventID/12814
After the run I am looking forward for a relaxing afternoon at the pool finished!
Today is the last day for our whole life challenge… I was really happy to have Richard along with me on the last 56 days! I am also extremely proud of Richard for completing the challenge as I know it is now always the easiest to make healthy choices.
I got to have lunch with my Aunt Mary and my cousin Jon on Monday. I have to say it was so good to see them both as it has been way to long.
I am so grateful that Mary seems to be doing better and also so glad she has Jon to help her! She has had such a rough time I am glad she can get out and enjoy life again.
For our challenge we have to express 3 items we are grateful for everyday… My problem is I am so blessed that it is hard to limit it to three everyday!
I guess my second one today would be my wonderful home I get to go home to. It is filled with love from not just Richard, but our 3 furry kitties! I am grateful for it everytime I open the door.
Thirdly- I am thankful for my job. It may be frustrating at times, but I get to work with some great people and really enjoy my work.
I had hoped I could sleep in a bit getting in so late last night, but that was not the case. So I got up around 5 and went out for a run. It was a bit cold out for me (60F). I did have a little pain in my hip, which is a bit concerning…so I only ran 6 miles.
I ended up stopping for breakfast at this place called Snooze. The original one is in Boulder and Jenny’s favorite breakfast spot. I think we go every time I visit. So I was really excited to see one here! I now have an amazing breakfast and I think I will be back in the morning for it again!
Today was the first day of our final whole life challenge and we are to write down 3 items we are grateful for. It is hard to believe the this is our last week!
Firstly Richard of course. I am so lucky to have him in my life and I am also very proud of him for trying this challenge. I know it hasn’t been easy for him!
Secondly I would say my health. I May have a few issues, but overall I am healthy. This week I have had an aunt diagnosed with stage 3 breaststroke cancer and she underwent surgery on Friday. Now she had the long road of chemo and radiation to deal with. Even on my flight today there was an older gentleman that had a heart issue. Luckily there were 2 ER doctors and a nurse on board to assist him.
Thirdly I would say I am grateful for home. Heading out on a busy travel schedule for the next few months. Really makes me appreciate my home and kitties of course. We are so lucky to be able to call Cayman home.
It was a painful morning, but my back is starting to feel a bit better. I am able to sit up and drink a cup of tea- so I will call that improvement!
Off I went to the doctor today and I should be better by the end of the week! Putting ice on it today and it seems to be helping…
Other heartbreaking news-
Penny my niece had been doing better but has gotten sick and has issues with her heart again. She was admitted to the hospital and they have finally gotten everything under control, but it has been a long 24 hours for her any my sister. You just never want to see a little baby so sick.
Then- my aunt was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and is scheduled for a mastectomy on Friday. Now I know she has not always done the right thing, but I am not sure how her family will make it through this. Thankfully Laura my cousins wife will be there to help them.
The good news is my feet are holding up amazingly well. The bad news is somehow this morning I just twisted wrong and hurt my back. I spent a good 3 hours on the floor as it was really the only way to minimize the pain and breath. Turns out I have a rib out of place. It is back now and I feel a lot better, but my back still feels pretty tender.
Hopefully it is all better in a few days!
This morning I completed my longest run in 10+ years! I made it 12 miles in about 2 1/2 hours. Slow and steady… my goal was to just finish and I was feeling really strong until a cramp around mile 10 and the last two miles were pretty painful I have to say.
I was also very lucky to have a great support crew- Richard was there to make sure I had water every few miles!
So it was a long busy week, but it seemed to go by really fast as we are at the weekend again!
I am getting excited to hear Dana Leong tonight play at the Red Sky at Night event. I think it will be a great night and we have really nice weather at well.
This morning it was once again up early with the cats and soon we are off to spin class and then the farmers market.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
The Johnsons 