Saved from Zombies

Hooray! Today was a great run! 4.11 miles of actual running enjoyment. In an effort to avoid being disappointed post run by finding out I didn't run as far as I thought I did, today, I mapped my run before I set out...what a brilliant idea! For those interested ... mapmyrun.com is a pretty cool tool (and no you don't have to join in order to utilize the mapping stuff, you just can't save your routes). Today's run took me through and around nearby Manito and around another nearby park, named Cannon Hill. Colin joined me along the first couple miles of my route, and together we conquered a rather steep hill that I unwittingly map into my run. It made my lungs burn, but it felt great to run all the way up it. I even beat Colin by a hair. Also my route let me to discover a big area of Manito that I had never realized was there.

What I didn't realize is that I also had incorporated a run through a zombie infested area of Manito Park. While I didn't, thankfully, a little boy and his dad - who introduced themselves as members of the Manito Park Zombie Squad were on patrol. So as I unwittingly plodded into enemy territory - this team saved me, by firing upon the zombies who undoubtedly had been trailing me for the prior 3 miles. Not only am I thankful for their tireless efforts in saving my life - but also for reminding me of the child-like awesomeness of having a great imagination. My "near-death-by-zombies" experience left a smile on face until I reached my house.

To top it off, today's run lacked my pathetic calf pains...I think the knots in my legs have finally started to recede (thank you icy hot!), and aside from a few moments of weaknesses, overall the joy of running was with me today. I hope it finds you as well - and returns for my next run! ;) happy running!