Back up and Running :)

I have taken a bit of a step back from running these days, somehow puling off the last two 5k's with very little training.  I've been pretty busy with school, work and practicum, and the stress has been building up.  I found myself feeling a little forced to go on runs, and really wanted to make sure I was still running for myself.  Tonight I was feeling overwhelmed with homework and honestly was missing my 5-pack (I'm had a stomach muscle removed... long story) I had been working on.  So decided it was a good night for a short run.

The weather was pretty perfect.  Cool and breezy (Chicago...) but not cold by any means.  Was recognized by a friend I had met down in the Lobby shortly after moving here, and it was nice to quickly catch up :)

I took an accidental detour today through Moody Bible Institute.  I was headed up the street parallel to mine, and decided to cut through Moody's campus.  I'm not sure how I ended up dead end-ing at a building, but I was forced to go through.   I'm not sure how I manage to plan my running perfectly to coincide with Moody's formal ceremonies (seriously... I went to their church once and was convinced it was a cult... so don't ask what the event tonight was about.  i haven't the slightest clue).  So... yeah... it was only SLIGHTLY awkward looking like a lost 12-year-old decked in running gear and blade, searching frantically for an exit... (talk about agoraphobia... haha).

I ran a little over a mile tonight.  Just enough to clear my head and I'm trying to get to a better place physically, mentally, emotionally, nutritionally etc... before going home for break.  Step by step...

Anyways... Worked up a sweat, got in a workout, and feeling good about getting back into my routine :)  I think the "Resolution Run" is still in our winter break plans... and looking at 2013 5K's in Chicago.

Ideas include:
-The Bunny Rock
-Breakthrough for Brain Tumors
-The Color Run

I'll have to check in with my blade runners and see which ones they plan on doing.   Hit me up with any others fun runs!

Ran with my new iPhone for the first time, and the new jacket Mom and I got together :) and still rocking my "FINISH STRONG" bracelet...