Back in the Saddle

Had a few weeks off after the egg retrieval on November 4th but got back into the swing of things pretty quickly. Picked up a nearby race last minute- ran the Defender Dash at the Sheriff's Training Center on November 19. It was about 50 degrees and absolutely frigid in the mud pits, but it was a good race nonetheless.

The race was sponsored by Riverside County Sheriff, Riverside Fire, and March Air Reserve Base and a good majority of the people running were Sheriff, Fire, or military. The race was decent, didn't feel all that difficult in the midst of it. However, it looks like I was beaten and dragged- my body is covered in bruises and cuts and my toe nail just fell off. I look the worst now that I ever have after a race. I guess that means it was a good race. ;-) I finished 8th in my bracket and I'm pretty happy with my time and my pace, so good all the way around.

Been taking it easy this week because the war wounds have me a little sore still. Still managed to PR on my lat pull again, up to 160 now. I'm also good for a little comic relief at the gym apparently. Guys are always laughing at my methods of working the lat pull bar down given that I'm lifting more than I weigh and I will occasionally be left hanging off the bar. I've had a few guys offer to help, but most just stand back and laugh...until I get the bar down and do a couple reps. Then they shut up. Hehehe.

Signed up for a 10k on December 10 in preparation for my 8+ mile run in January. My first road race since I really got back into it, should be interesting. Still working on backgrounds with SDPD, fingers crossed!

Borrowed strength

There are no words to describe the dedication and power. This gives me strength when my own fails me. ♥

"I can do all thing through Him who strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13