Training: Week Two, Day Four: Darth Vader is in the House!

First, what unbelievable weather we are having in December!  Today it was mid-fifties, and, although it was a bit windy, it was a beautiful day in Michigan!  My mom and I took the twins for a walk with their scooters and they were zipping all over the place!  It was great to be out and about!

Second, I just finished my run.  As I said, it was a bit windy, and I struggled a bit.  My legs were still a little tight from my post-run leg lifts on Tuesday, but I still managed a 2.01 mile run at a 9:46 clip.  When I got back home, I stretched out really well and then did a 50-count with the jump rope.  That escalated my heart rate again and definitely my breathing.  So, when I walked in the door, my daughter Anna was just around the corner.  When she saw me, she said, "Whew, it's you.  I thought Darth Vader was here..."  Hmm - pretty sassy for a 9-year old - and, voila, a title for today's run!

"Anna, together we can rule the universe!"

After writing, I think I'll take another hit on the old inhaler to knock down that wheezing a bit.  I'm sure it's a combination of leftover Walking Pneumonia, exercising, and carrying an extra 50 pounds around!  Here's my post-run pic - not quite Darth Vader, not quite Harrison Ford...