Against Doctor's Orders

Well, against the advice of my doctor, I finally got back out yesterday for a good 5 miles. No I'm not sick anymore, but I did have a mole taken off my back that required a few stitches. The doc said to lay off from running for about a week. But I've taken so much time off lately and my fitness level is probably the lowest its been in 3 or 4 years. And the half marathon is coming up on Oct 25th. So I had to get out. I had to run with just swinging one arm so as not to tear the stitches, but it was a good run. About 45 degrees, perfect running weather.

For the better part of yesterday I was so pumped about getting back into running and couldn't wait to go again today, but Rachel's teacher called Kristal in the afternoon and she had a 103 temperature. So Kristal took her to the doctor and found it is a virus of some sort. So she's at home today and tomorrow, which means we are tag teaming between working and taking care of her...bottom line, no running today. Maybe she'll get over it today and be back at school tomorrow.

As for yesterday, 5 miles even at 9:27 pace.

Playlist: Phedippidations episode 146 - Running in the Ancient Olympics

In case you were wondering, my first church service on guitar went very well. No obvious mistakes came from me. Also, Luke was so excited for his daddy to be playing the guitar in church. He came into the sactuary before the service started shouting at the top of his lungs, "DADDY, DADDY, DADDY" in kind of a chanting manner. It was a little embarrassing when it happened, but now when I look back on it, I think that is the most proud I've ever been to be a "daddy." I'm thankful for this blog because I get to write down these snapshots that happen as I go through life. When I'm on my deathbed, I'm sure that will be one of the memories that I recall as a great moment in life.