Fall arrives

Well, Bill's been living in Denver for about 3 weeks and the big question people have is how I am doing. I am doing well. I did not marry someone to live 11 hours away from them, but I can manage it for 10 months--especially since he will be home for stretches at Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. I am fortunate to have a great husband and fortunate that he's great at keeping in touch with me (via email, text, phone) and completely trustworthy.

Although it's not an overall positive situation, I try to focus on the positives. For instance, our house is cleaner than it has been since we moved here. I am very productive when it comes to work stuff (I usually work about 3-4 hours at home in the evenings after I get home). As corny as it sounds, I could consider this a time for self-discovery...blah...blah...I guess I really don't get into stuff like that. Bill is doing well also. He is throwing parties for new friends, going to Rockies games, Taco Happy Hour, new restaurants...I am proud of him for taking full advantage of living in Denver. Maybe I'm also a little jealous.

On Tuesday and Thursday mornings, I've been getting up and running before work because I usually don't have to be in until a little later. I love it. Today I had a beautiful fall morning and went out for a little over 6 miles. It seemed chilly when I started, so I wore long-sleeves. I regretted that about 1/2 a mile into the run. Should've gone with a short sleeve shirt or even a sleeveless jersey.

I enjoy the feeling of fall when the air is a little crisp but it's really chilly yet. That might just be my favorite running season. I have to say that fall and summer are my favorite seasons. Spring is okay, but I struggle to enjoy winter around here. I am trying, though, to make my peace with winter because as long as I live in Iowa tough winters will just be a way of life.

I am planning to do a 10k this Saturday morning to benefit a local nursing home. Obviously, this cause is important to me because I work in gerontology. I am going to do the run more casually--not really as a race--just for fun. I hope they have a great turnout; it's a 5k and 10k.