For Boston

Just as everyone else is, I've been a state of somewhat shock since Monday afternoon. It doesn't feel real. When I woke up this morning, for about five seconds I forgot about Boston... until I didn't.

I wore my Victoria Marathon pull over today (with business pants and heels) because as I runner and part of this community, I feel attacked and connected to it all. As someone said on twitter, an attack on a few of us feels like an attack on all of us. While this running community might be huge and expansive, it is tightly knit.

Last night I had tears in my eyes as I banged out five chilly miles that ended in a downpour of hail. Typically, Monday evening runs are easy, fun runs with the group, but last night, I just kept pushing and pushing for all those who couldn't.

Today was an active recovery after a tough strength am cardio circuit and a run yesterday. I opted for a lunchtime walk in the sun, a short bike ride to the store and some deck yoga after work.

Not gonna lie, my brain was in a fog today and the fresh air was much needed.

Tonight's practice was a fun folding practice via YogaGlo - lots of hammy stretching!

As I did yoga, Jonah Bell roamed the back yard, occasionally trying to convince me to throw the ball for her. I love how dogs here something and just stop like a deer in their tracks to figure it out. 

At the grocery store, I picked up another back of Love Grown granola (because it's delish). I got our local store to stock it so I figure I better do my part in buying & eating it!

Psst... I also picked up some butter pecan ice cream. Oh my lanta it is good! After denying ice cream cravings for a few weeks, I finally bit the bullet. Per the usual, 1 serving for me and 3 servings for the manfriend in a sitting.

After the horrific events in Boston on Monday, it has been a relief to hear of the many people who have opened their hearts, homes and lives to total strangers in such incredible ways. But I pray we don't have to endure many more of these tragedies. I want to live in a place where I don't have to be afraid of going to large public events, where I trust that humanity knows what its doing and that it cares for each and every individual.  

I will continue to keep Boston in my heart and prayers and send love to my friends and family. My runs and workouts this week are also going to be a little bit sweatier this week as a result.