Thankful

My sister had foot surgery this week.  I should clarify - she had the inside bone of her foot broken and reset with 4 pins, and joints taken out of her 2nd and 5th toes.  She's off her feet for 6 weeks and her doctor's say it will take her a year to recover from this surgery.  

Thinking about her today made me feel thankful for my body which is allowing me to train for this amazing race.  Its an interesting place for me.  I've been the "fat girl" most of my life.  My body has been the root of my insecurity for nearly my entire existence. This body has given me my two beautiful boys, the center of my life, and yet over the last few years I've carried a lot of distain for it.  But training for this race I have a new appreciation for my fat girl body.  I'm amazed at what I have been able to do and it is helping me raise money for a great cause and for once in my life I feel really grateful!

We had a team run tonight.  I was so happy to see my friend Angie there again.  We went after the Olympic distance workout tonight and made it- 5 miles!  And if felt pretty damn good!