Running

I have tried hard to keep my running posts to a minimum, but I had to share one thought.  I have come to realize what my most rewarding moment is when I go out running.   Here is where my "coach", Rachel, would say it is when I pass someone (especially if I pass them WHILE pushing a stroller, a double stroller is even better.)  She thinks I am crazy and obsessive.  I blame it on my brother who taught me the delicacies of competitiveness.  However, today I realized there is something I love even more than passing someone- it is when a fellow runner, running the opposite direction, stares me down, sees the heavy load I am pushing and gives me "that look"- you know, the one that says "well done!"  Some will share confident and uplifting comments to me as I pass.  One guy gave them the hang loose sign.  Thrilled.  In that moment I feel pretty darn good about myself.  You know those moments you need, the ones where you can say "I did something hard today that not every mother of four can do."