Fa lalalalalla...

Can't even believe it's already December! Just insane to think a few months ago I was dreading the weeks I was put on crutches and now I have been walking for two weeks, crutch free! I am not gonna lie my leg does get sore, but it's nothing like the pain I once had. I can't wait for my next ortho appointment so he gives me the A-OK to resume normal activities. I still have my crutche's near my bed, scared if I put them away for good I will need them again, just don't want to jinx myself.

Well folks a lot has gone on since the last post, my older sister ran her first 5k with my husband! Pretty proud of her, it was freezing and ice was on the ground and she still went out and dominated that race. Meanwhile, my bro-in-law and I, Turkey Trotted the 5k dodging ice and at times ice skating on the path.  It felt great to get out there, even just to walk a race, and to support my sister. It's really cool to see someone get into running, in fact in a few weeks she is going to run a 5 k with me. I just love hearing her talk about how she never thought she would be able to run 3 miles yet alone 5 miles without stopping now. It's pretty cool to hear the excitement out of her voice when she talks about running. Thankful for my husband who is training her and getting her motivated to run her first half marathon in the spring. Can't wait to be on the sideline cheering and screaming for them as they run along.

We also got an elf on the shelf. My husband is having a lot of fun with him, he has been found in some many odd places.looks like a total creeper:)  Only time will tell where he ends up next, ekkk!

Shortly, I will be cleared to run, and do I have a lot of work to do. Boston will be only four months away from the time I can run to start training. I can't believe that day is almost here. I am nervous, what if it hurts, what if I can't get back to my 7-8 min/mile pace, what if I forgot how to run? I am curious to see how my endurance was affected by not running for over 3 months. I have been going to the gym lifting weights, biking, etc but nothing like running. I just hope doing this helps me and makes the transition back to running easier. I so cannot wait to lace up my shoes and hit the pavement. The thought of it makes me smile and gitty inside. As I said to my sister the other day, it's so nice and amazing to be able to walk into a store and not have to crutch around. I will never ever take my body for granted. Never!

My husband recently sent me this video on an amazing athlete. She has MS and runs, it's such an inspiration and a story all should watch. Please take the time to view it, its incredible what this young woman can do! Well off to the gym, have a great weekend everyone:)