Enjoying the beautiful November weather and taking advantage of it to train outdoors as much as possible. Finished two books this week Lance and the second was Born to Run. Both good reads and learned a lot. Met with coach Carrie this week(love her energy) she is a great example of facing difficult challenges head on and to keep on keeping on. When having a particularly tough day or workout I often think of others and what they face just to get through a day and how blessed I am to be able to train and what a blessing each and every day is. Watching my sweetheart have break thru workouts and  starting to love her workouts is inspiring. She did a ten Km time trial Thursday and really pushed thru the pain to finish strong, I am very proud of her, she is amazing! Looking forward to a long run tomorrow out on a trail I think. Live with passion.

Running outside at -16 really bites! There should be a rule against working out with that much clothing on. I should be thankful I can get out and run and not complain. Had a VO2 max test Sat, looking forward to seeing the gains next year. Went into Tri-it and talked with Richelle, her energy and attitude are contagious! I am thankful for so very much, health, happiness, prosperity, and most importantly a loving supportive family. Thank you Sylvia and Grace for loving me each and every day! Thank you to my family and friends who enrich my life! Thank you to my coach Carrie Meakin, you are truly a blessing! Thank you to all who have touched my life in some way. Happy Thanksgiving!