Day 49: Rest

This was a great day to rest.  It was our second official day of summer this week.  Third official day of summer all summer long!  It's been a bleak one, but I haven't really minded.  I brace myself for hot weather and just try to endure it until it's over.  If it never comes, well, then I can relax a bit.  BUT--it is nice to see the sun. 

I had an amazing couple of phone calls today.  First, my cousin Nate in Chicago has decided that he is going to fly out here in November and do the half marathon with me!  I mentioned to him last week that I was going to run it.  Next thing I know, he's going to sign up, too.  I am beyond excited for this development.  Nate's a total inspiration.  He tipped the scales at about 300 two years ago (my numbers could be a bit off, but they're definitely ball park).  Now he's svelte and fit and amazing.  This will be his SECOND half marathon this year.  I think if you do two in one calendar year then you can say you've run a whole one. 

Then I had a great talk with my big brother.  Jake's coaching me through P90X.  I know Tony says if I have questions to go to Beach Body dot com, but I've gotta be honest.  It's not a very helpful sight for me.  Jake's more accessible.  Plus, I trust him.  He inspired me with his own marathon training story, and he has encouraged me to the point of believing that the transition from P90X to half marathon is completely manageable.  I can't wait to try out my running legs in September.  Well, first in August at the Run for Awareness. 

Speaking of, Josh?  You still reading?  Lizzie?  I miss your guys' blogs! 

So, it was a fantastically uplifting day.  This week's a "rest" week in that there won't be any resistance training.  Yoga, Kenpo, Plyo.  Yup.  Sounds restful to me. 

Day 49:  Brought.