10K, Luna, Paci

My first ever 10K is going to be this one: Cottonwood Run in less than a week.

I remember reading that doing a 10K is a big milestone marker for a runner. It means you are ready for bigger and better things and that you are getting more serious about running. Not so sure in my case as I still don't really like to run.  I do it and I tolerate it. I do it because it really does make me feel better later on but not during the actual run itself. The first 2 miles are pure torture for me. I usually cover the treadmill with a towel or try not to click on my Nike ipod (for the distance) because I can't stand to look at it and think " CRAP---it's ONLY been 2 miles???"

Today I did 5.5 miles on the treadmill. I won't lie it was tough and I wanted to quit at 3.5 but I didn't... and I feel great. I feel a lot better about the race on Saturday now. I think if I can do 5.5 then I shouldn't have a problem with 6.2?  Even if I have to walk that last mile I would still be happy.  I am the world's slowest runner so I have no shame in walking a portion if I have to.

I picked this race because it was cheap and it is right next to an awesome campground we discovered with the boys a few months ago. I also have several other girlfriends (and their families) who will be camping with us and I talked them into doing the race as well. It will be fun to see all the Daddies and the kids at the finish line! The weather forecast is perfect and I can't wait to get out there and give it my all.

Also my Luna blog should be posting...hopefully soon. Check back on Thursday to see if it is up!

"Mission Pacifier Weaning" is better today. I think we have reached a major breakthrough, finally. He did nap yesterday for 2 hours and napped again today for 2. He slept ok last night. He was still up at the crack of dawn this morning but he didn't scream for hours on end before drifting off to sleep. He actually begged to come out and watch "Mommy's show" with me. He knows that if he comes out past 8:00 pm he:
 a) cannot talk
 b) will be watching what Mommy wants to watch
 c) must lay down on my chest and not move around.

He did just that while watching Intervention with me. Yes A&E's Intervention. Whatever. Maybe it will make him think twice about becoming a druggie someday.