Pennies From Heaven

I document my runs on Strava. It is quite convenient since my Garmin VivoActive links right up to it. I am going to reference this particular run from 4/15 https://www.strava.com/activities/280582306. it seems like forever ago. This morning I had a big reminder of this run. I found a penny today, I thought about my grandpa and this run we shared. I actually have been thinking about my grandparents the last few weeks. My last living grandparent probably won't last much longer as she is sick and not doing well. I cried a little thinking I won't have grandparents on earth. Even though my Maternal grandmother lives in Canada and I haven't seen her in years it is still comforting to know she is out there. I found that penny today and thought about my paternal grandfather Harold. He was so sweet. I loved him with all my heart. He kept me on the straight and narrow. Out of my three grandparents that have past I feel him the most. And as you can see he gives me gifts. Today I found that penny and thought about him and that run and wondered if I would find a quarter again. Not long after that I Was running on a sidewalk then a neighborhood trails (I never find coins on those) As soon as I was on the street I found a quarter, then another penny then again another quarter. I was so touched by it. I know my Grandpa still looks after me.

January freeze

Today i am sitting on my couch wishing for days past.  Like 3 days ago when it was above freezing but i still didn't go to run because the wind was crazy!! I should have sucked it up and went.  Now here i sit in 8° weather, wanting to run but knowing my body is not conditioned for this frozen ice land. The past few days I've been trying to make the hardcore decision on whether or not i want to run a 50 mile race.  Is this the year i conquer an ultra? Should I ? Shouldn't I? My April marathon would be a training run.  Weird to think Huh? Do i have the time to devote to all those runs? Hmmmm. Knocking on doors asking for answers.  Only i know the answer but I really don't....