Operation, 4 miles

Nice 4 mile run today in 44:36. It wasn't easy, though. I've been doing 2-3 miles a couple days a week and this was the longest I've run since my half last month. I had to walk a lot towards the end. I need to start building up my mileage so I cant start marathon training in January! I ran in the wonderful Vibram Bikilas today. I wasn't sore after my run Monday like I thought I would be but my calves were screaming by the end of this run and I was glad it was over! I stretched a lot, and though it's uncomfortable (the muscle twinges, not the shoes - the shoes are great) I feel like I'm getting stronger, which is the point =)

I also had a yoga class today. I take a class through YSU and it's been every Wednesday morning from 9:00-10:50. I'm really gonna miss it, next week is our last class. I want to try different classes and there's a place in Canfield called Studio Oxygen that I think I'm going to join after I get back from my trip next month.. Have I mentioned my trip?.. I don't think I have..

Okay, so my trip: I'm taking a class this semester that has a study abroad component. So from December 9-18, I will be in San Salvador on an archaeological dig! I'm sooo excited! The only pitfall is that I have to leave in the middle of finals week, meaning I have to take/turn in all my finals early, which is going to be rough.. But I'll be in the warm Bahama weather soon, so that'll get me through. Also, I have no idea what to pack! I know I need to go buy snorkel gear, and I plan on taking my Vibrams for cave walks and such.. life is rough, isn't it ;)

On a different note (literally), I posted 4 Operation Beautiful notes today! I joined the website for 101/1001 and one of my goals is to post 101 Operation Beautiful notes.. I'm up to 8 =)

I put 3 of them on desks in the library and the "You are beautiful" one on a bathroom mirror, also in the library.

Last night in the Fitblog chat, we discussed things that we are thankful for this season. I'm especially thankful for my awesome family. Without their support, I wouldn't be able to keep moving. I'm also exceptionally thankful for my body; it's amazing what your brain can convince your body that it can do, I never thought I'd run a half marathon yet alone train for a marathon!

What are you thankful for this year?