I've been trying to run. Really, I have. But I keep getting migraines 20 minutes into the run. Do you know it's really hard to motivate yourself to run when you know you can expect a migraine halfway through? Truly, it is.
But the Tri is this Sunday, so I've been pretty stressed out about it - to tears, actually. It sucks to know you can do something - and really, REALLY want to do it - if it weren't for one stupid thing. Thankfully, I've had a breakthrough.
I think the first part of the breakthrough was Sunday. The entire Murray clan was in Gville for our annual family reunion/camping trip. Matt, Cathy, and I took the kiddos hiking up Mt. Kineo for the first time. This is mine and Matt's favorite spot in the entire world. It has the most breath taking views you'll find anywhere. Period. It's only a mile hike, but the Indian Trail is a bit tough because you're actually doing a bit of rock climbing - but you're climbing up the side of the mountain so you have views of the lake the whole way up. Stunning. Heavenly. Spiritual. This is where I'm home. This is where I'm most proud - of everything: me, my family, my hometown, my roots - everything. Matt and I explained the history of the mountain to the kids. Ironically, it was the first time Matt & I had climbed it together. (a little sibling bragging rights here: Matt had only ever done the easier Bridle Trail before while I'd only ever hiked the Indian Trial, so I had to lead - hehe. He actually gave me props to our parents as being a great hiker!) So this hike calmed me. Refocused me.
Today was the second breakthrough. It's my first day without a migraine. Yesterday was my third day of PT for a shoulder/neck issue and my neck is feeling great. I did some great stretches this morning, the weather is great, and I uploaded a new The Killers cd on my ipod. I ended up running for 30 minutes non-stop and walked for another 40. My run brought me by Bug Light and Spring Point, where I stopped to cool down and stretch a bit. I sat on a bench and just looked out over the ocean and let the breeze cool me down. Such a gorgeous day. Then I just walked around the park for a bit before I headed home on the Greenbelt Trail...which I happen to live right on! I can't wait to do this tomorrow!!
How did I get so lucky that I get to take advantage of the beauty of Moosehead Lake AND the Atlantic Ocean and the lighthouses the go with it? Seriously?
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