It’s the last Friday of the month and the last Friday of Lent, so I ‘m grateful for the opportunity to cleanse my sweaty soles before heading to church for Good Friday services.
The big news of the week around here was our spring snow day on Wednesday. The forecast was so dire school closings were announced Tuesday evening, before any snowflakes had stuck to the ground. Even the Federal government was closed, despite clear roads at 4:00 am when OPM made that announcement.
When I went to bed, I was doubtful. The rain/snow line of most storms falls somewhere near us, and we usually end up mostly on the rain side. When I woke up, I was still doubtful–and a bit disappointed when I looked out the window and saw bare pavement on the roads.
This was one of those weeks when my work-life balance went up and down like a see-saw. A big deadline on Tuesday meant a really late night in the office on Monday but was followed by an easy work-at-home day on Wednesday. I thought of it as well-earned recovery day and relished the slow pace.
Despite a stressful work week complicated by a sore throat and cough with a few first world problems thrown in, my theme for this week is cautiously optimistic. I am in good shape with regard to that looming work deadline, my voice is almost back to normal, and my plantar fascia does not hurt at all!
My first race of 2018 is in the books! Today I ran the Reston Ten Miler, and I’m so glad I made myself carve out the time to drive to Reston and brave the hilly course. I stuck with my promise of not racing this race, but am pleased that my legs–and my PF–let me finish strong.
I’m not usually drawn by bling, but when I was debating whether to sign up for this race at all, I have to admit that the medal design might have nudged me to click that “register now” button.
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