THE ROLLER COASTER

it has been an interesting couple of weeks. i am glad i have had my workouts into which i can retreat. work is trying to kill me since alicia has gone out on maternity leave six weeks early. they have just decided that i can do the job of two people. last week, for the entire week, they had me checking in all the patients for all the providers. at one point there were six providers! thankfully it was a relatively slow week. i have no idea what this week will bring. i was exhausted all last week, and we cannot have a repeat of that.

the frederick half marathon is sunday. i am totally excited about that. i feel well prepared, and well trained. i have had two excellent long runs, and my lifting had benefited ability to run uphill. i may actually hit my goal time! my neighbor is doing the marathon so we are going to packet pick-up together, and may ride down to the event together sunday morning. that will be nice to have someone to talk to when i am that nervous.

i am pleased with how i have handled the stress over the past month. i have exercised, i have talked, but i have not cut, i have not done anything self destructive. that is progress for me! i know i must remain vigilant, and can never rest on past victories, who know what today brings, but, right now i am proud of my recent success!