Montana Women's Run

Wow--what a great morning we had!! Morgan and I joined my sister and some friends along with 6400 other women in downtown Billings for the annual Women's Run on Saturday, May 10th. Now, I have NEVER been a runner. But, I have been going to the YMCA twice a week (okay, I've missed a few times) and working with a trainer that teaches a class called "Activate America". Well, I've really been pushing myself (last week too hard) and I have noticed a huge difference in my leg strength and my knees. I've even been running on the treadmill off and on. So, Saturday morning, squeezed in among thousands of women, I was so excited--excited to actually run part of the race and be among all these women--it is always inspiring to me. It also brings out my competetive side (who knew sweet little ol' me had a competetive streak?). So, when the race started, my little Morgan said, "c'mon Mom!" and off we ran holding hands. It was the greatest feeling having her at my side. I now know what runners call that feeling of euphoria--I had it. I could have run a lot more, but Morgan and my friend Sarah were pretty tired--so we would walk, and then I would get them going again and we would run some more. I'm excited to see where I placed. I know I didn't place very high--but I DO know it's higher than last year because I was way towards the bottom in my age group last year--which is fine--I was just walking it last year to be with my friends and enjoy myself. This year I wanted to push myself, and I did. We crossed the finish line and started walking towards the car (which was parked WAY far away). As we walked, a lot of people stopped us to talk to Morgan and asked her if she ran with her mom. They were so impressed that she would do that and told her so. I told them all what a great job she did. It was the best Mother's Day present!!! As soon as I get the picture of me and Morgan, I'll post it here.

Happy Mother's Day to all the great women in my life.