Day one: Be Thankful

Today was my first day of my Holiday streak. All week long I have been so excited for this challenge. 

I decided to start with a long run- 6 miles. We are camping and in a new area which makes running more difficult for me because I don't have any mental mile markers. 

The first 2.5 miles was along the main highway. Many people were out for their version of a Turkey Trot. I even saw some kids and parents with homemade number bibs running. But the highway gave way to downtown city area and then it was more difficult weaving in and out of people getting their morning cup of coffee. 

I turned down a side street, then an alley, and ended up at the sand. Perhaps unwisely, I thought to myself, "why not do a mile or two ON the beach?" That was a hard almost two miles. Slow and even slower in some areas depending how soft the sand was. 

Once I was off the sand and back on the highway, it was a straight shot back to camp. 

Now as proud as I was to finish, I did not feel good on this run. Forgot to bring water so I had some cramping in my calves and felt overall dehydrated when I was done. But, even through all that uncomfortableness, I felt thankful. Thankful that I partook of this new sport. Thankful I had support to do this streak. Thankful I have a healthy enough body to run. Thankful for all the good in my life.