#RESOUND11 High/Low
All my highs and one of my lows this year all relate to running. The running year started off great. My first out of state run for the year was in Hilton Head SC. The tree lined streets with a path specifically for runners, walkers and cyclists were so beautiful and peaceful. I traveled for a race out of state, alone for the first time and it was also fantastic. Although it was cold and cloudy it was still absolutely perfect at the Pensacola Double Bridge Run. I set a personal best, met some cool people and really enjoyed the time away from daily life. I also had the opportunity to run with my family in Arkansas for our innaugural family 3 mile. Locally I checked out several new parks (all reviewed on thesoulpower.tumblr.com and ran my 13th Peachtree Road Race, which unfortunately was a low.
It was hot and humid and all of my preparation was for naught. My time was slower than the previous year and for the very first time I had to go to the medical tent with heat exhaustion. The medical staff was top notch and they got me back up to make the trek home.
My other low this year related to finance. For the first time since college I had to take on another job to make ends meet and they still didn't meet. With unpaid holidays, an increase in benefits costs, and car troubles even necessities have been difficult to manage. Entertainment had to be saved up for and those trips I took -- were on last years money. The financial situation has not improved but clearly I'm not starving, the second job isn't providing enough income so it's back to the drawing board. I remain hopeful.
