Change of Pace

The past few months have been a complete blur and a whirlwind of activities, so it's been a bit of adjustment to have our lives slow down after the New Year.  After becoming accustomed to juggling the two kiddos, work, doctor's appointments, lessons, etc., my days has taken on a very different feel and pace without Granty; I've had to recalibrate my entire routine.  I miss the non-stop activity....

The change hasn't been all bad; my workout routine has definitely benefited from having fewer items on the daily agenda.  The daily runs that waned in priority after Grant's diagnosis are now part of my nighttime routine.  I do a lot of thinking on these runs, always involving Granty in some capacity, and look forward to this uninterrupted time for myself.  I have to admit, I am a more dedicated athlete than ever before...if I start to get tired or bored before I reach my mileage goal for the day, I just think about Granty and the perseverance that my little boy demonstrated.  He's quite the motivation - - I've achieved my goal each time.

Aside from the fitness element, running is providing the dual benefit as a mechanism to raise money for the fight against cancer and Phoenix Children's Hospital.  I have the run in Denver this weekend, a run in Phoenix in March, and the St. Louis Half-Marathon in April.  Whew!  It's much easier to get geared up for these runs when there is a charitable element, especially ones so dear to my heart, associated with the event.  Stay tuned to the blog for details, updates, and of course, photos. :)

I love Granty's expression in this picture.
Such a sweet little boy.....