We have an uncharacteristically warm day today for a New England November day. It was in the 60's! I am very thankful for one more day to enjoy the wonderful outdoors.
So we took advantage!
First we went to the playground on a play date. An hour and a half later after lots of swinging, sliding, running, and general play we were pretty tuckered out.
But it was just so nice. So we went to the local trail (part of the East Coast Greenway) and walked close to 1.5 miles outside.
Then we headed to Bakers Dozen where we enjoyed a coffee treat (me) and a strawberry sprinkle donut (the Little).
Then we headed out, and the Little promptly fell asleep - nap time!!
I was lucky enough to be able to sneak out during the Little's nap to go for a run (thanks to a baby sitter! I am not that type of unfit mommy!). I have been eyeing the sports field track at my local school so I headed there.
Perfect temps for a run! And it was getting cooler as I started the run. I did not set a distance or pace, just ran. And it felt so good! At one point I held my arms out and felt like I was flying. I have not had a run as enjoyable in quite some time.
I think my Nike+ did not like my off track running at some points because each lap was a different distance, but in the end Nike+ said I did 3.26 miles in 31'06". I think it was closer to 3.5 miles or more.
But what mattered most was the feeling. The thankfulness for the moment.
Then I returned home to spend another wonderful night with my Little.
Perfect day. Thanks to an Indian summer day.
~A
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