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This has been an odd week. In an effort to support my wife and just generally take better care of myself, I’ve started exercising again. I’ve been extremely unhealthy for the last 6 months or so due to illness and a hectic family schedule. But now all five of us hit the track at ten o’clock in the morning- the boys with their bikes and us with a running stroller on hand in case the two year old cant stand to be alone- and we run. This week I’ve done more miles closer together than I’ve done in forever. And I know that one week doesn’t change your life or your lifestyle, but I’m happy where I’m at right now. We do planks and kettle-bells and pushups and yoga and it gets exhausting only when it involves chasing the boys down between exercises.

My shins are sore and my muscles ache all over and I’m battling heat rash on a daily basis. And finally for the first time in a long time I feel alive- I can pinpoint the strain of living underneath my skin. There is a constant pull to lay back down and go to sleep.

But I also just want to run. And run. And keeping running. Alone with my thoughts and the wind and the music ringing in my ears.

I’m ready to keep going…