Quite the morning, let me tell you! Drove to Ali's and waited outside for a couple minutes before lightly knocking on her front door. No answer. Went back to my car to check my cell phone to see if she had called and canceled because of the snow. No phone, forgot it at home. Figured if I hurried, I could still make it to Loafer Elementary to run with Michelle, Amber, and McKenzie.
Knew I was going to be a bit late, but hoped that the other ladies would be too (considering the conditions). Arrived about five minutes late. Michelle's van was parked off to the side of the road and McKenzie's suv was in the parking lot. They were no where to be found. Drove around a few minutes, saw no one. Must have missed them. Decided to drive back to Spanish Fork to get in my run because it wasn't snowing as hard there. And no wind!
Talked myself into picking up a couple of groceries before my run (instead of after) because I was already in the car, driving. In and out in less than 15 minutes and then drove back home. Then came the revelation...it was quarter to the hour. THE hour being the seven o'clock hour (in other words, a quarter to seven.) Good heavens...I must have set my alarm for 5:20am instead of 4:20am.
I was late! Jumped out of the car...I'd grab the groceries later. Began a solo run. Saw Tom at one point and said hi. He was heading out for a few miles on his own before getting in a few more with Kim. I also saw my Bishop and he commended me for my dedication. His non-verbal communication..."you've got a few screws loose." No question about that this morning!
There were a few times when I found myself tappin'. (Translation...uncontrolled flailing and sliding of the feet on snow or ice. Or an attempt to slip and fall.) I came really close to falling the second time, going around a corner. In my mind I pictured a speed skater virtually horizontal to the ice, going around a turn. By keeping my little feet movin', I managed to avoid a fall. Have you ever seen someone biff it or come close to biffing it? I laughed at myself wishing I could have seen how I must have looked. Always funny to see!
Yesterday, I mentioned to Ali that my body was feeling out of it. Perhaps because Phillip came down with the flu last night...and I'm next. Or for other reasons...
Didn't get in a full 8 miles because I had to get back. I'm glad that I got in the miles I did. One thing is certain, I'm a mess!
Time 1:06 | 