Going on a run

"The Shoes"

Ella and Rory got some "running" shoes for Christmas, so of course they had to join Jared and I on our morning runs. They went with Jared first, and then Ella went with me around the block.

She's all set with her Royal Tenenbaum headband.

The Main Event

The Start

Down by the bay. . .
Golden Gate (brrrrr!)
Golden Gate Park. Beautiful.
Haight-Ashbury.

Home Stretch!
Ahhhhh. I can't feel my body.

20 Lovely Miles

Actually it was 19.7 miles. Jared and I got up at 3:30 this morning to run it. I fed Hudson and then we were out the door at 4. It was grueling, but still not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Our marathon countdown has begun. . .about one month left. I am VERY excited to run in beautiful San Francisco, not only will it be significantly cooler, but the race goes over the Golden Gate Bridge and through downtown and through Haight-Ashbury to mention a few places. I'll be so busy looking at the scenery, I won't even notice the pain. . .ha!
The scenery here was beautiful, too. It was cool out by the Superstition mountains this morning, and the sunrise was awesome. We even saw 2 cardinals, I didn't even know there were cardinals here! I love running, but running with my Husband has made me love it even more.