no bears today!

I posted a scary looking bear because it made my story more exciting...these bears are really not aggressive and after giving it some thought, I decided that if there was a bear, it would hear my thudding footsteps and leave me alone. They don't like confrontation and go the other way if they know a human is about. So, I didn't get out the door until 9-ish this morning. Brae had a field trip and the teacher told me to have him at school at 8:30 which I did, but the bus was already loaded and about to leave! (Mark is the driver...hahahahahaha! That struck me as very funny. I guess remembering all those ACU days makes it seem funny. Is there anything that guy doesn't do?) anyway, back to this morning. By the time I got back home, it was almost 9. I was going to go to the treadmill because it was a cold morning with ice on the ground and I'm a wimp, but by this time, it was warmed up some, so I ran outside. I was tentative to run outside very early anyway. I do have some bells to wear so that I don't accidentally sneak up on a bear, but I figured that my steps on the road would do the trick. Anyway, no bear today. I ran more today, and still I am slow. The hills are getting easier, though. I took my camera-phone with me. I'll try to figure out how to download those pics later today. (it's a new gadget)

Yay for Ruth and her 100th day of not missing a workout!!

Comments

Ruthie said…
HEY.. thanks! and way to go on the run! you must remember.. the hills are so much harded that running on the flats like I do.. Great job!

please tell me you were off the road before Mark started to drive! I would be more worried about Mark driving a bus than the bear! (hehe)

cant wait to see pics..

PS>. just talked to A on the phone.. she is on day 15 with no missed workouts.. hopes to find time to post today! (yall are doing so great!)
blessings
9:37 AM
Mom2t said…
OK Josha, I have a suggestion on your bear problem...find someone to run with...You know what they say, 'You don't have to out-run the bear, just the other person you are with." (tee, hee!) Happy running.....

So proud of you. How many days is this for you? I am on day two of my third week. You and Ruthie are keeping me going amist all these sick family members!

Love you - and THANKS!!
3:10 PM
Josha said…
My neighbor offered to "walk" with me, and I think I can take her.

Day...24? 4th week! I can't believe you have kept things going even with the sickies! I just hope you don't get sick! If you do, you may have an excused absence from me.
7:07 PM
Ruthie said…
Praying for us all to stay well.. AND away from big bears!
8:20 PM
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