Good New, Bad News

The good news is...
  • My knee/leg is feeling lots better but I'm still giving it a rest.
  • I enjoyed a belated 14 year anniversary dinner with my hubby last night (the kiddos had a Grandma's house sleep-over).
  • I got to sleep in this morning... something I haven't done in a very long time!
  • It's a beautiful, sunny Saturday and the house is quiet... the boys are still at Grandma's.
  • I am catching up on my fellow runners' blogs.
The bad new is...
  • I had to miss our 14-mile group run this morning.
  • I feel lazy & fat.
  • My Asics Kayano 15's are gathering dust.
The best news is...
  • The good news out-numbers the bad news!
Also...
I'm hoping to start running again next week. Maybe give the old knee a try on Monday & see how it goes. It's been very helpful and encouraging to read your comments regarding my knee/leg. It makes me feel good to know that resting it and taking my anti-inflammatories will payoff in the long run (ha ha... pun intended).

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Comments

Marathonman101108 said…
Yup, it's difficult for us runners to be patient, isn't it?! Well, rest, relax, enjoy the peace and quiet, and hopefully everything will work out. Things happen for a reason. Maybe it was your time to relax, and to appreciate running even more. I know I do. Thanks for your words of encouragement.
March 21, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Anonymous said…
Glad your knee is feeling better! Happy belated anniversary! Soon you'll be back out there, good as new.
March 21, 2009 at 2:17 PM
joyRuN said…
Sounds like a beautiful Saturday!

Don't worry about the running - enjoy the break :)
March 21, 2009 at 5:24 PM
Felice Devine said…
It's always nice when the good news outnumbers the bad news!

Have a great weekend!
March 21, 2009 at 5:27 PM
Denise said…
I don't think runners have patience...I feel so bad whenever someone is sidelined. Hang in there and hopefully your run tomorrow goes well.
March 22, 2009 at 3:05 AM
Oz Runner said…
happy anniversary...i love it when the grandparents take the kids....good luck with the run on Monday
March 22, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Mel-2nd Chances said…
happy anniversary, glad the knee is feeling better, you're doing the right thing!
March 22, 2009 at 8:58 AM
Aka Alice said…
I am the worst at taking this advice...but rest is a good thing, but the MOST DIFFICULT thing to do. Hang in there.
March 22, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Black Knight said…
What a sad situation: a sunny saturday without a relaxing running. Be sure, better times will come. Happy anniversary!!!
March 22, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Neese said…
I like that we are the same age :) hope your knee continues to get better and glad about the good news out numbering the bad :)
March 22, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Anonymous said…
Who needs to run 14 miles when you can celebrate 14 years together????

My husband and I are celebrating 14 this year also.

Hope you can go for a run very soon.
March 22, 2009 at 2:54 PM
RunningLaur said…
Good luck on the test run!
March 22, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Unknown said…
Happy anniversary and it's always good when the good news outnumbers the bad
March 23, 2009 at 6:33 PM
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