HCIATBTP.

That stands for "Holy Crap I Am Tired But Totally Pumped"

I just ran 2.0 miles. Without stopping. Without walking. (My warm-up and cool-down are an additional .1 miles each).

I had a small window of opportunity to exercise today, and I took it! The old Heidi would not have even thought about it. What? Workout at night? Um... I've got more important and relaxing things going on... (Such was the excuse I gave myself when I didn't workout Tuesday and Thursday- aargh!)

But this knees-aching, lungs-burning, heart-pumping, fat-jiggling, shoulder-twitching, sweaty-hair activity has made me feel better about myself, and feel healthy, and strong. I have a renewed sense of determination. Trust me, it was only determination that kept me jogging after sprinting up a steep hill!

Something else I have noticed is that I like to be very eloquent as I relate my exercise experience to Jason as soon as I get home, which I suspect he does not fully appreciate. He is very supportive, however, and gives me high-fives. I can't ask for much else :)