My Running Buddy

I am so glad I get to spend time with my dad. He's been a great help to me whether it's going running, riding our bikes, rounding my edges, or making me laugh. 

I went trail running with him early this morning and loved it! Yes I am out of shape, yes it was painful, and yes I ran the full four miles!
My dad just completed his third marathon, what a champ right? I believe he is. So I was the one trying to keep up with him. He is my favorite person to run with because he enjoys it so much and always pushes me to the limit without breaking me down.

We went up to the Mueller Park Trail and ran up the mountain-- sooooooo gorgeous.

After the first mile I had to dig a pit (to poop)..then I had a sore achilles and a majorly sharp cramp.

No pain, no gain!

I've heard that before.. I can relate that to a lot of things going on in life right now. And I know it's true, no pain, no gain.

You have to experience the bad to appreciate the good.

I'm grateful for the difficult trails to run , as well as the difficult trials to endure.

There's my two cents for the day. Much love. x and o.