good results

I ran the race of my life yesterday.  It was the McDonald's half marathon in Richmond.  I ran a PR by 7 minutes, coming in at a time of 1:29.  I couldn't believe it!  It felt so good.  I think working on my breathing has really helped in addition to running against this ridiculous wind down at the beach.  This time qualifies me for the NYC marathon.  I alllmost registered for it today but Guy advised otherwise.  I'm running Boston in April so I suppose that is a quick turn around for another marathon.  Maybe I'll do it some other year.  Mom, dad, and John ran the 8k that started 30 minutes before I started my race.  They did really well!  I'm really proud of them and Joe for becoming more and more active.

This week marks the half-way mark of 1 out of 3 clinicals.  I am so pumped.  This clinical has been pretty enjoyable because I am learning about PRI for the first time and I find it extremely interesting; something that I will most definitely use when I'm a therapist.  I'm starting to actually believe that I'm going to be an effective clinician, which is nice.  Things always go smoother when I stop resisting myself.  It sounds strange, but I do it often.  Why?  Because I don't have the confidence and I just don't believe in my capabilities.  It's a terrible habit.  But like with running, the more I practice, the more I understand.  Once I understand, I can take off flying.  

I have picked up the book 'A Walk in the Woods' and I am starting to grow the itch for hiking the AT.  A week or so ago, I met a patient who has actually hiked the whole thing and I thought, well this isn't just coincidence.  I am going to do it!  But 5-6 months is a terribly long time and there are far too many other things I want to do as well.  So I'll settle for a part of the trail.  I could be satisfied for maybe covering a state or two.  There are still plans to bike across the country and backpack around Europe so I have to be selective with how long I can spend doing each.  The reality is after graduation in May, I will take the boards.  After the boards, it will be job hunting time.  But in my world, it's time for adventures!  I don't know how long I could get away with playing that card.  I have been really good about saving my money so it is possible!  When the job starts, my life ends.  At least that's what I've been forewarned.  Ugh I hate growing up.