This one's for you JAN (aka...MOM)!

Happy mother's day!! I woke up much earlier than my alarm this morning, but decided to just get up and go. As I was getting ready to leave my apartment, I thought a lot about today being Mother's Day. Over the past few weeks, as I've started to weave running into my schedule, I've noticed my attempt to better utilize my time. When I first starting teaching, I would always give kudos (verbal, not the bars) to fellow new teachers who were moms. I couldn't imagine having to do everything and THEN some to help care for others! I think of all the moms I know who wear so many hats, and on top of ALL of that, are moms...meaning they would (and DO!) drop everything when the phone rings, or when a frown appears. Pretty much, moms rock....especially my mom, Janny B.

I decided to drive down and park along Kelly Drive, to mix things up a bit, since I had a little extra time this morning. It had been closed for the Schuylkill Regatta, and I thought it had re-opened. Thought wrong. I drove closer into the city, when I realized the Race for the Cure was taking place at the Art Museum. Luckily I was able to find a spot at Boat House Row (and by find a spot, I mean make one on a grass). It happened unintentionally, but I was able to see much of the event on my run. At the art museum, there was live music, which was a pleasant surprise. I saw my first 1, 2, 3 AND 4 of the Phanatic Around Town statues (oddly enough, NOT the art museum one itself!). Oh, and there was a ton of PEOPLE! It was estimated that 120,000 people would be attending today's event. It was so wonderful to see SO MANY people out honoring those who are survivors (again, another BIG shout out to JANNNNNNY<3), and in memory of those who lost their battle. Overall, an awesome way to start not only my day, but a day dedicated to a special group of women - mothers!

In other training news, today's run brought me to 30 miles of overall running since I began a month ago. Very exciting, yet a little scary when I do some quick division....30 miles < 3 half-marathons. ek!