Finally

It's finally here! Spring has arrived and although the weather has still been a little questionable at times, the snow is gone and it's getting warmer out. It's about time! I thought winter would never end. Putting on all those extra layers and then washing all those clothes afterwards was ridiculous. I've been dreaming of the days where I can just throw on some shorts and a tank top and head out the door for a run without feeling like the Michelin Man. Also, the fact that I can leave my headlamp behind for evening runs again is another bonus of the spring season. I almost forgot what daylight looked like. It's great to see and feel the sun again. I don't have to pack a huge bag full of running gear at night anymore either. Less time prepping to run means more time actually running. And the most exciting part of spring is that it is time to start racing again and I have missed it so much. It is easier to stay motivated when you are training for a race or a lot of races in my case. My calendar is full of 5Ks, a few 10Ks, a couple half marathons, a marathon, a marathon relay, and of course the ultra. This Saturday is my first race of the year. Just a 5K to get things started. I am so excited to get back to racing. I love the race atmosphere. Runners are incredible people! They welcome all runners from all ability levels. They motivate and encourage each other. We really just want to do what love around other people who love it too. We could go on and on about running shoes, good form, training plans, and injuries. We tell stories about chafing issues and port a potty dilemmas. Runners understand each other. They know what it feels like to push themselves farther than they thought they could go. They know the satisfaction of pushing through the pain and refusing to give up even when it gets hard. They know that amazing feeling of crossing the finish line and accomplishing your goal. Other people will call us crazy, but runners know they have no limits. We are not afraid of hard work. We keep reaching for new goals, we keep training, we keep pushing ourselves and each other, always trying to better ourselves and forming amazing friendships along the way - I love you Team Gabby Gabs!