Spring is here

After a few warm days (like in the 80's warm), it's a little colder today and I'm getting ready to spin in the basement.  But for those 1st few warm spring days, it sure was nice to get out in the warmth and sun to bike and run.  This past Saturday, I did my 1st outdoor bike of the season with my husband, Mark.  We rode for 2.5 hours and it was very nice and warm, although very, very, very windy (in face, when we got back, the weather channel said there was a wind advisory).  But just when I thought I wasn't doing well against the wind, Mark looked over at me and said "you're doing really well".  That really helped my confidence, and when I got home, I was able to run for 20 minutes at under a 9 min/mile pace.  It's amazing what a little confidence and words of encouragement will do!  On Easter morning, Mark and I headed out for an almost 2 hour run.  Again, the weather was beautiful.  We had attended mass the night before (Easter vigil), so we were able to relax a bit on Easter morning, eat some cinnamon rolls and drink our coffee (Mark) and tea (me) before we headed out on the run.  After our run, I cleaned the house, did some cooking and awaited the family coming over for a nice Easter dinner.  Life is good, isn't it??