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All Good

I have one pair of jeans that I really love. I'm sure you all know what I am talking about. I am wearing them today. And although after three years of wear they are looking a little tired, I still love them. I think I love them a little extra today because I just feel good. That is what running does. It makes me feel good (and maybe a little skinnier than yesterday).

The perfect jeans in 2006, brand spankin' new

I didn't make it on my 3-miler Monday but got out there yesterday. IT. WAS. AWESOME. I set my Garmin to show only the miles, and then I just ran. I didn't worry about time or pace. I stopped when my little girl wanted to look at the horses. I walked part of the last mile just to enjoy being outside and to give my baby a little extra time to sleep in the stroller. I just enjoyed running. The legs felt strong and healthy, only a little sluggish after almost two weeks off. My shoes made my feet happy. The weather was perfect. And I felt great all day. It was good. All good.



Comments

  1. UnknownNovember 11, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    That run sounds as perfect as a run could be!

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  2. Relentless Forward CommotionNovember 11, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    awesome! I need some new "good" jeans. Mine have all seen better days, LOL!

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  3. busyrunningmamaNovember 11, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    I am so happy for you! It is always nice to have a really good day!!!

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  4. LisaNovember 11, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Oh I totally know what you are talking about. I have a fav pair of jeans and denim capris but sadly the capris are about to be retired, err I mean thrown out. They are a little threadbare but I just can't bring meself to get rid of them yet.

    Great job on your 3 miler!

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  5. C.G. the FoodieNovember 11, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    Sounds like a fabulous run!

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  6. Rookie on the RunNovember 11, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    I love having a perfect pair of jeans... and feeling good in them!

    Sounds like you had a wonderful run & a nice time with your girls.

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  7. Mile Posts by Dorothy BealNovember 11, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Great post :) Makes me want to go running right now!

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  8. ShutUpandRunNovember 12, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    I LOVE it when the planets align and it is all good...

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  9. Mel -Tall Mom on the RunNovember 12, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    When I hit my goal weight I bought my first pair of expensive (skinny girl) jeans. I LOVE my jeans and would wear them every day if I could.

    I like the idea of only looking at the mileage on my Garmin...I may have to do that in the future.

    And yes my friend you are a Barbie :)

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  10. MollyNovember 12, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    I hate weighing myslef, so I gauge how I'm feeling depending on how well my "skinny" jeans feel! Great blog!

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  11. Felice DevineNovember 12, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    Yay for a great run and great jeans!!

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  12. Nicole OrriënsNovember 15, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Those jeans definitely look great! I've given up finding the perfect jeans, and converted to skirts.

    Momshomerun

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