Wednesday Headlamp Run

On Wednesday night, I joined some fellow Tri Fusion members for a headlamp run at the Gallagher's home. I must say, it took me some serious courage to start going to these weekly runs. As you all know, I'm not a strong runner and most of the people who show up are pretty hard core. However, it sure is a great motivator to get my butt out the door and it pushes me harder than I would push myself if I was running alone!

I was SO thankful for this run on Wednesday because I was feeling pretty tired and working out was the last thing I wanted to do. But, I was already committed to the run, so I had to show up and I'm really happy I did. Natalie was kind enough to do the first half of my run with me (she has walking pneumonia mind you - that's a dedicated runner!) and I finished the second half on my own. It was a great run, and Natalie definitely pushed me which was awesome. Thanks, Nat!

Here we all are having just finished the run. Afterward, we enjoyed some great food and even better company.


I know a lot of people don't come to these work outs because they don't want to drive when they could just run from home. But really, hanging out afterward is what it's all about. I have been able to meet and talk to people in the club that I probably wouldn't have otherwise. What a blast!

I have to give a HUGE shout out to Trish for coming to her first head lamp run! Not only did she swim beforehand, but she also ran her farthest distance yet! She is on a roll this year with her nutrition and training and I couldn't be more proud of her! Trish, you are an incredible inspiration to me! Keep up the good work!

Here are Jessi and I sporting our new muscles, the result of the strength training we have been doing together this year. My favorite part of the picture is the white you can see on our hats from sweating our butts off during the run. Don't you wish your girlfriend was hot like us? ;)