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Today was our best run yet: out of our neighborhood, down Old Forge Road, into Goddard State Park and back - 5.3 miles. We averaged just over a 10 minute mile. So, we’re getting there; 9 minutes is my goal. Look below at the screen from my Run Keeper app. These are our runs, except for the 6 miler I did by myself last week. Today’s run wasn’t that far off from that.

Today was Cady’s best day, too. She was very vocal and into the run. I think she liked seeing the cars drive by and the people playing in the park. We nearly got hit by a bright yellow stray golf ball! It’s a nice Callaway Practice - I took it home as a souvenir. At one point Cady seemed to be chocking a little (she often does because her gag reflex is poor). I said to her, “Breath Cady, breath”. She looked backwards up at me and said, “I ahhh bbrreee”! I apologized and better explained what I meant.

A couple notes on the running:

#1) Cady and I both need to be comfortable in order for this to work out; she kept sliding forward and I had to keep adjusting her back to an upright position. She's not a baby, but an active 5-year old girl. I’ll tinker with the straps to see what I can do about that.

 #2) The stroller needs a tune up. It kept pulling to the right like a car out of alignment. I’m not sure what got a better workout – my legs or my arms!

#3) Internet streaming music websites like Pandora or Slacker don’t work very well when you run into a dead zone (pun intended). I need to download a bunch of music on iTunes. I’ll just take whatever Kelly and my kids already have.

On another note, I spoke to or received emails from quite a few people today; people who offered us encouragement to keep running and to keep writing. Some of you were generous with your money, too, and donated to the Easter Seals – thank you for that support. Again, if you like the blog, please ‘Follow by Email’ or become a member of the site. Also, please tell others about the blog. I am going to set up a facebook page soon which should make it easier to follow us.

Someone remind me to tell you about Jessie Cooper next time.

I thought it was a giant nut falling out of a tree until I realized we were right next to a small driving range!