So much to be thankful for...

Just got back from an 8 mile run around Mission Bay. I am always amazed at how beautiful San Diego truly is - the beaches, the people, the active lifestyle, the sunshine, Sea World, the boats, it was just one of those mornings. I spent a quiet Thanksgiving having dinner with my parents. I am so grateful that they so fully embrace the fact that I am vegan. I felt bad for Dad since I am sure he would have preferred turkey, but Mom put on a truly amazing spread of fruits and vegetables. Dad filled my car up with leftovers - I think they worry that I don't eat - or maybe he just didn't want mom to continue the meat-free theme =) My sister is in Cancun and should be coming home today. I haven't talked to her in over a week - seems like forever. Hope they had a great time.

I managed to avoid the malls yesterday, but can feel the days counting down towards Christmas; so think that I will brave the wilds of at least Cedros Avenue this afternoon in search of my sister's B-day gift which is on Tuesday and my mom's B-day which is on Sunday.

During my run my left leg kept falling asleep - this is a new development which I can't say is completely unwanted, but have a feeling that it is not a good sign.... Hope everyone is having an amazing Thanksgiving weekend. There is so much to be thankful for....

Asthma or not Asthma?

I am beginning to think that maybe the air sucking sound I make when running isn't so much because I am THAT out of shape, but maybe a mild case of exercise induced asthma. It got bad this Saturday on my ten mile run - it was foggy and cold and I still sound like I inhale packs of cigarettes a day. I went for a fun run with Movin' Shoes tonight and had hoped to do an easy 4 mile, but had to turn around at three. It was cold and I just couldn't get my breathing under control. Good news I now have enough reflectors and lights so I should be easy to see on the road as I keel over - the nice thing is Sue turned around with me; so I wasn't all alone in the dark. Although the sense of guilt for cutting someone else's run short didn't make me feel good... I'm hoping maybe this is just the tail end of the cold I picked up in Mexico... Otherwise think I will ask my doctor at my annual in January.

I also have no shame - I am gleefully posting my weight at Magg's an off-season no weight gain competition. Thanks to Sarah and Maggs for letting me join even though they have no idea who I am. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.