German Girl

Today I went running with Lars. Those of you who keep up with my mundane life may remember the last time I ran with my AuPairDad and my vow that within two weeks I would be back to my RunnerSelf. Ok, ok, so it's two months later, but I am back!

Lars and I ran about 5.5(??) miles together. He introduced me to a new run, which is gorgeous and nature-y with all kinds of varied scenery. Plus, it is sooo German! (If you come visit and are in any way, shape, or form a runner you will be running this with me.) We started in our neighborhood, ran down some residential streets, passed the local Kleingarten and into the forest. While in the forest, we ran through this tunnel under the autobahn and into this old field where the German army used to train (post-WWII). We run through this field, past some old army training apparati and to the Silbersee. Quick jaunt around the Silbersee and then out next to a road that goes over the autobahn and back to the neighborhood.

I kept up! I pusjed myself! No slowing down or stopping, and while I felt tired at the end I didn't feel like I was going to die!

Can't wait to run it again tomorrow :)