Sunday was a very important day. It was the day of the Runtoberfest 5k and Beer Bash, and was also the graduation race from the Red Coyote Newbie Running Program, a couch to 5k program that I signed up for a few months ago. I had started this same program a few years ago, but ended up stopping about halfway through when I got pregnant. So this time I was happy to sign up and see it through to the end. And not just because I did not get pregnant this time. Hard earned beers after the race! This time, I had running buddies. Two of my best friends agreed to do this with me, (or rather, Blair and I agreed to do it with Sheridan) and this could have gone disastrously wrong. Trying to do sporting activities with your friends is like undertaking any big challenge with people you love. It can completely ruin the relationship and reveal horrible things about people you once thought you held in high esteem. It takes patience, fortitude, and several other key components to ensure that your ...
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