Oh, how different we are

I can't begin to describe how fantastic is has been to have Adam along for this journey. Yet, now that our miles are beginning to increase, I'm beginning to realize just how incredibly different runners we are. Here are just a few examples:

1. I like to run before work. By doing so, the run is out of the way and I can go about my lovely day. Adam, however, would prefer to run after work. He says it gives him something to look forward to.

2. I do not look forward to running. As stated above, he does. Big difference between the two of us.

3. I love to run a straight distance to meet our daily goal. After we meet that goal, I'm okay walking home. Adam likes to go out and back. Uh, no, thank you. I can't help but remember how hard certain parts of the run "out" were. I'd much rather not experience it again.

4. Hills terrify me, yet excite him. He loves to end his run by going up a hill. I like to end my run alive.

5. I like to drink water during the runs. Adam doesn't like to carry the water. This causes, yet, another problem, especially since the idea of carrying my own water does not appeal to me.

6. Adam is always enthusiastic about running. I'm enthusiastic about things like what we're having for dinner.

7. Adam likes to plan our next run immediately after we are finished with that day's run. I, however, would like to never imagine running again.

8. Adam wants to run the entire marathon. I just want to complete it ... in whatever form and fashion that may be.

Regardless of these differences, I'm realizing just how great running is for a marriage. At this point, we've probably ran over 90 miles together. When we run, it's just me and him, our feet hitting the pavement, and my thoughts of, "I hope I live through this one." With Adam, I honestly feel like anything is possible. Well, everything except actually running an entire marathon.