Mental?

I have to admit, this is odd to say--it's odd period--but I cannot wait to run tomorrow. I'm heading up to South Lake Tahoe tomorrow for a corporate retreat. I need to be there early to make sure one of the houses is opened and heated before people arrive, so I'm going to set the thermostat and go for a run.
It's been bitter cold up there, well below freezing, so I'm going prepared. Still the weather and the altitude should give my lungs a wake-up call. I guess it really doesn't matter what I do, I love Lake Tahoe. It is other-worldly. So running shouldn't be any different...right?
I'll go for two runs over the three days that I'll be there, a fitting end. When I return from the serenity of Lake Tahoe, the real work begins. I officially begin training with my team on Saturday. I have no idea what to expect. A friend who has volunteered with Team In Training, has assured me that I will be okay; at least for the first few weeks, "...then it gets tough." She informed me today. I'm bit anxious. Who isn't on a new adventure, right?
Anyway, I'm looking forward to my run and I'll post a few pics this weekend to show you just how beautiful life can be.
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