October Highlights and Feeling Grateful!

October was a good month and I have so many things to be thankful for. I constantly remind myself to be grateful for what I have because at any moments life can change and these things can be taken away. I try to make it a point to count my blessings during the times that I think about the things that are not going so great or in my favor.

Here are some of the highlights of my October that I want to share with you:

1. I ran the Long Beach Marathon in 3:52:15 and beat my course time by 13 minutes! This is the only Finish Line photo that I have because the ones that were taken by Marathon Foto that show up under my name/bib number are of someone else. I am thankful that my friend snapped this one on her phone or else I would not have anything at all.
   

2. I ran 104 miles in October. It was a low mileage month but since I have no big races on the schedule, I figured it would be wise to give my body a break after my marathon and keep it easy until the next cycle of marathon training begins on November 11^th. I am glad I did because my legs feel great and I am ready to get back out there. I am so thankful to have made it this far into 2013 without a running related injury.
   

3. I got a raise and my evaluation went better than I expected. I am so blessed to have the job that I have and to be able to work with such great people. I know I have said it a million times but I am truly blessed and probably do not deserve to have such a great position.
   

4. I had my annual physical and everything came back clean. I had been having some issue with low blood pressure and not feeling so great at times but I guess I am okay. My doctor seems to think that running is the reason for the low blood pressure. I have been feeling a lot better so hopefully it stays this way. Maybe I am just getting old :(
   

What are you thankful for?

Tell me about the highlights of your month!