David and I have been running on a regular basis since mid-May. We both love the time together and enjoy catching up on the events of the day. We find running clears our minds and really helps us un-stress at the end of a long day.

This week, however, we switched over to a morning running schedule, as the setting sun has been beating me home from work. I am amazed by how energized and productive my days have been since we made the switch. Of course, immediately after our run, I am completely beat; however, by around 8:30 am or so I find myself flooded with energy and enthusiasm. I love it, but pity my coworkers. Imagine Carrie thinking so clearly so very early in the morning and bouncing off the walls. Hey, at least I think it’s fun! And I’ve been getting a tremendous amount of work done. Here’s to a new routine.

p.s. Aren’t my running shoes beautiful?! Yes, that is me changing out of my running shoes into my dress shoes at my wedding. Yes, I arrived at the ceremony in sneakers. (Wow, my sneakers are hardly that clean anymore; imagine them a nice tan color now.) Thank you, April and Rick, for my Mizuno running shoes!