I wish I didn't have to have a day job.  I wish that I could take pictures, ride horses and play with my dogs all day.  Occasionally read or write or something.  And nap.

I gave the horse the day off yesterday.  I went and fed him his beet pulp and applied his linament.  I guess I was a little forceful or maybe because I was applying it directly to a dry coat (versus wet, which has been the norm), but he gave me a HOLY MOTHER OF GOD reaction.  As hollow as that spine got, I'm sure the muscles got a little stretching.  So, yeah, alcohol and spray bottle have been acquired.

In lieu of riding, the husband and I did our Asylum workout (Cardio Plyo) early and then I headed out for a run.  That's where things got a little weird.

I was finishing the first mile when I noticed a chick go by me on the outside.  I immediately gave chase, only to have her slow down.  And then I realized that this chick was outpacing me and only had one arm.  Granted, the arm doesn't really impede her ability to use her legs better than me, there is a component of running that deals with core development and balance.  If she's been like this forever, then I imagine that she's adjusted.  If she's a recent amputee (which, given the stark difference of muscle tone between her two arms, I question the recentness), then doing anything with an imbalance is going to be difficult.

So I ran the next mile chasing her.  We both stopped for water and I actually cussed when she was done drinking and started running before me.  And then that last mile or so, I outpaced her.  And seriously, seriously wanted to vomit the entire time.  It was so stinking hot.

When I was done with my three miles, I turned around to walk back to my car and passed her.  Most runners, at least here, will give you a head nod or some sort of acknowledgement if you've been pacing together.  She gave me a smile and a wave.  I wish I had asked her running frequency because that was probably my best time, ever.  (32.03 for three, pace of 10:41)

The plan tonight is to take the Kid on a bareback trail ride, eat some Indian food, and do P90x's Kempo X.  And sleep.