When we visited Arkansas last year I was not prioritizing working out. So even though I could have run there and shaded in the state on my “States Run in Map,” I didn’t. And totally didn’t care that I missed out.

Bu this year, I purposefully packed my running clothes and told myself if I woke up Sunday morning and couldn’t go back to sleep, I’d run.

And of course, that happened.

I saw a beautiful sunrise:

Then ran up and down Courtney and David’s country dirt road.

It had a crazy massive hill in it, and I saw a lot of dogs and a few cows.

I ran for 35 minutes then walked with Courtney for 26 minutes. It was a great way to start my day and I’m so glad I had time to run (and felt like it)!

Next potential state to be shaded in is Maine!