It has been a tough decision to make - with a lot of thinking and tears - but I have decided that Colorado Springs is not the right place for me...right now. I will definitely miss Colorado and everything is has to offer, but California has more of what I need. Mainly, my friends and family. I mean that as no offense to those who I have met here in Colorado. Every single friend I have made is absolutely amazing; and I hope that I can consider them to be life long friends. But, for the year I have had, my close friends and my family are what I really need. I have tried to create that sense of home for myself here but have just not quite found what I am looking for. I don't feel content, I am struggling to find motivation to run, and frankly...a bit over the cold! (Haha) Don't get me wrong, I will absolutely miss this place with the backdrop of Pikes Peak and the amazing sunsets it can create. I will miss my favorite running trails and the views and training at altitude. I will gladly trade that for the Auburn trails, laying by the lake and being with my family all to feel happy again. (Not to mention being able to smash some speed workouts on the track again!)
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So, today I put in my 30 days notice and at the end of March I will have sold all my furniture, packed up my car and be on my way back to the west coast. Until then, I will make the best of my last month here and see all that I can see. Who knows, I can see myself back here so maybe someday I will be!
See you soon, California :)