I agree with the VP. What a classy response. Where I'm from we use the term "mental energy surplus" about people being able to react without stooping to that lower level. Very classy.
As far as running I am certainly no expert. I just started a few years ago. But it's amazing how quickly you will get better. I've been slacking off lately. It's harder to get motivated when it's so cold. I mean, I actually like running in the cold it's just the freezing before you start that's getting to me. And also getting D ready and set in the jogging stroller. One thing that helps motivate me is having proper running gear. Not just good shoes, but some nice pants, shirt whatever. If you get tired of listening to music (that only happens when I'm too sad to listen to back to black) I sometimes put on So Money with Farnoosh Tarobi. A podcast about finacial philosophies. Pretty inspiring.
You're so kick a$$. Your kids are blessed to have such a strong mother.